JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

WTB launch four new accessories: TCS Rocket Tire Plug Kit & Plug Pack, NanoAir TPU Tubes, & TCS Max-Flow Valves.

By JOM March 5, 2024

"The TCS Rocket Tire Plug Kit features reusable “Rocket” anchors that not only guide the plugs through the tire, but also them repair in place. Is this the most dependable…

Gravel Cycling in the Barossa Valley: Australia’s Top Producing Wine Region

By JOM March 4, 2024

"The Barossa Valley wine region is one of Australia's oldest and most premier wine regions. Located in South Australia, the Barossa Valley is about 56 km (35 miles) northeast of…

First Look: Panaracer Gravelking X1 & New Compounds

By JOM March 1, 2024

"Gravelking tires are meticulously crafted by skilled tire makers in our own factory in Japan. Having gone through a decade of rigorous development and testing in diverse terrains and weather…

Dress Up Your Bike with the Paul Components Klamper Stem Topcap

By JOM February 29, 2024

"Ok, we may as well be honest about how this idea came about, because it’s a little funny. A couple of us were chatting around an assembly area here at…

2024 Border Wars Gravel: Franklin, Georgia

By JOM February 27, 2024

"In short, BWGA is a home-grown gravel grinder that straddles the border of Alabama and Georgia, where the gravel is vastly different between the two, and the only war is…

2024 Trek Domane+ SLR eBike: A new acquisition for the LGC Fleet

By JOM February 26, 2024

"Domane+ SLR is our lightest and fastest e-road bike, complete with our highest-level OCLV Carbon, premium components, and a natural-feeling assist that keeps you quick and comfortable on epic all-day…

Press Release: Tailfin 16L Mini Pannier Bags, The Goldilocks Pack – ‘Just Right’ for both City & Adventure

By JOM February 22, 2024

"Whatever you want to throw at the all-new 16-litre Mini Pannier, it’s got you covered. Built for the city but designed to take you into the wilderness. We think this…

Wolf Tooth adds Aero Chainring options for Shimano GRX Cranksets

By JOM February 22, 2024

"New sizes and a new design have just been added to the Wolf Tooth lineup of 110 BCD Asymmetric 4-Bolt Chainrings for Shimano GRX Cranks. Round sizes 46, 48, 50,…

Thomasville Clay Road Classic for 2024: A Wee Bit Muddy

By JOM February 21, 2024

Welcome to the 6th Annual Thomasville Clay Road Classic! This year's event was held on February 17, 2024, offering ride distances of 25, 50, 75, and 100 miles. Naturally, the…

Podcast: Trek Travel – Provence to Girona Gravel Gravel Trip! 9 Days / 8 Nights

By JOM February 20, 2024

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, welcomes Thomas English from Trek Travel to discuss the Provence to Girona gravel tour. Thomas shares his personal experience growing up in…

Campy Ekar GT: Wider range with 10-48 1×13-Speed, new Chainrings & Zonda GT Wheelset

By JOM February 20, 2024

Ekar GT Groupset & Zonda GT Wheelset "From the adaptability of a single bike that rides as effortlessly on asphalt as it does on gravel roads and singletrack to the…

Challenge Gravine Gravel Tire: For Mud & Rocky Terrain

By JOM February 18, 2024

"Explore the Unreachable" "The GRAVINE introduces the more aggressive tread of the Challenge gravel line-up, positioned after the Strada Bianca, Gravel Grinder and Getaway, in order. The GRAVINE is suitable…