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5 reasons why you need a ticket to Camp VC 2023
Camp VC is back with a gorgeous new UK location. If you’re into motorcycles and the Welsh outdoors, this one’s for you.
Words by: Fianna Hornby
Published on 1 June 2023 | 0 min read
Camp VC is a motorcycle and outdoor adventure festival designed especially for female identifying, non binary and marginalised genders - who are traditionally underrepresented in the bike industry.
With the festival coming up on the 28th & 30th of July in North Wales, here are five excellent reasons why you should go to Camp VC, plus details of how you could get your hands on a pair of free tickets!
With the festival coming up on the 28th & 30th of July in North Wales, here are five excellent reasons why you should go to Camp VC, plus details of how you could get your hands on a pair of free tickets!
When is Camp VC?
Camp VC 2023 is taking place 28th - 30th of July.
The camp will be open from midday on Friday 28th July 2023 till 4pm on Sunday 30th July 2023.
The camp will be open from midday on Friday 28th July 2023 till 4pm on Sunday 30th July 2023.
Where is Camp VC?
Camp VC has a stunning new location this year: One Giant Leap in Llangollen, North Wales. The address for the festival is One Giant Leap, Tan Y Graig, Llangollen, LL20 8AR.
Who is Camp VC for?
Camp VC is a motorcycle and outdoor adventure festival designed especially for female identifying, non binary and marginalised genders.
It’s an adventure packed weekend, suited to riders of all abilities (or even no ability at all). Whether you’re a well versed rider or are looking to get on a motorbike for the first time ever, this is the event for you. The festival isn’t just all about biking either: there are lots of other exciting activities on offer too. Check out our top five reasons why you need a ticket and information on how you could win a 2 for free!
It’s an adventure packed weekend, suited to riders of all abilities (or even no ability at all). Whether you’re a well versed rider or are looking to get on a motorbike for the first time ever, this is the event for you. The festival isn’t just all about biking either: there are lots of other exciting activities on offer too. Check out our top five reasons why you need a ticket and information on how you could win a 2 for free!
5 reasons why you should go to Camp VC!
1. Explore our stunning Welsh countryside
Camp VC 2023 will be hosted at One Giant Leap, Llangollen; an area known for its stunning Welsh countryside. The entire festival will be surrounded by spectacular scenery, with a huge campsite nestled in the mountains and lots of suitable space for parking for bikes, cars and camper vans.
However you choose to travel, you’ll have a beautiful journey to and from the festival and you won’t be in a rush to forget it.
However you choose to travel, you’ll have a beautiful journey to and from the festival and you won’t be in a rush to forget it.
2.Try something new and exciting
If you’re a newbie to the world of motorcycles and the outdoors, Camp VC is a great way to try something you've always wanted to, surrounded by a welcoming and supportive group of people.
If you’re up for getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new, this is the festival for you! Over the weekend you could try out any of the following:
If you’re up for getting out of your comfort zone and trying something new, this is the festival for you! Over the weekend you could try out any of the following:
- Trail and enduro motorbike ride outs
- Beginner riding lessons
- Cheerleading
- Painting workshops where you can customise bike helmets
- Stargazing
- Karaoke
- E-Bike test rides
- Camp VC quiz
- Hiking
- Rally car experiences
- Drag King workshops
- Tattoos
- Tarot readings
- Film screenings
- Outdoor cooking
- Foraging
- Yoga
- Moto mechanics
- Fitness classes
- Wild swimming
- Outdoor skills
- Animation workshops
- Dance classes
You can find out about what activities to expect on the Camp VC website here . Please note you are required to pre-book a lot of these activities before you arrive and some activities may come at an additional cost.
3. Perfect your biking skills
Camp VC caters to all abilities, so whether you are a seasoned rider, or never stepped on a motorbike before, we are sure you’ll leave Camp VC feeling like more of a pro than ever before.
There’s something for everyone at Camp VC. Here are some of the motor riding classes on the schedule at the moment:
There’s something for everyone at Camp VC. Here are some of the motor riding classes on the schedule at the moment:
- A 2 hour dedicated session to popping wheelies, aptly named ‘wheelie school’
- Beginners’ dirt bike riding school
- Trials school with Inch Perfect Trials
- An enduro school with Desert Rose Academy where you could get a 2 hour taster session, riding some of the incredible terrain at Penbedw Estate
- VC X Herald beginners’ school
- Finally, Explore Moto Ltd are offering a condensed version of their popular ‘Trail School’ experience exclusively for Camp VC participants, open to all full licence holders (including A2 licence holders too!)
If you are bringing your own motorbike, there will be some incredible rides going on around the stunning Welsh countryside. You may also be able to have a test ride of some of the newest Indian bike models on site https://www.campvc.co.uk/motos-and-riding.
As well as rides, there are also lots of other sessions on offer where you can get to grips with motorbikes and all the gear you will need to ride including:
As well as rides, there are also lots of other sessions on offer where you can get to grips with motorbikes and all the gear you will need to ride including:
- Free mechanics and custom bike classes with Herald motorcycles
- Moto games
- Free kit loan from Fox Den
- Custom helmet painting
Once again, you might need to pre book some of these activities before you arrive and some may come at an additional cost.
4. Make new pals
Camp VC is a safe space for female identifying, non-binary and marginalised gendered people. The festival has been referred to as a place where they ‘push boundaries, smash stereotypes and dance till dawn.’
Camp VC is eager to say they have plenty of attendees who come alone every year and have the best time. You can read a blog about a previous solo attendee’s time at Camp VC here. Whether you go solo, or with a group of friends, we are sure you will leave with a tonne of new pals and fond memories to look back on.
Camp VC is eager to say they have plenty of attendees who come alone every year and have the best time. You can read a blog about a previous solo attendee’s time at Camp VC here. Whether you go solo, or with a group of friends, we are sure you will leave with a tonne of new pals and fond memories to look back on.
5. Have the best weekend of your summer!
Need we say anymore?
Win tickets to Camp VC 2023
Want to be in with the chance of winning two complimentary tickets for Camp VC? Auto Trader, in collaboration with Camp VC, is offering a free pair of tickets to one lucky winner. The prize draw will run from 1st June - 30th June.
As Camp VC is a festival, designed as a safe-space for female identifying, non-binary and marginalised genders - the prize draw is only open to all female identifying, non-binary and marginalised genders. You must also live in the UK and be aged 18 years or over to enter. If this sounds like you, enter our giveaway here. If you know someone who fits the description, please do pass on the details of the giveaway to them and get them to enter to win!
As Camp VC is a festival, designed as a safe-space for female identifying, non-binary and marginalised genders - the prize draw is only open to all female identifying, non-binary and marginalised genders. You must also live in the UK and be aged 18 years or over to enter. If this sounds like you, enter our giveaway here. If you know someone who fits the description, please do pass on the details of the giveaway to them and get them to enter to win!
