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2027 Gravel Worlds Camp
Lincoln, Nebraska | May 19–23, 2027

Arrival, coached rides, education, recovery, shared meals, and farewell—laid out hour by hour.

Day 01
Wednesday, May 19

Arrival and Welcome

12:00–4:00 PM

Camp Registration

Check in at Goodlife, meet the team and get settled. Locker rooms are available for changing.

12:00–2:00 PM

Bike Building and Setup

Build and prepare your bike with mechanical support and tools available on site. Bikes will remain stored at Goodlife through Saturday’s ride.

2:00–3:30 PM

Optional Shakeout Ride

Enjoy 10–12 miles of easy gravel from Goodlife. Loosen up after travel and check your bike setup.

3:45 PM and 4:00 PM

Transportation to the Graduate Hotel

Transfers are available for campers and luggage. Transfer time is 10-12 minutes via bus / van

6:30 PM

Rooftop Welcome Reception and Buffet Dinner

Join us on the Graduate Hotel Rooftop Deck for a fun evening of meeting coaches, mingling and making friends. Head Coaches Tim Cusick and Dr. Namrita Brooke will deliver brief kickoff remarks before we enjoy dinner and social time. Nonalcoholic drinks are included; alcoholic drinks are self-pay. An indoor party room is available if weather requires.

Day 02
Thursday, May 20

Control

7:00–8:30 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel. Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, pancakes, oatmeal and more to fuel your day.

8:45–9:15 AM

Transportation to Goodlife

Bikes are stored overnight at Goodlife, wiped down and serviced as needed, then set up each morning so they’re ready to roll when you arrive.

9:15–10:00 AM

Rider Education: Control

Head Coach Tim Cusick leads instruction on ready position, braking and cornering in the Goodlife Meeting / Gym area.

10:15 AM–Approximately 2:00 PM

Coached Group Rides

Ride in one of 3–4 coached groups, with guided practice of the morning’s skills.

Upon Return

Coach Corner

Gather with your coach for a debrief of the day’s ride, reviewing what you learned and where you can improve.

2:00–3:30 PM

Recovery, Lunch and Equipment Demo

Change in the Goodlife locker rooms, then enjoy recovery foods, boxed lunches and snacks. During lunch and recovery, join an informal discussion about our using equipment, marginal gains and aerodynamics to go faster.. Activities accommodate each group’s arrival.

3:00–4:00 PM

Transportation to the Hotel

Staggered transfers return campers to the Graduate Hotel.Transfer time is 10-12 minutes via bus / van

4:45–5:45 PM

Training for Gravel Worlds

Tim Cusick and Frank Pike lead a session on preparing for Gravel Worlds in the Graduate Hotel Meeting Room. Snacks available.

6:15 PM

Group Social Dinner in Historic Haymarket

Enjoy dinner together at Rodizio Grill. Enjoy a lively Brazilian steakhouse experience at Rodizio Grill, with grilled meats carved tableside and a variety of sides and salads. It’s a fun, social dinner and a chance to share a taste of Brazilian dining culture with your fellow campers.

Day 03
Friday, May 21

Speed Economy and Fueling

7:00–8:30 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel. Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, pancakes, oatmeal and more to fuel your day.

8:45–9:15 AM

Transportation to Goodlife

Bikes are stored overnight at Goodlife, wiped down and serviced as needed, then set up each morning so they’re ready to roll when you arrive.

9:15–9:45 AM

Rider Education: Speed Economy

Tim Cusick explores pacing, momentum and group riding in the Goodlife Meeting / Gym area.

10:15 AM–Approximately 2:00 PM

Coached Group Rides

Ride in one of 3–4 coached groups, exploring efficient movement and group riding.

Upon Return

Coach Corner

Review the day’s ride with your coach and discuss key learning moments.

2:00–3:30 PM

Recovery, Lunch and Recovery Fueling Demo

Change, recover and enjoy boxed lunches, recovery foods and snacks at Goodlife. Head Coach Dr. Namrita Brooke leads a practical Recovery Fueling demo during the lunch and recovery window.

3:00–4:00 PM

Transportation to the Hotel

Staggered transfers return campers to the Graduate Hotel.Transfer time is 10-12 minutes via bus / van

4:45–5:45 PM

Fueling for Event Success

Dr. Namrita Brooke leads an event-fueling education session in the Graduate Hotel Meeting Room. This session will focus on the lead in and execution fueling planning for each distance. Snacks available.

From 6:15 PM

Dinner on Your Own

Explore Lincoln and enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Day 04
Saturday, May 22

The Art of Speed

7:00–8:30 AM

Breakfast

Breakfast at the Graduate Hotel. Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, pancakes, oatmeal and more to fuel your day.

8:45–9:15 AM

Transportation to Goodlife

Bikes are stored overnight at Goodlife, wiped down and serviced as needed, then set up each morning so they’re ready to roll when you arrive.

9:15–9:45 AM

Rider Education: The Art of Speed

Tim Cusick focuses on execution and performance in events, setting the groundwork for the race simulation ride. Held in the Goodlife Meeting / Gym area.

10:15 AM–Approximately 3:00 PM

Race Simulation Ride

Ride in one of 3–4 coached groups and apply the camp’s lessons in a race simulation.

Upon Return–3:30 PM

Recovery, Lunch and Extended Coaches Corner

Change and refuel at Goodlife with recovery foods, boxed lunches and snacks. An extended Coaches Corner reviews the simulation, exploring decisions, execution and lessons learned.

3:00–4:00 PM

Transportation to the Hotel

Staggered transfers return campers to the Graduate Hotel.

4:45–5:45 PM

Interactive Coaches Panel

Tina Hart hosts a panel featuring Tim Cusick, Dr. Namrita Brooke, Frank Pike and Scott Moninger. Bring your questions for a live, interactive discussion in the Graduate Hotel Meeting Room. Snacks available.

6:30 PM

Farewell Dinner in Historic Haymarket

Celebrate the camp together at Lazlo’s Hickory Room. Celebrate a great week with a relaxed farewell dinner in Lazlo’s private Hickory Room, featuring Classic American Favorites.. BaseCamp Coaching team will kick off this dinner with a farewell toast and recap.

Saturday Night

Bike Transfer

Bikes will be transferred to the Graduate Hotel and stored in campers’ rooms for Sunday’s ride and departure.

Day 05
Sunday, May 23

Recovery and Farewell

7:00–8:00 AM

Breakfast

Enjoy a final breakfast at the Graduate Hotel. No lunch is provided Sunday. Enjoy a hot breakfast buffet featuring eggs, pancakes, oatmeal and more to fuel your day.

8:00–8:30 AM

Camp Closing Session

Gather at breakfast for closing remarks and a final reflection on the camp.

8:45–10:15 AM

Social Recovery Ride

Depart from the hotel for an easy, fun, 90-minute ride combining paved roads, trail and gravel. Enjoy time together while promoting recovery.

After the Ride

Bike Packing and Departure

A designated bike-packing area at the hotel will provide mechanical support and tools as needed.

11:00 AM

Standard Hotel Checkout

Late checkout can be arranged.

Ride Routes and Bike Support

Ready for
the road.

All ride routes will be supplied in April. Thursday through Saturday rides will use 3–4 coached groups.

Bikes remain at Goodlife through Saturday’s ride and receive a nightly wipe-down and quick service, so they are set up and ready each morning. Goodlife locker rooms are available for changing before and after rides.

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