Sunday Ride: The Florida Flappalachians
Continuing the theme from the previous Sunday, a few hardy characters plus members of the Gravel Cyclist crew (JOM, Jimbo, Pfaff Daddy and Dr. Pain), decided it was an opportune…
Amusement: I don’t like riding Dirt and Gravel roads because…
I don't like riding dirt and gravel roads because... That gravel ride is four hours too long. I don't like riding on bumpy roads. I don't like the route, it…
The Jonesville-Newberry Sludge Ride
What do you get when rain falls for days and days and days onto dirt, limerock, sand and gravel roads? Answer - Roads become sludged, schmutzed and crudded... or whatever…
400km for the 4th of July 2015 Weekend: A Waco, Texas Ride Report – by David Morrow
The second water crossing was the one that got me. It's often that way. The ancient Greeks defined Hubris as an arrogance or excessive pride that angers the Gods. Hubris…
Announcement: Team Gravel Cyclist is LIVE
For a good portion of 2015, K-Dogg (did we mention he's 60yo?), Dr. Pain and JOM have been appearing at various events wearing Version 1 of the Gravel Cyclist kit…
Observations: Things You Give Up as a Gravel Cyclist by K-Dogg
Our man K-Dogg gives his take on at least twelve things you give up as a Gravel Cyclist. Chains and cassettes that last more than one race. Chains and cassettes…
Route Planning 101: Using Technology
It is the year 2015. While paper maps are useful if the power is out or planet Earth has imploded, online mapping technology makes it convenient to research and plan…
The No Eggs and Bakin’ Ride
There were no eggs, but there was a lot of bakin' - in that the weather was forecast for mid 90's Fahrenheit, humidity of a similar level and not much…
Riding and Racing on Gravel – You Get Dirty
Some of the allures of riding or racing on dirt and gravel roads, is the lack of automobile traffic and scenery you wouldn't ordinarily spot riding along a paved road.…
You know you’re an older Masters rider when… by K-Dogg
It takes 10 minutes scrolling down to your age when you register online. Your buddies see you shirtless and opine that you are "cut", when it's more like "creased." You…
Ride Report: The Suwanee River Cruise
This article isn't about tubing, house-boating, floating or kayaking down a river. Rather, it's a short story about three blokes who paid attention to the weather reports, and chose to…
90 plus miles – 90 plus degrees – 90 plus humidity
And a Heat Index close to 100 Degrees Fahrenheit That was the forecast for June 13, 2015 in Gainesville, Florida. The early days of summer are well upon us, and…
Boulder Colorado-Gross Reservoir Ride Report
A Little about Boulder and the Gross Reservoir Boulder, Colorado is located at the base of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 5,430 feet (1,655 metres). The city is…
Beginners – Gravel Riding Techniques
The next in our series pertaining to Gravel Cycling for Beginners, namely Gravel Riding Techniques, is now LIVE! You can access the article by clicking on the link above, or…