JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Press Release: Festka Travels Beyond All Boundaries with new Gravel Model – Scout

By JOM September 23, 2021

Two years after launching the Rover, the brand's first gravel model, Festka introduces Scout - a high-end, high-performance machine created with rougher terrains and extensive bike-packing in mind. Michael Moureček,…

Podcast: Trek Travel – Girona Gravel Bike Tour with Ewan Shepherd

By JOM September 23, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Ewan Shepherd from Trek Travel to discuss their upcoming Girona Gravel Tour trips. We learn about the…

Exploring Southeast USA: Dothan, Alabama & the Mixed-Surface Roads, & Towns Beyond

By JOM September 22, 2021

"Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties and the Houston county seat in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is Alabama's eighth-largest city, with a population…

The 2nd Annual Gravel Revival of Hickman County, Tennessee, returns on October 23-24, 2021

By JOM September 21, 2021

"One of the most unique gravel cycling experiences in Tennessee returns to Hickman County on October 23-24, 2021. This event features various distances of 11, 15, 30, 44, and 60+…

2021 Inaugural Moran 166 Race Recap: Moran, Michigan – By Moran 166 Team

By JOM September 21, 2021

The first annual Moran 166 brought much anticipation as one of the most remote, scenic, and fast-paced gravel bike races in the Midwest. On Saturday, September 11th, not only did…

Press Release: Camino del Cid – A Gravel Route 1,500km in length across Spain

By JOM September 20, 2021

"The boom in cycling in Europe has led to the emergence of new types of bicycles and ways of doing bicycle tourism. One of these is the development of gravel…

Vittoria Air-Liner Gravel & Terreno Zero Tire Review: by Jason Lopez

By JOM September 17, 2021

Vittoria is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium bicycle tires with over seven million tires produced annually. In 2014, Vittoria began producing premium cycling wheels. In 2018, Vittoria…

American Classic Krumbein $35 Gravel Bike Tire Review: Loose Gravel, Single Track, Mud & More!

By JOM September 15, 2021

American Classic, a company name that is a total blast from the past. The company may have disappeared a couple of years ago, but has been reborn and launches with…

American Classic relaunches with $US30 – $US35 Road & Gravel Tire Line-Up: Five Gravel Tires, Two Road Tires!

By JOM September 15, 2021

American Classic, the cycling componentry innovator, is proud to reenter the cycling world with a diverse line of gravel and road tires. American Classic’s eight unique tires celebrate the brand’s…

Press Release: Ride with GPS introduces Surface Types – Paved or Unpaved, Know Before You Go!

By JOM September 14, 2021

Ride with GPS today officially unveiled their all-new web and mobile Surface Types feature, allowing you to see the road’s surface type as you plan, view, and navigate routes so…

Rolf Prima Hyalite 25 700c Aluminum Wheelset Review: For Gravel Cycling & More!

By JOM September 13, 2021

Rolf Prima Company History "The original company founder, Mr Rolf Dietrich, invented the pair spoke concept way back in 1997 Rather than traditional spokes that are evenly spaced, these spokes…

PNW Components Review: Coast Handlebar, Coast Stem, Rainer Gen 3 Dropper Seatpost, & Drop Bar Lever – by Steve Fuller

By JOM September 10, 2021

Introduction Back in early March, JOM posted a message to his personal Facebook asking for volunteers to review something for GravelCyclist.com. Living in Iowa, I’ve ridden a fair amount of…