Special Blend Gravel announces that in partnership with the She Sends Foundation, will offer four scholarships to BIPOC women, women-identifying and non-binary cyclists to attend our Fall 2025 gravel cycling camp in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The deadline for submissions is August 10, 2025 and notifications to applicants will occur on August 15, 2025.
The scholarship is intended to open doors, helping BIPOC women to thrive in the pursuit of gravel cycling at all levels of the sport.
“We have seen the registration of women rise at gravel events, but the percentage of those coming from the BIPOC community is still very low,” said Special Blend Gravel founder-owner Serena Bishop Gordon. This scholarship aims to provide opportunities for those who want to help change the landscape and future of gravel riding and racing. The goal is not only to increase access, but also to create spaces of connection and belonging, making the gravel cycling community more welcoming, diverse and inclusive.”
Special Blend Gravel Fall Camp will be held September 25–28, 2025 in Mckenzie Bridge, OR, and brings together inspiring, driven women, world-class coaches, and the forest roads of the Cascade Mountains to encourage riders to challenge themselves in a supportive and safe environment to develop skills, knowledge, and confidence both on and off the bike. This scholarship program will also be offered for Special Blend Gravel 2026 Spring and Fall Camps. All details can be found here.
The scholarship includes:
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3.5 days of riding, food, community, and coaching
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World-class gravel routes, complete aid stations
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Small group sizes with awesome professional coaches
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Shared lodging at Horse Creek Lodge – Tamolitch or Koosah Cabin.
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Pre-camp virtual Q&A with Special Blend Gravel Coaches to answer questions and help with camp preparations.
Application is available here.
The Inclusion Scholarship will now be available through Special Blend Gravel, the premier cycling camp, coaching and clinic based in Bend, OR. The scholarship seeks to empower BIPOC riders to build confidence, community, and belonging in gravel cycling.
This article is based on submitted information and has not been verified by our news team.
This article appears in Source Weekly July 24, 2025.
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