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PODLASIE POLAND | 08-12.07.2026 | 4 nights | 2.000 PLN

Gravel & Mechanic Camp

Feel what it’s like to truly understand your bike. Not just ride it - but know what to do when something shifts, stops or breaks.

5 days of learning, trying and hands-on practice on your own bike- so you can ride with more freedom.

Workshops, real experience and gravel rides - in a space where you can learn without pressure.

Leave with something simple: confidence.

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This camp changes the way you relate to your bike

From something that just “works” - to something you begin to understand. You learn by doing. You try, test, and sometimes things don’t go as planned - and that’s where real learning happens. What once felt uncertain starts to feel familiar.

Each day blends calm learning with hands-on practice on your own bike - so you leave with something more than knowledge. A quiet sense that you can rely on yourself.

And in between - we ride. Easy, without pressure. With space to breathe and just be.

This camp changes the way you relate to your bike

Each day blends calm learning with hands-on practice on your own bike - so you leave with something more than knowledge. A quiet sense that you can rely on yourself.

And in between - we ride. Easy, without pressure. With space to breathe and just be.

Highlights

✔ Hands-on mechanic work on your own bike
✔ Tubeless setup, maintenance & repair
✔ Fixing a flat
✔ Drivetrain: chain work & derailleur hanger replacement
✔ Electronic shifting basics (troubleshooting)
✔ Brake basics: pads & simple fixes
✔ Cleaning and maintaining your bike
✔ Packing your bike for travel
✔ Removing wheels and pedals

✔ Daily gravel rides
✔ Small group, supportive atmosphere

ITINERARY

Meeting Point: Arche Siedlisko Rogacze 72, 17-332 Milejczyce| 2,5 hours from Warsaw

Workshop Idea

Day 1: Wednesday | Arrival

Day 2: Thursday | Tires

Day 3: Friday | Drivetrain & care

Day 4: Saturday | Brakes

Day 5: Sunday | Packing & leaving with confidence

The schedule may be subject to slight changes due to weather conditions and participants’ preferences.

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Accommodation

ARCHE SIEDLISKO - Podlasie

Our base for the camp is a peaceful countryside space, surrounded by nature - away from noise, speed and distractions.

A simple, grounded place that lets you slow down, focus and fully be in the experience.
Created for shared time - conversations, learning and quiet moments after a full day.
✔ Accommodation in 2-person private boxes
✔ Each with a private bathroom and kitchenette
✔ Workshops held in a barn on the property
✔ Space for evenings together
✔ Calm, intimate atmosphere
✔ Close to nature - space to rest and reset

Our base for the camp is a peaceful countryside space, surrounded by nature - away from noise, speed and distractions. A simple, grounded place that lets you slow down, focus and fully be in the experience. Created for shared time - conversations, learning and quiet moments after a full day.

✔ Accommodation in 2-person private boxes

✔ Each with a private bathroom and kitchenette

✔ Workshops held in a barn on the property

✔ Space for evenings together

✔ Calm, intimate atmosphere

✔ Close to nature - space to rest and reset

During this camp, you move from “I don’t know what to do when something goes wrong” to a clear understanding of how your bike works - and how to respond. Instead of random tips, you start to see the whole picture: how different parts connect, what matters and what doesn’t. It’s not about knowing everything. It’s about knowing enough to stay calm and take action. We create a space where you can ask anything, try things yourself and learn without pressure.

What you can expect

✔ Understanding how your bike works as a whole
✔ Confidence in handling common issues
✔ Practical skills you can actually use
✔ Less stress when something stops working
✔ Space for questions and learning at your own pace
✔ A small group and supportive atmosphere

What you can expect

Your guides

Who will be guiding you during the weekend?

Patrycja Rucińska

Patrycja approaches cycling in her own way - with lightness and a focus on real-life riding. She knows how to handle the situations that happen on the road - the small problems and unexpected moments. Her approach is simple: you don’t need to know everything - just enough to stay calm and keep going.

Natalia Tulisz

Natalia is the mechanic on our camps. She brings technical knowledge, precision and a deep understanding of how bikes work. She will guide you through each step - from basic tasks to more complex elements - so you understand what you’re doing and why. With her support, things that may feel complicated at first become clear, practical and doable.

Patrycja Rucińska

Natalia Tulisz

Natalia Tulisz

Patrycja Rucińska

What's inclided in the price?

4 nights accommodation in 2-person private boxes

Private bathroom and kitchenette in each unit

Welcome bonfire on the first evening

Daily gravel rides

Jazda testowa z torbami

Hands-on mechanic workshops (approx. 3h daily)

Support from experienced guides

Small group and supportive The Lumen Way atmosphere

The Lumen Way t-shirt

A photo package from the weekend

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