Gravel Camp - a weekend with Ontario's top gravel riders

Send yourself to Gravel Camp in 2026!

We are very excited to announce the return of our Gravel Camp series for 2026, designed for riders looking to up their gravel riding game! Gravel Camp will provide participants with hands on experience opportunities to learn from experienced racers and guest facilitators, all from our farm-stay cycling retreat in the Almaguin Highlands.

Up your game, build community and confidence for your next big goal -- go to gravel camp this summer!

Featuring Julie Toole and Adam Hill as your returning 'camp counsellors':

Two separate retreat weekends, each featuring an incredible facilitator!  We wanted to create an opportunity for Julie and Adam to share what they have learned from years of riding and training and countless endurance race events. Accelerate your progression to feeling more confident taking on longer gravel rides and preparing for and executing at events.

Each weekend will provide multiple on-bike sessions (3 rides min) and ample opportunity for Julie and Adam to share their knowledge; covering training, race fuel & strategy, gear and maintenance.  In 2025, many participants were accomplished cyclists (road, triathlon) and athletes from other endurance sports looking to improve their confidence in the gravel context.

Gravel Camp Updates for 2026:

Details & Pricing

Limited spots available - participants for each Gravel Camp session will be capped at 8.

All pricing stated + HST and registration system processing fees. 

• 2-nights of accommodation at Missing Link Adventure Tours (Friday and Saturday)
• Our delicious Santosha Farm meal plan - customized for specific diets and endurance riding
• A full weekend of riding with a minimum of 3 epic gravel rides
• Distance and timed-based ride examples
• Incredible gravel riding in the Almaguin Highlands
• Hang-out time on our farm and access to private trails
• An opportunity to learn from Julie and Adam!

Optional - Thursday early arrival ($165)

• Additional night accommodation Thursday night
• Don't risk missing Friday's riding by sitting in traffic
• Breakfast and Lunch Friday morning
• Complimentary ride planning Thursday
• Early arrival can be added when registering via Zone4.
• Note the option to register by e-mail and e-tsf to avoid reg system and CC processing fees. (info@mlat.ca)

What do our past guests think of our getaways?

 
 
 
 
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 Gary Swayze 
 
 
 
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Wow, just WOW!

My Missing Link Adventure Tours weekend experience was fantastic! Such a great time hanging out with like minded cyclists and making new friends. Julia and Rob’s hospitality was top level. Julia’s culinary skills are simply amazing. We were delighted beyond words with each dish she served. Farm fresh food that was absolutely delicious! Rob’s knowledge of the local cycling opportunities and flexibility in preparing us tailor made routes was awesome. Some of the best gravel riding I’ve experienced. This was my first experience. I will be back!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alannah Martin 
 
 
 
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Gravel camp was the perfect weekend away and provided the opportunity to push oneself in distance and elevation, as well as overall training load. Rob & Julia are the most gracious hosts. Julia spent the entire weekend working tirelessly on their farm and in their kitchen to prepare gourmet meals with the freshest of foods for us. The food was absolutely exceptional! And Rob did an amazing job of planning out different gravel routes as well as being flexible and altering the weekend to best fit our goals. I'm not entirely sure I would've made it through the 100k in the heat without his support! And it was so inspiring to have to chance to cycle with Adam Hill and learn from a true pro! Other notable mentions were the outdoor shower, the cleanliness of the farm's accommodations, and their lovely dog. I highly recommend this weekend to every foodie cycling enthusiast!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 William Brett Thomas 
 
 
 
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I had a wonderful time participating in Gravel Camp at Missing Link Adventures.  Rob and Julia are extremely friendly, welcoming and interesting to hang out with.  The gravel riding in the area is phenomenal....best I've done in Ontario.  The food was second to none.  All fresh, local produce and meat, expertly crafted into a seemingly never-ending variety of dishes.  The house and farm were fun to hang around and explore.  I'm already looking forward to going back with my wife next summer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 DJ Donna Lovejoy 
 
 
 
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I stayed at Santoasha Farm during a week long retreat at The Workroom, and WOW, Julia and Rob are the most incredible hosts.  The farm house is modern and very well-kept.  They prepared daily meals for us and every meal was absolutely delicious and nutritious.  It’s clear that Julia and Rob care a lot about their guests, local food and the environment.  I will absolutely stay there again in the future.  Thank you Julia and Rob, you’re amazing!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Niloo Ravaei 
 
 
 
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One of the best, most wholesome group biking experiences I've been a part of. Rob and Julia are gems of human beings, and they have a beautiful space that feels so welcoming and peaceful. The food is incredible, all made with fresh ingredients from their farm. And the riding is challenging, but exhilarating.

