JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

VIDEO REVIEW: ENVE Composites G27 650b Wheelset Review – The Big Volume Tire Gravel Wheelset

By JOM January 3, 2019

"The G27 is the G23’s little big brother. Smaller in diameter and lighter in weight, the G27 is designed for the higher volume tires demanded by many riders on rougher…

A Newbie at Dirty Kanza 100 – And Her First Ever Century at Age 44! – Part One, by Jennifer Klemp

By JOM January 2, 2019

I was a ball of nervous energy starting on Tuesday prior to the Dirty Kanza, which is labeled as the world's premier gravel race, and is the top gravel race…

A Good Deed, A Tale from the 2018 Delta Epic (Mississippi) – by Mark McGraw

By JOM January 1, 2019

Delta Epic, a 300-mile Mississippi Backroad Adventure All photos in this article by Jason Shearer, promoter of the Delta Epic. It forms out ahead of me as I pass between…

VIDEO: New Year’s Eve 2018 / Happy 2019!

By JOM December 31, 2018

Thank you from Gravel Cyclist! I appreciate everyone's encouragement and support, hope you had many fab times and rides during 2018. Here's to 2019 and beyond, may you experience many…

VIDEO: 2018 Rocks, Roads & Reggae Bike Packing Weekend – Gainesville, Florida

By JOM December 28, 2018

The weekend of December 8th and 9th, 2018 marked the running of the second Rocks, Roads and Reggae Bike Packing Weekend. Promoted by Atomik Adventures with route design by JOM…

Survey 2018: How do you Roll on Gravel?

By JOM December 26, 2018

Data collected from this survey is for informational purposes only. No email addresses or i.p. addresses are recorded. The survey runs from Wednesday 12/26/2018 - Friday 01/11/2019. Results will be shared when…

VIDEO: Unboxing & Features of the NEW Wilier Triestina Jena Gravel Bike!

By JOM December 23, 2018

Wilier Triestina - "Free to Choose" JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew unboxes and covers the features of the new for 2019, Wilier Triestina Jena. "There are no limits on Jena…

Review: WTB Sendero 650b x 47mm Road Plus Tire – An MTB-like Tire for Drop Bar Bikes & Gnarly Terrain

By JOM December 20, 2018

About WTB (Wilderness Trail Bikes) "WTB was founded in Marin County, California in 1982, fueled by the need to create durable and reliable mountain bike-specific equipment. Back then mountain biking…

Press Release: Takelma Gravel Grinder – The First Bike Ride to Start Inside a Casino!

By JOM December 19, 2018

Seven Feathers Casino Resort is proud to announce Southern Oregon’s new premier Gravel Grinder cycling ride. Where: Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, Oregon When: June 29, 2019 Website: www.takelmagravelgrinder.com The…

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RIDE VIDEO: Blackwater River State Forest / Brewton, Alabama Gravel Ride!

By JOM December 17, 2018

Blackwater River State Forest is one of the largest state forests in Florida and is named for the Blackwater River, which begins to the north in Alabama and meanders approximately…

Photo Feature: Random Gravel of the World – Part Two

By JOM December 14, 2018

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

Race Report: 2018 Mavic Gravel Roc – Part of Roc d’Azur – by Simon Cordaillat

By JOM December 12, 2018

Translated from French, original article by Spotzle.cc The Roc d'Azur was always a dream event during my teenage years. One day I would ride it, but my cycling passion during…