FREE for Club Spinistry members! Trial membership fee will be automatically deducted at checkout for existing members. Trial membership applies only to event day for potential new members. Fee can be applied to a full 12 month membership for those who want more Spinistry in their lives.

We're putting this one together specifically for our members (and soon to be members) in the Shreveport/Tyler/Texarkana region.

Jefferson is less than an hour's drive from Shreveport, just over an hour from Texarkana and under 90 minutes from Tyler. DFW folks are welcome to join as well. This is about 2.5 hours from Dallas proper.



This is considered a mixed surface adventure route but it is primarily unpaved and rough/patchy asphalt. A gravel/adventure bike is the way to go. Road bikes are not suitable at all. A hardtail MTB would be fine as well.

Please note that this is a club/group/social ride, not a formal event. There are no course markings, SAG vehicles, chip timing or outside support of any kind. All riders are expected to be self supported and have the ability to self navigate. Riders should be completely self sufficient or riding with an experienced partner who can assist if needed. We will provide routes to registered riders the week of the event on Ride With GPS. We will also provide free access to the Ride With GPS navigation app for those who do not have a dedicated navigation device. Please learn to use this functionality in advance. We will not be able to train people on site.

There are some hills along the is route. Long route riders will definitely want to bring their climbing legs. There will be some fast descents as well. Make sure your brakes are dialed in prior to start.

Route Designations:

Beginner = Beginner gravel rider, not a beginner cyclist. Riders should know how to do basic trail/road side maintenance including flat tire repair and carry all tools to complete needed tasks.

Intermediate = Experienced gravel rider who regularly rides routes 50 miles or longer.

Expert = Experienced endurance gravel rider who regularly rides 6 hours (or more) at a time. These riders should also have advanced navigation and troubleshooting skills.

More soon.

EVENT STRUCTURE BEGINNING 2/1/2025

CLUB SPINISTRY POP UP RIDES - Single day rides that are self supported and self navigated
Typically these will be members only rides but there will be exceptions.Named Pop Up rides because they will be announced (usually) the week of the ride based on weather and calendar availability.

SPINISTRY EVENTS - Single day rides with marked routes, water tables and an optional timing component (race qualifiers)Early bird entry is free for all membership levels. Early bird expiration will vary by event size and venue requirements. Late signups will receive a 1 month extension of their current membership for $25 (typically).
Free entry for Carbon and Titanium members until sold out.
Free entry for Titanium members until event start (entry available even if sold out).
Open to non members with a single day trial membership. Trial membership can be applied towards a full membership within 14 days of the ride. Generally speaking, this single day membership will be a minimum of $35 but could go higher for higher priced staging venues/amenities.

CLUB SPINISTRY MEMBERSHIP RIDES - Single day rides with marked routes, water tables but no official timing component
Entry is free for all membership levels until sold out.Free entry for Titanium members until event start (entry available even if sold out).

Open to non members with a single day trial membership. Trial membership can be applied towards a full membership within 14 days of the ride. Generally speaking, this single day membership will be a minimum of $25 but could go higher for higher priced staging venues/amenities.

SPINISTRY RACING - Single day formal races with prizes and/or categories
Each event will be different. Typically open to everyone with Club Spinistry members receiving a substatial discount. May require prior qualification for entry into the A Race.

SPINISTRY ADVENTURES - (Typically) Multi day and/or point to point ultra endurance rides with a multi surface component
Members only.

SPINISTRY CHALLENGE - Ultra endurance timed challenge format
Members only.
May be MTB/singletrack specific.
Completion bragging rights deserved.