GRAVEL CLINIC FOR BEGINNERS

MOSIER, OR | APRIL 20th, 2024 9AM-12PM

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Is the gravel calling but you're not sure?

Gravel cycling has EXPLODED over the past decade, moving from the fringes of endurance sport to becoming the primary way that cyclists ride, race, and experience life on two wheels. It's a glorious new side of cycling, and we understand that you are excited to get out and try this discipline. With anything new, of course, you probably have questions, and we are here to help.

Your questions, answered

  • Why does everyone keep talking about tires?
  • How do I manage tubeless tires? What's the difference between tubeless tires and tires with tubes?
  • Is turning the bike different on gravel?
  • How can I go downhill with confidence and safety?
  • Is there a better way to climb on gravel?
  • How do I handle eating and drinking during these events?
  • How do I manage mud? Snow? Sand?

New skills taught

We don't just answer questions at our clinics—we teach the principles and then we go and PRACTICE. We will spend 90 minutes teaching you all the pertinent skills: bike-body separation, using your body weight to keep the bike under you, how to corner safely and quickly (stay OFF those brakes!), where to focus your eyes while descending, and how to manage awkward or technical sections. Once we introduce the skills we will go and PLAY, covering a 10-15 mile nearby ride that includes all of the features we talked about in the skills portion.

Meet Annick. Your gravel guide.

One of our two cycling-focused coaches, Annick Chalier has a long history of cycling excellence in the Pacific Northwest. She has raced on UCI teams at the Vuelta Femenina Colombia and on professional cycling teams such as Automatic.

A consummate educator, Annick is one of Campfire Endurance's staff coaches and and instructor for Brave Endeavors. She loves nothing more than demystifying riding, making it more fun, safer, and faster for all of her students. You will come away from the clinic with all of your gravel questions answered and your skills leveled up!

Riding has never been so satisfying

Join us for a beginner-friendly session aimed at helping road cyclists and triathletes make the transition to riding and racing on gravel, a relatively new discipline that combines the rigor of road racing with the adventure and exploration of trail running and mountain biking. We'll cover bike handling on this new surface, climbing, descending, cornering, appropriate fueling and pacing, and a bunch more.

Learn and Apply

We'll spend 90 minutes covering the skills necessary to thrive at gravel riding and racing, and then put those skills to the test out on the roads around Mosier, heading out for a 75 to 90-minute ride on the gravel of the magnificent Columbia Gorge.

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The Details

Where: Mosier Community School, Mosier, OR

When: 9 am to 12 pm, April 20th, 2024

Parking: plentiful parking at school.

Directions: follow I-84 to US-30 E in Mosier. Take exit 69 and continue on US-30E. Turn Right onto center street. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto 3rd ave. The school is on the right.

What to bring: water, sunscreen, snacks, warm clothing, change of clothes

How to contact us: got a question or concern? Hit us up by emailing us at info@campfireendurance.com.

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