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Ladies Ride · Premium women’s cycling camp

Mountains. Friendship. The freedom to ride.

Ladies Ride · Progled · Rhodope Mountains · 15–22 August 2027

Comfortable group pace · scenic routes, frequent stops, and the full VELOVIA premium experience.

7 nights

Premium accommodation

6 riding days

Guided road rides

183 km

Total distance

4,793 m+

Elevation gain

Max 12

Riders

Daily

Recovery massage

Private

Chef

From €1,850

Early Booking

Full

Road support

Six days of road cycling through the spectacular Rhodope Mountains. Scenic routes, a comfortable group pace, premium support and an experience built around riding together.

All-inclusive

What's included

Your stay

  • 7 nights in a luxury mountain villa
  • Shared double/twin room (single room available)
  • Chef-prepared breakfast & dinner
  • Coffee, snacks & recovery nutrition

On the bike

  • 6 guided rides on handpicked routes
  • Support van behind the group
  • Mechanic & daily bike care
  • Route briefing every morning
  • Ride support: electrolytes, calories & more

Recovery

  • Daily recovery massage
  • Sauna after every ride
  • Outdoor jacuzzi
  • Recovery lounge & terrace

And more

  • Professional photos & videos
  • Welcome kit: jersey, bottle, aero socks
  • Sports insurance
  • Carbon bike rental available (optional extra)

Day by day

The programme

RHODOPE EXPLORER — пристигане във вилата

Day 1

To the Village of Gela

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

26 km
Distance
662 m+
Elevation
1:30 – 2:00
Ride time

Day 2

Coffee & Cake at Veranda

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

22 km
Distance
551 m+
Elevation
1:30 – 2:00
Ride time
RHODOPE EXPLORER — Хълмист етап
RHODOPE EXPLORER — Кафе преход

Day 3

Momchilovtsi

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

37 km
Distance
1,000 m+
Elevation
2:00 – 2:30
Ride time

Day 4

Rozhen Observatory

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

26 km
Distance
580 m+
Elevation
1:30 – 2:00
Ride time
HIGH SUMMER EPIC — Хълмист етап
HIGH SUMMER EPIC — Кафе преход

Day 5

Perelik Hut

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

25 km
Distance
1,000 m+
Elevation
1:30 – 2:00
Ride time

Day 6

Sivino – the Old-Time Village Shop

A scenic Rhodope route at a relaxed group pace, with time for views, photos and short breaks along the way.

47 km
Distance
1,000 m+
Elevation
2:30 – 3:30
Ride time
AUTUMN RHODOPE — Хълмист етап
RHODOPE EXPLORER — заминаване

Day 7

Departure day

Departure day — breakfast together, goodbyes and transfers.

The riding

Stages overview

StageRouteDifficultyDistanceElevationRide time
Day 1To the Village of Gela–26 km662 m1:30 – 2:00
Day 2Coffee & Cake at Veranda–22 km551 m1:30 – 2:00
Day 3Momchilovtsi–37 km1,000 m2:00 – 2:30
Day 4Rozhen Observatory–26 km580 m1:30 – 2:00
Day 5Perelik Hut–25 km1,000 m1:30 – 2:00
Day 6Sivino – the Old-Time Village Shop–47 km1,000 m2:30 – 3:30
Total183 km4,793 m

Dates & prices

Progled · Rhodope Mountains
15 August – 22 August 2027

EditionAvailabilityPrice
Ladies RideEarly Booking · by 15 February 2027 · 12 places€1,850 / person

Shared Double/Twin Room

EARLY BOOKING

€1,850

per person

7 nights · 6 riding days · The complete VELOVIA experience.

  • Shared double/twin room
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Daily breakfast and dinner
  • Professional ride guiding
  • Support van on all routes
  • Mechanical assistance
  • Daily recovery massage
  • Professional photography & videography
  • Sports insurance
  • VELOVIA Welcome Package (jersey, aero socks, water bottle)
  • Access to sauna and outdoor jacuzzi

Single Room

€2,100

per person

Single room: €250 supplement on the Early Booking price.

Non-Riding Companion

€1,250

per person

€1,250 per person when sharing a double room with the participating rider. Includes 7 nights, breakfast and dinner with the group, access to the accommodation’s spa/wellness facilities where available, and participation in the social programme. Cycling-specific services are not included: guided rides, cycling guide, road support as a rider service, mechanic service, cycling massage, cycling insurance and VELOVIA cycling kit.

Early Booking prices are valid for bookings made by 15 February 2027. Maximum 12 riders per camp.

The location

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Ladies Ride suits riders with basic road cycling fitness who ride regularly. Daily distances are roughly 22–48 km with 375–1,000 m of climbing, ridden at a relaxed group pace. See the Trip Preparation page for details.

This is not a race. We ride as one small group with a professional guide, regrouping on climbs and at feed stops. The support van is always behind the group, so nobody is ever left alone on the road.

You can bring your own bike or rent a carbon road bike from us — just mark it in the application form and we will confirm availability and sizing personally. A mechanic looks after every bike daily.

The climbs are long but steady. A compact crankset (50/34) with an 11–32 or 11–34 cassette is ideal — you will spend a lot of time climbing seated at your own rhythm.

Submit the application form and we will personally get back to you within 24 hours with detailed information about routes, accommodation, logistics and payment. Only 12 places are available per camp.

All meals are prepared fresh by our resident chef with local Rhodope ingredients — sports breakfast before the ride, recovery nutrition after, and a shared dinner in the evening. Tell us about allergies or preferences in the application form.

Sofia (SOF, about 3 hours) and Plovdiv (PDV, about 1 hour) are the closest airports to Progled. VELOVIA organises the transfer on request, including transport of your bike — see the Getting Here page.

15 AUGUST – 22 AUGUST 2027

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Only 12 places per camp. Season 2027. Limited availability.

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