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Mixed Surface Cycling in the deep south of Georgia, USA – Clyattville, Quitman & Beyond

By JOM August 1, 2019

In this video, I ride in the deep south of Georgia, starting and ending in Clyattville, a small town just north of the Florida border. Rainstorms are dodged and a…

Spinergy Wheels Offers Custom for Gravel & WIN THEIR WHEELS!

By JOM July 31, 2019

If the name Spinergy rings a bell to some of our readers, that's likely because you recall their original wheel design, the Rev X. The Rev-X may be long-retired, but…

Dirty Kanza 200: Training, Equipment & Race Planning to Survive & Thrive

By JOM July 30, 2019

Steven Fritz - I’m your typical cat 4 40+ cyclist with a family and job, and this year I raced the Dirty Kanza 200 for the first time. While I’ve…

The Crusher – Enhanced Gravel – Michigan Upper Peninsula – USA

By JOM July 29, 2019

The Ultimate Enhanced Gravel Experience The Crusher offers all riders an opportunity to explore U.P. gravel, two-tracks and fire roads, at their own pace. For some it will be a…

Press Release: Grinduro Series comes to Japan!

By JOM July 26, 2019

Ground-breaking mixed terrain event to take place 12 October in Nagano and Niigita Prefectures. Grinduro, the seminal gravel experience where having a good time at the party is just as…

The Gravel Roads & Trails of Park City, Utah – by Ted Hollander

By BirdMan July 25, 2019

The Park City Utah area is known worldwide as a cycling Mecca. There are literally hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails of every type, as well as fantastic mountain…

Podcast: A Conversation with Alison Tetrick – Woman’s World Tour, Gravel & Beyond

By JOM July 24, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with professional cyclist, Alison Tetrick. Alison transitioned from the woman's World Tour and has become one of the most…

Retro Road Bikes on Mixed-Surface Roads – The July 4th “Spirit of ’76” Ride!

By JOM July 23, 2019

This was a bicycle ride for vintage (or vintage reproduction) road bikes, held on July 4, 2019, otherwise known as Independence Day. Hosted by a friend of the Gravel Cyclist…

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Press Release: PNW Components releases “Coast” – A world-first Suspension Dropper Seatpost

By JOM July 22, 2019

About PNW Components "The short story: We hate how expensive bike parts are. That’s why we started PNW Components. Our team has decades of experience working for top bike brands in…

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A Throwback to Litespeed Freedom – by Dan Empfield

By JOM July 19, 2019

Reprinted with permission from Dan Empfield of Slowtwitch.com - Original article can be seen here. Bear in mind this article was first published on August 11, 2014. Dan's "Freedom" bike…

Cervelo Áspero Gravel Bike: “Welcome to the Era of Speed in Gravel”

By JOM July 18, 2019

Cervelo began life way back in 1995, co-founded by Gerard Vroomen and Phil White. It didn't take long before their school basement project expanded significantly, quickly establishing a reputation for…

Look 765 Gravel RS Review: Stand out from the Crowd

By JOM July 17, 2019

"Think back to that rocky track you saw on the side of the mountain. Wait impatiently for those speed bumps on the tarmac, which are calling out to you… The…