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MALIBU, CA

Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2023

April 24-29, 2024

JOIN US!

MALIBU, CA

Nov. 29 - Dec. 3, 2023

April 24-29, 2024

What to Expect

Attendees at the Best Buddies Breakaway Camp are treated to an epic five-day cycling experience. Set in the Santa Monica Mountains of Southern California, riders receive the amenities, support, and structure of UCI World Tour team. The 2023 camp will feature INEOS-Grenadiers riders Geraint Thomas and Cam Wurf provide wit and wisdom from their combined 30 years of international racing experience. Each day is a full curriculum with pro tips on climbing, descending, nutrition, group riding skills, and recovery.

Based out of the Four Seasons Westlake Village, the Camp is supported by Pinarello, IOG Bike Fit and Consulting, the Alternate Route, and a full staff of licensed coaches, Tour de France mechanics, professional chefs, and massage therapists.

This five-star Camp helps to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies International’s global mission to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ride with the Pros

“Look at my career. I went from being a track racer to being a Grand Tour champion able to compete in the high mountains. I love to teach riders of any level ways to shake loose of their limitations, be they physical, mental or even spiritual. I guarantee you will come away from this Best Buddies Breakaway Camp as a more well-rounded cyclist.”

– Geraint Thomas

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Training Rides

Five days of professionally-led rides through scenic canyon roads that parallel the Pacific Coast Highway with pro-peloton style SAG support.

Ride along side Tour de France winner, Geraint Thomas, and Elite Athlete, Cam Wurf.
Comprehensive fit evaluation and adjustments by renowned fitter Ivan O’Gorman
On-site mechanic for pre-ride, on-ride, and post-ride support
Fully catered and luxury style health-conscious rest stops. Some items include homemade, nutrition-dense rice cakes and bars, chilled fresh fruit, electrolyte drinks, soda, coffee, water, gels, and chilled and scented towels
A custom Best Buddies cycling kit including jersey, bib, and arm sleeves
Daily pre-ride briefing, route overview, skills discussion and Q&A with coach over coffee and light breakfast
Correspondence with coach in the weeks leading up to the Camp to discuss cycling and fitness goals
Option for one-on-one break-out sessions with a coach throughout the Camp
Every rider will depart with a general fitness calendar to achieve athletic and lifestyle goals for the year

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 group breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Daily post-ride massage and nutrition in the Best Buddies Recovery Room
Interactive group cooking experience
Presentations by leading experts in the cycling and fitness industries, including professional exercise physiologists
Learn how Tour de France winners like Chris Froome train, race, and recover for optimal performance day-in and day-out
Cycling focused guided yoga, stretch, and foam-rolling sessions designed to improve flexibility, relieve tension, alleviate sore muscles, and promote recovery

Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village

The Camp includes a complimentary four (4) night stay at the 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, this refined Californian Resort offers a relaxed atmosphere and one of the Los Angeles area’s most comprehensive spa and wellness programs.

Complimentary stay at the Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village for four (4) nights.
Guests will have access to the resort’s five-star spa, pool, and fitness facilities
Complimentary daily laundry service

Five-Day Itinerary
$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

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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