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Race Report: 2017 Rebecca’s Private Idaho – “The Queen’s Stage Race” Part 2

By JOM September 11, 2017

Continuing where I left from Part 1, the third and final stage of the inaugural "Queen's Stage Race" of Rebecca's Private Idaho would be the "Big Potato" stage. Namely, 93…

1x or 2x Cranksets / Drivetrains for Gravel Bikes?

By JOM September 8, 2017

There is a dilemma in the world of gravel cycling relating to the crankset / drivetrain. Admittedly, it is a first world problem but the question being posed is: …

Featured Bike: Addison Zawada’s State Bicycle Co. Thunderbird Single Speed Gravel Bike

By JOM September 7, 2017

About State Bicycle Company "When we say State Bicycle Company is rider-developed, we mean it. In 2009, State was launched by three Arizona cycling addicts with big dreams. The goal…

Race Report: 2017 Rebecca’s Private Idaho – “The Queen’s Stage Race” Part 1

By JOM September 6, 2017

"Rebecca's Private Idaho is your ticket to the wild, rugged Idaho that few people know. Ride 100 miles with mountain bike endurance champion Rebecca Rusch on grueling gravel roads, through…

Interview: Bobby Thompson – The Casual Cyclist!

By JOM September 5, 2017

Before the 2017 edition of Rebecca's Private Idaho kicked off, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew interviewed Mr Bobby Thompson, also known as The Casual Cyclist. In this brief interview,…

Ride Report: 2017 Midnight Massacre – Valley View, Texas – by Adrienne Taren

By Adrienne September 4, 2017

If you consult the Google Machine, you will learn that “Midnight Massacre” may refer to: The Utah prisoner of war massacre in 1945. The trade of Tom Seaver to the…

Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part Two) – By Todd Leedy

By BigHead Todd September 2, 2017

Stage Three - Mbotshwa Buda: Middelpos to Calvinia, 98km "There is something sticking out of your head" During our braai dinner following stage two, we heard the unfortunate news that…

Retro Gravel: Through the heart of Australia on two wheels – 100 Years Ago

By JOM August 31, 2017

Through the heart of Australia on two wheels: Amazing photographs chronicle explorer's 3,000km, four-week solo bike ride through the outback and finished in Darwin 100 years ago today. Note: Original…

Press Release: Zipp 303 Firecrest® 650b Carbon Clincher Tubeless Disc-Brake Wheelset

By JOM August 30, 2017

Introducing the Zipp 303 Firecrest® 650b Carbon Clincher Tubeless Disc-Brake The definition of what's considered "road cycling" has evolved to include gravel and dirt roads in addition to pavement. At…

VIDEO: 2017 Red Clay Ramble – Milledgeville / Eatonton, Georgia

By JOM August 30, 2017

August 19, 2017 marked the 5th running of the Red Clay Ramble, a 56-mile gravel race held in Middle Georgia, USA. This reasonably short race encourages fast gravel racing, and…

Tour of Ara 2017: Bighead’s Big Adventure (Part One) – By Todd Leedy

By BigHead Todd August 28, 2017

Prologue "Because I'm 50!" The Tour of Ara is a six-day stage race over a predominantly gravel road course in the 'Great Karoo' area of Northern Cape Province, South Africa.…

Race Report: 2017 Red Clay Ramble – Middle Georgia – by K-Dogg

By K Dogg August 25, 2017

Dr. Pain has a super power. He can race in two places at once. He can race Master's Men then instantaneously blip over to the Gran Fondo ride in the…

Review: WTB Byway Road Plus 650b Tubeless Ready Tires

By JOM August 24, 2017

About WTB (Wilderness Trail Bikes) "WTB was founded in Marin County, California in 1982, fueled by the need to create durable and reliable mountain bike-specific equipment. Back then mountain biking…

Press Release: Cannondale Goes Off-Road in Partnership with Vermont Overland

By JOM August 24, 2017

Wilton, Connecticut – August 24, 2017 – Cannondale, today announced its partnership with Vermont Overland—New England’s premier adventure cycling organization which owns and promotes multiple large-scale gravel events throughout the region and maintains…