2020 EPIC GRAVEL WEEKEND

~ The Stoke Lives Here ~
2020 EPIC GRAVEL WEEKEND
with
Hunter Allen 

Get ready to experience new worlds of stoke with Hunter and the PCG Team!

November 6, 7, and 8, 2020

Bedford, Virginia

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"Are you ready to get dirty on America’s oldest gravel with me and our PCG coaches? Let’s do it!
-- Hunter

This is the perfect weekend gravel escape!

This great weekend will include both: some fun fall gravel riding on challenging and quiet gravel roads and classroom time so that you can understand your power/HR data.  
This weekend will be unique in that it will include some great Strava chasing segments both days, on beautiful and safe gravel roads here on the oldest gravel in the USA.
 
You’ll improve your gravel skills in Friday’s workshop, then do an epic long ride on Saturday that includes climbing three mountain passes, and Sunday, we’ll go for speed as we chase the fastest Strava time on some of the fastest gravel roads in the area. Hunter and his coaches here at PCG will help you along the way, with full follow vehicle and mechanic support and plenty of great ride snacks. This weekend will be a great get-away and an event you CAN count on. We are DOING this! Come ride gravel with Hunter and his team on some of the oldest gravel in the Appalachians.
Book your Spot and Seek New Destinations!

CAMP TYPE

  • Loaner power meters provided, either pedals or wheels
  • Endurance and mid-intensity paced rides
  • 30-65 miles of daily riding with three pace groups
  • Daily education seminars, power file analysis, yoga, massage, video analysis, bike fitting and advanced learning

COST

  • $350 - Lodging Not Included
  • 100% refund on deposit
  • Lunch and Dinner included, and breakfast on your own

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Cyclists who rock!  (Pun intended!)
  • General fitness enthusiasts, competitive recreational cyclists and above
  • Riders seeking performance improvement in a gran fondo, event, or category racing
  • Riders able to ride for extended periods of time at 12mph and above
  • Gravel/Road cyclists (MTB, CX and triathletes are welcome)

The health and safety of our campers and staff has always been our top priority. 

All 2020 PCG Camps will strictly follow the protocols below to limit physical interactions. Additional safety measures may be added based on local guidelines--and full protocols will be communicated to you in advance of your Camp!

Now--let's ride! 

Limit on Camp size. All Camps will be exclusive experiences with no more than 20 campers. To be honest, this has been our cap anyhow for our camps. We like small camps with plenty of coaching!
    Protective gear. All campers and staff are required to wear face coverings throughout the day when gathering with others. This will be when we are inside the PCG offices. This can be a face shield, face mask or buff. A custom PCG Face Shield is included in your registration.
      Strict food service protocols. We’re working with our caterers and restaurants to ensure we are delivering your meals according to updated health guidelines. During rides, we will only allow the Support Driver to fill bottles and touch foods, while being gloved. This is something that we implemented 3 years ago at our camps and we’ll be continuing with these protocols now and in the future.
      Hand washing. All guests and staff are required to regularly wash their hands throughout the day. We’ll provide all guests with travel bottles of hand sanitizer. We’ll also provide hand washing stations or hand sanitizer in our offices, multiple locations at tables, and at all stopping points along your ride.

      Nightly disinfection. In addition, our staff will regularly disinfect any common surfaces like tables, door knobs, etc. each night in order to provide you with the cleanest environment possible.

      Your camp is guaranteed. Free transfers to 2020 or 2021 PCG Camp if your camp is affected by COVID-19 or if you don’t feel comfortable attending. Transfer must be made at least 48 hours prior to your camp departure.

      Stay home if you are sick. We’ve revised our transfer policies to allow you to transfer to any other 2020 or 2021 PCG camp if you’re feeling sick or have been at risk of exposure to COVID-19.
      DAY 1
      SKILLS!
                 
      DAY 1

      1:00pm - 2:00pm - Check-in at PCG world headquarters! Introductions and bike check.

      2:00pm-2:15pm - Safety talk and quick review of next two days

      2:30pm - 5:00pm - SKILLS! We'll ride to our local MTB park and practice numerous skills on different surfaces. Cornering in the gravel, bunny-hopping, the best braking techniques and so much more.

      6:30pm - Dinner - We'll have amazing BBQ and microbrew beer from Beale's, which is in our backyard!

      7:30pm - 9:00pm - Introductions to staff and other riders, and we’ll go over the next two days

      ROUTE Falling Creek MTB Park


      DAY 2
      LONG DAY!

      Breakfast on your own

      8:30am - Morning Demo: Pacing with Power

      9:00am - Peaks of Otter (65 miles) featuring a 11.5-mile gravel climb, perfect for a FTP test! Be ready!

