Emporia Gravel Camp

 
 

EMPORIA GRAVEL CAMP

There’s no better place to sharpen skills and test fitness than the gravel roads of Emporia, KS. Join us for our 5th year of Gravel Camp, ride some of the best gravel in the U.S., and kick off your 2026 season with an early-year boost.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy warm weather, log spring miles, and explore the Gravel Mecca of Emporia. The FORM crew will handle support and route-finding so you can fully focus on riding some of the most iconic gravel roads in the country. Daily routes explore the Flint Hills Region and include portions of the world-famous Unbound Gravel 200 and XL courses. Our goal is to help riders get more comfortable on mixed surfaces and better understand the gravel scene. If you’re racing Unbound in June, consider this your course preview.

2026 Dates

April 17–20, 2026

Camp kicks off Friday the 17th and wraps up early afternoon on Monday the 20th. We’ll finish with a group dinner Monday evening.

Ride Plan:

  • Friday: 30–50 miles

  • Saturday: 50–100 miles

  • Sunday: 30–50 miles (AM ride) + 30–50 miles (Night Ride)

  • Monday: 30–50 miles

COST: $1,975

What’s Included

Full Ride Support – Guided rides with complete mechanical and nutritional support from a follow vehicle all four days.

Mechanical Support – Bikes cleaned and maintained daily by our professional staff. Need help assembling on arrival or packing for travel? We’ve got you covered.

Professional Coaching & Experience – Jake Wells brings 15+ years of professional racing experience, including Unbound Gravel 200, The XL 350, Leadville 100, Midsouth, and SBT GRVL. As a full-time endurance coach and trainer, he has helped dozens of athletes prepare for their bucket-list events.

Meals – Mid-ride lunch each day and all post-ride dinners are included. All other meals are the responsibility of the rider.

What You’re Responsible For

Lodging – We have a room block at the Hampton Inn Emporia. Block is valid through 3/16/26. Call 1-620-412-9040 and mention FORM Cycling Experience or go HERE to book you room today. Rooms are $149/night. You’re welcome to arrange your own lodging if preferred. (Whatever works best for you.)

Meals – Breakfasts and any meals outside the scheduled lunches/dinners.

What to Bring

This is a mixed-surface camp with primarily gravel riding.

  • Gravel bike with 40–50mm tires

  • Flat-repair kit (tech clinics will cover basic maintenance and trailside repairs)

  • Favorite bottles and any specific nutrition you need

  • Full riding kit: Jersey, bibs/shorts, helmet, glasses, gloves, etc.

  • Cold-weather and rain gear. It’s Kansas in April—Mother Nature likes to keep riders humble.

Why Choose the Find Your FORM Experience?

Cycling camps are everywhere, and gravel camps are multiplying like rabbits—but this one is different. Each day offers top-notch coaching, technique work, and hands-on guidance from Jake Wells and his team. Evening sessions cover ride file review, bike tech, and mental preparation. Camp is capped at 10 riders for a high-touch experience.

To register, email us or reach out through our contact page and we’ll get you set up.

See you in Emporia.