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Cost = $1300.00
(Includes: One Registration for Mammoth TUFF 2024, nutrition and hydration at camp, a gift pack/goodies from our partners, three post-ride meals, and some TUFF Love/Support).
Location:
Mammoth Lakes, CA
4 Days | Gravel Focus | 20-80 miles Daily | Skills on and off the bike
Goal: Learn how to be prepared so you can be successful in gravel events, or any long endurance ride, and through each leg of the adventure.
These camps are for all ability levels. Seasoned riders can attend to get in good miles and reconnaissance while newer riders can attend to learn about the discipline and gain confidence to tackle new challenges. We welcome everyone to share their goals with us ahead of arrival so we can help you achieve them and grow.
Camp 3: Mammoth TUFF
June 20-23, 2024
Schedule:
*Schedule subject to change for 2024
Thursday
– Day 1 (The Warm-up)
1:00-2:00pm - Arrivals and Check-in.
1:45pm - Pre-Ride Brief: Ride overview/Routes and Goals
2:00-3:30pm - Ride – Road/Gravel Intro – Acclimation Ride (1-1.5hrs)
3:30-4:00pm -
Post Ride Chat - Schedule Review, goodies/gift pack, and Key Details of Camp.
Friday – Day 2 (Prep, Practice, Miles, and Eat)
9:00am - Meet for Ride – Location TBA Week Prior to camp
9:15am - Pre-Ride Brief: Ride overview/Routes and Goals for Each Rider/Groups
9:30am - 2:30pm Ride – Intro to the TUFF – 40-80miles (4-5hrs)
• SAG Vehicle Support will be in tow along the route for riders throughout the day.
• Refills every 1.5-2 hours
2:30-3:30pm - Lunch - Mammoth Lakes, CA
3:30-4:30pm - Discussion and Presentation*, "Keys to being Successful in Gravel and understanding the course/routes."
*(If you are pro already no need to attend or if you do not care don't feel obligated to attend, we are happy you came to ride).
4:30pm - Depart and get ready for Friday!
Saturday – Day 3 (GO BIG! Then get ready for Self-Support Sunday)
9:00am - Meet for Ride – Location TBA Week Prior to camp
9:15am - Pre-Ride Brief: Ride overview/Routes and Goals for Each Rider/Groups
9:30am - 2:30pm Ride – TUFF RECON – 40-80miles (5-6hrs)
• SAG Vehicle Support will be in tow along the route for riders throughout the day.
• Refills every 1.5-2 hours
3:00-3:45pm - Lunch - Mammoth Lakes, CA
3:45-4:30pm - Discussion and Presentation, "What to Carry for Long Endurance Events" - THANK YOU ORANGE MUD!
Sunday – Day 4 (SELF-SUPPORT Sunday)
9:00am - Meet for Ride – Location TBA Week Prior to camp
9:15am - Pre-Ride Brief: Ride overview/Routes and Goals for Each Rider/Groups
9:30am - 1:30pm Ride – Tour the Upper Valley – 40-50miles (3-4.5hrs)
1:30-2:30pm -
Lunch - Mammoth Lakes, CA
Additional Camp Information:
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Do I need to stay in Bishop or Mammoth, CA?
You can stay in any of the surrounding towns/cities. If you would like a city with more lodging options look at Mammoth Lakes, CA, but keep in mind it is about a 40-45 minute commute to camp and back daily when we operate out of Bishop. Camping is also a great option for this area.
Look at our TRAVEL PAGE for more details around Mammoth.
Feel free to contact us for further recommendations if needed.
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What weather should I expect?
We ride all winter and summer out of Bishop. Bishop gets high temperatures in the summer and 5 inches of rain and 8 inches of snow, on average, per year. April and May should have milder temps. April on average is 68-76F daily and May is 76-84F. In June we go to higher elevation in Mammoth but storms and snow can hit even in late May and we generally tend to have big swings in the temperatures starting at 8,000' of elevation.
The Fall October and November camp should have comfortable riding weather with chilly mornings and warm afternoons.
Regardless, pay attention to the weather apps and note layering appropriately will be key for all camps. Find more details on our WEATHER POLICY here.
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What's included with camp?
On the rides:
- Riding and Coaching from Elite Riders
- SAG/Support Vehicle on the Rides
- Nutrition and Hydration Product
Off the bike:
- Professional mechanics to maintain bike daily
- Tips and tricks for training or riding in endurance events
- Recovery after each ride
- Three post-ride meals
- Presentations for success in gravel
- One entry to Mammoth TUFF 2023 (your choice of distance)
- A discount on future TUFF events, camps, and other tuff stuff
- Goodie bag of product from our partners after each ride
- A membership to the TUFF Community!
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What is NOT included?
- Your Travel to Camp (Airfare, Etc.)
- Lodging Accommodations
- Bike Shipping
- Breakfast/Dinners
- Bike Parts Needed During Camp and/or Rentals
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Camp Cancellations/Policies?
All CA Camps must have FIVE participants to operate.
*If we do not have the required number of participants 14 days prior to camp you will be refunded or moved to a different date.
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THE QUESTION EVERYONE LOVES: What tires?
40c or larger for your comfort. This is TUFF and this type of material is complex at times so bring tires that are TUFF. Tires that have extra sidewall protection and are a larger volume (size) tend to work better. A 48c tire would not be considered too big and would make your rides more comfortable in the long run.
Amanda's recommendation for the TUFF:
Rene Herse Hurricane Ridge with the Endurance or Endurance Plus sidewall/casing
Read our 2022 TUFF GUIDE for more detailed information if you'd like to nerd out on tire choice for this area.
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