3 Day Mountain Biking Tour
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Guided Mountain Biking Tours in North Carolina, NC near Brevard and Asheville Mountain Bike Touring Camp 3 days at 3 different southeastern Mountain Bike meccas. Program Dates April 1st-3rd and April 29th-May 1st Trips available at any time for groups of 3 or more Day 1 Tsali: Ride the well known trails of Tsali Recreation Area. Tsali is known for its fast smooth riding. Tsali's trails will provide a great warmup for the trails to come later in the program. While at Tsali take in gorgeous views of Fontana Lake enjoy a nice box lunch and ride until your hearts content. Tsali will allow us to gauge the groups various fitness and ability levels to be sure we provide each individual with the experience they want over the three day course. Day 2 Dupont: The day will be spent in Dupont State Forest where you will find single track of all types including slickrock trails, fast compact singletrack, technical singletrack and wider gravel roads. Dupont's rolling terrain also provides opportunities for great views of various waterfalls, overlooks, and gorgeous lakes. Once again lunch will be provided for you on this trip and the day will end back at The Hub where mechanics will look over your bike as you enjoy a beverage of your choice at the Pisgah Tavern. Day 3 Pisgah: Spend your last day riding some of the 200 plus miles of mountain biking trails in Pisgah National Forest. Pisgah is quickly becoming known as one of the best places to mountain bike in the eastern US. The rooty technical trails will challenge your skills while the uphill climbs will challenge your lungs. At the end of the day you will have completed your three day bike tour riding some of the best trails North Carolina and the eastern United States has to offer.
Trip includes airport pick up drop off. Transportation each day to and from Brevard, NC, lunch and snacks before, during, and after the ride and a mountain bike guide. Hotel and bike rental discounts also available. Cost $375 a person Bikes and helmets are provided for participants at an additional charge of $25 per person or participants may bring their own gear. All participants will be required to wear approved bike helmets. Bike rentals are Kona hardtails. You can upgrade to dual suspension at an additional fee. All mountain bikes are serviced by professional bike mechanics before each ride.
Mountain Bike Touring Camp 2 days at 2 different southeastern Mountain Bike meccas. Program Dates April 2nd-3rd and April 30th-May 1st Trips available at any time for groups of 3 or more Day 1 Dupont: The day will be spent in Dupont State Forest where you will find single track of all types including slickrock trails, fast compact singletrack, technical singletrack and wider gravel roads. Dupont's rolling terrain also provides opportunities for great views of various waterfalls, overlooks, and gorgeous lakes. Lunch will be provided for you on this trip and the day will end back at The Hub where mechanics will look over your bike as you enjoy a beverage of your choice at the Pisgah Tavern. Day 2 Pisgah: Spend your second day riding some of the 200 plus miles of mountain biking trails in Pisgah National Forest. Pisgah is quickly becoming known as one of the best places to mountain bike in the eastern US. The rooty technical trails will challenge your skills while the uphill climbs will challenge your lungs. At the end of the day you will have completed your two day bike tour riding some of the best trails North Carolina and the eastern United States has to offer.
Transportation each day to and from Brevard, NC, lunch and snacks before, during, and after the ride and a mountain bike guide. Hotel and bike rental discounts also available. Cost $250 a person Bikes and helmets are provided for participants at an additional charge of $25 per person or participants may bring their own gear. All participants will be required to wear approved bike helmets. Bike rentals are Kona hardtails. You can upgrade to dual suspension at an additional fee. All mountain bikes are serviced by professional bike mechanics before each ride.
North Carolina Mountain Biking Adventure is for bikers with some experience or fit people looking for further skill instruction and a more physically demanding experience. This program focuses more on instruction in technical riding and takes place in Pisgah Forest North Carolina just outside of Brevard and Asheville it includes longer climbs and more technical and aggressive down hills it can be shaped to suite the needs and wants of the participant. It includes instruction on bike maintenance: changing flat tires, adjusting breaks, and additional repairs. This program emphasizes safety, instruction, knowledge, and fun. Participation age is 15 and up. Length: Full day! (7 - 9 hours) Costs: Subtract $35 a person if you bring your own bike Limit of 6 participants. Great for experienced participants wanting to experience more aggressive downhills and technical trails. A great course for participants looking to become self sufficient mountain bikers. Call 772-579-0005 or email contact@pvadventures.com for more details |
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Discover
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The Discover North Carolina Mountain Biking
program emphasizes safety, instruction, and fun. This guided mountain bike program is great for families, couples, friends, and groups vacationing in the Brevard and Asheville North Carolina areas. Participation age is 12 and up. Younger participants are allowed but should be in good physical shape. These programs take place in North Carolina's Dupont State Forest, which provides great riding with gradual hills, smooth trails, gorgeous waterfalls, swimming holes, and lakes. This trip is a waterfall tour on mountain bikes and is ideal for beginners. The trip consists of wider trails and gradual downhills with very little climbing. Great way for a family or friends visiting Brevard or Asheville to spend a morning or afternoon discovering the sport of mountain biking while visiting the waterfalls and vistas of North Carolina's Dupont State Forest. Shuttle Program available Length: 4 hours Costs: Subtract $25 a person if you bring your own bike. |
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Explore
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Explore North Carolina Mountain Biking Program is Our Most Popular Guided Mountain Bike Trip! Great for families and couples looking for a full day guided biking experience in the North Carolina mountains. This program has plenty of opportunities to explore swimming holes and waterfalls. Length: 6 - 7 hours Subtract $25 a person if you bring your own bike. Suggested Program for Youth Groups! Shuttle Program available This trip normally lasts until mid-afternoon. It is great for people not only looking to experience North Carolina mountain biking but also wanting to explore their ability and interest in the sport more, while exploring waterfalls, lakes, and swimming holes. This trip is a short drive for people visiting Asheville and only minutes from downtown Brevard. |
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Pura Vida Adventures mountain biking guides in north carolina are trained professional guides who hold advanced wilderness medical certifications. They know the trails of Brevard and Asheville, North Carolina (especially those of Pisgah National Forest and Dupont State Forest) and can provide a trip to you that suites your skill and physical level. They are experienced guides who have developed their skills as instructors and participants in formal biking courses, practical guide work, personal experience, and competitions throughout North Carolina and around the world. Our guided mountain bike programs range to suite the needs of anyone from beginner to experienced and can be combined as part of any other activity to create a complete day. Our Company operates through Special Use Permit from the US Forest Service We can create mountain biking programs that emphasize the downhill and minimize the uphill using our shuttle programs. Contact us today to learn more about our mountain biking programs which use shuttles.
Directions to Pura Vida Adventures outpost (Brevard/Pisgah Forest NC)
1) Contact us by email or phone for trip availability on your desired date. (We are open year round, seven days a week) This allows us to tentatively book you. 2)Confirm booking by requesting and paying a credit card invoice via email. Pura Vida Adventures requires a 100% deposit on all trips, except those programs exceeding $2,000. Please email us if you want to book and we will send you an invoice which can be paid online. This deposit is not refundable but can be applied to any other trip at another time as long as we are notified one week prior to trip time. Please note that trips are not confirmed until payment is made. 3) We will contact you upon receiving your deposit to confirm your booking date and time.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. We are a company that customizes our trips to meet your needs putting an emphasis on quality of experience, rather than quantity of participants. |
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Thanks again Joe. I had a good time riding on Fri. and rode the "M" at Pisgah late afternoon yesterday. I'll be recommending you to some other friends for mtn biking. --Darryl Gross (North Carolina Adventure Mountain Bike participant)
Bikes provided by The Hub at Backcountrys Outdoors.All rental bikes serviced daily.