Brevard Road Cycling Camp Featuring Looking Glass Tour 2023
- Brevard
- May 3 - 6, 2023
- Cycling
Every Pedal Stroke Brings Stunning Views of Pisgah National Forest and the Pristine Blue Ridge Parkway
It’s hard to break away for longer cycling camps sometimes. But we all need a long weekend away to pretend like it’s our job to ride our bikes and get a concentrated dose of training and coaching.
Our Brevard Cycling Camp is just that. Spend 3 days on your bike focusing on endurance miles and refining your group riding skills alongside our team of coaches in one of the best-kept secrets on the East Coast. Every mile will bring beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as we roll along quiet country roads through fertile green valleys. At camp you will be treated like a professional cyclist in every way: professional mechanical support, individual power file analysis with our coaches, and catered meals created specifically with your training in mind.
You'll also have the opportunity to test your legs at the Looking Glass Tour.
CAMP FOCUS
Endurance Miles + Intermediate Skills
DURATION
4 Days / 3 Nights
DAILY MILEAGE
40-80+ Miles
DAILY ELEVATION
2000-6500 FT
ROUTE TERRAIN
Short Climbs / Mountainous
The CTS Camp Experience
Personalized Training Advice From Professional Coaches, Unparalleled Support, World-Class Locations, and Lasting Memories
ON THE BIKE
OFF THE BIKE
CAMP FEATURES
Recommended Accommodations
CTS camp rides will depart from Hampton Inn 275 Forest Gate Dr Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
PILOT COVE RENTAL CABINS
These cabins are just up the hill from CTS and are designed to seamlessly interact with the outdoors. Fully finished with a kitchen, bathroom, living area, washer/dryer, mudroom, covered deck, secure bike storage, bike wash station, and private parking, these cabins are your perfect home away from home in the mountains.
HAMPTON INN BREVARD
Experience the quiet of the woods at the Hampton Inn Brevard hotel near Pisgah National Forest and just down the street from our CTS Training Center.
Additional Details
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Camp Itinerary
DAY 1
CHECK-IN DAY – 5/3/2023
Check-In Time: 5:00 PM
Where: Brevard Hampton Inn 275 Forest Gate Dr. Pisgah Forest NC 28768
Arrival Description: Arrive at the hotel, and get checked in with our coaching staff and mechanics.
Dinner: Hampton Inn Conference Room- Catered by Local Restaurant 6:00-8:00 PM
DAY 2
CTS FIELD TEST
Mileage: 50mi
Elevation Gain: 2000ft
Time Range: 4-4.5hrs
Brief Ride Description: New camp athletes and alumni will complete the CTS Field Test and a bike skills session before concluding the day with some endurance riding.
Training Presentation @ 8:00 AM (Field Test Overview)
Data Downloads @3:30-5:00 PM
Breakfast on your own
Lunch @ 1:30-2:30PM
Dinner on your own
DAY 3
JETER LOOP
Mileage: 50mi
Elevation Gain: 3000ft
Time Range: 3-4hrs
Brief Ride Description: Climb from the Davidson River to the top of the ridge and to the Blue Ridge Parkway before screaming down to the northern side of the ridge. Once there we will ride around Lake Logan before again climbing up via Hwy 215 back to the Blue Ridge Parkway. One more epic descent and we are back to the rolling terrain of the French Broad River and home!
Training Presentation @ 8:00 AM Pacing For Climbs and Long Rolling Hills
Data Downloads @3:30-5:00 PM
Breakfast on your own
Lunch @ 2:30-3:30PM
Dinner on your own
DAY 4
THE LOOKING GLASS TOUR
Mileage: 50/80/100 Miles
Elevation Gain: 3428-7600 FT
Time Range: 4 – 6+ Hours
Brief Ride Description: On May 6th Blue Ridge Adventures is offering up some of the finest roads in the area on The Looking Glass Tour. Test your legs on the 50, 80, or 100-mile options while sampling the diversity in terrain found in Transylvania County! CTS Coaches will be on course riding and cheering you on along with event aid stations.
Breakfast on your own
Lunch at CTS Tent Post Event @ 2:30-3:30PM
Dinner on your own
Camp Conclusion Description: Camp will conclude on May 6th after The Looking Glass Tour.
FAQs
If you have additional questions, our Athlete Services will be happy to answer them:
athleteservices@trainright.com // 866.355.0645