Gravel Cyclist

City Tour of Tupelo, Mississippi: Birthplace of Elvis Presley and More!

By JOM September 8, 2021

"Tupelo (/ˈtuːpəloʊ/) is a city in, and the county seat of, Lee County, Mississippi, United States. With an estimated population of 38,300, Tupelo is the sixth-largest city in Mississippi and…

Roval Terra C Carbon Wheelset Review: “Unlimited Potential for Adventure”

By JOM September 7, 2021

"Taking the notion of flagship performance and workhorse dependability one step further, and easier on the wallet, meet Terra C. Sharing the same hub and spoke architecture as the Terra…

Peak Summer Heat: Gravel Exploration – Chipley, Florida – Guaranteed Fun!

By JOM September 1, 2021

Chipley, Florida "Chipley is a city in Washington County, Florida, United States. It is located between Tallahassee and Pensacola. Its population was 3,605 in the 2010 U.S. Census. Chipley is…

ALLIED ECHO: Long-Term Review – Gravel Bike / Road Bike All-In-One?

By JOM August 30, 2021

Meet the Allied Cycle Works Echo, a two-in-one bike; it can ride gravel, it can ride road, its carbon fiber frame and fork are designed and manufactured in Rogers, Arkansas.…

Canyon Grizl with SRAM XPLR / Rockshox Rudy: Unboxing & Features of the Next Review Bike!

By JOM August 25, 2021

Canyon Grizl: "Gravel Super Bike" "Grizl brings tough Swiss Army Knife functionality to our proven performance DNA. The result is a Gravel bike that’s fast across mixed terrain, at home…

Specialized Rock Combo: Rebuild to almost original specs + Maiden Voyage

By JOM August 24, 2021

From a Magazine Review circa 1989: "Specialized's new Rock Combo hybrid is a dawning class of bicycle. With ATB drop bars, bar-end shifters, seven-speed index shifting, Hardpack tires, light 26"…

Small Town USA: Exploring Madison, Florida and into Southern Georgia

By JOM August 20, 2021

"Madison is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, on the central northern border of Florida, United States. The population was 2,843 at the 2010 census. The territory now known…

Inside 2021 SBT GRVL: Steamboat Springs, Colorado – A Ride Experience

By JOM August 18, 2021

SBT GRVL "SBT GRVL is a world-class gravel race experience held on the greatest gravel roads on Earth in and around the magnificent Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The unique combination of…

Perfect Bike for SBT GRVL? Jon Cariveau’s Moots Routt RSL with Tubeless Tubular Tires!

By JOM August 13, 2021

Circa Friday 8/13/2021 - Is this the perfect bike for SBT GRVL? Jon Cariveau, Marketer for Moots Cycles seems to think so. Jon is local to Steamboat Springs, and is…

Hellhole Outfitters Top Tube Bag Review: Born out of the Hellhole Swamp, South Carolina

By JOM August 9, 2021

Hellhole Outfitters "Custom-made gravel and bikepacking frame bags. Born out of the Hellhole Swamp and the gravel roads within the Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina." - Hellhole Outfitters Hellhole…

SRAM Rival eTap AXS Long-Term Review: Wireless Electronic Shifting for Everyone!

By JOM August 3, 2021

SRAM Rival eTap AXS "Experience a better bike ride. SRAM Rival eTap AXS features the technology modern riders want—intuitive wireless shifting, innovative gearing, integrated power measurement, AXS connectivity, and refined…

Small Town USA: Exploring Covington, Georgia & Beyond – Gravel Roads & More Less Than an Hour from Atlanta

By JOM July 30, 2021

Covington, Georgia "Covington was founded by European immigrants to the United States. It was incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County. Covington was named for…