JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Oregon’s first Gravel Scenic Bikeway opens to the Public: A Partnership with Dirty Freehub & Visit Bend

By JOM June 18, 2020

Cyclists craving new adventure will have their wish granted as Oregon’s first Gravel Scenic Bikeway opens to the public. The new Cascades Gravel Scenic Bikeway is a collection of curated…

Exploring the hinterlands of Hawthorne, Florida: Sand, Heat, Flies & Historic places!

By JOM June 18, 2020

Hawthorne is a city in Alachua County, Florida, United States, incorporated in 1881. Indigenous peoples of the Americas had been living in the area since around 100 CE; Hawthorne grew…

SBT GRVL Announces SBT VRTL Ride Experience for 2020

By JOM June 17, 2020

A community ride experience free for all to participate with donations benefiting advocacy partners SBT GRVL, a world-class gravel bike experience presented by Canyon Bicycles, is launching a new virtual…

SRAM Force eTap AXS Wide Gravel Bike Drivetrain Project: Part Two – The Frame

By JOM June 17, 2020

In Part One, we introduced the drivetrain for this project, SRAM Force eTap AXS WIDE. "It can be the steep kicker near the summit of a long climb. Or a…

Never Stop Cycling with the New Edge 130 Plus & Edge 1030 Plus Garmin GPS Cycling Computers

By JOM June 16, 2020

Today, Garmin announced the Edge 130 Plus and Edge 1030 Plus, its latest GPS bike computers that include state of the art navigation, performance insights and safety and tracking features.…

Bontrager TLR Flash Charger Digital Pump Review

Alternative to the Air Compressor: Next Version of Bontrager’s TLR Flash Charger Floor Pump

By JOM June 15, 2020

"A floor pump, and a tubeless setup tool. Set to Charge for a pressurized chamber that makes at-home and on-the-fly setup of tubeless ready (TLR) tires a breeze." - Bontrager…

Our recent conversation with a little outfit known as the UCI, something is cooking up…

By JOM June 12, 2020

For those unaware, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body of cycling. It groups together 190 National Federations and oversees international competitive cycling events. The UCI is based…

What I Carry on my Gravel Bike Rides: Short, Long & Really Long!

By JOM June 11, 2020

I've been asked many times, what do I carry for every gravel bike ride, or how about the rides where you go long, or really long? There are three configurations…

Podcast: Meet Amanda Nauman, one of gravel’s finest; professional racer & event organizer

By JOM June 10, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, talks with one of gravel's finest; professional racer and event organizer, Amanda Nauman. Amanda is a 2x DK200 winner and runner-up in…

Hunt of the North: Carlsbad, California + Video: Event Recap by Matteo Pistono

By JOM June 9, 2020

Recapping the 2019 edition of Hunt of the North Gravel races and events these days each have their unique characteristics. Some test riders in distance and climbing while others merge…

Cannondale Topstone Carbon Lefty with Shimano GRX 1x: Unboxing & Features

By JOM June 9, 2020

"An unprecedented gravel bike with real suspension. It's the most off-road capable and on-road comfortable road bike ever made." - Cannondale Up to 30mm of suspension at the rear (deflection…

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The Hills & Countryside of San Antonio & Dade City, Florida!

By JOM June 8, 2020

Believe it or not, there are hills just north of the bustling metropolis of Tampa, Florida. The area is very popular with bay area cyclists, and many of the roads…

Niner MCR 9 RDO Full-Suspension Gravel Bike: Long-Term Review

By JOM June 5, 2020

"Ride faster, go farther, stay longer - 50mm of CVA suspension gives you confidence, comfort, and control on off-road excursions. By adding our CVA full suspension to a dedicated gravel…

Podcast: The Gravel Summit Episode – Friendly Convo about What’s Next for Gravel?

By JOM June 4, 2020

The global Covid-19 crisis has lead to the cancelation or postponement of most gravel events this year. With community health of utmost importance, race directors have, and continue to have…