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STOWE GRAVEL CAMP
Six days in Stowe, Vermont, combining coached gravel rides, practical education, and the time to enjoy where you are. Ride with a group that fits you, learn from experienced coaches, and share the experience with a community of fellow cyclists.
SEPTEMBER 14-19, 2027
FIND YOUR CLIMB IN VERMONT'S GREEN MOUNTAINS.
6 DAYS IN BEAUTIFUL STOWE
150+ MILES OF ENDLESS VIEWS
$2,599 FROM · PER RIDER
Price is for double occupancy; single-room upgrade available.
STOWE, VERMONT
OUTBOUND STOWE
COACHED GRAVEL
COMMUNITY
THE CAMP
A WEEK BUILT AROUND THE RIDE.
Good camp days balance riding, learning, recovery, and connection. Stowe Gravel Camp brings those pieces together with a varied ride schedule and personal coaching throughout the week.
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THE RIDING
Most days are 3–4 hour rides, with one epic day of 4+ hours through the Green Mountains. Expect plenty of climbing and big views without the brutal grades much of Vermont is known for. Three groups ride each day, so every route fits.
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THE HOME BASE
Outbound Stowe is our home base for lodging, breakfast, education, afternoon snack stations, and group dinners.
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THE COMMUNITY
Four included group dinners (a welcome reception, a night at American Flatbread, an Outbound bonfire dinner, and a farewell party), plus plenty of time to connect between rides.
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THE COACHING
At least two coaches ride with every group, focused on coaching you through the experience on the road.
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THE LEARNING
Focused morning rider meetings, coaching on the ride, small-group debriefs, and planned afternoon learning sessions connect instruction with experience.
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THE STOWE EXPERIENCE
Vermont in September is something special: maples turning red and gold, covered bridges, white-steepled villages, and quiet dirt roads winding through it all.
SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
STOWE IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE.
The riding brings us here. The town, shared meals, and time off the bike help make the week memorable.
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A VERMONT HOME BASE
Outbound Stowe is where we stay and our home base for the week: every ride starts here, with fun community meals and nights around the fire pit.
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TINY TOWN, BIG REPUTATION
In the fall Stowe is at its most beautiful, with the village glowing red and gold beneath Mount Mansfield.
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EXPLORE AT YOUR OWN PACE
Wander Stowe’s restaurants, galleries, and art scene, or browse the shops, stop in at the general store, and more.
01 - TUESDAY - SEPTEMBER 14
WELCOME TO STOWE
Check in between 2:00 and 4:00, get settled, attend our welcome meeting from 4:30-5:15, and enjoy our hosted reception party/dinner at 5:30 at Eastside.
02 - WEDNESDAY - SEPTEMBER 15
SETTLE IN AND RIDE
Breakfast is from 8:00-9:00, followed by a rider meeting at 9:30. The day's ride will be 3-4 hours, rolling out at 10:15. Join our after-ride bike fit session at 4:00-5:00 and our 6:00 group dinner at American Flatbread.
03 - THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 16
RIDE AND LEARN
Breakfast is from 8:00-9:00, followed by a rider meeting at 9:30. The day's ride will be 3-4 hours, rolling out at 10:15. Join our after-education session at 4:00-5:00 and our 5:30 group bonfire dinner and music.
04 - FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 17
LIGHT RIDE & LOCAL DISCOVERY
Breakfast is from 8:00-9:00, followed by a rider meeting at 9:30. The day's ride will be 1-3 hours, rolling out at 10:15. Join our self-guided tour of Stowe from 1:00-4:30, then enjoy the evening off to dine as you please.
05 - SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 18
THE LONG ADVENTURE
Breakfast is from 7:15-8:15, followed by a rider meeting at 8:45. The day's ride will be 4+ hours, rolling out at 9:30. Join our after-ride coach panel at 4:00-5:00 and our 5:30 group farewell dinner and party.
06 - SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 19
ONE MORE RIDE
Our final ride will be 60-90 minutes, rolling out at 8:30. Checkout time is 11:00 a.m.
All ride durations are total time out, including stops, coaching, and debriefs. The schedule is a working plan and may be refined.
THE COACHING
LEARN IT. RIDE IT. UNDERSTAND IT.
Each day connects a short lesson, coached riding, and a small-group conversation with afternoon sessions that broaden the learning beyond the bike.
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MORNING RIDER MEETING
A focused 20–30-minute lesson establishes the day’s coaching focus.
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SMALL-GROUP DEBRIEF
Each group reviews the ride and identifies practical takeaways.
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COACHED GROUP RIDE
Coaches observe, explain, and provide feedback as riders apply what they have learned.
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AFTERNOON EDUCATION
Three one-hour sessions broaden the learning beyond the bike.
RIDE DAYS
THE RIGHT RHYTHM FOR A FULL WEEK.
Medium days to settle in, a lighter day to recover and explore, a long adventure together and a short ride to finish.
A pace for everyone
Every day, three coached groups ride different paces and distances so every rider finds a group that fits.
