JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

FARSPORTS Carbon Gravel Wheelset Review: $US 995 & UNDER 1280 grams!?

By JOM November 20, 2021

Founded in 2008, Farsports has been in the business of building carbon bicycle wheels, rims, framesets, handlebars, and many other cycling accessories. "Our goal is to build fast, stable, and…

brian mcculloch big wheel coaching podcast

Podcast: Brian McCullouch – Mentally Preparing for Big Days on the Gravel Bike

By JOM November 19, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Brian McCulloch to discuss how to mentally prepare for big days on the gravel bike. Brian is…

building a bike with sram rival etap axs

Building a SRAM Rival eTap AXS Bike: Ribble Cycles Gravel SL – Part One

By JOM November 18, 2021

This video is Part 4(a) of the continuing #StartingfromScratch series of the #LadyGravelCyclist - Parts 1 to 3 are linked below. Building a SRAM Rival eTap AXS Bike: Part One…

2021 heartbreaker cycling invitational gainesville florida

10th Annual Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational: Gainesville, Florida: Mud, Crud, Scenery, Friends, Fun & More!

By JOM November 17, 2021

Part of the North Florida Freeride Gravel Series (NFFGS) - and organized by JOM, founder of Gravel Cyclist, the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational is an event that traverses some of Gainesville’s…

FARR Arm Rest Kit V2: Comfort, more hand positions for your Bicycle & More?

By JOM November 16, 2021

"We’re a team of bike-minded individuals with a passion for all things bicycle. Always tinkering, always inspired by the freedom of riding our bikes, and always thinking about how to…

American Classic launches Ambassador Program, calling ALL riders: Racers, Bikepackers, Commuters, step on up!

By JOM November 15, 2021

If you missed our earlier press release, American Classic has returned to the cycling landscape, albeit in a little different form from its days of wheelsets, component manufacturing, and so…

The Best Bicycle Chain Lube? Allied GRAX Ridden & Reviewed Long-Term

By JOM November 12, 2021

"Long days riding gravel can make it nearly impossible to keep things clean, well-lubricated, and running fast. To counter this we partnered with a spin-off from the University of Arkansas…

2021 Gravel Challenge: Gainesville, Florida – Cool Temps, Rain, Sludge – 48F/9C, Fun Times!

By JOM November 11, 2021

November 6, 2021, the Gainesville Cycling Club of Gainesville, Florida, held their annual Gravel Challenge event as part of their long-standing Cycling Festival Weekend. The Gravel Challenge event was first…

WTB Introduces the Race-Focused Vulpine 36 Gravel Tire: “No Sacrifices for Climbing or Braking Traction”

By JOM November 9, 2021

"Vulpine is the latest race-focused addition to WTB’s line of beloved gravel tires. Tightly spaced center knobs form a nearly uninterrupted centerline that decreases rolling resistance while the rest of…

IRC Boken Gravel Bike Tire Review: “Mega Grip for Serious Extreme Gravel Riding”??

By JOM November 8, 2021

"Founded in 1926 in Japan, IRC Tire, the global two-wheel tire specialist, has more than 90 years of experience developing and manufacturing tires for all types of cycling including BMX,…

escape to the Pyrenees peak gravel tours 2022

Press Release: Escape to the Pyrenees – Peak Gravel Tours for 2022, Col du Tourmalet & More!

By JOM November 5, 2021

"Cycling guest house Escape To The Pyrenees is today excited to announce the dates of its fully supported and guided Peak Gravel tours for 2022 which complement its catered Self-Guided stays…

chrysler pacifica hybrid minivan for cyclists

THE ULTIMATE MINIVAN FOR CYCLISTS? 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Minivan

By JOM November 5, 2021

"America's Only Plug-In Hybrid Minivan" - Chrysler "Offering electric when you want it, and gas when you need it, you can kiss range anxiety goodbye in the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.…