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COSTS
- Riders must cover their airfare to/fro Brussels, Belgium. The end of December is high season, so begin to look at options early.
- Each full day at Euro Cross Camp V is $125 including Arrival Day. Departure day is $75. This fee covers everything the rider will need: airport pick up/drop, all transportation to races etc., room/shower/linen, food, race food, mechanic support, massage, and arranging start money. The only costs not covered above: airline freight fees for bikes to/fro; junior Belgian race licenses (approx 20 euro); various race entry fees (usually around 8 euro; 5 euro back when race number returned), any phone charges incurred while at the House, and spending money for the odd trip to the grocery store or to buy something from the Sven Nys clothing line.
- A deposit of $500 (US dollars) is due by 12 December 2007.
- Based on the number of days at the House in Belgium, the rider must pay the balance either while in Belgium or upon return to the US. Another option is to pay in full before departure to Belgium. Riders should discuss with sponsors about how to handle whatever start money the rider receives. Riders should be up front and transparent with sponsors, clubs, and financial backers. Often a rider can curtail their expenses considerably via the start money they receive. Hence, an open dialogue with financial supporters is important.
A final word about money: the best system is to have a normal ATM card (with Cirrus compatibility—check the back of the card). Simply check with rider’s bank prior to departure to make sure rider’s ATM card is activated in the countries of Belgium, Holland, France, Switzerland, Germany. This is the easiest way to get cash in Belgium. Remember, many stores do not take credit cards like in the US. Traveler’s checks are to be avoided as they require trips to the bank during business hours.
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