Train for the Course Camp – July 13-16, 2025
Categories: All Events , Athletes , Race-specific , TRI
Cost Range:
$440.00 – $1,290.00
July 13 - 16, 2025
Fancy Gap, Virginia
Non Alcoholic Beer Camp Partner
Non Alcoholic Beer Camp Partner
Train for the Course Camp Series confirmed for 2025. Beginning in March, individual athletes, teams and clubs at all levels can come and train for specific races that are known for their challenging bike courses.
The Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains hilly and rolling terrain emulates many of these races in grade and elevation gain terrain often hard to find in many East Coast and Midwest suburban regions.
Experiences are all-inclusive, turn key with fully supported rides, and offer a variety of lodging options and great culinary experiences. For added flexibility, 3,4 and 5-day camp passes will be available to accommodate work-life-train commitments with rolling arrivals and departures. Pun intended.
Get off the trainer, and your saddle, in prep for your hardest races. Take this opportunity to build your confidence, meet and train with other athletes, and gain your competitive edge on race day.
About Our Host
We are excited to announce our Camp Guide for the July 13-16th Train for the Course camp at First Bourn in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. We are being joined by long-time competitive athlete, Metta Endurance coach, and First Bourn Advisory Board member, Sean Luitjens.
We are grateful to have an experienced athlete and coach leading this First Bourn camp for athletes of all abilities – with a common goal of building strength and confidence in more challenging terrain. As guide, Sean will be on site (and out training with the group) and help provide all the planning and support needed for the camp. In addition, Sean will also help athletes prep for the camp with dedicated 1:1 call sessions if needed.
While this is not a Metta Endurance camp, we are grateful for the expertise and partnership. Sean’s bio is below.
Sean Luitjens – Adventurer, Athlete & Advisor
Sean reps the OG bringing over 35 years and over 300 events of experience of triathlon, ultra, & adventure racing experience to First Bourn, and more importantly a love of playing & hanging outside with good humans. It only took one recon trip to the First Bourn NC site (be sure and ask about the Linville gorge story!) and he was fired up about the concept and amazing locations along the Blue Ridge Parkway. To subsidize his outdoor playtime, and pay a few bills, by day he is a developer turned business line leader in the SaaS software space and will be holding onto those nerd genes as long as possible. He currently lives and plays in the Berkshires of Western MA when not checking out new places to explore.
- Join other triathletes for a fun adventure to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia
- Execute training rides specifically organized and designed to emulate rolling and hilly racecourses to build strength, confidence and race day competitive advantage
- Run-off-the-bike sessions carefully planned each day
- Swim sessions at local YMCA or area OWS available
- Meet new triathletes training for similar races and reconnect with old friends
- Enjoy area exploration, local coffee shops and fireside chats with like-minded athletes
- Come experience our modern farmhouse carefully themed Australia as a part of our International experience planning roadmap
- Large format space to support large groups including kitchen by Bertazoni
- A variety of Room Types available including private bed/bath, shared room/bath, and shared bed/bath
- Optional Luxury Glamping Dome also available which includes the ultimate in privacy with Queen bed, kitchenette, full private bath, and views of an 1800s farmhouse
- Enjoy the serenity of this 30-acre property with space to stretch out and plan for the best year ahead
- Chef-planned, prepared, and delivered family-style catered meals
- Meals are from a carefully planned menu to accommodate the groups preferences and restrictions (1:1 communication about 2 weeks prior to event)
- Locally sourced ingredients including vegetables from our 86-acre organic farm nearby (seasonal)
- A healthy selection of fruits and snacks for in between meals
- Option of 4 Day / 3 Night or 3 Day / 2 Night stay to provide flexibility with rolling arrival and departure within event window
- Welcome dinner day of arrival, then all meals throughout stay including departure breakfast
- Yoga mats and foam rollers
- Kitchens by Bertazoni® (Farmhouse only)
- Sparkling hydration by San Pellegrino®
- Coffee stations by Illy® (and a variety of other select brands)
- Recovery systems by SPEEDHOUND®
- Vehicle SAG support
- Select nutrition products
- All standard bathroom amenities including soap, shampoo, conditioner
- Self-serve laundry
- Air or Transportation required to travel to Virginia / North Carolina and Property
- Area exploration expenses including coffee shops or local shopping