I was a beginner rider, and even though the trails were fairly advanced (with lots of hills), Rob helped me adjust the routes to my skill level.

Will definitely be going back again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We had an amazing cycling getaway with Missing Link.  Rob & Julia are fantastic hosts.  Rob curated incredibly fun & challenging routes everyday and Julia fueled us with some of the most memorable fresh meals I've had.  Can't wait for a return visit!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Absolute pleasure to collaborate with Rob on a women's gravel bike weekend! From start to finish, Rob and Julia took great care of all participants, ensuring everyone's needs were met, from on the bike support to comfortable and super clean accommodations and nutritious farm to table meals catering to different dietary restrictions. And, gorgeous gravel riding up there!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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FIVE STARS!
Missing Link Adventure Tours offered the perfect winter weekend experience! The fat bike riding on expertly designed and well groomed trails, the outstanding food, and the beautifully appointed accommodations were only eclipsed by Rob's and Julia's exceptional hospitality. Their passion and knowledge is inspiring! I can't wait to return!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Nbmba, ‘Girls FROSTY’fatty bike weekend, hosted by Connie H. WAS A BLAST.!  Rob headed Our first night with headlamps &  did a freshly covered snow trail thru the magical forest in which consisted of rolling hills, around the gardens and tobaggan hills to finish by a camp fire with the most delicious farm to table, homemade raspberry almond crust and like a whipped creamy filling topped with raspberries.  Julia is the best at homemade food chef & totally made food from scratch absolutely delicious! Rob & Julia are the best hosts!
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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Facilitator Bios

A note from Rob at Missing Link Adventure Tours - I reached out to Julie and Adam shortly after the 8 hour Hurtin In Haliburton event in 2024, where they had both claimed their 4th consecutive titles, putting in 216km and 243km efforts respectively!  Based on their experience and consistent performance at this race alone, I would be happy to support them in being a facilitator for an Endurance Gravel Camp, however, their experience goes WELL beyond this event.  Both are working professionals balancing family and careers with their training and racing schedules. Both have competed at numerous endurance events, across disciplines and, luckily for us, both are excited to share their knowledge and experience with you! 

We are looking forward to fostering knowledge sharing between local (Ontario) riders, on our local roads and sharing food from our farm with guests.

Julie Toole

Julie is the very proud mother to two teenage girls and a registered midwife working in health policy and bioethics, she also really enjoys an intense bike racing hobby :). Julie has long loved bikes, adventure and is regularly wowed by the marvels of nature around her. While Julie calls the trails of the Don Valley and the Leslie Spit in Toronto home, she loves to explore remote gravel in new areas pushing her limits for long days in the saddle. Julie loves playing the bike racing game (you’ll most often see her smiling in race photos!) and learning and experimenting in the sport. She absolutely loves helping other women and girls discover the joys of gravel riding and racing and gaining confidence through sport. 

Selected Race Results/Gravel Highlights

• 1st place solo woman (current course record holder) - 8 hours of Hurtin’ in Haliburton (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024)

• 2nd place open/elite women - Transylvania Epic Gravel Stage Race (2024)

• 6th place open/elite women - Rebecca’s Private Idaho stage race (2023) 

• Log Drivers Waltz Demi (381km) - 17h28minutes

• Solo 1-day No Winter Maintenance route

• Two-time Unbound 200 finisher (2015, 2022), 2nd in age group in 2022

• Wins and podiums at several of Ontario’s favourite gravel races

Julie Toole on the podium at Hurtin In Haliburton while a future racer looks on.

What is included in the Gravel Camp weekend?

Includes shared accommodation and a full meal plan. Meals provided by Missing Link Adventure Tours and Santosha Farm (read about our meals here - Google Reviews!).  Farm fresh meals for the endurance cyclist taking into account participants' personal dietary needs.  We know how to feed hungry cyclists!

Maintenance and mechanical session - a hands-on bike and work stand.

Accommodation at Gravel Camp:

Review our Your Stay page for pictures and details on our shared accommodation. We are an Ontario By Bike certified accommodation and specialize in customized retreats for cyclists.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

(21 days or more) Full refund, less processing fees, if the cancellation is made 21 days or more prior to the event start date.

(21 days to 7 days prior) A credit will be issued for a future event with Missing Link Adventure Tours if the cancellation is made between 21 and 7 days prior to the event start date.

(less that 7 days prior) Cancellations that are made less than 7 days before the event start date and attendees who do not show up will not receive a refund or credit and will forfeit their registration fee.

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