JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Photo Gallery: The Gravel of British Columbia, Canada – By Owen Vermeulen

By JOM September 30, 2020

"British Columbia (BC) is the westernmost province in Canada, between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. With an estimated population of 5.1 million as of 2020, it is Canada's third-most populous province. The capital of British…

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Czech-Made Repete Verne Steel Gravel Bike updated with Campagnolo Ekar 1×13 Options

By JOM September 29, 2020

"A visual connection on symbolic planes. Through this, it is possible to understand the design of the Repete Verne bike, which was created in connection with the launch of a…

Barry-Roubaix: 100-Mile Psycho Killer – Course Pre-ride, Summer 2020

By JOM September 29, 2020

"What is the Barry-Roubaix? The largest gravel road bicycle race in the world! A challenging race traversing the rolling and scenic gravel roads throughout Barry County, Michigan. Gravel, Cyclocross, Mountain,…

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BWR Cedar City Course Explore 2020: A Challenge Worthy Of The BWR Moniker

By JOM September 28, 2020

From ENVE Composites: "In what will be the first major gravel event since March, the Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City is set to roll out on October 17th. With this…

Press Release: Bontrager Avert Adventure Shoe – “Adventure Awaits”

By JOM September 25, 2020

"A hikeable, clip-in compatible cycling shoe that will traverse any terrain and whatever comes after bikes are put away." - Bontrager Bontrager Avert is a lace-up bike shoe that can…

Campagnolo Ekar: Bike Gallery with Sage Titanium Storm King & J. Guillem Atalaya

By JOM September 25, 2020

Sage Titanium Storm King "This is not another gravel bike. The Sage Titanium Storm King is a catalyst to new adventures. It’s a drop-bar beast designed to fuel your exploration,…

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Campagnolo Ekar: The Next-Generation 1×13 Gravel Drivetrain – And The Lightest Gravel Groupset

By JOM September 24, 2020

The world’s lightest gravel groupset (2,385 gm): reliable, durable & fast. "Born hard so you can ride easy" "Born on Mt Ekar: Just as Campagnolo’s ground-breaking first quick-release lever can…

Ridden & Reviewed: Ergon SR Pro Men’s Saddle – Women’s version available too!

By JOM September 23, 2020

"100% German designed and engineered. The Ergon development team consists of specialists in different fields. There are bike experts, racers, sports scientists, physicians, ergonomics experts, and engineers. It is a…

SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide Gravel Bike Drivetrain Project: Part Three (b): BUILD the Ribble CGR SL

By JOM September 22, 2020

In Part One, we introduced the drivetrain for this project, SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE. In Part Two, we unveiled the frame and fork at the heart of this project…

Exploring Normanville, South Australia & Beyond: The Fleurieu Peninsula

By JOM September 21, 2020

"Normanville is 77 km south of Adelaide, South Australia. It is the largest regional centre on the western side of the Fleurieu Peninsula. It is situated next to the mouth…

19th Century Gravel: Sandwich Notch New Hampshire Ride Report – by Paul Thomas

By JOM September 19, 2020

A personal note ... 30 years ago I researched and wrote the book “50 Best Bike Rides in New England” (Globe Pequot Press, 1991, and now out of print). The…

Podcast: Aaron Kerson of PNW Components & MTB influence in Gravel

By JOM September 18, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, speaks this week with PNW Components Co-Founder, Aaron Kerson. We dive into the growing influence of MTB technology and philosophy within the…