April 29–May 2, 2027 · Emporia, Kansas · Women only · Limited to 15 riders total
Spend four days learning, riding, and getting comfortable on gravel with women who want to see each other succeed. Thursday and Friday are for building skills. Saturday and Sunday, we put them into practice at La Grind. You don’t need to arrive fast or fearless. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and ride.
Instructors bring a lifetime of cycling experience, with guidance for riders of all experience levels. Whether you’re new to gravel or building confidence for your next challenge, you’ll have support as you learn and practice.
Our weekend
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Wednesday, April 28: Arrival for the all-inclusive lodging package.
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Thursday, April 29: Bike checks, gravel handling, braking, cornering, and a practice ride.
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Friday, April 30: Climbing, descending, group riding, fueling, tire pressure, basic repairs, and event preparation.
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Saturday, May 1: Day one at La Grind.
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Sunday, May 2: Day two at La Grind, camp wrap-up, and departures.
Choose your camp
All-inclusive · $950 per rider
- Camp programming, skills sessions and guided practice rides.
- Four nights of shared women’s lodging April 28–May 2, with one bed per camper.
- Some camp meals, including one catered meal.
- Personalized fueling guidance.
- La Grind entry fee, with a registration code to choose your La Grind distance.
- Race-day support at aid stations, along with on-course cheering, encouragement, and inspiration for riders who would like it.
Camp only · $600 per rider
- Camp programming, skills sessions, guided practice rides, and education.
- La Grind entry fee. You will receive a La Grind registration code to select the distance you want to ride.
- Race-day support at aid stations, along with on-course cheering, encouragement, and inspiration for riders who would like it.
- Arrange your own lodging.
- Personalized fueling guidance is not included.
La Grind entry fees are included with both camp packages. Campers will receive a registration code to select their preferred La Grind distance. Code and registration instructions will be sent by November 15, 2026, or earlier.
A place to belong
Ask the questions you’ve been holding back. Practice the skills that make gravel feel more manageable. Spend time with women who understand what it takes to try something new. You Belong Here.
Planning details
All-inclusive lodging assignments, addresses, and check-in details will be sent the week before camp.
Lodging is confirmed across two women’s team houses in the Emporia area, two miles apart. Rooms may be shared; beds will not be shared. The 15-rider limit includes both packages.
The all-inclusive package includes some camp meals, including one catered meal. The final meal schedule and camp-only meal options will be confirmed closer to the event.
Travel between houses, Sunday luggage/shower access, and final details of the La Grind registration code are being finalized. Travel and bike rental are not included.
If you’re planning to ride SBT GRVL Femmes, camp is a chance to get to know other women before Steamboat. You do not need to be going to Femmes to join us.
Cancellation and transfers
Camp registrations are nonrefundable. If you cannot attend, you may transfer your registration to another eligible female camper for the same 2027 camp and package. You are responsible for finding your replacement and notifying Dirt Squad before camp begins so we can update the registration. Any payment between campers is arranged directly between them. La Grind event-entry transfers are subject to the event organizer’s rules.
