Podcast: A conversation with John McCarrell, founder of the Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder in Tucson, Arizona

October 14, 2019October 14, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, spoke with John McCarrell of the Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder of Tuscon, Arizona. This event will test riders’ equipment choice, skills and climbing legs as they tackle the backside of the formidable Mt. Lemmon! Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder – Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder Instagram You can also find […]

Press Release: Gravel Racing Down Under in New Zealand Hits the High Spots!

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

“With gravel racing taking off around the world it’s no surprise to hear that New Zealand’s premier one-day cycling race, the UCI 1.2 Gravel and Tar Classic along with the women’s UCI 1.2 Gravel and Tar La Femme plus their cyclosport challenge for amateurs, the Slicks and Stones 100, are back again for 2020 bigger […]

Podcast: A conversation with Jon Cariveau of Moots Titanium Bicycles

October 2, 2019October 2, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, spoke with Jon Cariveau from Moots while touring their factory in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. In this episode, they explore the benefits of titanium, the value of in-house manufacturing and the evolution of the brand. Moots Routt 45 Unboxing & Features Video – Inside the Moots Factory Video […]

North Cape of Norway to Cape Town of South Africa 2019

From the North Cape of Norway to Cape Town of South Africa – Days 6 to 18

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

If you missed this undertaking that began on September 8th, 2019, Jonas Deichmann is attempting to break a world record; riding 18,000km from the Arctic to Cape Town. He is accompanied by the photographer and long-distance driver Philipp Hympendahl. There will be many mixed-surface roads along the way. You can read more about Jonas’ adventure […]

Featured Event: 2019 Into the Gravel – Parma, Italy

September 23, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx 2 Comments

Into the Gravel returns for its fourth year, starting in the beautiful Italian city of Parma. Located in Northern Italy, the area is renown for its prosciutto (ham), cheese, architecture, music and surrounding countryside. The event is non-competitive and completely free! When – October 19, 2019 Where – Via Pompeo 16A 43125 Parma PR Italy […]

The Great Peruvian Divide Ride on Gravel Bikes: by Axel Carion

September 20, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx 1 Comment

Who never dreamed of exploring the Andes mountains, the longest and the youngest range in the world? For the last five years, I have been lucky enough to spend more than 250 days exploring tarmac and dirt roads of South America. One country stands out from the others though is Peru. All photos in this […]

The 2019 Torino-Nice Rally: 700kms over High Cols & Stradas – by Seb Breuer

September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

During the middle of the 2018 Winter, my friend Kay told me about the Torino-Nice Rally, “a 700km journey over high cols and stradas. “No entry fees, no timing, no support, but cue sheets and GPS tracks are provided”. The Torino to Nice Rally sounded like the perfect challenge and would serve as the highlight […]

New Gravel Series in the South East – Southern Brewery & Distillery Gravel Tour!

September 13, 2019September 13, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx 2 Comments

Jo Dirt Racing, LLC lead by race director Joanne Cogle of TriColumbusGA and sponsored in part by Brickyard Bike Co. and Trek Bicycles, is proud to present the Jo Dirt Southern Brewery and Distillery Tour. This series consists of three events all beginning and ending at breweries and distilleries in the Southeast region. The first […]

Podcast: Conversations with Sam Ames of SoCal’s Rock Cobbler / El Gravelero & Tim Farrar of Canada’s Paris to Ancaster

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 JOM Rides / Musings gravel bicycles, gravel bike, gravel bikes, gravel cycling, gravel cycling calendar, gravel cyclist, gravel cyclist calendar, gravel grinder, gravel grinder calendar, gravel grinding, gravel grinding calendar, gravel racing, gravelcyclist.com, monster cross, riding gravel, ultra cross, ultra cx Leave a comment

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had conversations with Sam Ames of SoCal’s Rock Cobbler / El Gravelero / Tim Farrar of Canada’s Paris to Ancaster. JOM’s 2017 Paris to Ancaster Video You can also find The Gravel Ride on iTunes and Spotify. Automatic Transcription (please excuse all errors) Sam Ames — Rockcobbler + […]