01 - TUESDAY
SHAKEOUT RIDE (OPTIONAL)
Settle in, spin the legs, and connect.
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Easy riding after travel
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Get comfortable on your bike
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Meet fellow campers
ON THE ROAD
A casual spin featuring the Stowe Recreation Trail. We’ll keep the pace relaxed so you can loosen up after travel, enjoy the surroundings, and connect with fellow campers.
60–90 minutes
10–12 miles
2–3 groups
02 - WEDNESDAY
FOUNDATION RIDE
Build control and confidence on gravel.
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Ready position
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Bike-body separation
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Braking and control
ON THE ROAD
A coached gravel ride that connects the morning’s lesson to practical experience. Coaches help you develop comfortable positioning and better control through observation, feedback, and practice.
3–4.5 hours
32–58+ miles
3–4 groups
03 - THURSDAY
CONFIDENCE RIDE
Find confidence as the road turns downhill.
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Apply ready position and bike-body separation
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Manage braking
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Build descending confidence
ON THE ROAD
Explore more of Stowe’s gravel with some extra elevation gain and opportunities to develop your descending skills. Coaches help you apply the fundamentals at a pace that supports your confidence and suits the conditions.
3–4.5 hours
30–52 miles
3–4 groups
04 - FRIDAY
THE STOWE RAMBLE
Listen to your body and make the easier day count.
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Recognize fatigue
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Adjust duration and effort
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Balance riding with recovery
ON THE ROAD
Choose a lighter ride based on how you feel. Enjoy a relaxed morning on the bike, then leave the afternoon open to rest or explore Stowe with friends.
1.5–3 hours
10–35 miles
3–4 groups
05 - SATURDAY
LONG RIDE
Bring fueling, pacing, and gravel skills together.
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Fuel consistently
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Manage effort over a longer day
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Apply the week’s lessons
ON THE ROAD
Our longest adventure of the week brings the learning together in an event-style ride with multiple groups. Explore the Green Mountains, practice sustainable pacing and fueling, and enjoy the shared experience of going long.
4–6 hours
48–72 miles
Multiple groups, event style
06 - SUNDAY
FAREWELL SPIN (OPTIONAL)
Enjoy one last easy ride together.
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Relaxed recovery effort
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Reflect on the week
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Connect before heading home
ON THE ROAD
An easy farewell spin to finish camp with good company. Join if your departure plans allow, with bags packed beforehand so you’re ready for checkout.
Wrap-up ride
The full ride collection with routes and GPS files will be supplied to all attendees.
OUTBOUND STOWE
ONE PLACE TO GATHER
AFTER THE RIDE
REST UP.
THE SETTING
ROOM TO BREATHE.
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ROOMS & LODGING PACKAGE
Room arrangements and how lodging fits into the camp package are still being finalized.
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A PLACE TO GATHER
Morning meetings, afternoon education and evenings around the fire pit all happen together at the hotel.
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FUEL BEFORE AND AFTER
Breakfast every morning and an afternoon snack station when you roll back in.
FOOD
SAVE ROOM FOR DINNER.
Big days on Vermont gravel deserve good food and a full table. Every morning starts with breakfast at Outbound Stowe, an afternoon snack station is waiting when you roll back in, and four included dinners bring everyone together: a welcome reception at Eastside, wood-fired flatbread at American Flatbread, an Outbound dinner with bonfire and music, and a farewell party to celebrate the week.
NIGHT 01 - EASTSIDE
WELCOME RECEPTION DINNER
NIGHT 02 - AMERICAN FLATBREAD
FIRED UP IN THE HEARTH.
FINAL NIGHT - OUTBOUND STOWE
ONE LAST TOAST.
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FUEL FOR THE RIDE
Every breakfast Wednesday through Sunday and an afternoon snack station at Outbound Stowe after every ride.
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WELCOME RECEPTION
Check in, meet your group and coaches, and kick off the week with a reception party and dinner at Eastside.
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FLATBREAD NIGHT
A BaseCamp dinner at Vermont’s beloved American Flatbread with wood-fired flatbreads made from local ingredients.
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BONFIRE NIGHT
Dinner at Outbound Stowe with live music and a night around the bonfire.
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FAREWELL PARTY
Dinner at Outbound Stowe with live music and a night around the bonfire.
CAMP PACKAGE
THE WEEK, PUT TOGETHER.
Base pricing for the week and what is planned for it. Alumni and current BaseCamp members receive a $100 discount.
BASIC ROOM
$2,599 / RIDER
KING SUITE (1 BED)
$2,899 / RIDER
CABIN (1 BED)
$3,599 / RIDER
NON RIDER
$899 / PERSON
SINGLE OCCUPANCY
+$699 UPGRADE
DEPOSIT
$500
A $500 deposit per person is due upon registration, with the remaining payment due August 3, 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.
