Winter/Spring Camps

Bike Camps at Warner Springs Resort and Hot Springs | Witness the 2009 Tour of California

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SwanCoaching Multisport Camps at Warner Springs Ranch and Hot Springs

Location: Warner Springs, CA

Register Early!! $150 discount if you sign-up before Dec. 31

Week #1: Sat, Mar 14 – Fri, Mar 20, 2009 - $1,950
(full service sag & transportation)
Week #2: Sun, Mar 22 – Fri, Mar 27, 2009 - $1,250
(no transportation or sag support)

What could be more perfect then spending 6 days training in the beautiful high desert mountains of southern California and soaking in a spectacular hot springs pool each day!? Enjoy epic rides with a variety of great climbing in the surrounding mountains and fast flats out onto the scenic Anza Borrego Desert floor! There are great trails to run and the opportunity for a gait evaluation. There is also a regular “cold” pool to keep up some swim workouts and get help with swim technique. Kevin Swanson, DPT, CSCS will provide coaching, biomechanical, and musculoskeletal services that will prepare you for a healthy and successful season. You will also learn about performance enhancing psychology from special guest Michael Madison, Ph.D. If you are a multi-sport athlete not much can top this experience for kicking off your season!.

Highlights of the camps include:

• Airport transfers provided by Black Sheep Adventures (week #1 only)
• Welcome reception dinner to get acquainted and kick things off
• Full ride support with sag vehicle by Black Sheep Adventures (week #1 only)
• On the bike coaching to help with the finer points of riding and racing techniques
• Individual coaching time with Kevin Swanson, DPT, CSCS
• Mental skills training workshop by psychologist Michael Madison, Ph.D.
• Bike positioning
• Video taped gait analysis (for discounted price of $100.)
• Swimming technique instruction
• “World’s best bakery” nearby (as voted by many cyclists (a.k.a.- baked goods connoisseurs))!!
• 6 nights lodging and use of the exquisite hot springs pool area daily at the resort

Ironman 70.3 California Triathlon in Nearby Oceanside, CA on April 4th!

• Get your peak training at the camp before starting your taper for Oceanside
• Inquire about discounted training plans for camp attendees

Who Should Attend these camps?

• Week 1 is excellent for all levels of triathletes and duathletes
• Week 2 is tailored for advanced age groupers and elite athletes

Important notes:

• Register early! There is a limit of 12 people to keep a high level of personal attention and a fun, relaxed atmosphere!
• Prices are per person and include 6 nights lodging and are based on double occupancy (single occupancy add $360)
• Non-riding spouses or companions are welcome and will find lots to enjoy at Warner Spring Resort (ask about pricing).

Registration and payment:

• $300 deposit required to hold your spot.
• 50% of balance is due 90 days prior to start of camp
• 100% of balance is due 60 days prior to the camp start

Cancellation Policy:

• The $300 deposit is non-refundable. However, if you cancel >90 days prior to the start of camp it can be applied to a future camp or coaching service.
• 61-90 days prior to the start of camp there is a cancellation fee of 25% of total camp price.
• 31 - 60 days prior to start of camp the cancellation fee is 50% of total camp price
• < 30 days prior to camp there is no refund

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SwanCoaching's Palomar Mt. Experience
Witness the final climb of the 2009 Tour of California!

Location: Warner Springs Ranch, CA
Camp dates: Feb 18 – 23, 2009

They saved the best for last in the 2009 Tour of California! The final stage culminates with a mountaintop finish atop Palomar Mt. in San Diego County. This lung-searing climb with its 20 hairpin curves in the last 7 miles and total length of 13 miles with 4,700 ft. of climbing is on par with some of the great climbs of the Tour de France. It should be an unforgettable stage as Levi Leipheimer attempts to win his 3rd Tour of California title and Lance Armstrong makes his comeback to the professional peloton.

Come enjoy 5 days of great riding, coaching, and relaxing in the nearby hot springs of Warner Springs Ranch. AND finish your bike camp experience with a supported ride to witness the battle on the slopes of Palomar.

Highlights:

• 5 nights lodging and daily use of the exquisite hot springs pool
• Coach led rides and pre-season coaching from Kevin Swanson, DPT, CSCS
• Sag supported rides in the surrounding hills and nearby Anza Borrego desert
• On Sunday the van will transport clothing, cameras, food, etc. up the mountain so you can ride up with the coach and pick your viewing spot
• Welcome dinner on Wednesday and farewell celebration picnic Sunday after the race

Price of $1,525 includes:

• Double occupancy lodging for 5 nights and use of the pool facilities
• 2 dinners
• Breakfast and lunch all 5 days
• Airport transfers (to/from San Diego) and transportation during camp
• Fully sag supported rides with energy foods and refreshments provided

Special discount for Junior riders accompanied by a full paying adult!!