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CAMP Nº 04 — SUMMER GRAVEL

Five days in Lincoln, Nebraska. Hands-on gravel development, lodging at the Graduate, Haymarket evenings, and a direct runway into Lauf Gravel Worlds.

May 19-23, 2027

COMPLIMENTARY ENTRY TO LAUF GRAVEL WORLDS
IN 2027 OR 2028

WHERE GRAVEL GETS SERIOUSLY
FUN.

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FREE LAUF GRAVEL WORLDS ENTRY - 2027 or 2028

5  DAYS IN DOWNTOWN LINCOLN

$1,899  FROM · PER RIDER

Price is for double occupancy. Lauf Gravel Worlds entry included. Single-room upgrade available.

LINCOLN, NEBRASKA
LAUF GRAVEL WORLDS
GRADUATE LINCOLN
HAYMARKET EVENINGS
THE CAMP

ARRIVE READY. RACE SMARTER.

A premier, lodging-inclusive gravel development camp built around the real demands of Lauf Gravel Worlds: skills, decisions, execution, and the confidence to put it all together.

01

THE RIDING

Coached gravel rides that build from a fun skills evaluation to group skills, speed, racecraft, and complete event execution.

03

THE HOME BASE

Four nights at the unique 1950s-themed Graduate Lincoln, with Haymarket as the camp headquarters and the city right outside the door.

05

THE SOCIAL

A Gravel Worlds-style welcome, select Haymarket restaurants, and the power of bringing a community of riders together in one place.

02

THE COACHING

The perfect blend of focused learning and on-the-road coaching, with a high coach-to-athlete ratio that keeps feedback personal and actionable.

04

THE SUPPORT

Transport from the Graduate to Goodlife, route and skills-location support, SAG, mechanical help, and ride nutrition and hydration.

06

THE RACE CONNECTION

Lauf Gravel Worlds entry is included, along with a pre-camp training plan, webinar, and post-camp recommendations to carry the work forward.

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LINCOLN, TOGETHER

BRING LINCOLN TO LIFE.

The place is part of the performance. A memorable hotel, a walkable neighborhood, and shared tables give the camp a sense of occasion that a start line alone cannot create.

01

STAY AT THE GRADUATE

Four nights at Lincoln’s unique 1950s-themed hotel.

02

EAT IN HAYMARKET

A combination of hosted and on-your-own dinners at select restaurants makes the evening part of the experience.

03

BRING THE COMMUNITY TOGETHER

Shared time, shared place, and shared purpose strengthen every ride.

SCHEDULE

CAMP SCHEDULE.

May 19–23, 2027. A day-by-day plan for arrivals, group rides, shared meals, and time in Haymarket.

01 - WEDNESDAY - MAY 19
WELCOME & SHAKEOUT RIDE

Check in at the Graduate, get settled, join the first ride, and enjoy the welcome party.

02 - THURSDAY - MAY 20
SKILLS & SOCIAL

Learn and ride together, then share a group dinner.

03 - FRIDAY - MAY 21
LEARN & RIDE

​Put the coaching into practice, then meet up with camp friends for a night on your own in Haymarket.

04 - SATURDAY - MAY 22
RACE SIMULATION & DINNER

Take on the big race simulation, then close the day with a special group dinner downtown.

05 - SUNDAY - MAY 23
CLOSE & DEPART

Gather for a final ride and head home in the early afternoon.

FIVE RIDE DAYS

SKILLS IN THE REAL WORLD.

The curriculum opens with a fun Wednesday skills evaluation and rider filming, then moves from how to handle the surface, to how to manage the event, to how to execute the full day when the road, weather, and fatigue start making decisions for you.

01 - WEDNESDAY

SKILLS AND EVALUATION RIDE
Camp begins with a fun, low-pressure read on each rider's skills.
  • Fun skills evaluation

  • Handling, braking, cornering, and line choice

  • Coach observation across the group

  • Rider filming for review and feedback

ON THE ROAD

An afternoon shakeout ride that lets riders settle in, gives coaches a clear starting point, and captures rider footage along the way.​

10-12 MILES

3-4 PACE GROUPS

02 - THURSDAY

IN CONTROL
Build control, confidence, and efficiency on gravel.
  • Ready position and bike-and-body separation

  • Braking, traction, cornering, and line selection

  • Efficient climbing and descending

  • Reading changing gravel surfaces

ON THE ROAD

A shorter coached skills ride with repeated practice, direct observation, and feedback in planned teaching locations.

20-40 MILES

3-4 PACE GROUPS

03 - FRIDAY

THE ART OF SPEED
Move faster by using the group, terrain, and momentum well.
  • Riding in a group

  • Terrain and line management

  • Momentum as a skill

  • Group position and drafting

ON THE ROAD

A longer supported ride where coaches help riders turn group awareness, line choice, and momentum into speed they can sustain.

20-50 MILES

3-4 PACE GROUPS

04 - SATURDAY

RACE SIMULATION
Put preparation, nutrition, strategy, and execution together.
  • Race-day preparation

  • Nutrition and hydration strategy

  • Pacing and race strategy

  • Higher-paced execution

ON THE ROAD

A dedicated race simulation that brings the full plan together with a higher-paced effort and coach feedback.

