Solvang Ride Camp • Ride Camp • West Coast • North America

What’s Included in the Trip Price

• The use of Trek's TCT 5.2 Madone high-end road bike
• $300 discount a 5 or 6 series Trek Madone bike purchase at your local Trek retailer
• Airport transfers
• Nightly accommodations at Hadsten House a boutique luxury hotel
• Daily continental breakfast
• Nightly dinner, with one night free to explore the town Solvang.
• Daily lunch of sandwich, fruit and energy bar
• Complimentary cocktail hour on the first and final day of trip
• Gear and equipment to ensure a proper bike fit
• Daily guided rides (ride options based on group and rider pace)
• Knowledge, support & mechanical skills of experienced guides
• Support vehicle
• Ride map and daily cue sheet
• Trek travel jersey and 1 water bottle
• Use of hotel gym, pool and hot tub
• Suggested non-riding activities within the area
• Trip literature

Not Included

• Airfare to and from the trip
• Lodging before and after the trip
• Gratuities for Trek Travel guides
• Personal items purchased during the trip

What is the weather going to be like?
Santa Barbara enjoys 310 days of sunshine annually. You can expect temperatures to range from 60-75 degrees during the day and 45-50 degrees at night. Rain is rare, but there is always a chance especially during February. Morning fog while on the coast generally causes cooler temperatures until it burns off. Back to the top...

What is the terrain like?

On all of our vacations, Trek Travel strives to find quiet, paved secondary roads or bike paths to experience a region; busy roads are avoided as much as possible. Solvang Ride Camp is best suited for our Type 3 Riders. Type 4 Riders will enjoy the extra mileage the avid route options offer. The terrain is highlighted by stunning views, quiet roads and challenging terrain. See Itinerary for specific daily ride distance and elevation options. Back to the top...

What are the daily rides like?
Solvang and the surrounding area offer unrivaled riding and scenery in Central California. Scenic ranches and vineyard-lined roads abound in this pro team training ground. Our rides will take us through such classics as the evergreen Oak Line Drum Canyon loop, Happy Canyon and up and over the mythic Figueroa Mountain, not to mention the undulating hills of Ballard Canyon--the site of many Amgen Tour of California time trial courses. There is a reason the pros train in this region year after year, and our daily rides will explore all this bicycling paradise this area has to offer. Back to the top...

How is a Ride Camp different than on a regular Trek Travel vacation?
Our Ride Camps are unlike our other vacations. The focus of our Ride Camps is to build your base miles for your cycling season. As a result our rides are focused on the physical dimension and not the site seeing. We also assume that guests are more self-sufficient than our 'all-inclusive' style regular trips. Each morning you'll begin your ride between 8-9am and return sometime between 12-2pm depending on the length of the ride. Our guides will create riding groups that are based on a riding pace. You can choose to ride with a group or head off on your own. If you choose to ride solo, you will not have a guide with you. A support vehicle will be circulating through the riders but due to the variety of riding abilities on this vacation you may only see the van once on your ride. Please carry the appropriate layers, food and equipment. Once you return to the hotel the afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. Your guides will ensure that your bike is in excellent condition. You are welcome to dine at your leisure and any non-riding activities that you'd like to enjoy can be organized through the hotel concierge and are at your own expense. Back to the top...

Can I bring a non-rider travel companion?
You are more than welcome to bring a non-riding companion. The price varies according to the trip date. Please refer to the trip page for specific pricing for a double-occupancy room. Your non-riding companion will have their mornings free to explore while you are riding your bike. You'll be able to reconnect in the afternoon and you can shape your day as you wish. Our guides will spend their day supporting the riders, however they will have a number of suggested activities for non-riders. Back to the top...

What are the options for a non-rider travel companion?
In addition to being a cycling Mecca, Solvang is a vacation destination. There are a number of non-riding activities to do in the area and you can also upgrade your lifestyle experience at the hotel. Some of these activities have additional costs (noted with a *) and can be arranged through the hotel's concierge. Here are some suggestions:

• Upgrade your evening meal to Root 246 Bradely Ogden experience*
• Wine tastings throughout the region*
• Boutique shopping and exploration in the Danish town of Solvang
• Hiking opportunities at Nojoqui Falls
• Explore the Spanish mission, Mission Santa Ines*
• Golf*
• Glider rides at Santa Ynez Airport*
• Horseback riding*
• Spa Services*

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How do I reserve a spot?
You can start your reservation by booking on line at Reserve Ride Camp. You can also book your trip or speak with a Trip Consultant via email at sales@trektravel.com. The full balance is required at the time of booking. Please see below for information on what to do if you need to cancel.Back to the top...

How far in advance do I need to book?
We recommend booking your trip at least 30 days prior to departure. Trips do sell out or become otherwise unavailable, so booking early is the most reliable means of reserving spots. Based on availability, last-minute bookings can be accommodated up to one week prior to departure. Back to the top...

What kind of trip information does Trek Travel provide?
When a trip is booked, a guest confirmation letter is immediately sent out. One week prior to your trip start you will receive an email containing a trip start meeting location reminder and any last minute information that you will need to know before your trip. Once you arrive at your destination your Guides will brief you on the week's upcoming activities and present a special package containing daily route guides and a detailed map allowing you to ride with complete confidence (and independence if you choose). Back to the top...

