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In light of it all, COVID has offered us a chance to get extra creative! As a result, here are some important changes that we've made here at The Cyclist's Menu:
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Most important: Two weeks leading up to day 1 of Camp; BE AS CAREFUL AS POSSIBLE. This is for your safety, ours and those who you join at Gravel or Road Camp.
  • This doesn't mean you can't go to work or the grocery store, etc. It simply means that we ask you take mask-wearing very seriously & only spend time with your special COVID family/friends/co-workers. Furthermore, please be extra extra careful in public, and practice A+ hand washing. This is a pledge we're asking you to take in partnership with us so that we can all gather safely and have a wonderful vacation. THANK YOU!

Pre-Camp Screening
  • All guests & staff are required to take a COVID test right before traveling to any Gravel or Road Camp & send results to The Cyclist's Menu before your arrival.
  • All guests will complete a pre-camp questionnaire about your health and recent activities.
  • In addition, all guests will be asked to sign a detailed COVID-19 risk release form upon arrival.
  • If you're planning to fly to one of our scheduled destinations, we've decided to increase our safety with this in mind for 2021. Check out our thoughts for your travel. 
    • Double masking while transferring through airports and on the plane​
    • Travel with a strong hand sanitizer
    • Whenever you can, seat yourself alone or with seats in between others​

Transportation
  • For the foreseeable future, all guests are responsible for renting a vehicle or hiring a private shuttle & getting to our cycling camp destination - on your own. 
  • We will leave from our lodging location for EVERY ride. No shuttling necessary!
  • If you need help with a shuttle or car rental location, please - let us know!

Lodging
  • Our lodging is double occupancy. If you would like your own room, it will be an additional fee.​
Dining 
  • We just built a massive outdoor deck here at "The Gravel House" in Patagonia, Arizona. They're plenty of twinkly lights, outdoor heaters scattered around the table, and a bonfire close by to stay extra cozy. Please make sure you don't forget to bring your warm sweaters, puffy jackets, hats, and wool socks to wear during the evenings! The shooting stars will be such a treat for us as we enjoy Chef Z's fresh, seasonal meals around the table each night.
  • We've crafted our outdoor table/dining area to be large enough to have appropriate distance to ensure that each of you are as comfortable as possible during our meals. This is the case in Arizona and any other location we host Gravel or Road Camp. 
  • We will have all windows open & ceiling fans on inside "The Gravel House" at all times. When you enter the house to hang out by the fireplace, or for any reason; we ask that you put your mask on/pull your bandanna up. Thank you!
  • Service for meals will be one in and one out of the kitchen. This is to ensure no group lines or gathering inside. Thank you for understanding!
  • Outdoor restrooms and hand washing stations available at The Gravel House.
  • Breakfast: y'all will bundle up, walk across the street to The Gravel House to pick up a big hot cup of coffee/tea & your breakfast! You can hang out by the outdoor heaters and enjoy your breakfast -or- walk back to the hotel and enjoy your breakfast inside the warmth of your hotel room. This "to-go" breakfast is new for us and as much as we love family meals; most mornings in the winter time are a bit too chilly to enjoy breakfast all together outside. 
  • Snacks & lunch: Each of you will get a funky awesome AZ Gravel Camp bag to keep your ride snacks & lunch inside for the day. This is new for us too & it will assist in keeping your own hands on your own snacks & lunch for the week.
  • Please make sure to bring your own personal water bottles and be responsible for keeping tabs on them each day, thank you! Note: 2 water bottles will be plenty as water stops will be available every hour during our rides.

In conclusion!
  • Weird times are weird times, so, please... no hugs this time around, no high fives... just elbows and lots of good vibes! Cool? Awesome!

Those are the biggest changes we've made here at The Cyclist's Menu & we can't thank you enough for understanding and supporting them! If you have any further questions/thoughts about these changes, please feel free to contact us.

Click here for a link to our COVID-19 Cancellation Policy!
TESTIMONIALS FROM OUR GUESTS EXPERIENCE WITH US DURING COVID-19:

What a fantastic trip! I felt very Covid-safe, and it didn't hinder the socializing a bit. Coming home, I told my friends one of the best (of many) things about the gravel camp was the ability to SEE AND INTERACT with people after seven months of lockdown (Covid is hard on us extroverts). With the Covid test prior to camp, all meals al fresco, individual buffs for all to pull up when we got near each other, and the moderate AZ temps, it didn't feel like we had to 'suffer' to be Covid-safe. The staff were super-responsible about Covid (as well as being mad-fit riders) and I got great tips about descending and riding gravel along the way. And let's not forget they were willing to take the front when the winds got frisky!  I loved socializing in the spacious-yet-intimate Gravel Camp House Gardens with lots of spaces to spread out and hunker down around the fire. My jacket came home smelling of mesquite smoke which makes me smile every time I smell it and remember the trip. Thank you TCM!
- Anne M. Boston, Massachusetts / November 2020

