Mars Hill Cycling Mountain Bike Camp 1

Registration Process: Please Read!

1: Make sure your 2022 USAC race license is up to date, free for juniors https://memberships.usacycling.org/products/junior

2: Fill out the camp application: https://forms.gle/JXfwq6FDF6oy2xh59

3: Register for the camp pending /waitlist - We use the waitlist as a holding pen while we review applications.  Only register for the waitlist of the camp you want to do. 

(if you have done MTB camp in the past we will move you off the waitlist, give a few days for processing)

(if you have never done camp before, fill out the entire form. We will review it and move you into camp if approved)

MTB 1 https://www.bikereg.com/mars-hill-mtb1

MTB 2 https://www.bikereg.com/mars-hill-mtb2

Road https://www.bikereg.com/mars-hill-road

4: Fill out the required camp waivers, including the USAC waiver and the COVID waiver.

5. Your registration will be moved into camp and your card on file will be charged at that time.

6. Ride a lot and get ready for this summer!

What is your chance of getting into camp?  As of Jan 4th there are 12 registered campers of 20 available spots.  So if your application is approved, you will get into camp.  When we reach 20/20 the pending list will become a true waitlist entry may not be possible.

Drop Off: Mon, June 20, 1-2pm Dogwood Hall Mars Hill University Pick Up: Sat, June 25, 11am

Where: Camp is based at Mars Hill University, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Mt. Mitchell State Park, the Appalachian Trail, and the French Broad River. Nearby mountain bike trails: Pisgah National Forest, Bent Creek, Dupont State Park, KOLO Bike Park, and many more.

Cost: $1400 (includes housing, 3 meals/day, snacks, fun!)

COVID-19: https://www.marshillcyclingcamp.com/covid-19

Camp Refunds: https://www.marshillcyclingcamp.com/refunds

Sample schedule from 2019 MTB Camp (2022 TBD)

Monday 6/21: Arrival, Intros, Equipment Check, Assessment

1:00-2:00pm Rider Registration and move-in, Dogwood Hall
2:00pm Introductions, name games, bike safety checks
4:00pm 1hr easy ride.
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm: Evening Discussion: Hugh Moran: camp schedule, expectations, Q&A
8:00pm Prep bikes for tomorrow. Relax. Games.
10:00pm Lights out

(ALL RIDING LOCATIONS TBD by WEATHER and TRAIL CONDITIONS)

Tueday 6/22: KOLO Bike Park

7:30am Wake up
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Skills intro/practice, short group rides at KOLO
12:00pm Picnic lunch
1:00pm Advanced skills and trail riding at KOLO
4:30pm Back in Mars Hill
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Discussion: Jacob McGahey, VP Industry Nine Componentry
8:00pm Relax, review, play
10:00pm Lights out

Wednesday 6/23: Kitsuma / Lake James State Park

7:30am Wake up
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am  Kitsuma
12:00pm Picnic lunch
1:00pm Lake James Trail Ride
4:30pm Back in Mars Hill
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Discussion: Reid Beloni: Nutrition and Fueling
8:00pm Relax, review, play
10:00pm Lights out

Thursday 6/24: Pisgah / N. Mills River

7:30am Wake up
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Trail ride sessioning technical sections
12:00pm Picnic lunch
1::00pm Trail Ride: Spencer / Fletcher Creek
4:30pm Back in Mars Hill
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Evening Discussion w/ FOX Factory
8:00pm Relax, review, play
10:00pm Lights out

Friday 6/25:  Dupont / Bike Cleaning & Maintenance

7:300am Wake Up.
8:00am Breakfast
9:30am Long Trail Ride
1:00pm Picnic lunch
2:30pm Trail Ride to waterfalls / Visit FOX Factory
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Bike Cleaning and Mechanics workshop sponsored by ProGold
8:00pm Relax, review, play
10:00pm Lights out

Saturday 6/26: Individual Conferences and Camper Pickup

7:30am Wake up.
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Individual camp reviews with coaches, pack up
11:00am Campers picked up by parents.