30-60 MILES

3-4 PACE GROUPS

05 - SUNDAY

RACECRAFT WRAP UP
Make smart decisions when the event asks for everything.
  • Pacing as decision-making

  • Managing effort across the full event

  • Setting power and effort ceilings

  • Choosing when to invest energy

  • Adapting to wind, heat, and changing terrain

ON THE ROAD

A final event-simulation ride where riders combine skills, group decisions, pacing, and execution with coach feedback.

WRAP-UP RIDE

3-4 PACE GROUPS

LODGING

STAY SOMEWHERE WITH A STORY.

The Graduate Lincoln gives the camp a colorful home base in the Haymarket. Check in to a playful 1950s-themed hotel, gather on the rooftop, grab coffee downstairs, and keep the good energy going after the ride.

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LODGING
COLOR ON ARRIVAL
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AFTER THE RIDE
ROOM TO PLAY.
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MAKE IT AN OCCASION
ROOFTOP RESET.

01

FOUR NIGHTS INCLUDED

A room at the Graduate is part of the camp package, not an afterthought.

02

A PLACE TO GATHER

Colorful public spaces make it easy to find your people between rides.

03

STAY FOR THE EVENING

Join a supportive group of fellow BaseCamp athletes working toward similar goals.

CAMP PACKAGE

A COMPLETE RACE WEEKEND.

One price covers the camp experience from Wednesday arrival through Sunday departure, including lodging, coaching, support, community, and your Lauf Gravel Worlds entry. 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
$1,899 / RIDER
DAY CAMPER
$1,099 / RIDER
NON RIDER
$599 / PERSON
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
+$400 UPGRADE
RACE ENTRY
INCLUDED
DEPOSIT
$500

A $500 deposit per person is due upon registration, with the remaining payment due April 7, 2027 (six weeks before camp begins). We will email you about a week before this date to arrange final payment, or you can contact us at any time before then to make the payment.

Please note that there is an additional 2.5% payment processing fee added to your final camp balance; to avoid this fee, you can simply pay the final balance with ACH/Zelle transfer or by mailing a check.

 

Read our full  camp policies here. →

WHAT'S INCLUDED

4 nights at the Graduate Lincoln

Goodlife box lunches

Rooftop welcome reception

Transport from the Graduate to Goodlife

5 coached gravel rides

SAG and mechanical support

Pre-camp training plan and webinar

Custom camp jersey or technical shirt

Lauf Gravel Worlds race entry

Daily breakfast

Two hosted dinners

Multiple daily ride groups

Morning education and pre-ride skills demonstrations

Post-ride lounge reviews

Ride nutrition and hydration

Private camp online community

Post-camp performance recommendations

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Travel to and from Lincoln, Nebraska

Bike rental

Coach/guide tips

Personal incidentals

Travel or medical insurance

CANCELATION POLICY

All camp deposits are fully or partially refundable as follows: 

  • Before November 20, 2026: Your deposit is fully refundable, minus a $50 processing fee. Alternatively, your deposit is 100% transferrable within this time period to another live camp but completely nonrefundable; we will transfer your full deposit to another camp, but you will no longer be eligible for any refund, even if you cannot attend the other camp.

  • Between November 20, 2026, and February 18, 2027: Your deposit is 50% refundable. Alternatively, your deposit is 100% transferrable within this time period to another live camp with the same restrictions explained above.

  • After February 18, 2027: Your deposit is not refundable or transferable.

Click here to read our full camp policies.

TRAVEL TIPS

Fly into Lincoln Airport (LNK) or Omaha’s Eppley Airfield (OMA). Plan to arrive Wednesday morning and depart Sunday afternoon. Travel insurance is recommended.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Even with the best possible planning, there are always elements beyond our control like flight delays, illnesses, and family emergencies. A good travel insurance policy will reduce the stress of these situations by covering most (if not all) of their extra cost. We strongly recommend securing travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. Our preferred provider is SquareMouth Insurance, which offers straightforward coverage options.

YOUR COACHING TEAM

YOUR COACHES.

A small, intentional coaching team led by head coaches Tim Cusick and Dr. Namrita Brooke, with Tina Hart coordinating on the ground.

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Frank Pike
Frank Pike
Namrita Brooke
Namrita Brooke
Scott Moninger
Scott Moninger
Tim Cusick
Tim Cusick
Tina Hart
Tina Hart
FREQUENTLY ASKED

GOOD
QUESTIONS.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

FIVE DAYS.
ONE BETTER RACE.

Put the complete experience together in Lincoln: learn the skills, practice the decisions, review the work, and ride into Gravel Worlds ready to execute.

20 minutes with Coach Kathy. No card, no pressure; just a conversation.

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Select your registration below. Please note: If you are registering more than one person with your order, please leave a note in the order (you'll see the note option in the shopping cart) to let us know the name and email address of the other person so we can get them registered, as well. Also, if you are sharing a room and have a roommate selected already, please include this in the order note so we can make sure you're roomed together.

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