ADVANCE FAT TIRE

This Camp is designed for our most passionate and experienced mountain bikers.  

Advance Fat Tire Campers must have at least one session of Fat Tire under their belt as well as a nod from the Fat Tire Site Director to participate in this intense mountain bike experience.  We will climb more, descend with more speed and control, corner, jump and learn some tricks too.  As with all Passages Programs, the real attraction to our Camps is our can-do atmosphere and our incredible Staff.

This relentless week will take Campers all over the Park System as well as trips to the Richmond BMX Track, Pocahontas State Park, Leakes Mill, and Freedom Park in Williamsburg. Campers must bring their own mountain bike and helmet to Camp.  We will be happy to lock it up in our enclosed trailer all week.  We play hard every day and refresh with a swim in the James River to rinse off all that dirt!  One of our goals is to prepare our riders to become future Passages Mountain Bike Staff by focusing on critical mountain bike hard skills but also the equally important soft skills.

Details:

  • Ages: 12 - 16 (all genders)

  • Cost: $800

2025 camp Sessions:

  • July 28th - August 1st

Our Fat Tire Site Directors have hand-selected you for Advance Fat Tire! During Fat Tire they saw your strength as a rider and knew you could be challenged even more. During advance camp you will be able to ride different trails, learn new skills, and ride with advanced riders including the staff as well as the other campers. We ride different trails every single day and typically clock 50-60 miles in a single week. We cover a ton of ground to give our Campers the greatest opportunity to improve and enjoy. Expect to see big improvements in your ability to negotiate challenging terrain on a bike.

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We are psyched for another great season and looking forward to working hard and playing hard with this summer's campers. Come to camp with your game face on and be prepared for some hard-core coaching and fun.

  • Please arrive between 8:00am & 8:30am for camp daily. Camper check-out begins at 4:45pm, but you may pick up as late as 5:30pm.

    Friday Checkout is 3:30pm in the Belle Isle Parking Lot.

  • The drop-off and pick up for your camp is at Historic Tredegar & The American Civil War Museum - formerly Tredegar Iron Works - next to the Belle Isle parking lot. (500 Tredegar Street, Richmond, VA 23219)

    Friday Checkout is 3:30pm in the Belle Isle Parking Lot.

  • • Bring a bathing suit for late afternoon swim every day.

    • Shoes: Wear closed-toed shoes to ride in and non-cotton socks if you have them. Bring a pair of waterproof sandals that you don’t mind getting wet & dirty.

    • Bring a hydration pack or water bottle.

    • Please note the weather in case you need a hoodie/rain jacket. We are a Rain or Shine camp, so dress accordingly!

    • We supply drinks and snacks daily. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, please pack a non-perishable lunch and we will keep it in the shade and dry for you. We will have our traditional cook-out on Wednesday and Pizza party on Friday.

    • Come with a layer of sunscreen. We will reapply as needed throughout the day.

    • Please label all of your belongings.

    • Please do not bring electronics or valuables. They are guaranteed to get wet, lost, or misplaced.

  • If your child cannot attend camp on a given morning, please leave a message in the voicemail box at 804-972-0693. We ask that you try to avoid situations where your child arrives late to camp or must leave early, so that all our staff can remain with the entire group. In case of emergency or any other concerns or if you need to contact the camp director, please contact Julie Appleby at 804-897-8283 ext.310.

  • On Friday afternoon from 3:00-3:30pm at the BMX Track at Gillies Creek Park. You will receive detailed information on the Thursday of your camp session.

  • Unpaid balances are due two weeks before the start of your camp session. For your convenience, we will debit your credit card with the balance due. Thank you for your prompt attention to this.

  • Your comments and suggestions serve as our compass towards improving our program each year. Please complete our online evaluation form that will be mailed to you at the end of your session.