When @pstetina dreamed this thing up years ago, this is exactly what he hoped it would become.
A celebration of people.
A gathering place for the cycling community and the Northern Nevada community alike.
A place to uplift the next generation of riders, explore the
Pine Nuts together, and share one hell of a day on the bike.
Paydirt has always been about so much more than the racing that happens between timing mats… although that racing is as world-class as it comes.
It’s about YOU. All of you.
To every rider, every family member, every volunteer, every partner, and to Carson City itself… thank you for showing up and making this weekend what it was.
We’ve got a lot more to say about this one.
But for now, we’ll let the photos speak for themselves.
And if one photo is worth a thousand words… these are worth
a million.
Congrats to everyone who put their heart & souls into it Today.
More to come ❤️
📸s:
@lindaguerrettephoto (2, 5-7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20)
@visu_wil (1, 3-4, 8, 10-11, 14, 16-17, 19)
One more sleep until we go chasing silver through the Pine Nuts!
The hot dogs are ready.
The aid stations are stocked.
The high desert is about to do its thing.
@stetinaspaydirt is officially here! 🤠
Let’s have some fun🤘
Custom @stetinaspaydirt bottles from @mountainflowbottleco have officially landed.
And somehow, they managed to make bottles that look this good while being made mostly from plants instead of petroleum.
How rad is THAT?!
Big fans of companies doing things differently and doing them well!
The future of water bottles is here and we’re stoked to be part of it.
Can’t wait for y’all to get these in your hands!
#stetinaspaydirt #paydirtgravel #mountainflowbottleco
TONIGHT 🍻🚴♂️
Our Paydirt Shakeout Ride rolls out from @foxbrewpub this evening.
Join @pstetina , the @canyon_road_ crew, and fellow riders for a casual spin around Carson City before settling in for a pint and some good company afterward.
Canyon Bike Demos. No pressure. No race pace. BEER.
Let’s kick Paydirt weekend the right way!
📍 @foxbrewpub
⏰ 5 PM rollout
‼️ There’s still time to RSVP for the ride!
Hit that link in our bio.
See y’all there 🤠
#paydirtgravel #stetinaspaydirt #visitcarsoncity #foxbrewpub
But the real question is…
Did Rebecca’s Private Idaho make it onto YOUR calendar yet?
Because in 2026, there really is a ride for everyone.
New weekend. New adventures.
Same world-class Idaho gravel.
✨ NEW for 2026:
🥔 Fully Loaded Baked Potato — 118 miles
🥔 Revamped Baked Potato — 104 miles
🍟 French Fry Route — 56 miles
🔥 Tater Tot Route — 19 miles
We might be called Rebecca’s Private Idaho…
…but the choice is yours.
Big miles? Tiny miles? First-timer? Gravel gremlin?
Make it your own Private Idaho.
📍 Sun Valley, Idaho
📅 September 9–12, 2026
(aka NOT Labor Day Weekend 👀)
Thanks to @velovelovelo_ for the feature!
Now all that’s left to do is register.
See y’all in Idaho. 🤠
Another Tuesday. Another TNT
Thanks to everyone who makes this the best place to be on a Tuesday night in Sonoma County.
Photos: /Galleries/Sport/TNT-5132026
Your roadmap for the weekend is here!
Shakeout rides, expo hangs, hot dogs, good beer, big miles, and a whole lotta high desert chaos…the good kind.
Save this post so you don’t miss a thing! 🤠
#paydirtgravel #stetinaspaydirt #visitcarsoncity
Check out what’s in store 👇
🚲 4-7pm Vendor Expo Open to everyone, bring your fam & friends
📦 4-7pm Packet Pickup & Rider Check-In
☕ @prettygreatinstant Coffee
🍺 @foxbrewpub + @athleticbrewing
🔧 Bike checks
🌄 Shakeout miles with your friend
(peep the rider guide for our route rec’s)
‼️IMPORTANT NOTE:
🚫 DO NOT pre-ride Old Clear Creek Road yet!
It’s private access and we’d very much like to keep our special privileges intact…
See y’all soon!
📸 @visu_wil & @lindaguerrettephoto
#payirtgravel #stetinaspaydirt #visitcarsoncity
There’s a very specific kind of suffering that happens around hour 6 of an 8-hour mountain bike race.
The lights are on, but nobody’s home.
Your legs stop negotiating.
You start thinking emotionally about sandwiches.
We’re trying to save you from that fate.
Meal tickets for Wente are available for pre-purchase now through Sunday, May 24 at 8:00 PM.
Pre-order and your meals are cheaper, guaranteed, and waiting for you when the bonk starts circling camp like a vulture.
Skip it, and you’ll be rolling the dice at the Trading Post on race weekend. Prices go up. Quantities are limited.
Once food sells out… it sells out.
Oh, and if you still haven’t built your team yet?
There’s still time. Barely.
Link in bio to grab meal tickets and get registered!
#racewente #wente8hour #bikemonkey #mtbrace
Rider Guide is LIVE 🚨🌄
Everything you need to know before rolling into Carson City is officially waiting for you.
→ Course info.
→ Weekend schedule.
→ Aid stations.
→ Parking.
→ Rules.
→ Hot dogs. Probably.
Read it now. Save yourself the panic later.
🔗 Link in bio.
📸 @lindaguerrettephoto
#paydirtgravel #stetinaspaydirtgravel #visitcarsoncity
