Daily Itinerary
Wednesday, Dec. 3 - Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025
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.
Day 1
Pro teams believe the most important stage of a big race is the day BEFORE the race starts. The “shakeout” ride ensures the entire ensemble – from mechanics to riders to drivers – are dialed in for the ensuing stages. The same applies to our Camp. This 20-mile out-and-back route will kiss the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, introducing both staff and riders to some modest climbs, flowy descents, and the riding protocol of the Camp. Coaches will also help set up the head units on riders’ computers to de-code some of those vital functions ranging from biometrics to navigation.
Schedule
12:00 PM Guest arrival at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Garmin Setup and Configuration and Bike Builds
3:30 PM Welcome hike for non-cycling guests. 2.9-miles with 807 feet elevation gain
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 dinner with schedule overview and an introduction to our Best Buddies National Ambassador
Day 2
We roll out in a triumphantly tight 2×2 formation through rolling hills and ranches, descending to the northernmost portion of the Pacific Coast Highway, our trophy being the iconic rock pillars that serve as gates to the Malibu coast. The group will see the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and a beautiful rest stop at Point Mugu. From there the A group will proceed to tackle the Deer Creek climb and Mulholland Climbs while the B group will go straight to the Mulholland Highway before descending Decker and returning on Encinal Canyon road.
Schedule
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- A Route: Campers will embark on a challenging 68-mile journey featuring 7,000 feet of elevation gain. The ascent begins in earnest at mile 29 with Deer Creek Road. Eleven miles later, participants will tackle the second climb of the day, an 8-mile stretch up Mulholland Highway, which ascends 1,800 feet. The day’s final ascent is a Category II climb up Encinal Canyon.
- B Route: This 60-mile route kicks off with its first categorized climb—a Category I ascent up Mulholland Highway—occurring at mile 32.5. The second climb of the day will also be a Category II ascent, taking place on Encinal Canyon Road.
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
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at Four Seasons
Day 3
This day we focus on climbing and descending skills, focusing less on speed and more on efficiency. We endeavor to have a coach stay within earshot of every Camper to provide guidance. Using photography and on-site observation, we work with each rider on mechanics and body position. The goal is to help each rider find a flow state within their level of skill and fitness. We provide athletes with a simple framework they can maximize while at Camp and ultimately make their own as they transition back to their home roads. As the cumulative stress of the Camp builds, our team focuses even more on proper fueling, hydration and recovery to prepare for Day 4.
Schedule
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 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
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at Four Seasons
Day 4
Every Grand Tour has a “Queen Stage,” the route that challenges all, but can break some. This stage will be the longest and most difficult of the five days. There is an extra climb, longer distance, and very little flat terrain on which one can relax. Our team strives to get every Camper through this test, riding stroke-for-stroke, bar-to-bar, and knee-to-knee with the Campers. Every Camper must apply everything learned to that point to simply complete the ride.
Schedule
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 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
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Dinner at Four Seasons
Day 5
We roll out in 2×2 pro team formation, instilling vital foundation skills for riders of all levels. Coaches and staff will guide Campers in the management of clothing, nutrition, and hydration as we press into the mountains for extended climbs and exhilarating descents down to sea level. After each major test, we regroup. The efficiency of the group formation resets each rider for the next climbing test up the canyon climbs towards home, where coaches help riders gauge the exertion of the day, set data frameworks, identify skill objectives, and begin the recovery process.
Schedule
5:00 AM – 6:00 AM Meditation / Stretching Session
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Coffee and breakfast
7:30 AM Rider Meeting
8:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Road Route: 27.3 miles and 3.041 feet of elevation gain.
- MTB Route: Details coming soon
- Hike: 3 miles and 65 feet of elevation gain
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Lunch at The Little Nell
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Massage and compression therapy with protein smoothies in the Spa
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Check Out and Departure