      Lunch - out on the road

      POST RIDE YOGA

      3:00pm - Hunter Allen Group Power File and Video review

      4:00pm - 6:00pm - Power Education-In depth look at new metrics in WKO5.

      6:30pm - Dinner as a group- Ya gotta have Italian at least once at Camp!

      ROUTE LONG DAY





      *NOTE:Daily schedules and routes might change due to weather and other factors.
      DAY 3
      STRAVA DAY!

      Breakfast on your own

      8:30am - Morning demo: Sprint Technique and Position-Learn how to sprint on gravel!

      9:00am - Sprint and Race Scenario Day (35 miles) -We teach you how to sprint and break into small teams on flatters gravel roads for fun race finishing scenarios.

      Lunch - back at headquarters

      POST RIDE YOGA

      2:00pm - Group Power File Analysis and Review

      3:00pm - 5:00pm - Power Education- How to plan your 2020 season!

      ROUTE SEDALIA

      Hunter Interviewed by mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel and Dirt!

      • How is power different on gravel than road?
      • How do we actually produce power?
      • How does cadence compare between gravel and road?
      • Why is the above all so important for gravel power riders?
      • How should roadies travel from gravel?
      • How are tractor pulls crucial to gravel training?
      • And so much more!
      Reserve Today!

      Let's get dirty!

      Your ultimate adventure in training, gravel grinding and learning.
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      Peaks of Otter Lodge

      Peaks of Otter Lodge offers historic legacy among Blue Ridge Parkway hotels. Located at milepost 86 on the Parkway, the lodge is set into a beautiful bend of the iconic national scenic byway, with rooms providing views of tranquil Abbott Lake. Full service restaurant and bar!  Visit website.

      Gravel! By Selene Yeager

      Gravel is the fastest-growing segment of cycling!

      But if you're not prepared, it can be disastrous.

      You not only need special equipment, but also a different kind of fitness, fueling, finesse, gear, and grit. Bicycling Magazine's Gravel! prepares you with everything you need to know to crush it, including:

      - Must-have bikes and gear
      - The types of terrain you'll likely encounter, and exactly how to ride it
      - What to eat
      - How to train
      - Where to ride
      - And much more!

      About the author: Selene Yeager, Bicycling Magazine's "Fit Chick," is a gravel-loving NASM-certified personal training, USA Cycling licensed coach, elite off-road racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. She has written more than 30 books, including Climb!, also from Bicycling magazine.
      Order Gravel Today!

      GENERAL INFORMATION

      HAVE A QUESTION?  WE ARE HERE TO HELP.

      • ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE

        Air Travel

        For those traveling via air we recommend flying into Roanoke Regional Airport or Lynchburg Airport. Other flight options:


        Note:  If you choose to fly into the following airports, transportation to and from Camp (Bedford) will be on your own.


        Charlottesville Albermarle Airport (CHO) - Charlottesville, VA 98 miles                


        Piedmont Triad International Airport (PTI) - Greensboro, NC    108 miles               


        Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - Morrisville, NC 125 miles               


        Richmond International Airport (RIC) - Richmond, VA  145 miles 


        Dulles International Airport - (IAD) Dulles, VA 191 miles 


        Charlotte Douglass International Airport - (CLT) Charlotte, NC 207 miles  


        If you will not be renting a vehicle on your own, please be sure to send your travel itinerary to us so that we may arrange to pick you up.    


        Arrivals:

        Check-in for the camp begins at 10:00 a.m. on Day 1 at 414 Jackson St, Bedford, VA 24523.

         

        Please make arrangements to arrive at the airport between 1 and 4 pm on Day 1 if you will be needing transportation to our offices to facilitate the check in process.  


        Returns:

        Leaving at 5:00 pm on Day 3.

         

        If you need to utilize the pickup service, please book your flights accordingly.

      • BIKE TRANSPORTATION

        Bike transportation:

        For those traveling by air you can either choose to ship your bike in advance or take with you in your travels.Our support team will assemble all shipped bikes in advance and be onsite to support those that are traveling with their bike.

        If shipping, please ship your bike to arrive 48 hours in advance of camp to ensure arrival. Please ship bikes to:

                        Peaks Coaching Group Headquarters 

                        414 Jackson Street

                        Bedford, VA 24523-3414

                        (540) 587-9025  

      • LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS

        Lodging & accommodations:

        Lodging is NOT included in the fall camp. Most of our Campers have the options to stay at the  Peaks of Otter Lodge, a number of the local Cabin bed-and-breakfasts, or a Super 8 in Bedford Virginia, just 10 minutes from our office. 


