Trip Preparation
Honest numbers, so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
VELOVIA camps are built for avid road cyclists, not racers. We ride as one group at a conversational pace, regroup on every climb and let the support van take care of everything else. The days are big, but they are designed to be ridden — and recovered from.
The Three Stages
Riding day 1
The opener. Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem — a true introduction to the Rhodope Mountains and the rhythm of the roads.
Ride time 5:30 – 6:00 · Three signature climbs through Smolyan, Smilyan and Rudozem
Riding day 2
A lighter day focused on rhythm, scenery and enjoying the quieter roads of the Rhodopes — still a real mountain ride, but with more space to absorb the landscape.
Ride time 3:00 – 3:30 · A lighter day focused on rhythm, scenery and the quieter roads
Riding day 3
QUEEN STAGEThe biggest challenge of the camp. Long climbs, high mountain roads and unforgettable views — the kind of day that becomes a story long after the ride is over.
Ride time 5:45 – 6:30 · Long climbs, high mountain roads and unforgettable views
| Stage | Route | Difficulty | Distance | Climbing | Ride time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Hilly Stage | Hard | 110 km | 2,342 m+ | 5:30 – 6:00 |
| Day 3 | Coffee Ride | Moderate | 75 km | 1,463 m+ | 3:00 – 3:30 |
| Day 4 | Queen Stage | Epic | 114 km | 2,283 m+ | 5:45 – 6:30 |
| Total | 299 km | 6,088 m+ | 14:15 – 15:30 | ||
Are You Ready?
As a rule of thumb: if you ride regularly, enjoy climbing and are comfortable with rides of 80–120 km, you will enjoy every day of the camp. The application form asks about your weekly volume and (optionally) FTP to help us understand your riding profile and organise the best possible group experience.
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