* A 2.5% processing fee will be charged on final payment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
5 nights at Outbound Stowe
4 hosted dinners
3 daily ride groups
Group post-ride debriefs
3 afternoon education sessions
Self-guided tour of Stowe
Custom camp jersey or technical shirt
Daily breakfasts Wednesday - Sunday
5 coached ride days
Morning rider meetings
Daily after-ride snacks
SAG and mechanical support
Sprinter van parking (no showers)
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Travel to and from the camp
Dinners apart from the group dinners
Bike rental
Coach/guide tips
Lunches
Personal incidentals
Travel or medical insurance
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We highly recommend and encourage you to visit Squaremouth to review comparative insurance pricing on this trip.
TRAVEL TIPS
Fly into Burlington International Airport (BTV), about an hour's drive from Stowe. Airfare and travel to and from the camp are not included. Plan to arrive Tuesday and depart Sunday. Travel insurance is recommended.
CANCELATION POLICY
Deposits are fully refundable less a $50 processing fee up to 180 days before camp, 50% refundable from 180 to 90 days, and nonrefundable and nontransferable within 90 days.
YOUR COACHING TEAM
EXPERIENCED COACHES. PERSONAL CONNECTION.
The planned coaching team for Stowe: two coaches with each ride group, plus an additional coach for flexible support. Coach assignments will be confirmed closer to camp.
Brian Hammond
Greg Waggoner
Karen Mackin
Namrita Brooke
Scott Moninger
Tim Cusick
Tina Hart
TRAIL NOTES
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO.
A little preparation makes a great adventure even better. Vermont offers some of the most beautiful gravel riding in the country, with quiet country roads, rolling farmland, mountain climbs, and incredible views. Here’s what to expect and how we’ll help you get the most from your time with us.
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THE CLIMBING IS PART OF THE ADVENTURE
Vermont is known for its hills, and climbing is part of what makes riding here so rewarding. The Stowe area offers a beautiful mix of rolling terrain, steady climbs, and scenic mountain roads. While you’ll certainly earn some of those incredible views, the climbs around Stowe are generally less steep than those found in Vermont’s southern Green Mountains. We’ll help you prepare, recommend appropriate gearing, and encourage you to settle into a comfortable climbing rhythm.
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COME READY TO RIDE
You don’t need to be a racer or an expert gravel rider to enjoy this camp, but a solid foundation of cycling fitness will make the experience much more enjoyable. Expect several consecutive days of riding with meaningful climbing along the way. Being comfortable spending a few hours in the saddle, riding rolling terrain, and managing longer climbs will help you get the most from each day. With three coached riding groups, we’ll help you find the right balance of challenge, enjoyment, and recovery.
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GRAVEL THAT'S FUN TO RIDE
One of the best things about Vermont is its gravel roads. Most are well-maintained, packed dirt and relatively smooth gravel, making them enjoyable for riders with a range of gravel experience. You don’t need to be a gravel expert, and our coaches will help you build confidence, improve your skills, and become more comfortable on different surfaces along the way.
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FIND YOUR RIDE, FIND YOUR GROUP
We offer three coached riding groups each day, with options that vary in distance, climbing, and pace. Our goal is to help you find a group that feels right for you, balancing a little challenge with plenty of enjoyment. This is a coaching camp, not a race. There’s time to learn, take in the views, share a few laughs, and enjoy the experience with fellow cyclists.
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A LITTLE OFF THE BEATEN PATH
Some of Vermont’s best gravel roads take us well beyond busy towns and main roads. That means fewer cars, beautiful scenery, and occasionally limited cell service or restroom facilities. We’ll review the day’s route, available stops, and what to bring before each ride so you’re ready to enjoy the adventure.
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A LITTLE FLEXIBILITY GOES A LONG WAY
Gravel roads are always changing. Weather, seasonal maintenance, and road conditions can influence the routes we ride. Our coaching team monitors conditions and may make adjustments to provide the best possible experience. Think of the daily routes as our plan, with enough flexibility to enjoy the best riding Vermont has to offer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
GOOD
QUESTIONS.
Who is this camp for?
Gravel riders who want coached riding, practical learning, and a shared Vermont experience. Both newer and more experienced gravel riders are welcome with a base fitness level ready to tackle climbing on each ride.
How are ride groups organized?
Three groups ride each day, with route difficulty and length adapted to the group.
How long are the rides?
The week includes two 3– to 4-hour rides, a 90-minute light ride, a 4+ hour long ride, and a 60– to 90-minute farewell ride. Times include stops and coaching.
When should I arrive and depart?
Arrive Tuesday, September 14, for camp check-in from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Sunday’s final ride returns around 9:30–10:00 a.m., followed by checkout and departures.
What meals are planned?
All breakfasts, afternoon snack stations, and four group dinners: the Eastside welcome reception, American Flatbread dinner, Outbound dinner with bonfire and music, and the farewell dinner and departing party. Lunches and Friday dinner are your responsibility.
What is the tour of Stowe?
An optional self-guided afternoon beginning at Outbound Stowe. We'll send more details to attendees as we get closer to camp.
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