What if I have to change or cancel my trip?
If you must cancel your trip more than 30 days prior to departure, there is a cancellation fee of $100; between 14 and 30 days there is a 50% of trip price cancellation or change fee. Less than 14 days prior to the trip start there is no refund for canceling or changing a trip. Back to the top...

Do I need travel insurance?
Trek Travel highly recommends travel insurance in the event of a medical emergency, lost baggage, or if you need to cancel your trip. Trek Travel has a custom travel insurance package available through Travel Guard. The price of your travel insurance is based on your trip cost. Please contact a Trip Consultant for more details. You may also purchase insurance on your own. The Trek Travel insurance policy is nonrefundable. Back to the top...

Can you help me with my travel arrangements?
Yes, Trek Travel offers the service of an in-house Travel Agent to assist you with your additional travel needs. For a nominal fee, our dedicated Travel Agent can reserve your airfare, pre- and post-trip accommodations, rental cars, train tickets and additional sight-seeing activities. Back to the top...

Will someone meet me at the airport? Are transfers included?
The meeting point at the beginning and end of your Solvang Ride Camp is at the Santa Barbara airport. In your trip one-week-out email, you'll receive information about the specific time and location of our trip start meeting, as well as our end of trip transfer times. These specific Trek Travel transfers are included in the price of your trip. If you require a transfer to or from the airport or any other location outside of these specific times you will be responsible for organizing and paying for this shuttle. Back to the top...

What kind of travel documentation do I need?
All international and continental travel, for both Canadians and Americans, requires a valid passport. Other nationalities are also required to have their passport with them and may need to obtain a visa for certain countries. If you do not have a passport and/or need a visa, contact the appropriate consulate nearest you. Back to the top...

If I book a tour, can I be guaranteed that it will run?
All Ride Camps that have a minimum of 1 person booked two week prior to the trip start date are guaranteed to run. If we are within the two-week time period and no one has booked on that departure date, the trip will be canceled. Trips will not be cancelled due to low enrollment within 7 days of the trip start. Back to the top...

How big are the groups?
The average group size on a Trek Travel Ride Camp is 16, however we can have as many as 25 people on the trip. If you wish to find out how many people are on your specific trip, please contact our Trip Consultant via email at sales@trektravel.com. Back to the top...

What does "double occupancy" mean?
Our prices are per person based on two people sharing a room. If you have paid for double occupancy and are traveling alone, you'll be paired with a roommate of the same gender. If no roommate is available there is no additional charge. Back to the top...

What is a single supplement? Do I have to pay it if I am traveling solo?
Because our prices are based on double occupancy, we offer a single supplement to those guests traveling solo who would like to guarantee their own private room. This supplement is in addition to the standard trip price. If you sign up within 7 days and we cannot pair you with a roommate, the single supplement fee will be required. Back to the top...

What bikes will we ride?
The price of your Trek Travel vacation includes the choice of the best bikes on the market. On our Ride Camps the use of a Trek Madone 5.2 is included in the price of your trip. If you'd prefer a more upright ride, we also have 7.7 FX hybrids available at no extra charge, though most find the Madone to be the preferred bike on our Ride Camps. The All New Trek Madone 5.2 is a pure bred racing bike, so fast and smooth, you won't ever want to stop. You will only be given one bike for the duration of the trip. For an additional $300 fee you may upgrade to Trek's race proven Madone 6.5! Back to the top...

What kind of support do you offer?
Our guides are the best in the business. They will meet and greet you at the beginning of the trip and transfer your to the hotel (please see itinerary or your week-out email for specific times and location). They'll set up and fit your bicycles, ensure that you have enough water for your ride, guide each group along the ride, support you from our Trek Travel van, provide you with cycling and training tips and give you endless information on the area and non-riding activities to keep you entertained in the afternoons. Finally they will transfer you to the airport at our pre-arranged departure times. Back to the top...

How much cycling/bike riding do I have to do on a Trek Travel Trip?
This trip is designed to build your base miles for your cycling season, so we anticipate that all guests will have a good level of physical ability and be sufficiently prepared to comfortably ride a variety of terrain. (Daily rides are detailed in the trip Itinerary.) Flexibility is our middle name, and we anticipate that some riders will wish to shorten some of the daily rides. Guests are welcome to ride as much or as little as they like. Please select the ride options that best suit your physical ability.  Back to the top...

What kind of shape do I need to be in?
You don't need to be a professional athlete to enjoy a Trek Travel Ride Camp, however due to the level of riding we do encourage each guest to come with a good level of physical fitness. This vacation is most appropriate for Rider Types 3 & 4. Please consult our Rider Types to find out what type of weekly rides you should be able to complete in order to enjoy this vacation. We always recommend that guests consult their physician before coming on a Ride Camp. Back to the top...

Can I bring my own bike?
You are more than welcome to bring your own bike, but please keep in mind Trek Travel can not assume responsibility for the safety of or damage to your bike that may exceed what and how we maintain the safety and well-being of our own fleet of bikes. You are responsible for providing the maintenance to your bike and any spare parts that may be used during the trip. You are also responsible for assembling your bike upon arrival and disassembling it upon departure. Back to the top...

Where can I get info on groups and/or private trips?
With our private, non-private, custom and corporate trip options, the sky is the limit. We can do just about anything for your group's active vacation of a lifetime. Back to the top...

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