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Can I Join Tour de Fleece If I’m Not a Master Spinner?
Absolutely—Here’s Why You Should!

Every summer, cyclists pedal their hearts out in the Tour de France. Meanwhile, spinners around the world sit down with their wheels, spindles, and fluff. They join in a different endurance event: the Tour de Fleece. But if you’re new to spinning—or you feel like your yarn still has a few “extra design elements”—you are wondering:

Can I spin in Tour de Fleece if I’m not a master spinner?

Let me answer that loud and clear:
YES. YES. A thousand times, YES!

Here’s why Tour de Fleece is especially for you:

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1. It’s About Progress, Not Perfection

Tour de Fleece isn’t a competition—it’s a celebration. The goal is simply to spin a little (or a lot) every day the cyclists ride. Whether you’re spinning lumpy art yarn or super-fine lace weight, it all counts. You’re not being judged. You’re showing up, learning, and getting better with every turn of the spindle or treadle.

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2. There’s a Welcoming Community for Every Skill Level

There are dozens of teams, hashtags, and social groups where beginners are not only welcome—they’re cheered on. Many experienced spinners enjoy helping newcomers. Your progress can inspire someone to pick up their spindle for the first time.

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3. Your “Before and After” Will Amaze You

Tour de Fleece is usually three weeks long. That’s enough time to see a real shift in your spinning. Your hands learn. Your muscle memory builds. Your yarn changes. Even if your first skein is a little wild, your last one will show just how far you’ve come.

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4. You Can Set Your Own Challenge

You don’t have to spin every day or meet a high yardage goal. Your personal challenge is:

• “Spin for 10 minutes a day”
• “Ply for the first time”
• “Finish the fiber I started last winter”
• “Try supported spindling”
  You make the rules. You choose your pace.

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My First Tour de Fleece?

I had no idea what I was doing—but I loved every minute. I spun on a spindle in my backyard, in the car (as a passenger!), and even while watching the cyclists on TV. I learned how to draft better, how to troubleshoot twist, and how to relax and enjoy the process.

If you’re thinking, “But my yarn isn’t good enough yet,” let me share something with you. Here’s a secret: Tour de Fleece is how it gets good.

So go ahead—dust off your spindle or wheel. Join a team. Set a goal. And spin your heart out.

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You’re not just allowed to join Tour de Fleece—you’re meant to.
Let’s spin together and see where the fiber takes us!

For my Spinning Prayer Guide click here