JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Chapter 2 Bikes launches RIRA, “a new All-Road chassis designed to elevating your riding experience”

By JOM January 8, 2025

"Chapter 2 Bikes is excited to introduce the RIRA, a brand-new All-Road Racing chassis designed to elevate your riding experience. More than just a collection of performance stats and data,…

Stinner Carrizo Select Bike Review, an American All-Road Bike

By JOM January 7, 2025

Stinner Carrizo Select Review "Inspired by the rugged beauty of Carrizo Plain National Monument, the Carrizo Select embodies the true spirit of adventure. Built to handle any terrain, this all-road…

Look E-765 Gravel Bike FIRST LOOK: Review Coming Later

By JOM January 6, 2025

Look E-765 Gravel Bike, Review Coming Later "Discover a world of adventure with the E-765 Gravel. Engineered to redefine off-road excitement, this bike combines the nimble agility of a traditional…

New Year’s Day 2025 Gravel Ride: Kicking It Off Right!

By JOM January 3, 2025

Welcome to 2025, and what better way to begin the New Year with a fantastic mixed-surface ride experience! Many thanks to our good friend, Todd, for a cracking route with…

Goodbye 2024, Roll on 2025. Thank you!

By JOM December 31, 2024

If you're new to the Gravel Cyclist YouTube Channel / this website and its related social media entities, welcome! I'm JOM aka Jayson, JOM represents my initials and the name…

Affordable 1x Electronic Shifting: Wheeltop EDS GeX Gravel Build

By JOM December 30, 2024

Wheeltop EDS GeX Wireless 3-14 Speed 1x Groupset Wheeltop Wireless EDS TX 3-14 Speed Groupset: "Compared to a mechanical derailleur, the Wheeltop Electronic Derailleur allows you to switch speeds easily."…

More Adelaide Hills Gravel Ride: South Australia

By JOM December 27, 2024

This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended near Cleland National Park, on the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia. Cleland National Park "South Australia Cleland National Park, formerly Cleland Conservation Park,…

My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 (I’ve ridden heaps of bikes)

By JOM December 23, 2024

JOM of Gravel Cyclist has been at this madness since 2006, way before the mainstream cycling media had ever heard of gravel cycling, gravel bikes, etc. Like many people watching…

Bring New Adventures to Light: DT Swiss launches Gravel Wheels with Dynamo Hubs

By JOM December 20, 2024

"Rolling through the golden hour of a summer night, you feel as free as the wind. The sun dips below the horizon, but the magic of the day lingers, drawing…

Challenging Cycling in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona

By JOM December 19, 2024

This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in the Sonoran Desert, between Phoenix & Tucson, Arizona, USA. Specifically, the town of Florence, Arizona is located approximately 17 miles away. Sonoran…

The Stone Circle Gravel Festival: Stonehenge, UK

By JOM December 17, 2024

It’s a new dawn for The Stone Circle gravel festival, a standout weekend in the UK cycling calendar where riders pass Stonehenge, and a host of other historic landmarks, before…

One of the OG events returns for another year of madness in 2025: Paris to Ancaster, Canada

By JOM December 16, 2024

Cyclists from across Canada and around the world are gearing up for the highly anticipated Paris to Ancaster Bike Race (P2A), set to take place on Sunday April 27th, 2025.…

Stunning Italian Gravel Bike That Does Everything: Officina Battaglin Pave Review

By JOM December 16, 2024

Officina Battaglin Pave Review "Officina Battaglin’s roots run deep into the history of bike racing. Founded by Giovanni Battaglin, the legendary cyclist capable of winning the Giro d’Italia and the…

tailfin cycling Long Top Tube Bag review

Tailfin launches L-O-N-G Top Tube Bags

By JOM December 13, 2024

"The new range of Long Top Tube Bags from Tailfin combines everything we learnt from developing our award-winning Top Tube Bag range with some revolutionary new features. This new range…

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