JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Tinkering: Shimano XTR Di2 & Road Di2 Shifters – Perfect for CX & Monster CX

By JOM July 27, 2015

Ardent fans of the Gravel Cyclist Facebook page may have noticed our recent teaser photo about the Shimano XTR Di2 parts we acquired recently. Some may be asking, "Why the…

Announcement: Team Gravel Cyclist is LIVE

By JOM July 24, 2015

For a good portion of 2015, K-Dogg (did we mention he's 60yo?), Dr. Pain and JOM have been appearing at various events wearing Version 1 of the Gravel Cyclist kit…

Review: IRC Formula Pro Tubeless RBCC 700c x 25mm Road Tires

By JOM July 20, 2015

From IRC - "The RBCC rubber compound was developed by IRC and its performance has been proven in numerous races. The Formula PRO TUBELESS RBCC shoulders are layered with RBCC…

Route Planning 101: Using Technology

By JOM July 16, 2015

It is the year 2015. While paper maps are useful if the power is out or planet Earth has imploded, online mapping technology makes it convenient to research and plan…

The No Eggs and Bakin’ Ride

By JOM July 13, 2015

There were no eggs, but there was a lot of bakin' - in that the weather was forecast for mid 90's Fahrenheit, humidity of a similar level and not much…

Featured Bike: True North Singlespeed Cross

By JOM July 10, 2015

True North - a custom Singlespeed Gravel Bike - by Damian Bradley This bike is piloted by Damian Bradley; while your first reaction might be otherwise, the “singlespeed cross” is…

Funk Bottoms Gravel Race Report: by Jon Steinhauser

By JOM July 7, 2015

Why do I put myself through this? Because I love to ride my bike of course! Held on June 27, 2015, this year's edition marked the fifth running of Funk…

Riding and Racing on Gravel – You Get Dirty

By JOM July 5, 2015

Some of the allures of riding or racing on dirt and gravel roads, is the lack of automobile traffic and scenery you wouldn't ordinarily spot riding along a paved road.…

Hilly Billy Roubaix 2015 Race Report – by Dr. Pain and K-Dogg

By JOM June 30, 2015

June 27, 2015 Who in their right mind drives 15 hours for a bike race? Uh, well, we do. K-Dogg, Dr. Pain, and JOM escaped from the blistering heat of…

VIDEO: Hilly Billy Roubaix 2015 Race

By JOM June 29, 2015

On June 27, 2015, the Gravel Cyclist crew of K-Dogg and Dr. Pain, with JOM filming from various locations along the course (he's still recovering from injury) revisited Hilly Billy…

You know you’re an older Masters rider when… by K-Dogg

By JOM June 25, 2015

It takes 10 minutes scrolling down to your age when you register online. Your buddies see you shirtless and opine that you are "cut", when it's more like "creased." You…

Featured Bike: Ryan Woodall’s Felt F1x Cross Bike

By JOM June 23, 2015

About Felt Bicycles From the company website - "At Felt, our mission remains as it’s been since the beginning: to design, develop and deliver the best bicycles in the world.…