Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

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…

Race Report: A (Crack)ing Good Time at the 2017 Red Clay Ramble

By JOM August 23, 2017

August 19, 2017 - Red Clay Ramble - a 56 mile (the full monty course) gravel race held near the town of Milledgeville, Georgia, but in reality centered around the…

VIDEO: Episode 9 – Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question!

By JOM August 21, 2017

Episode Nine of "Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question" can be seen below. Questions in this episode: What would be the most development for gravel riding? Ultegra Di2 derailleur with…

Race Report: The Day Across Minnesota – by Nicholas Garbis

By NicholasGarbis August 18, 2017

The news of the "DAMN" -- the "Day Across Minnesota" -- spread pretty quickly through the gravel riding world of the North. For me, it was momentarily intriguing and then…

Review: Redshift Sports ShockStop Suspension Stem – Does it minimize the bumps?

By JOM August 16, 2017

"Redshift Sports was founded in 2013 by Stephen, Erik, and Scott with the goal of making components that help cyclists and triathletes ride further, faster, and more comfortably on the…

Video Interview: Mark Lynskey of Lynskey Performance Designs – Part Two

By JOM August 15, 2017

JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew interviews Mark Lynskey, CEO of Lynskey Performance Designs, a company renown for their high-performance titanium bicycle frames. In Part Two, Mark discusses the manufacturing…

Review: Sugino OX901D Compact Plus Crankset – Need low gears?

By Dr. Pain August 14, 2017

For those of us looking for a solution to gravel climbing challenges... like “I’m challenged by climbing”, there are now a number of solutions to getting lower gearing than standard…

Featured Event: The Crippler – A “Colorado Style” Gravel Grinder

By JOM August 11, 2017

The Crippler is a Colorado-style gravel road ride that will provide AMAZING scenery with panoramic views while simultaneously pushing your limits for climbing and descending. The Crippler is 67 miles…