Gravel Kings
Weekend
A 3-day Riding Retreat for $795
Friday June 20 - Sunday June 22
Join Ted & Laura King for the ultimate riding weekend on their home turf in Vermont’s incredible Mad River Valley!
Vermont is a true mecca for gravel riding with creative routes expanding over thousands of miles of perfect dirt roads, backcountry trails, and singletrack.

What's Included
Full weekend pass: $795/person
We’ll spend the weekend hanging out at and riding from Madbush Falls, Vermont’s biking basecamp. The all-inclusive experience will offer a carefully curated selection of rides to choose from, as well as a full schedule of massages, sauna sessions and workshops on everything related to optimizing your riding experience. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
The Schedule

Friday
Early Bird Afternoon
Join us Friday late afternoon if your travel plans can get you there in time!
3PM-5PM: Arrive and check in at Madbush Falls.
5PM-7:00pm: Selection of group or individual rides for all ability levels (check out our routes)
7PM: Welcome dinner (beer, wine & cocktails available for purchase)
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Meet and hang together over appetizers, dinner and dessert
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Meet Ted, Laura & Stu
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Preview riding and programming for the weekend
Saturday
A very full day of all things riding. Participants will choose longer routes or shorter ones followed by swimming, workshops, massage, sauna/cold plunge and a live podcast!
Rides
All rides are rigorous. There will be a designated leader of each ride. The medium and/or shorter rides will follow a pace for a wider range of ability levels.
7AM-7PM: Riders Outpost bike shop open
7AM-8:30AM: Coffee and breakfast
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Bagged lunch for ride included (meat, veggie, GF, and GF/Veggie options available)
8AM: Let's talk tire pressure
9AM: Long ride leaves
9:30AM: Short and medium rides leave
12PM-3PM: Post-ride swim, massage, relax, refuel
2PM-5PM: Coffee station open
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Full brio coffee & espresso program (included)
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Restaurant and Bar open (not included)
3PM-5PM: Workshops and activities
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Gear deep dives:
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Choose the best tires
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Matching frame type to your riding style
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Deep dive into Ride With GPS and route building
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Repair workshops with Luke Burgess, GM of Riders Outpost
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What goes wrong in the field
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Routine maintenance to keep your gears cranking
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Health and fitness with Sara Headley
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Nutrition and fueling with Laura King
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Open Sauna at Savu Saunas
5PM-7PM: Reception and dinner (drinks included)
7PM-9:30PM: Gravel Kings podcast with live audience over dessert.
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Guests bring 1-3 questions to ask the hosts.


Sunday
7AM-5PM: Riders Outpost open
7AM-10AM: coffee and breakfast (included)
10AM-2PM: brunch (not included)
12PM-2PM: Live bluegrass with the Prickly Mountain Playboys
8AM-10AM: open sauna
9AM:
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Long ride with Ted leaves
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Women’s Ride with Laura Leaves
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Medium ride with Stu Leaves
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Mountain Bike Rides leave (weather permitting)
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MTB’s available for rent (advance reservations recommended but not required )
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10AM: Lazy Sunday ride leaves
12PM: Lazy Sunday ride returns, medium rides return
1PM-3PM: Rides with Ted & Laura Return
2PM-4PM: Open sauna
Your ride leaders
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How hard are the rides?All riding from Madbush Falls involves significant climbing. The shorter rides will be about 20 miles and 2500’ of climbing. Medium rides will be 35 miles and 4500’ of climbing, and longer rides 50 miles with 6000’ of climbing.
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Are the rides guided?All rides will have a leader and there will be a designated sweep on each ride. Participants will have access to the route and can stay with the group or guide themselves at their own pace.
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What’s the deal with rooms and tents?Rooms and tents are not included in the price but can be added on. Rooms have a 2-night minimum and start at $259 for king rooms with an extra twin bed. Tents have no 2-night minimum and start at $149/night, with queen bed, linens and shared bathrooms with hot showers.
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What if I can't make it on Friday?Friday is a great warmup day but we deliberately packed the programming into Saturday so that those who have too much travel to get there Friday won’t miss too much.
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What can I ask the Gravel Kings on their podcast?It’s live! What can’t you?
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What's the food like?Madbush Falls has a fresh, seasonal, Vermont-inspired menu with hearty portions. The restaurant is a local favorite, with over 150 5-star reviews in their first 18 months of operation.
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Can I get my bike shipped to Madbush Falls?Yes, Riders Outpost, our full-service bike shop, will receive it and build it up for you. They can also package it and send it home as well.
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Do I need to bring an MTB if I want to MTB?You’re welcome to, Madbush Falls offers free bike storage, or you can demo one from Riders Outpost.