Gravel Cyclist

Press Release: Tioga enters the Gravel Cycling Tire market with the “Binary”

By JOM February 28, 2019

"The Tioga Binary is a combination tread tire (smooth center with knobby sides) that doesn't have the typical "combi-tread" look. A common perception of tires that combine a smooth center…

VIDEO: A Gravel Bike Ride in and around Temecula, California

By JOM February 27, 2019

This ride started and ended on the outskirts of Temecula, California, an area renown for its wineries, resorts and other attractions. The area also features many miles / kilometres of…

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Press Release: Moots Rolls Out New Routt YBB Micro-Suspension Titanium Gravel Bike

By JOM February 26, 2019

"New for 2019, Moots introduces the Routt YBB ultra-compliant gravel bike. The bike incorporates the legendary Moots YBB 'softail' suspension design, first pioneered on its mountain bikes in the 1990's,…

Ride Report: 8th Annual Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational – Gainesville, Florida

By JOM February 26, 2019

February 23, 2019, saw the eighth running of the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational in the hometown of the Gravel Cyclist crew, Gainesville, Florida. You can be forgiven if you've never heard…

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VIDEO REVIEW: Wilier Triestina Jena Gravel Bike – Italian Style – “Free to Choose”

By JOM February 22, 2019

"Jena is a new carbon gravel bike, designed to give you more freedom of choice when you go out for a ride. Jena was designed to satisfy any of your…

The Rock Cobbler “A Stupidly Hard Ride in SoCal”: Photo Feature and a little history

By JOM February 21, 2019

"The Rock Cobbler; an all-day kick in the guts Odyssey on the bike. In the words of Joker from Full Metal Jacket, ‘for the crazy tough and phony brave'. Why…

Press Release: Lauf Cycling release the ANYWHERE – With a Rigid Fork & Smoothie (aka cushy) Comfort Drop Bar!

By JOM February 20, 2019

Just About Anywhere "In 2017 we launched our first bike, the True Grit gravel bike. Damn that was fun! It has been a while since then, but we haven’t gone…

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Long-Term Review: Wabi Cycles Thunder Elite Review – Single Speed Steel Versatility

By BigHead Todd February 20, 2019

"Wabi Cycles is a bicycle maker located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and shipping globally. Founded by industry veteran Richard Snook, Wabi is now run by a group of Tulsans, Jeremy, Curt and Matt.…

VIDEO: Donnelly Cycling G//C Force aka “Gravel Carbon” with SRAM Force: Unboxing & Features

By JOM February 18, 2019

"Our company began with one cyclocross tire. Years later, when we set out to make gravel tires we stuck to this philosophy: cyclocross tires are for cyclocross racing and gravel…

Press Release: SBT GRVL to Re-open Registration for Females to Diversify Participation from Year One

By JOM February 18, 2019

Colorado’s new gravel bike event will open up 200 more spots to encourage additional women to participate in the inaugural year. SBT GRVL, the new gravel bike experience in Steamboat…

VIDEO: An Interview with Jake Pantone, VP of Product & Marketing for ENVE Composites

By JOM February 18, 2019

The final interview from 2019 Gravel Camp, Calabasas, California! This time, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew interviews Jake Pantone, Vice President of Product and Marketing for ENVE Composites. Like…

Race Report: 2019 Oklahoma Gravel Growler – by Adrienne Taren (with Guest Commentary by Ben Taren)

By Adrienne February 15, 2019

From the promoters: "We set out to create the ultimate early season multi-strada event and we ended up with the Oklahoma Gravel Growler. This is a two-day festival celebrating getting outside,…