Goodbye 2024, Roll on 2025. Thank you!
If you're new to the Gravel Cyclist YouTube Channel / this website and its related social media entities, welcome! I'm JOM aka Jayson, JOM represents my initials and the name…
Affordable 1x Electronic Shifting: Wheeltop EDS GeX Gravel Build
Wheeltop EDS GeX Wireless 3-14 Speed 1x Groupset Wheeltop Wireless EDS TX 3-14 Speed Groupset: "Compared to a mechanical derailleur, the Wheeltop Electronic Derailleur allows you to switch speeds easily."…
More Adelaide Hills Gravel Ride: South Australia
This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended near Cleland National Park, on the outskirts of Adelaide, South Australia. Cleland National Park "South Australia Cleland National Park, formerly Cleland Conservation Park,…
My Top 5 Gravel Bikes of 2024 (I’ve ridden heaps of bikes)
JOM of Gravel Cyclist has been at this madness since 2006, way before the mainstream cycling media had ever heard of gravel cycling, gravel bikes, etc. Like many people watching…
Challenging Cycling in the Sonoran Desert, Arizona
This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in the Sonoran Desert, between Phoenix & Tucson, Arizona, USA. Specifically, the town of Florence, Arizona is located approximately 17 miles away. Sonoran…
Stunning Italian Gravel Bike That Does Everything: Officina Battaglin Pave Review
Officina Battaglin Pave Review "Officina Battaglin’s roots run deep into the history of bike racing. Founded by Giovanni Battaglin, the legendary cyclist capable of winning the Giro d’Italia and the…
Gravel Cycling in North Scottsdale, Arizona
This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in North Scottdale, Arizona, USA. North Scottsdale, Arizona "Prosperous North Scottsdale is known for its refined spas, classy wine bars and steakhouses, and…
ENVE Fray Long-Term Review on EVERY Road: The Best All Road Bike?
ENVE Fray Long-Term Review "All Road or Endurance – call it what you want. The Fray is for riders who want speed, versatility, and max performance – infused with a…
Pivot Cycles All-New Vault Gravel Bike: First Look
Pivot Cycles All-New Vault Gravel Bike "The new Vault isn’t just a bike; it's an invitation to explore the world on your terms. With its lightweight build, inspiring handling and…
Midnight Oil Gravel Ride: Burra, South Australia
This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in Burra, South Australia. Burra, South Australia: "Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town in the mid-north of South Australia. It…
First Ride on the No. 22 Drifter Adventure: Alabama Gravel
"No. 22 Bicycle Company was born out of a desire to strike equilibrium between enjoyment and performance." - No. 22 Bicycle Company "We build bicycles for the rider who appreciates…
Otso Cycles Warakin Steel Allroad: First Look
Otso Cycles Warakin Steel Allroad First Look "The Warakin versatile steel all-road bike that will carry its rider to any destination. It is designed for multi-surface rides, overnighters, gravel races,…
Argonaut | D33 Gravel Wheels Go Faster off the Beaten Path: First Look
Argonaut Cycles D33 Gravel Wheelset "Introducing the D33 Gravel Wheelset by Argonaut Cycles, hand-built in Bend, Oregon. Top-notch performance for adventurous rides available separately or as part of Argonaut's GR3…
Shimano GRX Di2 2x 12-Speed Review: Benchmark Shifting
Shimano GRX Di2 2x 12-Speed Review "Electrifying Shimano’s 12-speed gravel component family, the new 2 x 12-speed GRX RX825 Di2 components combine Shimano’s unrivaled electronic shifting with optimized gearing options…