Mars Hill Cycling Camp

Mars Hill Cycling Camp Summer camps for Junior MTB, Road & Gravel. In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. Since 2012.

2022 Dates:

Mountain Bike
Session 1: June 20 - 25
Session 2: June 27 - July 2

Road
June 28 - July 3

Our thoughts are with the Milligan Cycling team, the university, and their families. On Wednesday, a tragedy took the li...
08/21/2026

Our thoughts are with the Milligan Cycling team, the university, and their families. On Wednesday, a tragedy took the lives of two members of their team and injured several others. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this devastating loss.

As you may know, our camp has close ties to the Milligan team — several of our staff are coaches or students there, and a number of our past campers have gone on to ride for Milligan. None of our staff or campers were injured in the incident, but we still feel this loss deeply.

Please keep the Milligan riders, their families, and their community in your thoughts. Let this be a reminder to hold the people you love a little closer, to ride safe, and to never drive distracted.

If we learn of a memorial or a way to support the team, we’ll share it here in case you’d like to be involved.

Milligan University

And that’s a wrap on Summer 2026Five camps. Lots of miles. Big climbs, technical trails, new skills, tired legs, creek s...
08/14/2026

And that’s a wrap on Summer 2026

Five camps. Lots of miles. Big climbs, technical trails, new skills, tired legs, creek stops, games, laughs, and an unforgettable time with an awesome group of young riders.

The best part? Watching everyone grow year after year, not just as cyclists, but as people. From first-timers to returning campers, each rider helped make these weeks fun and memorable.

Huge thanks to our campers, families, coaches, supporters, and everyone who made Mars Hill Cycling Camp happen again this summer.

Since 2012, every year has brought new stories, new friendships, and more reasons to keep it going.

Thanks for riding with us. See you in 2027!

07/17/2026

We’re having a great summer of riding but it comes to an end in about a week 😭. Camp 4 next week is our last of the big ‘26. Sorry there haven’t been more camp videos, my old camera died. First edit with the new one. We extended registration for our last week of camp until tomorrow July 17th. So if you want to get in on the fun now is the last chance too!

New jersey is fast — camp spots are going even faster!Less than 3 spots left in MTB 1, 2, and 4. Registration closes one...
06/12/2026

New jersey is fast — camp spots are going even faster!

Less than 3 spots left in MTB 1, 2, and 4. Registration closes one week before each camp, so MTB 1 closes Monday, June 15, and each week after that.

Coach Reid recently won the Knoxville Bike Racing Wednesday Baker Creek race. This is what we mean when we say our coaches walk it like they talk it. We know our stuff and we know how to coach you to progress your riding too!

And that guy in second place? That’s Isaac — a Mars Hill alum. Couldn’t be prouder to share a podium with him. 🙌

Come ride with coaches who are still out there racing and competing at the highest level — and join a community that teaches you skills and gives you experiences that stick with you long after camp ends.

A huge thank you to everyone who supports our scholarship programs.Because of the generosity of the Jake Hill Rider Deve...
06/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who supports our scholarship programs.

Because of the generosity of the Jake Hill Rider Development Foundation and the many individuals who contributed to our Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund, several young riders will be attending Mars Hill Cycling Camp this summer who otherwise may not have had the opportunity.

Scholarship recipients have now been notified, and we’re incredibly grateful to the people who made these opportunities possible.

Thank you for investing in the next generation of cyclists and helping make camp accessible to more families.

Access matters. Opportunity matters. Community matters.

If you’d like to help us create even more opportunities for young riders in the future, whether through a small contribution or larger support, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message to learn more about our scholarship programs.

Riders accepted to Camp 3 can use code 100-OFF through June 14.This particular session runs July 13–18, and we’re openin...
05/25/2026

Riders accepted to Camp 3 can use code 100-OFF through June 14.

This particular session runs July 13–18, and we’re opening a limited Memorial Day Special for this camp only.

