Spinistry Chat

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Welcome to Spinistry Chat where we discuss everything and anything related to gravel and adventure cycling, bikepacking and ultra endurance mountain biking. Basically, we’re here for those who are into things Long, Hard & Dirty…

  1. 5d ago

    Spinistry Debrief: Red River Riot Feedback, Navigation Issues, Membership Value, and the Gainesville Venue

    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 membership, routes are released event-week due to changing road conditions, details are provided via signup pages and multiple emails, and cloverleaf routes with double-backs support a centralized manned water table and require riders to understand device limitations (with Ride with GPS as a backup). He also outlines membership tiers (steel, carbon, family, titanium, and trial options) and discusses budget constraints, reduced merch, and venue-specific costs. The episode ends with a tour of the Gainesville “old outlet mall” venue (35 and Liberty/Tractor Bob’s), parking/restrooms/food options, how to access routes via Bikerides.org, and ideas for future collaborations and Unbound-related training hubs.00:00 Why This Video Exists01:10 Route Conditions Preview01:55 Zebra Roadside Detour03:00 The Comment That Sparked It03:55 Reading My Facebook Reply06:43 Joe Email Breakdown11:14 My Email Response12:56 Why We Operate Differently15:28 Communication And Route Access20:48 Navigation Issues And Marking23:49 Cloverleaf Routes Explained24:53 Garmin Route Pitfalls28:04 Ride with GPS Backup29:04 Entry Fee Value30:59 Why Perks Vary34:01 Emails and Next Steps35:25 Road Washout Detour38:11 Membership Levels Explained43:48 Progression and Community45:02 Venue Tour and Future Plans

    53 min

  2. May 10

    The Unpaved Origins of Gravel, Alt-Cycling Culture, & Unveiling The USA Trail

    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, endurance mountain bike origins of the gravel movement. Long before highly structured elite racing and hyper-specialized gear dominated the conversation, gravel was a haven for riders just looking for safety, community, and personal achievement away from the pavement. We also share a massive milestone for the unpaved adventure cycling community: the final route verification of The USA Trail, Spinistry’s coast-to-coast unpaved route stretching from the Atlantic to the Pacific. As the bike industry faces stagnation in 2026, we discuss why keeping unpaved cycling accessible, inclusive, and everyday-rider-centric is the only path forward. In This Episode, We Cover: The 2010 Mud Fest: How a rained-out mountain bike race birthed the legendary Red River Riot and Spinistry's first true gravel grinder. The Endurance MTB Roots: Why the earliest gravel riders were mountain bikers escaping muddy trails and roadie culture. The USA Trail: Announcing our completed coast-to-coast unpaved route spanning the entire country. The Alt-Cycling Divide: The growing split between elite gravel racing and the grassroots, socially-driven rally rides that built the sport. Revitalizing the Bike Industry: Why keeping unpaved adventure cycling accessible is the key to the industry's survival in 2026. Join the Conversation:Who are the pioneers of the unpaved scene we should interview next? Drop your suggestions in the comments as we build out this History of Gravel series. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-endurance athlete or just bought your first all-road rig, the best thing you can do right now is simple: just ride your bike. Primary Search Keywords & 2026 Tags:Spinistry, The USA Trail, unpaved adventure cycling, grassroots gravel, alt-cycling culture, Red River Riot, gravel bike history, ultra-endurance bikepacking, all-road routing, cross-country unpaved routes, Texas gravel grinder, endurance mountain biking, gravel industry trends 2026, accessible cycling.

    27 min

  3. 02/15/2025

    The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind Preview Episode

    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 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

    38 min

  4. 11/12/2024

    Get Back on the Bike

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

    14 min
  5. Veteran's Gravel Grind

    11/01/2024

    Veteran's Gravel Grind

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

    28 min

  6. 10/27/2024

    Spinistry Chat Intro

    Join our community www.spinistrychat.com

    21 min
  7. Spinistry Chat With Dylan Johnson & The ShiftLess Crew - Is the Spirit of Gravel Dead?

    05/24/2024

    Spinistry Chat With Dylan Johnson & The ShiftLess Crew - Is the Spirit of Gravel Dead?

    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

    5 min
  8. Breaking Bike Industry News- Kona is Back!!!

    05/20/2024

    Breaking Bike Industry News- Kona is Back!!!

    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

    6 min
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Welcome to Spinistry Chat where we discuss everything and anything related to gravel and adventure cycling, bikepacking and ultra endurance mountain biking. Basically, we’re here for those who are into things Long, Hard & Dirty…

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  • Creator
    Spinistry
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    47
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Spinistry
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    Spinistry Chat

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