        Mention that you are with Peaks Coaching Group if you call the Peaks of Otter Lodge or Super 8 and receceive preferential group rates.

         

        Instead of heading home when camp is finished on Sunday why not fly your spouse into Lynchburg, Virginia to enjoy a nice extended weekend together and experience great food all within walking distance from your room?  We can certainly provide a list of sites.

      • PAYMENT INFORMATION

        GRAVEL CAMP: $350  

        A $275 refundable deposit is due at time of registration. This deposit is 100% refundable up to the first day of camp. You will be issued a final invoice 28 days before the first day of camp, and final payment is due 21 days before the commencement of your cycling camp; all such payments are final, non-refundable, and non-applicable. Peaks Coaching Group recommends travel insurance in case of emergency cancellation.

      FTP Test on Gravel!

      FTP tests on gravel are no joke--and we have the perfect climb that challenges even the best of Pros, National Champions, and CXers. Yep, people come from all over the world to challenge themselves on America's oldest gravel.   Jennings Creek Climb is a switch-back monster--perfect to test your FTP. We'll do it!

      And can you get that KOM?  A special prize the Camper with the fastest time up the segment for the day!

      And the views from the top at 3,400Magnificent!  The climb ends at the iconic Peaks of Otter stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and we'll fly by the Peaks themselves, which is the origin of the "peaks" in TrainingPeaks.

      After our storming of Jennings Creek Climb, we'll do a screaming descent, do post-ride yoga, analyze your FTP data in WKO5 and TrainingPeaks--and EAT! 
      Book today and let's start climbing!

      Hunter Interviewed by The Gravel Ride!

      Hunter is interviewed by the Gravel Ride podcast about his entrance into the gravel world. How can you prepare for all those gravel left-hooks? What are the four big components to every big goal? How would the journey to DK200 work? How does personalized, one-on-one coaching work? Do gravel riders need to train different that other riders?
      And so much more!


      Reserve Today!
      “I've been to many camps: CTS and Tom Danielson being the most notable.  This was my second year at Hunter's camp, and it still exceeded my expectations.  Always fun and a great way to put the season into high gear. The coaches and campers are always a joy to meet and spend time with. Worth the investment!”

      BT

      Fort Worth
      “When I came to camp, I had never used a Garmin or a heart rate monitor, a cadence sensor, or a power meter. My average on a "good" ride was in the mid 15 range, my average cadence at camp was in the upper 60 to low 70 range and I climbed like a slug :) I don't expect miracles because I am a 57 year old woman who never did anything athletic until the age of 49 when I began cycling..but felt like I should have been getting better, since I had been riding for 8 years.
       
      I came back from camp, bought a Garmin 1000,and started doing climbing, sprint, and cadence drills. I guess I worked the cadence the most, but I found that in just consciously keeping my cadence between 85-95, my climbing also got better. I am not, and probably never will be, a great climber but I am SO much better than I used to be. I'm never the first to the top (in a group) but I'm also not the LAST! "

      CJ

      Wisconsin
       “The brochure can't even begin to describe the value of these camps.  Hunter starts talking and instructing when we first arrive and doesn't stop until everyone leaves.  I thought there would be much more down time like other camps--but thankfully there is not as long as Hunter is talking!”

      TD

      College Park

      Read Esther C's totally unique camp experience.

      Like many campers, Esther truly had a transformative experience at our last PCG Camp. Read what she had to say!

      Experience an unparalleled coaching experience on the gorgeous gravel roads of Appalachia.  
      And learn a thing or two about power.


      Hunter
      ALLEN

      President and CEO


      Legendary cycling coach, co-author of Training and Racing with a Power Meter and Cutting-Edge Cycling, co-developer of TrainingPeaks, WKO+ software, and founder of Peaks Coaching Group.

      Widely known as one of the top experts in the world in coaching endurance athletes using power meters, Hunter Allen's goal has always been to teach athletes how to maximize their training and racing potential through professional analysis of their power data. This goes hand in hand with his philosophy that a power meter helps athletes discover their true strengths and weaknesses, quantitatively assess their training improvements, and refine and maximize the focus of their training. 

      As a coach, Hunter makes sure to look at each athlete as a whole person. He excels at designing custom programs designed to maximize each rider's potential. He believes we are human beings working closely with other human beings, and it's important to him to work hard to find your strengths and weaknesses and to help you improve your skills, then develop a realistic plan that works for life. It is important that a coach learn as much as he can about you as an athlete and as a person in order to better develop a plan for success. He has now coached over 400 athletes and still learns something new from each one.

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