JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Australia 2014 / 2015: Gravel Roads in South Australia – Day One

By JOM December 28, 2014

We're not in Kansas Anymore Today's inaugural gravel ride in South Australia took me from the suburbs of Adelaide, and into the Adelaide Hills. Decently long, sustained climbs is more…

Australia 2014/ 2015: Gravel Cyclist is Down Under

By JOM December 27, 2014

While most people spent their Christmas Eve with family, friends, or having a drink at the pub, I was boarding a Qantas Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, bound for Sydney,…

The Rodman Dam (Damn) Training Ride Video

By JOM December 23, 2014

If you missed the report about Gravel Cyclist's recent Rodman Dam (Damn) training ride, take a browse HERE. Seventy miles of fun, summarized into about four minutes. We'll be riding…

American Classic Double Wheelbag Review

By JOM December 22, 2014

The humble wheelbag has to be one of the most overlooked and forgotten pieces of cycling gear in existence. I mean, do you walk around the house thinking, wow, I…

“Gravel” the Owl

By JOM December 21, 2014

Saturday, December 21, 2014. Some of the Gravel Cyclist crew were partaking in a road ride, with 70 miles of meandering on the agenda. Three of the ride's attendees were…

Ritchey Breakaway Cross Bike Review – Part One

By JOM December 19, 2014

Ritchey Break-Away Steel Cross Frameset The Ritchey Break-Away (Steel) cross frameset is a full size bike / frame, that can be split apart to fit into a travel case. Unlike…

Gerry Pflug’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Carbon Single Speeder

By JOM December 17, 2014

Gerry Pflug's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Carbon Single Speed Bike Mr Pflug rode this machine at four of the Ultra CX single speed category races he attended during the 2014…

Training Ride 101 – The Tuesday Night GCX Worlds Report

By JOM December 16, 2014

December in Gainesville, Florida Tuesday, December 16, 2014. The temperature at 6pm was about 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This is the best time of the year to live in this part…

Training Ride 101 – Rodman Dam (Damn)

By JOM December 15, 2014

For those not in the know, there is a plethora of dirt, limerock and sandy roads, completely devoid of motor vehicles and humans, all within an hour and a bit…

Training Ride 101 – The Mudd Dogg Road Training Ride Video

By JOM December 12, 2014

What do you do when you've been locked in the house for three days, due to pouring rain, driving wind and generally rubbish weather? Answer, you head out with several…

Stephanie Swan’s UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon

By JOM December 11, 2014

Stephanie Swan's UltraCX Series Winning Specialized Crux Pro Carbon Ms Swan rode this machine at five of the six Ultra CX races she attended this year; her results speak for…

Training Ride 101 – Know when to push the Abort Button

By JOM December 9, 2014

Listen to your Body This post isn't about me whinging or expecting folks to take pity. I've been dealing with a nasty cold that took hold immediately after this year's…