SEPTEMBER 20-24 | MALIBU, CA

LADIES' EDITION!

SEPTEMBER 20-24 | MALIBU, CA

The inaugural 2023 Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu Ladies’ Edition offers a limited number of female cyclists a four-day riding adventure through the scenic canyon roads and rock-studded hillsides of the Santa Monica Mountains celebrity coaches Leanda Cave and Mari Holden. Our riders will pedal from valley to coast with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, often spotting whales in the distance.

Our Camp base is the luxurious Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. The hotel boasts an award-winning spa and well-being facility focused on total body rejuvenation. The idyllic grounds, superb staff, and expansive spa welcome our cyclists after a challenging day in the saddle.

Outside the hotel doors, the fabled climbs of Malibu await. From Mullholland, Latigo, Decker, to Encino, our riders will be coached up the winding climbs and exhilarating descents. Special attention is given to the techniques of riding through mountainous terrain. Throughout the Camp experience, discussions on training methods, adequate recovery, nutritional habits, and basic bike handling will be led by expert coaches.

The Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu Ladies’ Edition provides a custom-tailored program for female cyclists from all skill levels. Upon registration, staff will contact you and begin shaping your unique riding experience to maximize the impact of the Camp for each participant. Whether you are an experienced rider or budding cyclist, the team of coaches, nutritionists, physiologists, and mechanics will guide you through an incredible athletic journey. Our campers will bike, hike, practice yoga, make new friends, learn about the mission of Best Buddies, and gain valuable health tips. Come join us in beautiful California!

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Cycling Amenities

Four days of supported rides with our celebrity coaches Leanda Cave and Mari Holden through scenic canyon and coastal roads..

Correspondence with a designated coach in the weeks leading up to the camp to discuss personal goals.
Routes carefully chosen to showcase Malibu’s legendary climbs and descents.
On-site mechanic for pre-ride, on-ride, and post-ride support.
Fully catered five-star rest stops offering health-conscious nutrition, air-conditioned bathroom, and seating to rest while enjoying the views from the tops of the climbs.
Daily pre-ride briefing, route overview, skills discussion, and general Q & A with coaches.
Option for one-on-one break-out sessions with a coach throughout the Camp.
Full 2023 MuMu Cycling Kit including jersey, bib, vest, and sun sleeves.
Best Buddies swag including T-Shirt and hat, along with rider bag filled with cycling goodies.
Pinarello will be on-hand each day to provide Campers the option of trying their newest bikes on the road.

Nutrition and Wellness

The Camp aims to provide participants with a holistic approach to training, with special attention given to rider nutrition, post-training recovery, and leaving with the foundations for a sustainably healthy lifestyle.

Daily gourmet, nutrient-dense breakfasts, lunches, and dinners with carefully crafted menus by top nutritionists.
Nightly dinners involving Buddy speakers, an interactive cooking class, a wine tasting, and other engaging opportunities to add to our dining experiences.
Daily access to Best Buddies Recovery Room for a post-ride massage and smoothies.
Daily Yoga and Stretching sessions led by our Camp staff.

Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village

Set in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains between Malibu’s sunny beaches and Santa Barbara’s famous vineyards, the Four Seasons Westlake Village offers a relaxed atmosphere and one of Los Angeles’ most comprehensive spa and wellness programs. Your stay includes:

Four (4) nights stay at the Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village
In addition to the Camp’s cycling amenities, guests will have access to the resort’s five-star spa, which includes a hot tub, sauna, and steam room to encourage recovery.
Complimentary daily laundry service.

Five-Day Itinerary | September 20-24
$6,500 One-Time Rider Fee ($1,500 Deposit Due at Registration)

Once registered, you’ll have access to your own fundraising webpage, which you can easily personalize. Your webpage makes it easy for donors to give and for you to ask for and keep track of donations.

We’ll also provide you with fundraising materials, including email and letter templates, posters and step-by-step guides for holding your own fundraising events. And, you’ll have the support of a Best Buddies Coach. Whether you are new to fundraising, or an old pro, we’ve got all the tools you’ll need to not only meet, but exceed your fundraising goals.

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WHY WE RIDE

Funds raised through the Breakaway Camp benefits Best Buddies International – the world’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs help people with IDD form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure successful jobs, live independently, improve public speaking, self-advocacy and communication skills, and feel valued by society.

The IDD community that Best Buddies serves includes, but is not limited to, people with Down Syndrome, Autism, Fragile X, Williams Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, traumatic brain injury and other undiagnosed disabilities.

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SEPTEMBER 20-24 | MALIBU, CA

LADIES' EDITION!

SEPTEMBER 20-24 | MALIBU, CA

Cycling Amenities

Nutrition and Wellness

Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village

Five-Day Itinerary | September 20-24 $6,500 One-Time Rider Fee ($1,500 Deposit Due at Registration)

WHY WE RIDE

Five-Day Itinerary | September 20-24
$6,500 One-Time Rider Fee ($1,500 Deposit Due at Registration)