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Daily Itinerary

Below is a sample itinerary of what each Camp day will offer. After each day’s ride we focus on your repair and recovery. While the mechanics tend to your bike’s needs, our staff will plug you into the wellness offerings of the Four Seasons. There will be customized recovery nutrition, massage, and full access to the spa’s amenities. This Camp transcends cycling. Our vision is to bring together elements of philanthropy, adventure, nutrition, wellness and a lifestyle to believe in for the ultimate six-star experience. This Camp is also the perfect opportunity to build new friendships and create lasting memories.

2023 Camp dates:

Spring Camp: June 11-15
Fall: November 29 – December 3

DAY 1

  • 12:00 pm Guest arrival at The Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village
  • 12:00 pm – 3:00 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
  • 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM 90 minute – 23-mile Shakeout Ride with 2,000 feet of climbing at an easy pace with review of road rules with 5:30 pm Bike service, coaching consult, and fit service
  • 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Welcome reception dinner with weekend schedule overview and group goals discussion

DAY 2

  • 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
  • 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
  • 8:00 AM Rider Meeting
  • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • A Route: This will start out relaxed 2×2 following some of the route used for the shakeout. At the control point the A group continues on to tackle Piuma and then the descent of Rambla Pacifico and Las Flores before returning up Latigo.
    • B Route: Designed for B-Group, this offers a nice 2×2 rollout, a tough little climb that will be used for a teaching seminar on both climbing and descending, and the Westlake Descent.
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner at Four Seasons

DAY 3

  • 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
  • 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
  • 8:00 AM Rider Meeting
  • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • A Route: 54-mile day with a Categorized 2 climb (Stunt Road) coming at mile 14 and the Iconic Las Flores coming at mile 30. This is a 4-mile HC climb that covers 2000 feet of vertical gain.
    • B Route: This is a challenging route for the Bs. They scale Stunt with the A group but get to fully recover at the rest stop. They skip Tuna Canyon and Las Flores, rolling instead down Schueren with a slow descending clinic.
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner at Four Seasons

DAY 4

  • 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
  • 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
  • 8:00 AM Rider Meeting
  • 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
    • A Route: Saturday is the traditional “Queen Stage,” the most decisive and demanding of the five. After scaling Westlake Boulevard, we dive down the car-free descent of Mulholland Drive. After return up the PCH we push up the challenging Decker Canyon Climb. We re-group and plunge back down Westlake Boulevard!
    • B Route: This edition shaves off six miles and 1,000 feet less in climbing than the A route. After descending Mulholland with the A group, the Bs turn south on the PCH and scale the dreaded Decker instead of the longer and higher ascent of Yerba Buena.
  • 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
  • 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in The Spa
  • 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration, Fit Seminar, & Flat and Bike Maintenance
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Dinner at Four Seasons

DAY 5

  • 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
  • 6:00 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
  • 8:00 AM Rider Meeting
  • 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
    • A Route: Campers with a later departure will have a 56-mile route on tap with 5,000 feet of climbing. The real climbing starts at mile 29 when we hit Deer Creek Road. 11 miles later campers will see the final climb of the camp which is 9.6 mile stretch up Mullholland Highway covering 2,008 feet of Gain.
    • B Route: At 48.7 miles the only categorized climb for the day is the Category I climb up Mullholand Highway coming at mile 32.5 miles.
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in the Spa
  • 11:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch at Four Seasons
  • 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Rider Check Out and Departure
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Group of cyclists at overlook in Malibu
Group of cyclists in Malibu
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Rider getting a massage
cooking class

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