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GORGE GRAVEL PACE GROUPS
In 2023, we created the groundbreaking Gravel Pace Groups, focused on inspiring, supporting, and challenging riders to achieve their gravel goals in a supportive environment. Since then, we've had over 100 riders participate and finish with smiles!
The Gorge Gravel Pace Groups have been created to help take the nerves out of gravel riding and racing by offering an inviting and inclusive, beginner-friendly supportive riding environment while promoting the camaraderie that makes the gravel community so spectacular.
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Pace Groups have been created to help new and beginner riders have a great experience by removing the fear of being alone on the course. These are not meant to be competitive, race-centric style riding groups and a group's final paces may change with on-course obstacles (mechanicals, slower group, etc.).
Six pace groups will be available for all rider levels, with four groups for the Small Gravel and two for the Medium Gravel. Each group will be headed by an experienced Ride Leader, organizing and keeping the pace, while hand-picked Ambassadors will be within the pack cheering riders on and celebrating with every accomplishment. Ride Leaders and Ambassadors will offer guidance, course knowledge, and be able to support the pace group throughout the course.
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The pace groups will consist of a Ride Leader and Ambassador(s).
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Rider Leaders will be responsible for managing the pace group as well as welcoming riders to the group at Saturday's Shake Out Ride and Packet Pickup.
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Ambassadors will ride within the group and at the back of the group’s pack.
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Pace groups were selected based on an analysis of the past event paces.
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Riders can also use the pace group to challenge their speed by joining a faster group.
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Riders may start with a pace group and if needed, drop back to connect with the ride group of the next lower pace.
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The Small Grinder will include one no-drop pace group.
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Pace riders will receive a gift from GU energy to help fuel their ride and be eligible for special raffle prizes from our great sponsors.
Want to be part of the Pace Group Program as a Pace Group Leader or Ambassador? We'd love to have you. You'll get a free entry into Gorge, VIP camping, 1/2 off Cascade Gravel, VIP packet pickup and extra goodies from our sponsors.
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To apply, email us at grinderinfo@breakawaypro.com and fill out this survey: https://forms.gle/RyQAG7fzFmUV5ts98
​​​​​​​This year Campfire Endurance Coaching will be putting on the Gorge Gravel Pace Groups. Riders will register through Gorge's BikeReg page starting in January 2025.
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Not only will the crew at Campfire Endurance be your support and cheerleaders on-site at Gorge Gravel, they'll help you get prepared for Gorge with their proven 13-Week and 9-Week training program.
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9-Week Cycling Base Program: use code GRAVELBASE15 for 15% off! Learn More Here.
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For April 28th race day, the training plan starts on February 24th.​
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13-Week Gravel Adventure Program: use code BREAKAWAY15 for 15% off! Learn More Here.
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For April 28th race day, the training plan starts on January 27th.​
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Have questions? You can chat with one of their coaches to get a free training assessment and some free advice, you can always do that here or email your questions directly to chris@campfireendurance.com
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Brave Endeavors Mission:
To increase confidence and bravery through mountain biking and strength training, while simultaneously making the world a better place for women and BIPOC.
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Strength Training Program
Build strength, connection, and confidence off the bike in order to improve confidence on the bike with bike specific strength training plans.
Special for Gorge Gravel Grinder riders- Get ready for your best season with Breave Endeavors Strength Training Programs.
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Participants can jump into a full month at no cost with code: buildsolodemo
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If you would like to demo the class, check it out HERE.