JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Ultra-Endurance Bikepack Racing Returns with the Arkansaw High Country Race – Departing Fayetteville, Arkansas October 31st

By JOM October 22, 2020

Fayetteville is set to host the annual Arkansaw High Country Race Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020. The race is a self-supported, multiday ultra-endurance bikepacking event that totals more than 1,000 miles…

Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City, Utah 2020 – Bike Check Photos by Ian Matteson / ENVE Composites

By JOM October 21, 2020

TJ Eisenhart - Factor LS Heather Jackson - Argon 18 Dark Matter Alexey Vermeulen - Bianchi Zolder Pro Ben Hoffman - Cervelo Aspero Dylan Johnson - Niner RLT 9 RDO…

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Belgian Waffle Ride Cedar City, Utah 2020 – Race Day Action Photos by Ian Matteson / ENVE Composites

By JOM October 20, 2020

The inaugural edition of BWR Cedar City, Utah, was held this past weekend, Saturday, October 17. Running such a large and well-attended event during this time of Covid-19 (hopefully, one…

Press Release: Follow My Challenge USA – Live GPS Tracking Maps for Sport Events, Races & More

By JOM October 19, 2020

Good news! Now there are more options for GPS tracking for events and solo-ventures in the United States, allowing event directors to track participants and providing family, friends, and competitors…

7-Caves Dirty Road Route: Bainbridge, Ohio – Steep Climbs, Fast Descents, Stunning Scenery!

By JOM October 16, 2020

"The 7-Caves Dirty Road Ride travels to the hilly terrain surrounding Rocky Fork Lake, With a taste of Amish Country this ride winds through scenic points of interest, such as…

ENVE Introduces the SES AR Handlebar, Purpose Built for the Modern Road (and Gravel) Rider

By JOM October 15, 2020

ENVE is pleased to introduce the all-new, SES AR Road Handlebar. In ENVE nomenclature, products designated “SES (Smart ENVE System)” are aerodynamically optimized in the wind tunnel and CFD to…

Arundel launch Top Tube & Handlebar Bag Options: Top Tube Tycoon & Handlebar Czar

By JOM October 15, 2020

Who is Arundel? Those in the know, know, but "Arundel Bicycle Company was formed in 2000 after returning from a trip to the Milan bike show. Although the Italian show had…

Podcast – Ohio Gravel Grinders: Ray George, using Community Tools to Build Gravel Resources

By JOM October 15, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, speaks this week with Ray George, one of the founders of the Ohio Gravel Grinders group. Using grassroots community-building tools, OGG has…

State Bicycle Company 6061 Black Label All-Road review

Press Release: State Bicycle Company 6061 Black Label All-Road

By JOM October 14, 2020

Two Words: Speed and Versatility" "The 6061 Black Label All-Road blends all of State’s abilities to make one of the most capable and quickest bikes on the market for gravel,…

Exploring Seale, Alabama & Beyond: Including the Museum of Wonder!

By JOM October 14, 2020

"Seale is an unincorporated community in Russell County, Alabama, United States. It was the county seat from 1868 until 1935 and the former Russell County courthouse, built in 1868, is…

A STORMY Gravel Ride: Mayville, Wisconsin & Beyond – Mixed-Surfaces & Mixed-Weather!

By JOM October 13, 2020

Mayville is a city in Dodge County, Wisconsin, United States, located along the Rock River and the Horicon Marsh, and marked the start and endpoint of this 80km / 50-mile…

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Podcast – “In the Dirt”: Every Day Carry on your Gravel Bike with our partner, The Gravel Ride

By JOM October 12, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, recently began a little offshoot series known as "In the Dirt". We'll be featuring these podcasts once in a while. With that…

Tubeless Gravel Tire Fail: Sealant Fail, Plug Fail, Tube Fail – Lessons Learned!

By JOM October 12, 2020

Ever had one of those days when it all went belly up? It happens to all of us, and JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew is no exception. During a…

Press Release: Ventum Releases GS1, a New Performance Gravel Bike

By JOM October 9, 2020

Who is Ventum? Ventum was founded in 2014 by a team of athlete-engineers and entrepreneurs and is based in Heber City, Utah. The company creates high-performance racing bicycles using technology…