Beginner Level Academy
March 25 - 27, 2022
LOCATION: LEAVENWORTH, KS
SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY: 1 PM - 8:30 PM, +DINNER
SATURDAY: 7 AM - 8:30 PM, +DINNER
SUNDAY: 7 AM - 12:00 PM, +OPTIONAL LUNCH, +OPTIONAL RIDE
Dirt Road Debutante Gravel Academy is a WOMEN’S ONLY gravel cycling clinic for beginner and intermediate riders. This is not your typical cycling camp. Here you will have a lot of classroom time learning techniques, tips, and tricks to make gravel cycling a part of your lifestyle. The riding will be centered around the skills needed to be comfortable on gravel.
This clinic is for beginner gravel cyclists and those who cannot yet ride 30+ miles of gravel at one time.
ABOUT:
Experience the sport of gravel cycling in a friendly, intimate setting limited to 20 ladies. You will be fully immersed in all things gravel from start to finish. With detailed classroom instruction and hands-on application, you will grow your confidence to navigate the toughest aspects of gravel and build your skills on the roads of Leavenworth, KS, under the guidance of professional riders. This clinic is for ladies who are interested in the adventure that gravel offers, including riding, racing, repairing your bike, training to be ready, making friends, finding your tribe, and building lasting relationships with like-minded women who want to get out to see the beautiful surroundings, get fit and challenge their mind and body. You will leave the clinic feeling empowered and ready to tackle a grand adventure in your backyard or around the world.
LESSONS AND SKILLS:
Dirt Road Debutante Gravel Academy sessions include:
Bike maintenance and repair. A hands-on maintenance and roadside repair class taught by professional bicycle mechanics.
Bicycle safety, with a local advocate.
Riding smarter, not longer, so cycling can become a part of your lifestyle.
Resiliency strategies from the perspective of a local cyclist who knows what it’s like when the ride doesn’t go your way.
Training and training nutrition specific to women.
Goal setting and preparing an event calendar.
The clinic includes one outdoor ride ranging up to 20 miles, weather permitting, and an outdoor training ride where we will determine your lactic acid threshold (don’t worry, we will teach you about this and how it is beneficial if you are interested in racing). There is an optional group ride after the clinic ends on Sunday, March 27th, 2022.
Lunches, dinners, and snacks will be provided.
PARTICIPANT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A bike that can be ridden on gravel (mountain bike, cyclocross bike, recreation/fitness bike, gravel bike, etc.) It is recommended that you have at least a 38mm tire width, though it is not mandatory.
Bike helmet*. (*mandatory for all outdoor rides).
Clothing you are comfortable cycling in (outdoor and indoor). Remember this is in March, and it is likely to be chilly.
A positive attitude and a willingness to step into an adventure!
Preferred Equipment**: (**If you have these, you should bring them, so that you can use them in class)
Your bike tool kit.
A heart-rate monitor (needed for lactic acid threshold test)
A GPS unit (needed for lactic acid threshold test)
1-2 Water bottles
On the bike nutrition
TAKEAWAYS
You won’t leave empty-handed. Each participant will receive a debutante bag full of gravel essentials from our sponsors.
DarkEarly Head Coach - Tiffany Burris will provide each of you with 2 training plans: Couch to 25 miles and Couch to 50 miles.
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