Intermediate Level Academy
July 22 - 24, 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
This Dirt Road Debutante Gravel Academy is for the intermediate-level gravel cyclist. The skills ride, topics of discussion, bicycle maintenance, and repair sessions will be directed towards racing gravel.
This is a Women's only gravel bicycle clinic. This is not your typical cycling camp. Here, you will have a lot of hands-on classroom time learning techniques, tips, and tricks to become a confident gravel cyclist and racer. The riding will be centered around the skills needed to be comfortable on gravel at speed.
ABOUT:
Experience the sport of gravel racing in an 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 Catherine Walberg - retired pro-mountain biker, Karen Pritchard - 6 x DK 200 Finisher and Age Group Champion, and Tiffany Burris - Head Coach for DarkEarly Racing. This clinic is for ladies interested in racing gravel and improving their skills with like-minded bad-asses. You will leave the clinic understanding what gravel racing is about, a better idea of how to train to cross the finish line with a smile, and how to be prepared for whatever the course has to offer.
LESSONS AND SKILLS:
Dirt Road Debutant Gravel Academy sessions include:
Hands-On roadside repair class
Skills ride lead by 6 x DK200 finisher and a retired pro-mountain biker. These two ladies know their stuff and have enough combined experience to make your wheels spin
How to prepare an event calendar based on your training with USA Cycling certified coach Tiffany Burris
An in-depth look at recovery; how and why to take it seriously
Pre-Race and Race Day Nutrition and Hydration
The clinic includes outdoor skills rides ranging from 10 - 30 miles and a casual group ride. We will cover technical obstacles commonly found on gravel roads on these rides. There is an optional group ride after the clinic ends Sunday afternoon.
Lunches, dinners, and snacks will be provided.
PARTICIPANT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A bike that can be ridden on gravel (mountain bike, cyclocross 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 July and it is likely to be hot.
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.
2-4 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 be providing each of you with 2 training plans:
1. 4-weeks to 50 miles
2. 9 weeks to 100 miles
Please contact for more information:
Cell: Tiffany Burris 913-378-3518
Email: dirtroaddebutant@gmail.com
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