Everything you need to know about the More Than Miles™ women's gravel cycling program, open to riders nationwide.
A structured women's beginner gravel cycling coaching program open to riders nationwide. Live clinics through Circle, coached Kansas City rides for local riders, and independent practice near home for everyone else. A coached on-ramp into gravel cycling that emphasizes safety, skills, confidence, and community — not racing.
Read the full answer →Women who want to try gravel cycling in a supportive, coached, non-competitive environment. Total beginners are welcome. You do not need to be fast, fit, or experienced.
Read the full answer →Local riders join coached Sunday rides on gravel routes around the Kansas City metro; start locations vary by route and are shared with enrolled riders. Riders outside the area take part from home: live education through Circle plus independent practice near them, with reflections reviewed weekly by Amanda.
Read the full answer →Amanda Duling, MS — Founder, Head Coach, and USA Cycling Certified Coach — directly coaches every participant and leads rider development, bike-confidence education, equipment and fueling guidance, group-ride preparation, and first-event readiness. Coach Roger Williams (USA Cycling Certified Coach, owner of Gravelleurs Coaching LLC) is the program's Co-Coach and On Course Coach. Amanda and Roger both coach participants and provide complementary expertise. Program leadership maintains current American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Read the full answer →No. Any bike that can fit a wider tire will work for most rides. We'll help you understand what you have and what, if anything, needs attention before you ride. There is no pressure to buy anything.
Read the full answer →No. This is not a race team and not a suffer-to-belong program. Community before competition is a real promise, not a slogan.
Read the full answer →Starting February 2027. Planned Tuesday clinics 6–7pm Central Time and scheduled Sunday rides 8–10am Central Time: 12 planned clinics and 10 planned coached rides. 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. Planned topics: Bike Review & Bike Fit 101; Cycling Legal Rights; Mechanicals 101 & Tubeless; Bike Fitness 101; Fueling & Hydration; Community Night; Strength, Flexibility & Recovery; Gravel Navigation & Bike Computer Setup; Gear, Mud & Hike-a-Bike; Crashes, Concussions & Recovery Resources; Guest Session (topic TBD); Celebration & Event Preparation. Final dates and locations are being confirmed and are shared privately with enrolled riders in Circle. Sessions are part of the paid program; there is no per-session registration or drop-in attendance. Weather or resource cancellations do not have makeup sessions. If you need to miss a session, contact Amanda to discuss your situation. Racing is optional. Preparing for a first gravel event is part of the curriculum.
Read the full answer →More Than Miles™ costs $499 total. A $99 deposit reserves your place and applies toward the total; the remaining $400 is due the day before the program starts. Enrollment includes one year of More Than Miles™ and HCC membership, with no separate HCC dues during the included year, plus one year of digital platform and resource access. Paid membership is required to continue after that year; membership dates and renewal details are provided in Circle. The coached program ends on its scheduled completion date; membership does not include additional coached program sessions. If you do not start the program and have not paid the full program fee, your deposit can be refunded with no advance notice required. Once the full program fee is paid, there are no refunds; the only option is transfer to the next program.
Read the full answer →Enrollment includes one year of More Than Miles™ and HCC membership, with no separate HCC dues during the included year, plus one year of digital platform and resource access. Paid membership is required to continue after that year; membership dates and renewal details are provided in Circle. The coached program ends on its scheduled completion date; membership does not include additional coached program sessions.
Read the full answer →Enrollment includes one year of More Than Miles™ and HCC membership, with no separate HCC dues during the included year, plus one year of digital platform and resource access. Paid membership is required to continue after that year; membership dates and renewal details are provided in Circle. The coached program ends on its scheduled completion date; membership does not include additional coached program sessions.
Read the full answer →Want to learn more first? Join the private Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19FzuTPKWg/) to get a feel for the riders and the vibe. 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. The enrollment link is live: https://one-gear-short-of-normal.circle.so/checkout/wesavedyouaseat. The $99 deposit reserves your place and applies toward the $499 total. Questions first? Text or email Amanda and she'll walk you through it. Questions? Email amanda@onegearshortofnormal.com or text (913) 600-5910.
Read the full answer →