JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Small Town USA: Exploring Covington, Georgia & Beyond – Gravel Roads & More Less Than an Hour from Atlanta

By JOM July 30, 2021

Covington, Georgia "Covington was founded by European immigrants to the United States. It was incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County. Covington was named for…

Inaugural Grinduro Wales a Big Success: Forced hiatus results in the Perfect Party-To-Race Ratio!

By JOM July 29, 2021

Grinduro first landed in California back in 2015 and set an immediate benchmark for what the future of gravel events could be. Rather than being solely a race, Grinduro set…

Chapter2 launches “TOA”: A Fully-Integrated Performance All-Road Frameset in a Limited Run

By JOM July 29, 2021

"In a market dominated by players offering bikes ready to go, the C2 way has always been about individualization and customization, allowing our customers to work with our authorized dealers…

Parlee Cycles Chebacco XD Gravel Bike Review: With SRAM Rival eTap AXS

By JOM July 28, 2021

Parlee Cycles Bob Parlee founded Parlee Cycles in the year 2000 with the simple goal of building the best bicycles in the world. A lofty goal indeed, but with Bob's 20…

FARR Introduces a Versatile Arm Rest Kit that fits a wide range of Cycling Styles & Handlebars

By JOM July 27, 2021

The new Arm Rest Kit from FARR "You asked for it. And now we have it." "After numerous requests to add some level of forearm support for those super long…

Baika Tour 2021: Lithuania – 390kms from Klaipėda to Vilnius – by Aivaras Dambrauskas

By JOM July 26, 2021

We teamed up with Giedrius who seems to be doing the right things in the cycling community here in Lithuania. Finally, there’s someone who has started propagating inclusiveness and good…

Small Town USA: Exploring Blackshear, Georgia & Beyond – Farmland, Velcro Roads & More!

By JOM July 23, 2021

Blackshear, Georgia "Blackshear was founded in 1858 to serve as the seat of the newly formed Pierce County. The city was named after General David Blackshear, who authorized the construction…

Panorama Cycles Katahdin carbon neutral gravel bike

Panorama Cycles launches second-generation Carbon Neutral Gravel Bike: Meet the Katahdin

By JOM July 22, 2021

Who is Panorama Cycles? Independent bicycle company based in Canada dedicated to backcountry cyclists – those who prefer gravel, snow and off-road trails. We believe that cycling is a catalyst…

New to Cycling: Starting from Scratch with Lady Gravel Cyclist – Part One, Introduction

By JOM July 22, 2021

Meet Lady Gravel Cyclist! She may be completely new to the world of cycling, but she's keen to learn, and hopes to inspire others, regardless of age, gender, or race,…

Press Release: 2021 USE Grinder Nationals, Presented by United States Endurance – Lawrence, Kansas

By JOM July 21, 2021

"The United States Endurance is proud to present the 5th annual USE Gravel Grinder National Championship in Lawrence, Kansas on October 9, 2021. Racers will push the boundaries of human…

Podcast: Tony Pereira of Breadwinner Cycles – Portland, Oregon

By JOM July 21, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Tony Pereira of Breadwinner Cycles. To learn more about this Portland, Oregon based custom builder, check out…

Small Town USA: Exploring Cusseta, Alabama – Into Georgia & Beyond!

By JOM July 20, 2021

Cusseta, Alabama "Cusseta is a town in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Situated between Opelika and Lanett, it was named for the ancient Creek Indian town of Cusseta. As of…

Atomik / BERD Spokes ALGR29 Aluminum Performance Gravel Wheels: Negating the Need for Carbon?

By JOM July 16, 2021

"Atomik Carbon represents the latest technological advances in carbon-fiber bicycle performance products. Engineered from the trail up to be stronger, lighter, and faster, Atomik Carbon rims are exceptionally light, laterally…

North Central Texas Gravel Cycling: Gainesville, Texas & Beyond!

By JOM July 12, 2021

Gainesville, Texas "Gainesville is a city in and the county seat of Cooke County, Texas, United States. Its population was 16,002 at the 2010 census. It is part of the…

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