JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Washington D.C.: Georgetown & the C&O Towpath Canal!

By JOM December 28, 2020

"Georgetown is a charming area with Federal-style architecture, cobblestone streets, and fashion and design shops. The dining scene is defined by upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots, while nightlife spans…

Ride Wrap: Self-healing vinyl ensuring that scrapes, wear, & chips don’t damage your paint

By JOM December 24, 2020

"Riders from around the world trade their hard-earned dollar for top quality bicycles. They want to ride hard and they want their products to perform. There are two types of…

RGT Cycling Dirty Reiver Virtual Experience

Virtual Gravel Racing? RGT Cycling Partners with Dirty Reiver on a Virtual Experience

By JOM December 24, 2020

RGT Cycling, the free to use virtual cycling platform has announced a new collaboration with iconic gravel race Dirty Reiver. The partnership will allow riders to take to the gravel…

Challenge launches the Gravel Getaway Tire: Handmade Tubeless Ready (H-TLR) for All-Around Riding

By JOM December 23, 2020

Challenge Tires introduces the GETAWAY, a new all-around gravel tire built with the latest gravel-specific construction and a gravel tread designed to take you beyond where the pavement ends to…

Tuskegee, Alabama: Home of the Tuskegee Airmen – And the nearby Mixed-Surface Roads

By JOM December 22, 2020

"Tuskegee (/tʌsˈkiːɡiː/) is a city in Macon County, Alabama, United States. It was founded and laid out in 1833 by General Thomas Simpson Woodward, a Creek War veteran under Andrew…

Ridden & Reviewed: PRO Stealth Offroad Saddle – Gravel & MTB!

By JOM December 21, 2020

PRO Bike Gear: "Each of our products is born from relentless research, development, and testing, utilising the latest material and design technologies. From professional athletes to casual riders, whether you…

Hickman County, Tennessee, USA: Superb Gravel Cycling close to Nashville!

By JOM December 18, 2020

"Hickman County is located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,690. The county was named for Edwin Hickman, an explorer, and surveyor…

Washington D.C. – A City Tour by Bicycle!

By JOM December 16, 2020

"Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and also known as D.C. or Washington, is the capital city of the United States of America. Founded after the American Revolution, Washington…

U.K. Brand Parcours unveils a Carbon 650b Wheel for off the Beaten Track

By JOM December 15, 2020

British-brand Parcours is pleased to announce the addition of a 650B Alta gravel wheelset; a versatile offering for those seeking a ‘one wheel’ setup for their gravel bike. Performing at…

Berd GVX 22 Wheelset Review: Sub 1100 gram carbon wheels designed for Gravel!

By JOM December 14, 2020

"Berd was founded in 2015 with a mission to use advancements in materials science and engineering to improve cycling products. Our PolyLight™ spokes are the lightest in the world. They…

Gravel Worlds of Nebraska (the Original!) adds a 300-Mile Option: For those who cannot get enough

By JOM December 14, 2020

The Pirate Cycling League announced a new event to Gravel Worlds 2021. In addition to the 150 mile, 75mile, and 50km events, to be held August 21st, 2021, it is…

Tailfin Cycling Cargo Cages: Extra Carrying Capacity for any Adventure

By JOM December 11, 2020

Tailfin, designer and manufacturer of Technical Bikepacking Solutions, is releasing its distinct take on the classic bikepacking cargo cage. As we have come to expect from the brand behind the…

Cyclists can take their ride inside with Tacx Boost Trainer + Garmin Integration

By JOM December 10, 2020

"Garmin® International Inc., today introduced the Tacx® Boost, a powerful indoor trainer that features a magnetic brake, realistic ride-feel, and manual resistance control to help cyclists train year-round." Designed for…

The Gravel Roads of Loudoun County, Virginia, USA: Middleburg & Beyond!

By JOM December 10, 2020

"Loudoun County (/ˈlaʊdən/) is located in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. In 2019, the population was estimated at 413,538, making it Virginia's third-most…

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