JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Featured Bike: Marco Cailao’s Matter Cycles Wolfbeard Gravel Bike

By JOM October 27, 2017

About Matter Cycles "Matter Cycles is a small, handmade bicycle company based out of Lyons, Colorado. Matter specializes in really fun bikes—made to get rowdy—using progressive geometry, rock solid construction,…

The Clover, South Carolina Gravel Ride

By JOM October 26, 2017

Winding the clock back one week to the day, I found myself in Charlotte, North Carolina, attending the second annual Cyclofest Fall event, presented by Interbike. I missed the final Interbike…

Feature: 3T’s Strada Road Bike – A 1x Drivetrain Crossover from Gravel?

By JOM October 25, 2017

Citing the obvious, the 3T Strada is a road bike. If you're reading this article and wondering, "why the heck is this bike featured on Gravel Cyclist?" Well, that's because…

VIDEO: What is the Future of Gravel Racing?

By JOM October 24, 2017

What is the future of Gravel Bike Racing? The Niner Bikes crew headed out to Rebecca's Private Idaho recently, seeking answers to that question. In the video below, interviews and…

Featured Event: Rocks Roads & Reggae – Gainesville, Florida

By JOM October 24, 2017

Atomik Carbon, a manufacturer of carbon wheels and components, has launched an experiential cycling events division and is kicking things off with a two-day bikepacking weekend in Florida. The Rocks,…

Featured Bike: Mike Spilker’s Salsa Warbird Carbon Gravel Bike

By JOM October 20, 2017

About Salsa Bikes Salsa Cycles was founded around 1981 / 1982 by Ross Shafer. Before selling the company in 1997 to Quality Bicycle Products, Ross and his brand manufactured custom-made…

Press Release: Showers Pass releases new lightweight waterproof gloves and socks

By JOM October 19, 2017

"PORTLAND, OR - Showers Pass - www.showerspass.com - continues their product innovations that protect outdoor enthusiasts against foul weather with the latest release of the Crosspoint Waterproof Gloves and Socks. The Crosspoint…

Unlikely Gravel: Orange County, California – a Photo Essay by Eric Foltz

By JOM October 18, 2017

Orange County, California isn't an area you'd typically associate with gravel cycling. The area is home to the original Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm and surf beaches such as Huntington Beach.…

All about Gearing for Gravel Bikes

By JOM October 16, 2017

Gearing selection is part of the puzzle that goes into preparing one's bike for a ride, event or race. To some, this subject can be a bit mysterious, almost in…

Featured Bike: Andrew Vince’s Merit Plus Carbon Gravel Bike

By JOM October 13, 2017

About Merit Bikes "We are a small garage brand located in the Czech Republic founded by one enthusiast and one ex-pro rider. We have no ambition to compete with top…

Review: Endura Sport’s Pro SL Bib Shorts and FS260-Pro SL Lite Jersey

By JOM October 11, 2017

"Endura was founded in Scotland in 1993 with a no-nonsense commitment to advancing the performance and function of cycle apparel for all. As a maverick brand, it immediately launched a…

VIDEO: Using a Cyclocross Bike as a Gravel Bike – Real World Experiences + Bike Setup

By JOM October 9, 2017

Can you use a cyclocross bike as a gravel bike?! Sure! In this short video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew discusses his cyclocross bike setup as used at events…