Cardinal Gravel Camp

Join us for a weekend of gravel, fun, and friends! Each camp day will have a supported gravel ride. We will provide food, water, and mechanical support on the routes to keep you riding strong. Shimano and Cane Creek will be onsite all weekend with equipment demos and new product info, and Wilderness Adventure's Outpost Kitchen will be open with food and drink options.

Gravel Camp Schedule

Friday

Arrive any time - The Outpost Kitchen will be open at 5:00 for dinner

Saturday

7:45 to 8:45 - Check-in and pick up your Shimano gift bag

8:30 - 18-mile shuttle riders meet at check-in to load and board shuttle

9:00 - Pre-ride meeting, riders depart

Post-ride - Enjoy food and beverages from the Outpost Kitchen

Sunday

7:45 to 8:45 - Check-in and pick up your Shimano gift bag (if you did not get it Saturday)

9:00 - Pre-ride meeting, riders depart

Post-ride - Enjoy some time at camp or head into New Castle for food

Routes

Saturday route maps and detailed descriptions

Sunday route maps and detailed descriptions 

Start Location

11176 Peaceful Valley Rd., New Castle, VA 24127

Equipment Demos

Cane Creek will be Gravel Camping with us all weekend, and they are bring their eeSilk stems and suspension seatposts for you to try on your ride. These products help improve control on rough surfaces and reduce fatigue on long rides. 

Reserve Your Demo

Shuttle Info

You must reserve your shuttle spot during sign-up. Riders for the 18-mile route should be ready to board the shuttle at 8:30 so we can load bikes and get everyone on the shuttle by our departure time at 9:00 a.m. The shuttle needs to leave before our other riders head out. 

Included in Your Entry

All rides will have mechanic, aid station, and EMT support. Saturday rides will have at least 2 aid stations, and Sunday routes will have one aid station. In addition, riders will get some great products from Shimano (while supplies last).

About the Venue and Area

Wilderness Adventure is the perfect basecamp for a weekend of exploring the remote and beautiful roads of Craig County and the Jefferson National Forest. The roads are secluded and remote, cell service is slim to none, and you are more likely to see wildlife than people. Despite the remoteness, all of the roads on our shorter courses are in excellent condition. The gravel roads on the Saturday 55-mile route and the Sunday 32-mile route are more rugged. Riders tackling Bald Mountain on Sunday should be comfortable with long, fast, and potentially rough descents. 

Camping and Lodging

Wilderness Adventure has multiple options for you to choose from to enjoy a weekend of adventure with your gravel friends. Camp, rent a cabin, or book a room in their lodge.

Book Camping and Lodging 

Food and Drink

The Outpost Kitchen at Wilderness Adventure will be open Friday for dinner through Sunday breakfast with great food and beverage options for you to enjoy. 

FRIDAY:

• Dinner: 5pm - 8pm

SATURDAY:

• Breakfast: 8am - 11am
• Lunch: 11am - 5pm
• Dinner: 5pm - 8pm

SUNDAY:

• Breakfast: 8am - 11am