Roam Bike Fest Brevard

The only onsite accommodations are for the event organizers and those women who purchased the add-on tent camping package. Don't worry about finding a place to stay, though, because the Blue Ridge Mountains offer some of the most-scenic RV camping in the eastern portion of the United States, and several stay-worthy RV camping locations are close to Reeb Ranch.

RV campers who want full-hookup campsites have numerous options to choose from, but most of the full-amenity camping options are at least 15 miles away from Reeb Ranch. The closest KOA is the Travelers Rest / N. Greenville KOA located in Greenville, South Carolina.

For campers who like to camp off-the-grid, set up your RV in the Dupont State Forest dispersed camping areas. Self-contained RVs can find scenic views and isolated camping spots nestled in this boondocker's paradise. If boondocking isn't for you, and you prefer flush toilets and showers to offset your primitive campsite, then try the Davidson River Recreation Area, a national forest campground.

The best way to get around a bike festival is on two wheels. For places where you can't ride your bike, walking is the preferred mode of transportation. Mountain bikers who need to get from the event to the trailheads and back have access to the free shuttles that run back and forth between the trails and Reeb Ranch. When you get to the festival, ask for a shuttle schedule.

MTB girls love to look the part of a skilled rider, so it's only appropriate to pack the clothing you need to ride comfortably yet still feel your best. Since you will be out on the trails, most likely getting dirty, bring a few changes of clothing for each day. Also, May sees varying temperatures throughout the day, especially once the sun sets, so pack a combination of warm and cold weather clothing. Don't forget your rain protection. You won't want to get soaked to the bone and not have options.

Roam Bike Fest is a festival created to bring bike and gear demos to women. Although you will be trying out bikes and other MTB gear, you still should pack your helmet, cycling shoes, gloves, and your other protective gear. If you don't plan demoing bikes, you won't need your pedals, but what fun is a demo event if you don't try out the latest and greatest bikes built for women? Make sure you bring your bike with you. If you can't bring your bike, check out some of the local bike shops that rent bikes from their loaner fleet.

Prepare your first aid kit with items that you will need to help soothe bumps and bruises from the trail. Your first aid kit should have ice packs, bandages, antibacterial ointment, as well as moleskin to help buffer any blisters. Don't forget to pack plenty of sunscreen, lip protection, and pain killers. If you know your feet will hurt after riding all day, consider bringing some Epsom salts for a foot soak.

Part of the Roam Bike Fest experience is the free food and drinks that every gal gets with her paid registration. Since most meals and trailside snacks are provided, there is a good chance you won't need to return to your RV or camper and prepare a meal. Just in case you get the craving for a late-night snack, bring foods that require little cooking like prepackaged deli meats and cheeses or fruit. Even if you stay in a location that you don't have hookups, there is a good chance you will have a propane stove in your rig. Pack a tea kettle to boil water for coffee, oatmeal, and just-add-water soups and dehydrated camping meals.

If you aren't too full from all of the free food that you get with your registration, then head over to the Oskar Blues Brewery and Taproom in Brevard. Oskar Blues Brewery and Taproom is a sister-facility to Reeb Ranch because the same company owns the two venues. No wonder the word Reeb is beer spelled backward! The brewery and taproom offer more than beer. Sample the suds, take a tour of the brewing rooms, and eat from one of the food trucks on the premises. If you aren't full when you get to Oskar Blues, you will be stuffed when you leave.

Don't forget to bring your credit card with you, because the vendor portion of Roam Bike Fest is made just for your interests, ladies. The vendors on site make it easy for you to buy women's riding gear from the sassiest and most comfortable clothing vendors in the MTB world. Many of the vendors bring unique items that only women will want. Your guy will be jealous when he sees your monster swag bag and your new trail riding clothes.