JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Zipp launches the Tangente Course G40 Tubeless Tire: “Smooth Control Over Untamed Roads”

By JOM March 13, 2020

"Zipp’s new Tangente Course G40 (700x40c) is a purpose-built tubeless gravel/off pavement tire for smooth control over untamed roads. Grippy for aggressive riding, this tire provides the control and durability…

Press Release: Laurens ten Dam joins Specialized as a Gravel Ambassador

By JOM March 12, 2020

"Dutch cyclist, Laurens ten Dam, is one of the very best climbers in the world, finishing top ten in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España during his career.…

EVIL Chamois Hagar Gravel Bike Review: “Shred Comes to Gravel”

By JOM March 9, 2020

Founded in 1999 and born again in 2008, Evil Bikes is predominantly a company that produces mountain bikes. That was until Evil went a bit crazy sometime in 2019, looked…

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Press Release: Nature is Bike Gravel Festival, June 27 & 28 – Angers, France

By JOM March 6, 2020

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The Social Series – New UK Gravel Events for 2020

By JOM March 6, 2020

Calling all gravel-bashers and adventurous souls! We wanted to put our money where our mouth is and after the success of last year's Winter Social we came up with The…

Ride Farr goes Wide – R with their Drop Handlebar

By JOM March 6, 2020

With the ever-changing growth and evolution of gravel riding, it is only natural for rider setup and equipment preferences to change. Much like the sport of mountain biking evolved from…

VIDEO: 2020 9th Annual Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational – Gainesville, Florida

By JOM March 6, 2020

Organized by JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew, the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational is an event that traverses some of Gainesville’s most beautiful roads. Featuring Live Oak canopies adorned with Spanish…

The Calfee Classic Adventure – The Back to the Future Bike: Made in the US of A

By JOM March 5, 2020

"Calfee Design, headquartered in La Selva Beach, California, is a designer and manufacturer of carbon fiber bicycle frames. Directed by Craig Calfee, the firm employs about 20 people building carbon and bamboo bicycle…

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Otso Cycles release the Warakin Ti: Efficient, responsive, sprightly titanium

By JOM March 4, 2020

Observant readers may have noticed a shiny titanium bike during last week's launch of HED's Eroica Carbon wheelset. Hiding inside that press release within plain sight was the all-new Otso…

RAW Dirty Kanza 200, 2016 Edition: 90+ Minutes of DK – Perfect for your Indoor Trainer!

By JOM March 3, 2020

Looking for a distraction from hours of monotony on the indoor trainer? Or, riding Dirty Kanza 200 for the first time in 2020? This video comes to you from the…

Press Release: New Company bring first-ever Gravel Races to Wendover, Utah

By JOM March 2, 2020

Founded by Wendover native John Hernandez and West Desert buffs Becky Spillman Benson and Bobby Kennedy, Salty & Stupid Cycling, LLC has announced that they will host, together with USA…

Roval Terra CLX Wheelset Review – “One wheel to rule all roads”

By JOM February 28, 2020

For those who have been around cycling a while, the Roval brand may ring a bell. Originally a French-based company from the 1980's, their wheels were arguably the pre-cursor to…