I too am looking to share lodging. I will be staying with my family in the Doubletree in Santa Monica until Friday. At that point they head home.

There is no way I am staying in the doubletree by myself (nice rooms, but $240 a night) for Friday and Saturday night (I fly back on Sunday).

Erika (or anyone else) looking to split lodging costs Friday onward? It could be at the doubletree, VBRO, motel, or whatever. Eric's VBRO recommendation looks good.

Livetoridebikes@gmail.com

Another threat in Santa Monica besides lung busting hills!

Yipes

Trip just got way radder: "Anyone who encounters a mountain lion should not run but instead should face the animal, make noise and look bigger by waving his or her arms, according to department recommendations. Those living in areas with mountain lions should not bike, jog or hike alone or at times when the animals are active – dawn, dusk and at night." http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-homeless-man-recovering-mountain-lion-attack-20140203,0,298582.story#axzz2sHkP91hW

The routes for camp are finalized

@Ryan, sweet! Thanks.

I just officially booked my flight & hotel minutes ago! I am SO DAMN sick of this cold & snow I cant wait. 10 days & counting!!!

I am plotting how to brew up some rice cakes in a hotel room with a hotplate and a rice cooker...

@Jules, Woooot! YOU HAD ME AT RICE CAKES!

I can not stay over the weekend for training camp.  After all the finagling to move my trip to next week it is a huge bummer to not be able to ride.

Need to stay in shape so still thinking of renting a bike and riding after work.  I'm assuming training camp rides will be over by sunset hours?

Today is day 2 of my 'Fly to Tucson' saga.

I'll take it!!

BOOM!

HOLYSHITHOLYSHITHOLYSHIT ITS ALMOST HERE!!! Just unpacked toboggan and leg warmers and replaced with knee warmers and caps (yes, one Rapha, a Ritte, and AHTBM).

Boarded and waiting at LaG, hoping like hell this snow doesn't cause any delays to sunny California.

Checkin is open on tomorrow's VA flight...

If you are coming to training camp in California and you have not been receiving the "Communique" emails - please let me know ASAP. There's a whole bunch of important information you are missing.

Jules said:

Checkin is open on tomorrow's VA flight...

TSA Pre, baby!

Oh my

These temperatures are for L.A. proper. Please note that it will be cooler along the coast. Try Malibu and you will find the following forecast. You will need your limb warmers in the morning.

Arrived in LA Monday for the "family" portion of the week's trip. Got an easy ride in this morning. A windvest was needed at 7am but wow, does it feel good to ride without shivering multiple layers. Camp is going to be awesome

I started my training camp early. 62 degrees and dry. Absolutely lovely. And the view...

OH YES. This is my recovery food. Do they have Subways in California? http://www.subway.com/Menu/Product.aspx?CC=USA&LC=ENG&ProductId=283&MenuId=35&MenuTypeId=1

YUM

Everyone who is packing - get your camera phones going - this camp is a great time for collecting some nice sponsor-related photos.

Jules, in addition to our handle and relevant sponsors' handles, do we have a dedicated hashtag for camp? I've used #kcccamp2014 and have noticed others I follow on Instagram have done the same.