Gravel Cyclist

Race Report: 2019 Pisgah Monster Cross Challenge! – Western North Carolina

By JOM September 12, 2019

Pisgah Monster Cross has been around for many years, long before "gravel" was a mainstream entity. Eric Wever, the man behind Pisgah Monster Cross and host company, Pisgah Productions, has…

Riding Gravel Bikes in Montana: Single Track & Gravel on Shimano GRX Di2

By JOM September 11, 2019

Shimano's new gravel-bike specific groupset, GRX, available for Di2, mechanical, 1x and 2x drivetrains, is a hallmark in the evolution of the gravel bike. Shimano has eschewed the idea of…

Podcast: Conversations with Sam Ames of SoCal’s Rock Cobbler / El Gravelero & Tim Farrar of Canada’s Paris to Ancaster

By JOM September 10, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had conversations with Sam Ames of SoCal's Rock Cobbler / El Gravelero / Tim Farrar of Canada's Paris to Ancaster. JOM's 2017 Paris…

Single Speeding at 2019 Gravel Worlds, Lincoln, Nebraska: by Adrienne Taren

By Adrienne September 9, 2019

Gravel Worlds traces its roots to 2008, back when it was known as the "Good Life Gravel Adventure." 2019 saw the 10th anniversary of it in its "Worlds" format. For…

The Braintrust of Shimano GRX – Q&A with the GRX Team!

By JOM September 6, 2019

JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew caught up with two of the key players involved with the development of Shimano's GRX groupset, mechanical and Di2. Also joining is Mr. Nick…

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From the North Cape of Norway to Cape Town of South Africa in Record Time: A lot of Gravel!

By JOM September 5, 2019

Extreme sports fan Jonas Deichmann again goes on a world record hunt – 18,000km from the Arctic to Cape Town. He is accompanied by the photographer and long-distance driver Philipp…

A New Gravel Crusher: The Alloy Giant Revolt – Gravel Riding opportunities to more Riders

By JOM September 4, 2019

Giant Expands Revolt Range with New Aluminium Series "With high-value aluminum frames and adapted technologies from composite Revolt Advanced, new series brings gravel riding opportunities to more riders" - Giant…

Walla Walla Grit of Walla Walla, Washington – Blue Mountain Gravel Roads

By JOM September 4, 2019

Walla Walla Grit: Scenic gravel cycling event returns for 2019 after rousing success in its inaugural year. WALLA WALLA, Washington -- Commonly known throughout the region as a popular road…

PRO (Shimano) Introduces New Gravel Components & Accessories for 2020 – Including a new Dropper Seatpost

By JOM September 4, 2019

Discover gravel line elevated with new elite-level composite components Following its introductory year, PRO expanded its Discover gravel-specific product line with elite-level composite components. Now equipping gravel riders with higher…

Niner Bikes updates RLT 9 Gravel Bikes for 2020 – HUGE Tire Clearance & More!

By JOM September 4, 2019

"Niner's iconic Road Less Traveled gravel bikes updated with more tire clearance, accessory fitments, drivetrain and dropper post options, and a new RDO carbon fork." Niner Bikes is happy to…

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Zipp Service Course SL70 XPLR / 70 XLPR: Handlebars for greater comfort and control

By JOM September 4, 2019

All Roads Point to the Need for Greater Comfort & Control "True to our fit-first philosophy for handlebar design—is an innovative new all-road bar available in two alloy models, the…

WTB Introduces Byway 34/40/44mm 700c & Exposure 30/36mm 700c Tires

By JOM September 3, 2019

"The famed Byway tread pattern made popular by the WTB Byway 650b x 47 Road Plus tire is now available in 700c x 34, 40 and 44 sizes with either…