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GRAVEL 101 Clinic - FREE!
Once again, the stellar team from Campfire Endurance Coaching is coming to Gorge Gravel to prepare you for your gravel adventure! You do not have to be registered for the ride to take part in the Gravel 101 Clinic.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 25th, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Dufur City Park.
You must register for this free gravel clinic- REGISTER HERE.
GOAL: Provide a beginner-friendly session aimed at helping cyclists make the transition to riding and racing on gravel by building confidence and comfort in riding unpaved terrain. And HAVE FUN!
Participants will learn:
- How to balance their body on the bike
- Proper "ready" position on their bikes
- How to steer the bike by shifting their body weight
- Climbing 101
- Descending 101
- Cornering theory and practice
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SCHEDULE:
First 45 minutes:
- Introductions, goals, proprioception activity
- Balanced body, ready position, body weight steering
- Theory and practice for climbing, descending, and cornering
Second 75-90 minutes:
- Head out on this out-and-back to practice our skills in real time—we will use the natural terrain of the roads to make our theory sessions real!
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What You Need:
A bike that you can handle on gravel roads (freshly lubed chain, brakes in good working condition, air in tires), snack, hydration, helmet, gloves, jacket, sunscreen, flat tire repair supplies, any needed medication, and a positive mental attitude that is open to learning!
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LACTATE THREASHOLD TESTING
Chris Bagg, Head Coach at Campfire Endurance Coaching (and leader of Saturday's FREE Gravel 101 Clinic), will offer limited Lactate Testing slots for Gorge Gravel Grinder participants on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 2026.
Lactate testing has been around a long time in exercise science circles, and is starting to become ubiquitous at all levels of cycling. By understanding your two lactate thresholds (LT1 and LT2), you will know the different intensities that will help you develop as a cyclist most efficiently.
Participants will leave knowing their LT1 and LT2 wattages, heart rates, ventilatory thresholds, and rates of perceived exertion.
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Chris is offering GGG racers 10% off this service using the code BREAKAWAY10.
