COSTS

1. Riders must cover their airfare to/fro Brussels, Belgium. The end of December is high season, so begin to look at options early.
2. Each full day at EuroCrossCamp 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.
3. Fees should be paid in full prior to departure (by U.S. bank check made payable to “GP Velo Mondial LLC”).  Bring the check to US National Championships meeting in Bend, OR or mail directly to the Director.
4. 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.
5. EuroCrossCamp understands the financial burden to the riders and sponsors for both the Camp and the possibility of returning for Worlds a month later.  It is crucial to analyze objectives and ways to finance the rider’s goals.  Once source is the USA Cycling Development Foundation grants.  Another option is to fundraise in the rider’s community and through the rider’s club and team.  Also, one thing to keep in mind, the cost of attending EuroCrossCamp is still probably less than racing and traveling around the US to a commensurate number of races.

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.