www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike2025_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 Spinistry members, State Bicycle Company, and Gravel Worlds for their support. Introduction and Sponsor Thanks Special Discounts for Club Spinistry Members Welcome David King History and Origin of the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind Event Highlights and Details Sponsor and Community Support Routes and Challenging Terrain Volunteer Involvement and Safety Post-Event Festivities and Community Support Final Reminders and Call to Action
This one's a ride along podcast. Let us know what you think of the format.
Registration at Bikereg Veterans Gravel GrindSat November 9, 2024Colorado City, TX Facebook Discuss on SpinistryChat.com
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 riders in that demographic. Hear the full episode on all major podcast platforms, just search for ShiftLess or visit www.shiftless.org for the Spotify version. Also, check out The Bonk Bros for more of Dylan's hot takes https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros
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 quality, fun and a little weirdness that had defined Kona for so long,” co-founders Jake Heilbron and Dan Gerhard wrote in a letter to the industry they shared with BRAIN readers Monday morning. “Unfortunately that plan unfolded quite differently, so now we’re buying Kona back,” they said in the letter.... https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/05/19/koan-bicycles%E2%80%99-founders-reclaim-brand-launch-its-%E2%80%98third-chapter%E2%80%99 https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2024/05/19/kona-bicycles-co-founders-letter-industry
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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