Overview
Blue Ridge Cycling Camp 2027
Avanti Tours, LLC
Jun 21 - 27, 2027
Group size: 8 - 24
Blue Ridge Cycling Camp 2027
Greenville, SC, USA
Jun 21 - 27, 2027
Group size: 8 - 24
Avanti Tours, LLC
$3,325
Deposit: $500
About this trip
Endurance Nation's reunion camp. Three days of point-to-point riding on the Blue Ridge Parkway, from Cherokee over Richland Balsam, the highest point on the Parkway, with a shot at Mount Mitchell, then down Caesars Head into Greenville. Then a weekend camp in Greenville with Paris Mountain, a Sassafras and Table Rock queen stage, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail. Fully supported by Black Bear Adventures, hotels included, two reunion dinners, and an EN jersey for everyone.
Hosted by Patrick McCrann. Two ways to join: the Full Epic (Monday to Sunday) or the Weekend Jam (Thursday evening to Sunday). Epic spots are limited to 10 riders, 6-ish Weekend Only riders.
Booking, payments and cancellations
What's included
Hotels
Full Week: 6 nights. Weekend Only: 3 nights in Greenville. Double occupancy.
Sag support all week
Black Bear Adventures van and bike trailer behind every ride, Monday to Saturday.
Two reunion dinners
Pisgah Inn for the Full Week crew, and Saturday night in Greenville with everyone. Drinks not included.
Cocktail hours
Hosted happy hours on the Greenville nights.
Ride food
Fuel and snacks from the van on the Parkway days and the weekend rides.
Camp jersey
A unique jersey to commemorate the occasion..
Transfer to Cherokee
Full Week: van from Greenville to Cherokee on Monday. Your bike box stays in Greenville.
Routes and coaching
Planned routes for every day, with Patrick and Ralph riding alongside you.
What's not included
Airfare
Fly into Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP), in Greenville by noon Monday (Full Week) or Thursday evening (Weekend Only).
Other meals and drinks
Dinners outside the two reunion dinners, and drinks at dinner.
Bike rental and shipping
Bring your own road bike. Airline bike fees are on you.
Insurance and gratuities
Travel insurance is recommended. Gratuities for the support crew are up to you.
Mon, June 21
Arrive and transfer to Cherokee
Fly into Greenville-Spartanburg (GSP) and be in Greenville by noon. Build your bike, leave the box at the hotel for the week, and load up. The van takes us to Cherokee, the southern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Night: Cherokee.
Tue, June 22
Cherokee to the Pisgah Inn
Epic Day 1. About 60 miles and 9,000 feet on the Parkway, from milepost 469 north over Waterrock Knob and Richland Balsam, the highest point on the entire Parkway, to the Pisgah Inn at milepost 408. Reunion dinner #1 at the Pisgah Inn. Night: Pisgah Inn.
Wed, June 23
The high country
Epic Day 2. Two options, and we'll set the final route with the group. Pisgah Inn to Brevard: about 45 miles, out to Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam, then down into town. Or Pisgah Inn to the summit of Mount Mitchell, the highest peak east of the Mississippi: about 58 miles and 7,000 feet, with the night in Asheville. Night: Brevard or Asheville.
Thu, June 24
Over Caesars Head to Greenville
Epic Day 3. Brevard to Greenville over Caesars Head, about 55 miles, with a big escarpment descent into South Carolina, finishing at our Greenville hotel. Weekend riders arrive this evening, so the whole group is together. Night: Greenville.
Fri, June 25
Paris Mountain and the Swamp Rabbit
Greenville camp, day 1. About 35 miles and 2,500 feet: Paris Mountain and the Swamp Rabbit Trail, with Altamont Road repeats for anyone who wants more. Cocktail hour in the evening. Night: Greenville.
Sat, June 26
Queen stage: Sassafras and Table Rock
The big one. About 75 miles and 7,500 feet out to Sassafras Mountain, the highest point in South Carolina, and Table Rock. Reunion dinner #2 with everyone that evening. Night: Greenville.
Sun, June 27
Swamp Rabbit spin and home
An easy spin out to Travelers Rest on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, about 25 miles, done by 10am so everyone makes their flights. Pack the bikes and head home.
A. Greenville, SC, USA
Greenville, SC, USAAbout your organizer
Avanti Tours runs small-group cycling tours through some of Europe's best riding, built for serious riders who want the ride to be the reason for the trip. We started Avanti in 2025 as two working endurance coaches, Jeffrey Capobianco and Patrick McCrann, because we wanted to ride Europe's great roads the way serious cyclists actually want to ride them.
Our groups stay small, usually around a dozen riders, so we can shape each day's route around the people who signed up. We ride with you, get a feel for where everyone is, and help you choose the version of each day that fits how you're riding, while local guides who know these roads handle the vans, the bikes, and the details.
Sign up, and we'll get you there. Show up, and we'll take care of the rest.
