Vacation Fun: “Escape to the Pyrenees” launches Gravel Riding Holidays

June 3, 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

New cycling-focused guest house Escape To The Pyrenees is today excited to open its doors for the first time and announce its fantastic options for gravel riders. Visit www.escapetothepyrenees.com Located in the heart of the mountain range, Escape To The Pyrenees is the perfect base to discover this area’s incredible trails. Cyclists are invited to […]

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Podcast: A Conversation with Chad Sperry, organizer of the 5-Day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

May 30, 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 a conversation with Chad Sperry, organizer of the inaugural 5-Day Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder – Happening on June 19 – 23, 2019. You can also find The Gravel Ride on iTunes and Spotify. Oregon Trail – Oregon Trail Instagram Automatic Transcription (please excuse all errors) Chad, welcome […]

Press Release: More about the new courses for 2019 Dirty Kanza 200

May 28, 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

Toughest Course Yet Will Challenge 2500+ Riders Heading north for the first time in several years, the 2019 edition of the Garmin Dirty Kanza, owned and produced by Life Time, promises to be the most challenging yet. Gaining 9,601 feet of elevation (the most in the race’s 14-year history) over 201.7 miles through some of […]

Q&A about the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200 Course! – with LeLan Dains, Event Coordinator

May 27, 2019May 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 2 Comments

Recently, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew had the opportunity to interview Lelan, Event Coordinator with Life Time, and one of the original members of the Dirty Kanza Promotions team. Here’s what LeLan had to say about this year’s course. JOM: With the change of ownership how much creative control do you have over the […]

Podcast: A Conversation with Ted King, former Pro Cyclist & Current King of Gravel!

May 16, 2019May 16, 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 a conversation with Ted King, former professional cyclist and current king of gravel. We discuss gravel riding across the country, the great community, equipment choices and the inaugural Rooted Vermont event Ted and his wife have created. You can also find The Gravel Ride on iTunes […]

Press Release: Bend Gravel Extravaganza with Whole Athlete Cycling Trips & Camps

May 3, 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

Whole Athlete Cycling Trips & Camps Bend Gravel Extravaganza – June 26-30, 2019 “We are excited to announce the addition of cycling trips & camps to our lineup, beginning with a gravel adventure this June. Spend four days and nights in beautiful Bend, riding some of the best gravel routes Central Oregon has to offer. […]

Training: JOM’s Gravelly Road to the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200

April 30, 2019April 30, 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 12 Comments

Dirty Kanza 200, arguably the World’s Premiere gravel bike race, is coming to you again on June 1st, 2019. Things have changed this year with a change in ownership and a new course, but some things still remain the same. Co-Founder Jim Cummins and his closely knit team are still at the helm (click here […]