Hesjedal to host exclusive cycling camp in Maui

It won’t come cheap, but you can live like the teammate of Ryder Hesjedal for a week in December. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is partnering with Tour de France veteran and Canadian Olympian Ryder Hesjedal and Go Cycling Maui to present a weeklong cycling camp, December 4-11, 2010, geared to riders with modest to advanced fitness and experience. This camp is designed for cyclists seeking a challenge and a one-of-a-kind experience. Instruction and training will be provided by several of the world’s most competitive riders including Hesjedal and his Garmin-Transitions teammate Christian Vande Velde.

The goal is to let every participant experience riding and support services in much the same way as those on the ProTour level, with the beauty and changing terrain of Maui as the backdrop and the challenge. Other riders taking part are Ironman Champion Chris Lieto and staff coach and Canadian Olympian Seamus McGrath.

Home base for the camp is the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, with the entire island as the training facility. Riders are encouraged to bring spouses, significant others and friends to enjoy the resort’s many amenities including prime positioning on Wailea Beach, top spa services and dining at the resort’s three award-winning restaurants. Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea is the island’s first and only AAA Five Diamond and Mobil Five-Star resort and guests will be pampered throughout their stay. Maui is known for its picturesque beauty, warm weather, perfect roads and world’s best beaches.

Riders can expect complete mechanic service along with full mechanical ride support; specific equipment details organized on a one-on-one basis (Litespeed bikes are available if needed); all on-ride needs including food, drink and clothing; basic after-ride therapy sessions, with specialty massage or acupuncture available; daily riding clothes laundry service; and a nurse on staff. Maui guide experts know how to maximize every mile of riding with thorough ride preparation and reading the wind and weather daily to provide the best experience possible.

And the cost? $9,850 per rider. To book or to get more information, visit www.mauicyclingcamps.com.