Gravel Camp X Bike Mechanic School
Fall 2024/spring 2025 Dates Coming soon
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Join us for 4-days of gravel camp meets bike mechanic school in beautiful Patagonia, AZ from April 11-15, 2024. This women’s only camp creates a safe space for you to learn, ride, and connect with other rad women!
You’ll split your days between learning bike mechanic skills (on your own bike) and exploring some of Arizona’s best gravel. This all-inclusive trip is limited to 12 guests and will feature bike mechanic and instructor, Casey Wytaske.
The camp will include three in-depth learning sessions with Casey
Session One - Tubeless Tires: Complete tubeless maintenance on your own bike. This isn’t your typical tire clinic, you’ll remove your tires, clean out the sealant (or convert to tubeless if desired), learn to tape rims, reseat the tire beed and learn to plug flats!
Session Two - Drivetrains: Chain maintenance/repairs and demystifying derailleurs. You’ll learn to break and replace your chain, repair your derailleur and more.
Session Three - Brakes: Checking and replacing brake pads, fixing a bent rotor, brake alignment
Bonus mini-session: How to clean/care for your bike (30 minutes)
The camp will also include an optional pre-camp zoom session with Casey to learn to pack your bike and supervised bike-building sessions when you arrive (you’ll be assembling your own bike, Casey will be there to help if you get stuck!)
**You’ll be doing all of the work on YOUR bike for the weekend. The goal is for you to get your hands dirty and learn!
The Rides
Each day we’ll offer a 20-40 mile ride option that allows you to explore the gravel of Patagonia. This will be group rides without SAG support so be sure to be prepared! Rides will be either in the morning or afternoon, depending on when each day’s bike maintenance session occurs
The Downtime
Nap, enjoy a drink at Patagonia Lumber Company, hike, or add in some extra miles on your bike. Patagonia is a sleepy little town that allows you to disconnect and enjoy a slower pace of life.
Where you’ll stay:
The first 9 participants to sign up with stay at The Gravel House at 316 with your own private room and bathroom. Once we reach 9 participants, we’ll evaluate other housing options!
Meals
Meals will be prepared with consideration for dietary restrictions and served family style each day.
What’s Included:
4 nights hotel (single occupancy)
All instruction
Group rides (self supported)
All meals
Fabulous swag
Not Included:
Transportation to and from Patagonia (Tuscon is the nearest airport)
Alcoholic beverages
Excursions
Tips (optional)
Meet Your Instructor
Casey Wytaske is a pro bike mechanic and certified MTB instructor who has coached folks on bike maintenance and handling skills since 2016.
Casey is from Minnesota but has travelled the United States for the last 5 years as a bike demo technician. She's committed to making sure everyone walks away from her clinics with new knowledge to empower them out on their bike
Current Certifications: United Bicycle Institute Certified Mechanic, PMBIA Level 1, BICP Level 1, Wilderness & Remote First Aid, CPR & AED
You’ll also be joined by Girls Gone Gravel Podcast cohosts, Kathryn Taylor & Kristi Mohn!
The cost of the camp, all instruction, housing and meals is $2800. We have payment plan options available.