Spinistry Chat

Welcome to Spinistry Chat! In this episode, we cover the essential details for our upcoming Sunday Pop-Up Ride out of the Fort Worth Stockyards, provide a major progress update on our transcontinental route project, and discuss how recent shifts in federal bicycle infrastructure funding might impact long-term trail projects across the country. Plus, we’re hitting the Horseshoe Trail in Grapevine t...

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Kevin shifts the week’s video to debrief a recent Spinistry event and address social-media criticism about value and communication, focusing on an email exchange with “Joe” after Red River Riot. Joe cites GPS/navigation problems, not seeing arrows, missing emails, unclear inclusions (water stop, routes access, post-ride food/drink), and wanting mementos; Kevin explains the $50 fee is a trial membe...

Is the modern gravel scene losing its grassroots soul? In this kickoff episode of our "History of Gravel" series on Spinistry Chat, we take you back to where it all began for us in Texas: the legendary Windmill Hill. While out scouting routes for the 2026 edition of the Red River Riot—our signature event that helped define early alt-cycling back in 2010—we look back at the mud-soaked, en...

www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike 2025_0214_1428In this episode of Spinistry Chat, we dive into the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind with special guest David King. David gives us a full rundown on the event, including details about the route, the community support, post-event festivities, and the purpose behind this unique gravel race in Sweetwater, Texas. Spinistry Chat also thanks its sponsors, Club Spini...

This one's a ride along podcast. Let us know what you think of the format.

Registration at Bikereg Veterans Gravel Grind Sat November 9, 2024 Colorado City, TX Facebook Discuss on SpinistryChat.com

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A snippet from our ShiftLess interview with Dylan Johnson. This one touches on a couple of hot buttons of ours specifically in the Spinistry realm. RIP Spirit of Gravel? Pro gravel racing and what I refer to as the U23 black hole. We think it is SUPER important for the future of thecycling industry to keep the passionate cyclists from 25-35 involved in the sport...as well as to encourage more ride...

Kona Bicycles’ founders reclaim the brand, launch its ‘third chapter’ Published May 19, 2024 by Steve Frothingham (BRAIN) — The founders of Kona Bicycles have repurchased the brand they sold to private equity-backed Kent Outdoors in December 2021. “We believed that the new owners would carry our vision forward and continue to build great bikes, employ great people, and deliver on the promise of qu...

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We still expect to roll with Plan A but here is the overview of our backup plan if weather does become a factor. Signup page with the routes is here: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TX/FlowerMound/TurkeyBurn100AdventureChallenge

Just a quick overview of the Turkey Burn basics for those who might be wondering. More detailed info will be sent out as we get closer to ride day. Signup is here: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TX/FlowerMound/TurkeyBurn100AdventureChallenge

Just call me Gumby! We're chatting about updates to our Colorado Plans. Do plan to join us for the Midnight Massacre on 8/5 and possibly some Florida Beginner Gravel Clinics? Spinistry kits are here: https://www.starlightapparel.com/collections/spinistry

Hey, I misspoke a couple of times and called it a beginner bikepacking clinic. Make no mistake, 7/1 is a Beginner Gravel Clinic. www.indievelo.com www.ridespinistry.com

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Topics in this episode include: Redshift, King Technical Apparel and Big Agnes coupons. Testing: Catalyst pedals, Aero Spide bikepacking rack, Redshift Arclight pedals. Beginner gravel clinics. Bikepacking clinics/meetups. Midnight Rambler 6/24 and Midnight Massacre 8/5. Intro to indieVelo.

Super short episode to outline what we have in mind for our upcoming Beginner Gravel Clinics. Spread the word, spread the love!

Bikepacking curious but don't know where to start? Listen to this to sort out which direction to start out. Experienced bikepacker but looking for a group to adventure with? Come Join Us!

RAT 1000 meetup plans, Midnight Massacre routes under consideration, Taysha Heritage Trail Update, Folks are NETT Curious & more! http://www.clubspinistry.com

In this episode we go over different options for identifying and sourcing bikepacking, gravel and adventure routes.

The 2023 bikepacking survey results are in and somewhat surprising (in a good way)! There are definitely some takeaways that point us towards some ways we can better communicate details and organize adventures for our riders. Feedback is definitely welcome and appreciated. Join Club Spinistry here: www.clubspinistrycom

Big thanks to our friend Chris Carlson for sharing an afternoon of good conversation with us. An additional shout out to Bike Mart for their hospitality! Reach out to Chris here: https://www.facebook.com/CarlsonCycling Want to know more about Spinistry? https://www.spinistry.net/

Club Spinistry members can access the routes/data and updates here: https://www.bikesignup.com/Race/TX/SaintJo/RedtoRioGrandeRiversRoute Not a member yet? Come Join Us! http://www.clubspinistry.com

This one is aimed at Sun Belt type riders who might not be familiar with riding when the temps get a bit nippy...   Our Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/spinistry  Our affiliate link to The Black Bibs: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2075577&u=3336575&m=127356&urllink=&afftrack= King Technical Apparel (use coupon code spinistry20 ): https://www.kingtechnicalappare...