Join Cam Wurf – Ironman Kona bike course record holder and Anthony Kennedy Shriver for the Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu, taking place April 25 – 29, 2018. Cyclists will be treated to four days of intensive cycling on the most scenic roads surrounding Malibu.

The Breakaway Camp’s home base will be the renowned Four Seasons Resort at Westlake Village, considered by many as the best Four Seasons resort in the country. Riders will have full access to the spa, gym, and a host of other amenities to relax after a breathtaking ride through the Santa Monica Mountains. This event will offer an intimate getaway and an unrivaled cycling experience.

Our official bike sponsor, BMC Switzerland, will offer their top-of-the-line bicycles for everyone in attendance— and of course, you can always bring your own.

I hope you will join us at the Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu and experience a cyclists’ paradise, all for a great cause. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you will not want to miss.

Overview

Climbing Camp: Train like a pro! Learn from the Ironman Kona World Championship bike course record holder, Cam Wurf, and ride the routes he used to prepare for the most prestigious Ironman in the world. This camp is perfect for cyclists looking to improve their climbing and descending performance, while boosting their endurance and learning essential road cycling skills. This is a great camp for riders looking to enhance their cycling abilities.

What’s included in Camp:

Rides / Activities

Four (4) guided rides through the scenic canyon roads of the Santa Monica Mountains and along the Pacific Coast Highway with pro-peloton style SAG support
Courses are custom-designed by Ironman Kona World Championship bike course record holder Cam Wurf
Full 2018 Best Buddies Breakaway Camp: Malibu custom cycling kit including jersey, bib, and arm sleeves
Daily pre-ride briefing and route preview, over coffee and light breakfast
Option to use elite level BMC Switzerland carbon road bicycle for the duration of Camp
Guided hike throughout the Santa Monica Mountains, overlooking the Los Angeles skyline
Option to attend swimming and running training sessions led by Cameron Wurf

Support

On-site professional mechanic for pre-ride, on-ride, and post-ride support provided by BMC Switzerland
On-ride nutrition, hydration, and support from SAG vehicles provided by Audi
Pre-camp bicycle assembly and bicycle fitting by a professional mechanic with post-camp disassembly and packing

Eat

Fully stocked rest stops catered by Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village’s renowned California Health and Longevity wellness program
Gourmet group lunches, and dinners at high-end restaurants in Malibu and Westlake Village
Interactive chef experience hosted by a clinical nutritionist with a focus on endurance cyclist diets
Nightly fireside chats with Cam Wurf, alongside a professional exercise physiologist, and cycling and fitness experts to discuss training programs

Relax

Four (4) night accommodations at the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel West Lake Village including full access to pool, spa, and gym
One (1) 60-minute professional massage at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
One (1) guided yoga/stretch session designed to center yourself, relieve stress, and alleviate sore muscles

DAY
1

Wednesday, April 25:

Arrival Day

The first day of the camp is dedicated to preparing for the thrilling weekend ahead! Camp staff will be available to pick you up from LAX airport and transport you back to the hotel where you will check-in and get settled. BMC staff will be on-site and available for bike building, fittings, and any other adjustments you might need. If time allows, you will have the opportunity to spin the legs to make sure your equipment is working properly. In the evening, we will have a welcoming cocktail hour and dinner at the beautiful Four Seasons Hotel.

DAY
2

Thursday, April 26:

42 miles | 5,800 feet of elevation gain | climbing technique and in and out of the saddle focus

This is the first day of rigorous cycling in the Santa Monica Mountains. We will start and end our ride at the cycling themed local café, Pedaler’s Fork, near Topanga Canyon. This ride will be between 35 and 45 miles and will ascend about 5,000ft high above the Malibu cloud-line. After a mid-day break and some time to take advantage of the Four Seasons world renowned spa, we will go for a hike and get a bird’s eye view of the city of Los Angeles.

DAY
3

Friday, April 27:

70 miles | 7,800 feet of elevation gain | sustained endurance training focus

This ride will be one of two longer routes. Riders will enjoy a long descent to the Malibu coastline, and will then head up the longest climb in the area, Latigo Road. On this day, you can expect to ride 60 miles and climb 7,000 ft. After a mid-day break, we will stretch our legs with a meditation yoga session lead by a fitness expert.

DAY
4

Saturday, April 28:

60 miles | 5,000 feet of elevation gain | descending technique focus
The last big day of cycling will see riders through a series of shorter, but challenging climbs and iconic roads, such as Mulholland, Encinal, and Decker road. It will be another day of riding 60-65 miles and climbing 7000ft. After some down time at the Four Seasons Westlake Spa, we will end our fun weekend with a celebratory dinner in the quaint city of Westlake Village.

DAY
5

Sunday, April 29:

25 miles | 2,000 feet of elevation gain | easy recovery

Before riders pack and depart to the airport, we will set off on a 20-30 mile mostly flat ride through the valley to spin out the hard worked legs and aid recovery. Best Buddies camp staff will be available to transport you to LAX.

WHY WE RIDE

Funds raised through the Best Buddies Challenge 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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