Ritiro Cycling™ welcomes you to our

Classic Spring Classic Camp Los Alamos, CA

March 21st – March 28th, 2008

Total miles and elevation for the week:

380 miles and 25,000’



Seven Days of
Fine Riding, Wining and Dining


Start your year off right by joining us as we ride the beautiful low-traffic roads in the Los Alamos/Santa Ynez Valley. This is our fourth year of hosting this fun, challenging, and rewarding cycling camp and each year is better than the one before. Ample and friendly support will be provided on our daily rides, followed by luscious meals and great local beverages.
Home Base: Los Alamos, California www.losalamosvalley.com
 
Los Alamos Weather: www.weather.com/weather/local/USCA0636?from=search_city

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Lodging: Skyview Motel:  (888)-226-6665

(Special rate of $65/night if booked before March 1st, 2008) www.theskyviewmotel.com . We have secured an exceptional room rate but you are responsible for reserving and paying for your room. To reserve, please contact the Skyview directly. Indicate you are with the Hampsten Cycling Camp.

The usual airport is Santa Barbara (SBA) www.flysba.com, which is about 50 minutes south of Los Alamos and is served by United, American, Alaska/Horizon, America West and Delta. Rental cars are available.
Non-riding local activities include: wine tasting and tours, shopping, golf, hiking, horseback riding, art galleries, museums and plenty of other cultural explorations. Santa Barbara is a quick one-hour drive from Los Alamos and offers even more options.

All spaces will be sold on a first come/first served basis. We reserve the right to refuse registration for any reason whatsoever. No littering or whining. You must wear a helmet on all rides. Be prepared for rain.
Cost: $325 per rider, balance to be paid 60 days prior to the camp. Please book using the link here; check or Paypal gladly accepted.

 



Itinerary




Friday March 21:
Arrive in Los Alamos, check-in, bike set up and check out ride.

  • Riding: 2:00 PM. Cat Canyon/Foxen Canyon/Alisos Canyon. 34 mi. and 2500’ or other self- guided riding.
  • Dinner: BBQ night at Twin Oaks Restaurant in Los Alamos.

Saturday March 22:

  • Riding: 9:00 AM roll out. Our greatest hits ride. 58 mi. and 4000’. We begin with a 3 mile ascent of Drum Canyon and continue to Buellton. Then ride Ballard Canyon, Foxen Canyon and return via Cat Canyon.
  • Dinner: 5:00 PM at American Flatbread www.americanflatbread.com in Los Alamos. Our very own gourmet pizza restaurant serving delicious handcrafted, wood fired pizza along with the best locally made beer and wine.
  • Evening: Socialize Chez Schnitz.

Sunday March 23:

  • Ride: 9:00 AM roll out. Out Alisos and Foxen then up and over the incomparable Tepesquet Canyon to Hwy 166. 67 mi. and 4200’. Tepesquet Canyon offers 30 miles of sublime climbing and descending.
  • Dinner: Your choice tonight.

Monday March 24:

  • Riding: 9:00 AM roll out. Solvang via Alisos, Foxen Ballard Canyon. 54 mi. and 2800’.
  • Dinner: The Hitching Post in Buellton.

Tuesday March 25:

  • Riding: Caravan Departs from Los Alamos 8:30 AM for Santa Margarita Lake about 1:20 north on Hwy 101. A not to be missed day of stunning riding with a mid-ride lunch provided. 64 mi and 4500’.
  • Dinner: Your choice tonight.

Wednesday March 26:

  • Ride: 10:00 AM roll out from Los Olivos. Two ride options today. A rather gentle 35 miles out Happy Canyon with a coffee stop in Solvang or a challenging ride up Figueroa Mtn. Both are about 35 miles. Or start from Los Alamos at 9am and add 40 mi to your day. Happy Canyon 1500’. Figueroa 4000’.
  • Dinner: Your choice tonight.

Thursday March 27:

  • Riding: 9:00 AM roll out. Ride the Jualachichi. 72 miles and 5800’. We’ll begin in Buellton and ride out Santa Rosa Road over the Jualachichi Summit to Jalama Beach and back. Food available at Jalama Beach County Park store and grill.
  • Dinner: Catered Banquet in the Fabulous Skyview Lounge.

Friday March 28:
          See you next time!

 



 


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