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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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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 -
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 -
Episode 5/8/24 - Legacy Memberships and New Membership Levels
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Turkey Burn Plan B (If Needed)
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 -
Spinistry Chat Turkey Burn Intro Edition
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 -
Colorado Shuffle, Spinistry Kits, Florida Man and Midnight Massacre
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