Why Velovia
THE VELOVIA WAY
More than a camp. A cycling lifestyle.
RIDE
Three handpicked mountain stages, a professional guide and a support van behind the group. Roads built for rhythm.
EAT
A private chef, not catering. Three fresh meals a day with local Rhodope ingredients, timed around the riding.
RECOVER
A daily recovery massage, a sauna and outdoor jacuzzi and a recovery lounge. The second half of the experience.
BELONG
Twelve riders, one table, one group on the road. The people you meet are part of what you take home.
Straight Talk
WHAT WE ARE — AND WHAT WE ARE NOT
A PRIVATE VILLA, NOT A HOTEL
No buffet lines, no lobby crowds. One villa, twelve riders, your own room and a shared table.
A PRIVATE CHEF, NOT A RESTAURANT
The chef is part of the programme. Sports breakfast, recovery nutrition, dinner around one table — none of it catering.
RECOVERY FIRST, NOT AN AFTERTHOUGHT
Recovery is built into every day at VELOVIA. Recovery massage, sauna and outdoor jacuzzi help you recharge for the next ride.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you want race-pace chain gangs and 200 km days, we are not your camp. If you want big mountain days ridden well, recovered well and shared with good people — you will feel at home.
Comparison
HOW VELOVIA COMPARES
Typical offerings compared. Details vary by provider — this table is being finalised with the client.
| Typical bike hotel | Big-group tour | VELOVIA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | Open / unlimited | 20–40 riders | 12 riders max |
| Accommodation | Hotel room | Hotel, shared | Private villa, own room |
| Meals | Buffet | Restaurant vouchers | Private Chef, 3× daily |
| Massage | Bookable extra | Not included | Recovery massage, daily, included |
| Ride support | Route GPX only | 1 guide for all | Guide + support van + mechanic |
| Photos & video | Not included | Not included | Professional, included |
| Welcome kit | Not included | Not included | Jersey + bottle + aero socks |
| Insurance | Not included | Not included | Sports insurance included |
The Rhythm
A DAY AT THE CAMP
07:30 // Sports Breakfast
Fresh, chef-prepared and built for the ride ahead.
08:30 // Route Briefing
The day's climbs, feed stops and weather — short and to the point.
09:00 // The Ride
75–114 km of guided riding with the support van behind the group.
14:30 // Recovery Lunch
Back at the villa — recovery nutrition straight from the kitchen.
16:00 // Recovery Time
Recovery massage, sauna, outdoor jacuzzi and time to recharge before dinner.
18:00 // Ride Review & Discussion
Route analysis, riding insights, questions, cycling tips and preparation for the next day's stage.
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.
Founding Season 2026 — First-Mover Pricing.
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