JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

VIDEO: Canberra, Australia, Gravel / Urban Bike Ride – The Capital City of Australia!

By JOM December 7, 2018

Better late than never, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew filmed this ride in and around the Capital city of the Land Down Under, Canberra, on December 27, 2017. The…

Press Release: Mosaic Cycles Raffling Custom Ti Bike to Benefit Wounded Warrior Project

By JOM December 6, 2018

It's not a gravel bike, but a CX bike does just fine on gravel and this raffle supports a worthy cause. "Mosaic Cycles is pleased to announce they are raffling…

Press Release: Donnelly’s newest Gravel Tire – The EMP – Salutes Emporia, Kansas

By JOM December 5, 2018

The EMP is the most aggressive tread in Donnelly's Gravel Tyre Line-up. "Never one to rest long on their gravel laurels, Donnelly Cycling is rolling out their latest tread with…

Press Release: Chumba Terlingua Titanium 700c or 650b plus – Gravel – CX – All Road – Dirt Touring

By JOM December 5, 2018

Concept The idea behind the Terlingua has always been to make an extremely versatile bike that can legitimately perform in a wide range of ride styles. To accomplish this we…

VIDEO: 2018 3G Georgia Gravel Grinduro – Helen, Georgia, USA

By JOM December 1, 2018

Taking place on November 3rd, 2018, the Georgia Gravel Grinduro, aka the 3G, was a new event for 2018, set in the Appalachian mountains of Georgia. When people think of Georgia,…

Training Rides 101: Keeping it fun and knowing when to take it easy

By JOM November 30, 2018

2018 has been a long year. Kicking off in my Australian homeland in January, the summer of Down Under lead to a long flight across the Pacific Ocean to the…

Photo Feature: Random Gravel of the World – Part One

By JOM November 28, 2018

The Gravel Cyclist crew loves riding near and far on the road less traveled. This random selection of images taken over the past four years should be considered as part…

VIDEO: Juniper Run – Paddling in the Ocala National Forest – Off-Season fun away from the bike

By JOM November 27, 2018

Juniper Run, a 7-mile one-way paddle in a kayak / canoe runs from Juniper Springs to Juniper Wayside Park in Marion County, Florida, a little east of Ocala. JOM of…

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VIDEO: 2018 Standard Deluxe Gravel Race – Waverly, Alabama

By JOM November 26, 2018

Are you ready for 60 or 100 miles of chunky, flowing, red, dirt roads? Waverly, Alabama is home to some of the most highly concentrated dirt roads in Alabama. Starting…

Press Release: Mississippi Gravel Cup Kicks off its 2nd Year by Adding A Fourth Race

By JOM November 23, 2018

Jackson, Mississippi - The fastest-growing discipline in cycling today is gravel. This new style of riding has experienced its growth tipping-point this year with more gravel-specific bikes, gear and events debuting…

VIDEO Review: 3T Strada Long-Term Review – The 1x / Single Chainring Road Bike

By JOM November 21, 2018

Stating the obvious, the 3T Strada isn't a gravel bike, but it shares technology that has been seen on gravel bikes - the 1x / single chainring drivetrain. 3T is…

The Chilkoot Quest in Winter – The French Alps! – by Sebastien Morin

By JOM November 20, 2018

Translated from French, original article by Spotzle.cc The Chilkoot Quest is a bike ride mostly on gravel from Briançon to Chamonix. Approximately 280 km and 11,000 m of elevation gain…

VIDEO: An inside look at a Ritchey Breakaway Titanium Gravel Travel Bike (aka a CX bike)

By JOM November 16, 2018

JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew gives you an inside look at his personal Ritchey Breakaway Titanium Gravel Travel Bike - aka a cyclocross bike. This bike is well proven…

2018 honey bee stinger mixed surface cycling event

VIDEO: 2018 Honey Bee Stinger Mixed-Surface Ride – Hahira, Georgia, USA

By JOM November 14, 2018

October 6, 2018 marked the running of the 2018 Honey Bee Stinger Mixed-Surface ride, a free and chilled event that starts and finishes in Hahira, Georgia, USA. The 100-kilometre route,…

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