Gravel Cyclist Down: Recovery from a Broken Clavicle – Part 1
Firstly, let me (JOM) preface this article by saying this isn't a pity party, nor am I seeking sympathy by posting it. Clavicle breaks are fairly commonplace among cyclists, and…
The Jacksonville Velodrome Ride & Video
Before everyone in the Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Middleburg and Orlando areas of Florida gets too excited, let us preface this article by saying the velodrome was never completed.…
A Divorce from Florida Road Racing: by K-Dogg
This article may be controversial to some, but make perfect sense to others. I have competed in Florida road racing for more than 30 years and until a few years…
Pre-Ride of the Mudcrutch TTT Course 2015
This past Saturday, the Gravel Cyclist crew stayed close to their home of Gainesville, Florida. The weekend weather was unseasonably warm which doesn't bode well for the summer, but at…
Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational Charity Ride Report 2015
March 1, 2015 marked the 4th running of the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational, an event organized by JOM of Gravel Cyclist, with assistance from some very helpful people. Originally a loosely…
Friday Amusement: Gravel Cycling Dictionary
All Show and No Go - A not so great cyclist with state of the art bicycles and clothing... see JOM for reference. Attack - To quickly accelerate while riding…
VIDEO: Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational Pre-Ride 2015
To help everyone attending the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational, Gravel Cyclist, along with video footage supplied Randy Dosh, have produced a ride preview video. Short Route - The first five dirt,…
Announcement: Southern Cross Postponed
From the promoter: On Monday, February 16th, North Georgia was hit with freezing rain that has caused considerable damage in some areas, particularly the National Forest land being utilized for…
GCX Worlds – Tuesday 10th of February 2015 – Eating Dirt
Despite the cool temperatures (lows in the 40's Fahrenheit) ten riders appeared for this week's edition of the GCX Worlds, beginning at DeSoto Park just north of Gaineville, Florida. While…
The Goethe State Forest Ride and Trackstands Galore
Saturday, February 7, 2015, the Gravel Cyclist crew decided to visit the Goethe State Forest. Unlike the Mount Crawford Forest ride in South Australia which I (JOM) suffered through over…
GCX Worlds – Tuesday 3rd of February 2015, and a case of the Qantas Legs
This report comes to you from Dr Pain: GCX World’s aka World's Tallest Leprechaun Contest Report for February 3, 2015 An astonishing fourteen lucky Leprechaun’s showed up for this week’s…
Farewell Australia, for now – 2015
The five weeks I (JOM) have spent in my home town of Adelaide, South Australia, have simply flown by. While the first half of the trip seemed to cruise along…