Not racing Nationals in Roanoke that week? Come ride with us instead. We think this is a pretty great alternative.

A week spent riding bikes in the mountains with other kids who love it as much as you do? That’s not just a summer camp. It’s a unique experience you’ll always remember.

MTB Camp 3, like all of our camps, is built around inclusivity. Technical trails with A/B lines, skills coaching that meets riders where they’re at, jumping or just learning to jump, long hard double days or dialing it back to soak it all in. Plus creek hangs, waterfalls, picnics, bike and ball and board games, movie nights, and plenty of popcorn, pizza, and ice cream 🍕⛰️

Six days in WNC and there’s a good chance you’ll want to come back. Many of our campers do, year after year. One of the coolest parts of running camp since 2012 has been getting to watch riders grow in confidence, skills, character and friendships over multiple summers.

Riding groups form naturally around riding style, experience, and fitness level, so everyone is challenged without feeling overwhelmed. Some campers show up chasing speed and technical refinement. Others are looking to build confidence and ride trails they never thought they could. All fit here. YOU fit here.

An application is required before registration on BikeReg, so keep that in mind as you plan. Camps regularly sell out as summer gets closer.

More info:
marshillcyclingcamp.com/mountain-bike-camp

05/23/2026

Some kids leave camp riding faster.
Some leave more confident.
All leave with friendships, memories, and a new idea of what they’re capable of.

From rocky and rooty tech to fast flow trails to jump sessions, games, creek hangs, waterfalls and long glorious days in the mountains, Mars Hill MTB Camp is about progression, challenge, and loving the ride.

Summer 2026 enrollment is filling up fast. Join us!

First day at camp starts with games, skills assessment, and getting to know new teammates before we head onto Western No...
05/16/2026

First day at camp starts with games, skills assessment, and getting to know new teammates before we head onto Western North Carolina trails. Coach Erik (blue Mars Hill shirt) brings downhill/enduro experience plus Wilderness First Responder certification to our summer MTB staff.

Four weeklong MTB camps for riders ages 10–18 this June and July. Applications open now: marshillcyclingcamp.com/mountain-bike-camp

Apply now. Spots filling up fast!

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Most camps take kids riding.We believe coaching should go further than that.Each camper at Mars Hill Cycling Camp is ass...
05/14/2026

Most camps take kids riding.

We believe coaching should go further than that.

Each camper at Mars Hill Cycling Camp is assigned a coach who gets to know them at the beginning of camp — their goals, strengths, challenges, and experience level. Throughout the week, our coaching staff works together to observe every rider both on and off the bike.

Before leaving camp, riders receive individualized written feedback covering areas such as:
• technical skills progression
• fitness and riding habits
• strengths and growth areas
• coachability and teamwork
• recommendations for continued development after camp

We originally developed this process while serving as a USA Cycling Athlete Development Pathway camp, and although it is no longer required, we chose to continue it because we found it incredibly valuable for riders, parents, and coaches alike.

It helps ensure that every camper receives individual attention — and leaves camp with a clearer understanding of how to continue improving long after the week ends.

Because great coaching is about more than just miles ridden.

Female junior cyclists: we have scholarships available for road and mountain bike camp and we want you to apply!Mars Hil...
05/11/2026

Female junior cyclists: we have scholarships available for road and mountain bike camp and we want you to apply!

Mars Hill Cycling Camp has both road/gravel and MTB scholarship opportunities available for junior riders ages 10–18. Scholarships range from partial tuition support to full tuition opportunities for qualifying applicants.

Our camps are USA Cycling sanctioned and built around high-level coaching, rider development, professionalism, safety, and fun in the mountains of Western North Carolina.

If you know a young rider who would benefit from this opportunity, please share this post.

Scholarship applications due May 17.

Link in bio to camp website with more information.

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155 Townhouse Drive
Mars Hill, NC
28754

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+18282753950

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