If you are looking for a great cycling experience run by Covid sensitive operators; this is it. Masks, social distancing, creative outdoor dining on top of challenging cycling in a spectacular setting look no further.
-Larry K. -Tucson, AZ / November 2020

After all of my summer and early fall cycling events were canceled I was in search of something to do in the Fall. I got in touch with Heidi and had a great conversation about the Arizona Gravel Camp. She was genuinely interested in my cycling background and what I hoped to get out of the camp. In the age of COVID she outlined all of the protocols being put in place, including meals outside, tables with cohorts of 3-4 guests, mask requirements, and limiting the number of people indoors at any given time. All of the guests and our hosts were respectful and followed all of the rules. As for the riding, it was just amazing! With a group of 10 we had a wide spectrum of cycling ability. Our guides, Heidi, Dustin, Juri, and Zander were all spectacular and made sure that everyone, from the strongest riders on down, was able to get the most out of the camp. Zander’s meals were all delicious and healthy and great for getting the day started or refueling at the end of the day. On-route support was great, the stops were just where they needed to be - thanks Will for making them all so fun and taking such beautiful photos along the way. On my drive home I couldn't stop thinking about what a great time I had with everyone at the camp and started plotting my return. Thank You to The Cyclist’s Menu team and all of the other riders for making this such a special week.
-Randy E. -Broomfield, CO / November 2020


I recently spent 5 days in Patagonia, AZ attending my second gravel camp with The Cyclist Menu. The level of care that Heidi and Zander, and their entire staff, put into ensuring each person had a great experience was first rate. The addition of The Gravel House as the meeting place, food stop, fun camp, etc., has really upgraded the experience and gives everyone a place to congregate, find some peace and quiet, and make you feel right at home. Of course, I couldn't go on without recognizing that my experience happened during COVID. I will say that there was not one moment that I did not feel safe or concerned about my health or the health of the others around me. Heidi and Zander and their entire crew were extremely attentive to ensure that all of us (camp participants and team members) were practicing the required guidelines and safety measures to keep everyone safe and healthy. My trip with The Cyclist Menu was amazing!!! As I stated before, this was my second trip, and Heidi and Zander have raised the bar significantly. My experience was one that I will not forget!!! The experience, people, environment, food, riding, staff, was sooooo good!
-Sean J. Healdsburg, California / November, 2020


In these crazy times of Covid virus, a breath of fresh air and some amazing riding, scenery, companionship, and awesome food is the answer to going insane!  The Cyclist's Menu is the real deal.  I felt totally safe at all of the meals and interactions all 10 of us participants had.  The outdoor area is spacious, open, and safe. We abided by the rules of wearing a mask at all times and totally limiting the number of us inside the camp's building. Our hosts Heidi, Zander, Yuri, Dustin, and Will were gracious and very protective. The experience was unbeatable and I would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a safe, comfortable, and ride challenging experience.
Randy A., Tucson, AZ / November 2020


​Words spoken resonated joy within our hearts. Conscious food was given, nourishing our bodies. Terrain was explored, awakening the spirits in our souls. All in a covid friendly environment.  A negative test was required (and much appreciated all around) for all participates. Zander and Heidi are such a lovely couple and simply outstanding hospitality. The staff was amazing, thank all of you!! Social distancing was practiced, including face coverings and outdoor spaces for meals and friendship making moments.
​-Ali R. Arkansas / November, 2020


My wife and I had the pleasure of attending a recent gravel camp with The Cyclist’s Menu. In these uncertain times, it was refreshing and rejuvenating to have an opportunity to ride in a safe environment with a group of similarly minded cyclists. Heidi and Zander have paid careful attention to the need to minimize risk during covid times; all of our meals were served outdoors, with careful attention to appropriate distancing and use of face coverings as needed.
-Dan S. Boston, Massachusetts / November, 2020 
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ThE Cyclist's Menu
  • Home
  • About
    • Media
    • Blog
    • The Troop
    • Testimonials
    • Trip Essentials >
      • Camp During COVID!
      • Cancellations & Refunds
      • Travel Protection
      • FAQ's
    • TCM PRO
    • The Spirit World 100
    • Contact
  • Destinations
    • Arizona Gravel
    • Mexico Gravel
    • Tucson Road
    • Sonoma Mixed Terrain
    • Montana Gravel
    • Vermont Gravel
    • Mendocino Gravel
    • Mallorca Road
    • Alps Road
    • Iceland Gravel
    • Italy & Slovenia Road
  • Day Tours
  • Pivot Cycles
  • The Table