Women's Gravel Cycling in Shawnee, KS: An Established Program

Gravel cycling has exploded across Kansas — but for a lot of women, the entry point still feels intimidating. Fast group rides, race-focused culture, and gear talk can shut the door before someone even opens it.

More Than Miles™ was built to be the opposite of that door. It's an established national women's gravel cycling program: riders anywhere in the U.S. join live clinics through Circle, and local riders join coached rides around Shawnee and Kansas City. The Spring 2027 program starts in February 2027, with planned Tuesday clinics and Sunday coached rides.

Amanda Duling, MS — Founder, Head Coach, and USA Cycling Certified Coach — is program lead and administrator. Coach Roger Williams (USA Cycling Certified, owner of Gravelleurs Coaching LLC) supports leadership, Circle facilitation, and on-course coaching. Guest contributors join as needed.

What the program includes: All educational sessions are available live through Circle, including bike-shop broadcasts. Local riders join scheduled coached Kansas City Sunday rides with Amanda leading and Roger co-leading. Remote riders practice independently near home during the following week and share reflections in Circle for Amanda’s weekly review and responses where help is needed. Remote rides are not remotely supervised. Bike-handling practice, mechanical basics, a private community space, and safety-certified leadership.

Who it's for: women who want to try gravel in a supportive, non-competitive environment. If you are a total beginner, you are in the right place. If you have a road background and want to explore gravel, you are in the right place.

Enrollment for the next cohort is open now. Curious? Join the private Facebook group to learn more. Pay the $99 deposit through the Circle enrollment checkout to reserve your place. Sign in with the same email address and open MTM onboarding. Read the welcome instructions and complete all required forms before participating. Pay the separate $400 balance the day before the program starts to unlock the full program spaces and events. Questions? Email amanda@onegearshortofnormal.com or text (913) 600-5910.