Special Blend Gravel + CogWILD Gravel progression sessions
We are excited to announce three gravel progression sessions in collaboration with Cog Wild Bicycle Tours. These 2-day progression sessions will provide instruction and guidance to help you gain new skills, boost your confidence, and impress your riding buddies the next time you hit the dirt.
GRAVEL PROGRESSION LEVEL 1
Our Level 1 Gravel course is geared towards folks who are newish to gravel riding and want to have more fun and gain confidence to adventure further!
This course will cover the basics of gravel bike + tire setup, body positioning while climbing and descending, braking and riding over washboard and rough roads.
Details:
May 13 & 15, 2025
5:00 - 7:30pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
This course will cover the basics of gravel bike + tire setup, body positioning while climbing and descending, braking and riding over washboard and rough roads.
Details:
May 13 & 15, 2025
5:00 - 7:30pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
OREGON TRAIL PREP COURSE
Our Oregon Trail Gravel Prep Course is geared toward folks planning to ride or race the Oregon Trail Gravel Stage Race and want to become familiar with the specific demands of the course, or anyone interested in riding with more confidence over washboard, through sand, up and down steep grades, and tackling technical gravel terrain.
We will cover equipment setup, fueling strategies and self-reliance that will allow you to have more fun during your time on the Oregon Trail.
Details:
June 9 & 11, 2025
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
We will cover equipment setup, fueling strategies and self-reliance that will allow you to have more fun during your time on the Oregon Trail.
Details:
June 9 & 11, 2025
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
GRAVEL PROGRESSION LEVEL 2
Our Level 2 Gravel course is geared towards folks looking to take their gravel riding to the next level… those comfortable riding Sisemore and Conklin, and want to gain confidence over more technical gravel terrain and single track.
This course will focus on the skills required for climbing and descending steeper terrain with confidence and speed, and riding single track on your gravel bike!
Details:
July 15 & 17
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
This course will focus on the skills required for climbing and descending steeper terrain with confidence and speed, and riding single track on your gravel bike!
Details:
July 15 & 17
5:00 - 7:30 pm
Meet at Cog Wild’s Bend location. We will ride different trails each week, riding from Cog Wild or using a van to shuttle.
PRIVATE LESSONS & GUIDED GRAVEL TOURS
If group lesson time or format isn’t for you, consider a private gravel skills lesson for you or your small group. Choose from half or full-day options.
We also offer full-day and multi-day gravel tours across the region.
Email hello@specialblendgravel.com or visit Cog Wild Bicycle Tours.
We also offer full-day and multi-day gravel tours across the region.
Email hello@specialblendgravel.com or visit Cog Wild Bicycle Tours.