JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

General Registration for SBT GRVL opens Friday 12/4 + Parity + e-Bikes + Covid Measures

By JOM December 3, 2020

General registration for SBT GRVL opens this Friday, 12/4 at 7am Mountain Time, with 2,500 riders from all 50 states and 11 countries expected in Steamboat Springs on August 15,…

The Gravel Roads of Loudoun County, Virginia, USA: Leesburg & Beyond!

By JOM December 2, 2020

"Loudoun County (/ˈlaʊdən/) is located in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. In 2019, the population was estimated at 413,538, making it Virginia's third-most…

The Slovenia West Loop: Part Two by Lajos Kőves

By JOM December 1, 2020

The Slovenia West Loop - Part Two You should consider following Lajos Kőves at his Instagram (@hukovesl), if you haven't already. Gravel Cyclist is not privy to Lajos' routes, sorry!…

The Gravel Roads of Northern Virginia, USA: Haymarket & Beyond – Prince William, Fauquier & Loudoun Counties

By JOM November 30, 2020

"Haymarket is a town in Prince William County, Virginia. This was a hunting ground of the western Iroquois nations, who came from the New York and Pennsylvania area around the Great Lakes. They used hunting…

The Slovenia West Loop: Part One by Lajos Kőves

By JOM November 25, 2020

The Slovenia West Loop - Part One You should consider following Lajos Kőves at his Instagram (@hukovesl). Gravel Cyclist is not privy to Lajos' routes, sorry! We'll be sharing Part…

Rouge Roubaix: St. Francisville, Louisiana – Re-visiting most of the course almost 10 Years On

By JOM November 24, 2020

Rouge Roubaix: "A classic 105-mile road race that covers the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Feliciana’s. The race starts in St. Francisville, Louisiana, and travels north and…

Press Release: Brooks England releases Scape Range of Travel Bags – Quick Trips or Long Adventures

By JOM November 23, 2020

Whether you’re hooking up a bag for a quick trip, or need to add capacity for a longer adventure and more challenging terrain, the Brooks Scape Travel Bag range offers…

Small Town USA: Opelika, Alabama & the Gravel Roads Less Traveled

By JOM November 20, 2020

Opelika is a city in and the county seat of Lee County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika…

Press Release: Daysaver – A Bike Multitool offering 9 Tools at 45 Grams

By JOM November 19, 2020

A high quality, professional multitool together with PB Swiss Tools Multitools are now available in all shapes and sizes. But as mature as the tools may seem, many disadvantages are…

Russian brand Bjorn introduces an Ultra Lightweight Seatpost for Road, Gravel & MTB: ‘Glagol’

By JOM November 19, 2020

Who are Bjorn Cycles? "Bjorn Cycles is a Russian brand that produces full carbon saddles, handlebars, and seatposts. All products are designed and entirely hand-made in Moscow. They aim to…

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Press Release: Chrome Industries Launches Doubletrack Bike Bag Series

By JOM November 19, 2020

Featuring Magnetic-closure Handlebar Sling & Multifunctional Feedbag Chrome’s new Doubletrack cycling bag series bridges the functionality of bikepacking bags and city EDC with two smartly convertible new ways to bring…

Press Release: Ribble CGR AL e Step-Through – More people on Bikes + Explore over a greater choice of Terrain

By JOM November 18, 2020

Ribble has added to their award-winning e-bike range with the new Hybrid AL e Step-Through and the CGR AL e Step-Through models. Ribble continues to lead the charge with their…

Gravel Racing in a Pandemic: unPAved Pennsylvania in Pandemic Times – By Karen Brooks

By JOM November 18, 2020

What does a bike race look like in the time of COVID-19? This is a question that, like many, I thought could only be rhetorical. Nearly everything got canceled. The…

Unhurried – A film celebrating the experience of bikepacking Scotland coast to coast on the John Muir Way

By JOM November 17, 2020

In his latest film ‘Unhurried’ Edinburgh-based filmmaker and adventurer Markus Stitz documents his trip on the John Muir Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails. The film reveals a unique coast…