Distance: 23 miles
Elevation gain: 1,140 ft
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DAY 1

Wednesday, August 25:

12:00 pm – Guest arrival at The Omni Grove Park Inn.
1:00 pm – Bike fittings and adjustments.
4:30 pm – Easy spin through downtown, the River Arts District and the Biltmore Forest to develop ride protocol and introduce staff and coaches.
6:30 pm – Welcome reception dinner with camp overview and group goals discussion.
8:00 pm – Fireside coaching seminar.

Distance: 71 miles
Elevation gain: 7,500 ft
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6:15 am – Coffee and breakfast.
7:00 am – Ride overview, skills clinic, and the day’s training overview with Coach.
7:15 am – Pedals up for a five-hour ride to Mt. Pisgah mixed with threshold work, tempo and power endurance drills.
11:00 am – Return from ride for massage, foam rolling and compression therapy with protein smoothies. All available in the Best Buddies Recovery Room.
12:30 pm – Lunch at The Omni Grove.
6:00 pm – Dinner at The Omni Grove.
8:00 pm – Fireside coaching seminar.

Distance: 37 miles
Elevation gain: 3,155 ft
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6:15 am – Coffee and breakfast.
7:00 am – Ride overview, skills clinic, and the day’s training overview with Coach.
7:15 am – Pedals up for a three-hour easy ride with a focus on climbing technique, descending skills and active recovery.
1:00 pm – Lunch at The Omni Grove.
2:00 pm – Return from ride for massage, foam rolling and compression therapy with protein smoothies. All available in the Best Buddies Recovery Room.
4:00 pm – Downtown Brewery Tours
5:30 pm – Depart for group off-site dinner in downtown Asheville

Distance: 70 miles
Elevation gain: 7,600 ft
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6:00 am – Coffee and breakfast in the Wellness Kitchen.
8:00 am – Pedals up for the “Queen Stage”, a six-hour epic ride to Mt. Mitchell with multiple climbs and thrilling descents.
3:00 pm – Return from ride for massage, foam rolling and compression therapy with protein smoothies. All available in the Best Buddies Recovery Room.
6:30 pm – Awards Dinner at The Omni Grove with a closing Camp discussion.

Distance: 59 miles
Elevation gain: 3,830 ft
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6:15 am – Coffee and breakfast, with presentation of 90-day post-camp coaching plans.
7:00 am – Ride overview, skills clinic, and Q&A with Coach.
7:15 am – Pedals up for a four-hour tempo ride to the quaint riverside town of Marshall with optional bailout for those needing an early departure.
11:30 am – Return from ride for massage, foam rolling and compression therapy with protein smoothies. All available in the Best Buddies Recovery Room.
12:30 pm – Lunch and guest departure.