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Press Release: unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley – A New Event in Central Pennsylvania

By JOM March 7, 2018

unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley Easy on the eyes. Hard on the legs. LEWISBURG, Pennsylvania — Announcing unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley, a 120-mile raw road adventure ride…

Report: Riders show True Grit at Dark Skies Event – North Moors, United Kingdom

By JOM March 5, 2018

The Yorkshire True Grit Dark Skies event took place on the evening of Saturday 24th February, and was part of the North York Moors National Parks Dark Skies Festival. Fifty…

Press Release: “La Resistance” Returns for its 3rd Year in the French Alps

By JOM February 22, 2018

“LA RESISTANCE”, 3rd YEAR IN THE FRENCH ALPS - 20th SEPT 2018  and “TOUR DE LA RESISTANCE” 1st YEAR - 20th-22nd SEPT 2018 Talloires, Lake Annecy, France - Now in…

Press Release: Dirty Kanza Significantly Expands Gravel Expo

By JOM February 5, 2018

Dirty Kanza Promotions will significantly expand the size and scope of their popular “All Things Gravel” outdoor expo. In the past, expo booth spaces were available to Dirty Kanza event…

Article: Popping a Hernia – Surgery and Recovery as a Gravel Cyclist

By JOM January 31, 2018

November 24, 2017, Southern Georgia, United States, somewhere near the town of Tifton, I was riding around on a gravel bike, minding my own business. Tifton is known for many…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Six – Meadows, Goolwa & Steam Power

By JOM January 16, 2018

Meadows - A small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Best known for its historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and a must-visit bakery. Said bakery is very…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Five – Burra and Beyond

By JOM January 9, 2018

Greetings trendsetters! Now, before anyone says... "hey JOM, where's Part Four?". Part Four would be my 2018 New Year's Day video, even though it isn't labeled as such. Moving along...…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Three – Barossa Valley

By JOM January 2, 2018

The Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, some 60 kilometres / 37 miles northeast of Adelaide's city center, the birthplace of yours truly. The Barossa Valley is notable as…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Two

By JOM December 29, 2017

Continuing from the last installment, the next destination for gravel fun would be Australia's Capital City, Canberra. I'll wager a lot of non-Aussies thought it was Sydney... moving on :)…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part One

By JOM December 27, 2017

I have a habit of making a yearly visit to Australia. Visit my family and friends, do a bit of cycling and generally eat and drink too much. But if…

Press Release: Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race Celebrates 25 Years!

By JOM December 19, 2017

Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race Celebrates 25 Years! Hamilton, Ontario – Organizers of the Paris to Ancaster Bike Race are proud to announce that on April 29th, 2018 the P2A…

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Video & Photo Feature: The Ultimate Carbon Gravel Bike? 17.4lbs of lush!

By JOM December 18, 2017

What defines the "Ultimate Carbon Gravel Bike"? Good looks? Performance? Lightweight? There are so many variables. What one person considers to be the "Ultimate" bike of any kind, may not…

Feature: Don’t Tread On Me – Snakes on your Gravel Road

By JOM December 13, 2017

This article came to life after an interaction with what I thought at the time to be an injured snake. As a lad who loves animals, I'm the type who…

Press Release: Yorkshire Grit Dark Series – United Kingdom

By JOM December 12, 2017

Yorkshire True Grit Dark Skies Event Date: Saturday 24th February 2018 Event HQ: Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, North Yorkshire The team behind Yorkshire True Grit, a grueling gravel bike event, have…