Gorge Gravel- Free Gravel 101 Clinic, Shake Out Rides, Lactate Testing

[Oregon Gravel Grinder Info]

GORGE GRAVEL - APRIL 26 ~ Dufur, OR Saturday at Gorge Gravel is all about dialing things in and soaking up the vibe before race day. Spin out the legs on the Shakeout Ride, sharpen your skills at the free Gravel 101 Clinic hosted by Campfire Endurance, and take advantage of on-site lactate testing opportunities to fine-tune your effort. It’s the perfect chance to meet fellow riders, build confidence, and have some fun before lining up on Sunday. ­ SHAKE OUT RIDE, Saturday 10-12 am  Join your fellow participants for a course shakeout ride before packet pickup opens on the first 19 miles of the Big and Medium courses. Total ride is 23.5 miles and 2,067 feet of climbing.  Route: tinyurl.com/gorge26-shakeout This is a NON-SUPPORTED ride to check out the course. There are no leaders or sweep on this ride, so be sure to have the route in your bike computer and be self-sufficient.  ­ GRAVEL 101 CLINIC, Saturday 12-2 pm Join the crew of Campfire Endurance Coaching at this FREE  beginner-friendly session, aimed at helping cyclists make the transition to riding and racing on gravel by building confidence and comfort on 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 You must RSVP for this clinic.  Learn more here.  ­ LACTATE TESTING, Friday & Saturday 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. Chris is offering GGG racers 10% off this service using the code BREAKAWAY10. Learn more and book here. ­