Spindle Fall Campout is upon us! We have been itchin' for adventure and ready to take ya along!

This trip we'll be starting at Towerhouse Farm Brewery in Gay, Ga. We’ll be mixing in and out of pavement and dirt at an easy breezy 10-12 mph pace, taking in the sites..feeling the wind in our hair for 32ish miles as we head to camp at Sprewell Bluff!

Once we arrive we'll set up camp on our reserved campsites and start our hangs for the day! Set up a hammock or check out the flint river for a little dip! Then we'll meet up back at camp for some dinner provided by Dickeys BBQ (vegan options available!), with some cold drinks to wash it all down!

Day 2 we’ll get packed and throw some breakfast down our gullet then head back to Towerhouse. 30ish miles of biking fun and a winery stop await making it back to our cars at the brewery for a pack-up beer and go away hi fives!

The Adventure:

Meet and Park at Towehouse Brewery..Check-in starting at 8am and ride will depart 9am Saturday, Oct 21st and return Sunday, May 22nd.

There will be stretches of dirt/gravel for day one and day two but mostly a paved ride. Be sure you're well equipped and prepared for various terrains. This will be a HILLY route especially on Day 2. We want each person to complete this ride safely, so make sure you are up to the task. If you feel at any certain point that you cannot make the full trip, you are responsible for arranging emergency pick-up.

New for this year is a gear wagon!! If you do not want to carry all your gear or want to bring some comfort items we got you. Space is very limited! This is not for you to pack everything plus the kitchen sink. Pack as you would a bike tour/backpacking trip. Bag size will be limited to a stadardish size backpack.

The route is on open roads that we will share with vehicle traffic. These are pretty low traffic roads but that does not necessarily mean safer! This area is not used to seeing bikes on the roads so keep your wits about you and listen for call outs for cars and hazards on the roads. We have stops planned between 10 and 15 miles each day for regrouping and refueling. Gas stations/markets are available on route each day.

The Spindle’s aim is to curate a rad cycling experience with a rad group of people enjoying a journey outside of the city. We party roll at 10-12 mph pace to enjoy our surroundings and camaraderie!

Ticket price includes:

A safe space to park at Towerhouse Brewery, Ga

2 days of cool routes

Dinner provided by Dickeys BBQ (Vegan Options Available!!)(please email us after purchasing your ticket to let us know if you want the vegan option)

Cold Drinks for both Days

Day 2 Coffee/Breakfast the morning of Day 2

Camping at Spreewell Bluff including bathrooms/showers, campfires, electrical outlets, Smores and more!

Gear Wagon to throw a some comfort items

End of ride beer from Towerhouse

A portion of the Proceeds will go to MTB Atlanta for the new Trails @ Spreewell Bluff!

You will need to pack :

Snacks/Lunch (2 days worth) There will be one gas station stop Day 1 and multiple stops Day 2.

Water!! Hydrate or Die!

Comfy after-ride clothes and footwear

Sleep system. There will be lots of spots for hammocks and tents.

Swim clothes/towel. There will be access to a nice section of the Flint River if you choose to take a dip. The bath house also has showers. Bring your own soap!

Any other camping/riding provisions you feel you need!

***GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!!***

**WE WILL HAVE A CAMPOUT MEETING BEFORE THE EVENT! WILL EMAIL RIDERS WITH INFO!***

The Spindle Gravel team took it down to Monticello, FL on March 8, 2016 for the Dirt-y Pecan 60/100/150 mile unsupported ride. The team party paced through 60 miles of plantations, oak canopies, and of course, pecan orchards.

Monticello is a cool little town right over the GA/FL state line, we arrived late Friday evening, set up camp, and a couple of beers and whiskey shots later, it was time to rest up.  Rising up at 6 am to cook breakfast for the team was little rough, but Spindlero Ezz heeded the call for some tacos to get the gears moving, slowly after 7am you started to see cars and trucks with beautiful bikes strapped on and ready to get filthy!

The organizers rolled through and greeted everyone with a fierce battle cry, at the start of the race at 8, there was an estimated 250 riders ready to get going. Although the Spindle team lagged a little, due to Sharif’s inevitable mechanical failure, which we were just happy to get out of the way. Out by 8:30 on a gorgeous soon-to-be 75 degree day, we embarked on our fantastic voyage.

The route was less than 20% paved, so dirt and gravel were going to be abundant.  Pedaling through the farmlands between South Georgia and the panhandle of Florida was packed with stunning views and mixed terrain of which none of us have ever seen. The route was mostly exposed but portions of the trail was marbled with shade from the enormous tree limbs draped with Spanish Moss, lingering overhead. Excavated forest roads dug 4 feet deep through the wood exposed deep, red-orange GA clay that has been eroded over decades of sun and heavy machinery rolling through each groomed passage. The walls on these roads were enveloped with rich moss of bright greens and yellow shades. What we also found was a hybrid texture, a combination ofsand, GA red clay and water that could only be described as peanut butter. 

Most of us rode CX bikes and rolled through fine. Even Sharif and Ivan Ravioli (aka David Baker), had little trouble on the route with their All-City fixed CX bikes. Though Spindlero Andy's thoughts on choosing a 650b MTB deemed to be a bit of a sluggish decision. Being an unsupported ride everyone was well-prepared with their Spindle packs and frame bags loaded with snacks, fruit, and water. Helping immensely as the temperature rose throughout the day.

As we approached the finish, we scouted out a little farmers market that served up a sundry of local fruits, veggies and boiled peanuts which Spindlera Molly Russell and Atlanta Beltline Bicycle team rider, Zach Holmes, took back to camp.

With beautiful views and good people surrounding us, overall it was a beautiful ride. We drank the juice and are already looking forward to dirtying up our pecans for next year’s ride!  For more info on the ride please visit the Dirt-y Pecan facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/dirtypecan/?fref=ts