Recap · First Weekend
Camp & Ride
Mantodea Farm
May 2026 · Our first overnight ADV ride. A small crew, a private farm, home-cooked dinners over the fire, and Blue Ridge backroads at their best.
How it went
A small crew, a real weekend.
The plan was simple: put together a small overnight ADV ride for people in the DC / Maryland / Northern VA / Richmond area who own the bike but didn't really know where to start with adventure riding or moto camping.
No class. No guided tour. Just a ride-with-us weekend on private land at Mantodea Farm — tent camping, dinner and breakfast included, day rides out to nearby state forest, and everyone responsible for themselves and their machine.
Seven riders showed up. We rode forest service roads and ridgelines, regrouped at an overlook for the obligatory group photo, and cooked burgers over the fire after sunset. By the end of the weekend everyone had already asked when the next one was.
What riders said
Straight from the crew.
"Great event, well directed and organized by John and Anthony."
"Count me in for the next one!"
"Excellent routes, delicious food, and overall very professional. They really care about everyone in the group!"
The weekend
In photos.
Next up · This Friday
Penmerryl Farm Camp & Ride · June 19–21, 2026
Signups close Thu Jun 18 · 6pm ET · 15 riders max
Three days of Blue Ridge backroads out of Penmerryl Farm in Greenville, VA. Same format, same crew energy — 15 spots only.
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