JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

GT Bicycles quietly releases the all-new Grade – The Triple Triangle Gravel Bike

By JOM June 4, 2019

"Redesigned from the ground up, the new GT Grade is built for adventure right out of the box; more compliant, versatile and adjustable than ever before. With a new, leaner…

Vacation Fun: “Escape to the Pyrenees” launches Gravel Riding Holidays

By JOM June 3, 2019

New cycling-focused guest house Escape To The Pyrenees is today excited to open its doors for the first time and announce its fantastic options for gravel riders. Visit www.escapetothepyrenees.com Located…

Colin Strickland and Amity Rockwell Win 2019 Garmin Dirty Kanza 200

By JOM June 2, 2019

2019 Edition of The World’s Premier Gravel Race Brings 2700 Riders to Kansas’ Flint Hills Emporia, Kansas: Colin Strickland and Amity Rockwell were crowned the 2019 King and Queen of…

VIDEO: Allied Cycle Works Able – The Elevated Chainstay Gravel Bike

By JOM May 31, 2019

"The highest performance, best handling, fat tire, drop-bar bike on the planet." - Allied Cycle Works "The ABLE is a highly capable performance off-road machine that tilts more towards the…

Press Release: Shimano Introduces Ultra-lightweight RX8 Gravel Racing Shoe

By JOM May 30, 2019

"Serving as a signal of Shimano’s deep commitment to the gravel riding community and building upon the recent release of GRX, Shimano today announced the RX8, a truly high performance,…

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Podcast: A Conversation with Chad Sperry, organizer of the 5-Day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

By JOM May 30, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with Chad Sperry, organizer of the inaugural 5-Day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder - Happening on June 19 - 23,…

VIDEO: JOM’s Plan “B” Gravel Bike for the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200!

By JOM May 28, 2019

The 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 is just under a week away at the time this article was posted. The weather around Emporia, Kansas one to two weeks before the race…

Press Release: WTB Expand Venture Tread Pattern to 700c x 40mm & 50mm Sizes

By JOM May 28, 2019

"After endless rider requests for 700c versions of their favorite WTB Road Plus™ tread pattern, WTB has announced the addition of Venture 700c tires in 40 and 50mm widths. The…

Press Release: More about the new courses for 2019 Dirty Kanza 200

By JOM May 28, 2019

Toughest Course Yet Will Challenge 2500+ Riders Heading north for the first time in several years, the 2019 edition of the Garmin Dirty Kanza, owned and produced by Life Time,…

VIDEO: JOM’s Plan “A” Gravel Bike for the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200!

By JOM May 27, 2019

The 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 is just under a week away at the time this article was posted. The weather around Emporia, Kansas one to two weeks before the race…

Q&A about the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 Course! – with LeLan Dains, Event Coordinator

By JOM May 27, 2019

Recently, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew had the opportunity to interview Lelan, Event Coordinator with Life Time, and one of the original members of the Dirty Kanza Promotions team.…

VIDEO: Rockshox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper Seatpost / Vielo Gravel Bike w/SRAM Eagle AXS 1x

By JOM May 24, 2019

In this video, we're taking a quick look at a Vielo gravel bike fitted with SRAM Eagle AXS eTap and Rockshox's Reverb AXS wireless dropper seatpost. Because this bike is…