VELOVIA

On the Road

GUIDED. SUPPORTED. NEVER ALONE.

Every ride is led by a professional guide who knows these roads personally. Beyond guiding the group, every day includes route briefings, riding tips, post-ride analysis and practical advice on pacing, climbing, nutrition and recovery.

Nikola Tsanev, certified cycling and nutrition coach at VELOVIA

Meet Your Coach

NIKOLA TSANEV

UESCA CertifiedINSCYD Certified

Nikola Tsanev is a certified cycling and nutrition coach with more than a decade of racing and coaching experience.

Holding certifications from UESCA and INSCYD, he combines practical racing knowledge with a structured coaching approach focused on performance, nutrition, recovery, and long-term development.

During the camp, Nikola leads the rides, shares practical coaching advice, and helps every rider get the most from their time in the Rhodope Mountains.

Morning route briefing before the ride

THE MORNING BRIEFING

Each day starts with a short route briefing: the climbs, the feed stops, the weather — what to expect and how to ride it.

The group riding together, regrouping on the climb

ONE GROUP, RIDDEN SMART

We ride as one small group, regrouping on every climb so everyone climbs at their own rhythm and nobody chases all day.

The VELOVIA support van behind the group

THE SUPPORT VAN

Always behind the group with spares, nutrition, layers and a seat if you need one. A mechanical never ends your day.

Post-ride route analysis and riding insights

DAILY RIDING INSIGHTS

Every ride is an opportunity to learn. Route analysis, climbing strategy, pacing, nutrition, group riding skills and post-ride discussions are part of the experience. The goal is simple: return home not only fitter, but also a better cyclist.

The Rhythm

A DAY AT THE CAMP

  1. 07:30 // Sports Breakfast

    Fresh, chef-prepared and built for the ride ahead.

  2. 08:30 // Route Briefing

    The day's climbs, feed stops and weather — short and to the point.

  3. 09:00 // The Ride

    75–114 km of guided riding with the support van behind the group.

  4. 14:30 // Recovery Lunch

    Back at the villa — recovery nutrition straight from the kitchen.

  5. 16:00 // Recovery Time

    Recovery massage, sauna, outdoor jacuzzi and time to recharge before dinner.

  6. 18:00 // Ride Review & Discussion

    Route analysis, riding insights, questions, cycling tips and preparation for the next day's stage.

  7. 19:30 // Dinner Together

    One shared table, local ingredients and stories from the climb.

12 riders per camp. When they're gone, they're gone.

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