BEST BUDDIES BREAKAWAY CAMP: PALO ALTO

Overview

Camp attendees will enjoy an epic five-day cycling experience April 14-18, 2027, based at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. The camp will feature multiple Grand Tours champion Alberto Contador, UCI Pro rider and IronMan Cam Wurf. Each day is a full curriculum with pro tips on climbing, descending, nutrition, group riding skills, and recovery. All riders are given the option to ride one of multiple route options each day to match your desired level of intensity and skill level. 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. Five days of professionally-led rides through Palo Alto with Pro guides SAG support. Includes Ride alongside multiple Grand Tours champion Alberto Contador and Cam Wurf of Team INEOS-Grenadiers, 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, 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. Providing a holistic approach to training with special attention given to nutrition and post-training recovery. Includes Daily gourmet, nutrient-dense group breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, Daily post-ride massage and nutrition in the Best Buddies Recovery Room, Presentations by leading fitness experts, including professional exercise physiologists, Learn how train and recover for optimal performance day-in and day-out, Hiking focused guided yoga, stretch, and foam-rolling sessions designed to improve flexibility, relieve tension, alleviate sore muscles, and promote recovery. The Camp package includes a complimentary four (4) night stay at the Rosewood Sand Hill in Menlo Park. Wake up to the beauty of California’s rolling hills at Rosewood Sand Hill, where refined comfort meets a spacious retreat. For five days, enjoy breakfast with serene views of the Santa Cruz Mountains before cycling through redwood forests and vista views. Return each afternoon for a hearty lunch and rejuvenating massage, then close the day with a social dinner and recap alongside fellow hikers.

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