Gravel Cyclist

2023 Rock Cobbler 10.0: Bakersfield, California – Next-Level Insane Fun!

By JOM February 15, 2023

A certain ex-world tour professional has this to say about Rock Cobbler: “THE ROCK COBBLER IS THE KOOKIEST BIKE RACE I’VE EVER DONE. IT’S UNCLASSIFIABLE. ONE MINUTE YOU’RE ON NICE…

Podcast: Truckee Tahoe Gravel with Carlos Perez, founder of Bike Monkey

By JOM February 14, 2023

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Carlos Perez, founder of Bike Monkey to discuss the upcoming 2023 Truckee Tahoe Gravel event. We dig…

Ritchey presents the 50th Anniversary Outback: Half Moon Blue

By JOM February 13, 2023

"Tom Ritchey welded up his first bicycle in his parents’ garage more than 50 years ago – when he was only 15-years old. Since then, he has continued riding, researching,…

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Italian Beauty: Officina Battaglin’s flagship Portofino can now tackle Gravel Roads

By JOM February 13, 2023

Officina Battaglin, the Italian steel bike brand founded by the former Giro-Vuelta winner Giovanni Battaglin and his son Alex, has revealed a new facet of their flagship Portofino. The new…

Press Release: Mission Workshop Introduces Full Line of On-Bike Storage Solutions

By JOM February 10, 2023

"The Mission Workshop On-Bike Storage System is a versatile and durable solution for keeping your gear organized and secure on the road and trail. Made in the USA from…

Wolf Tooth Components ENCASE System: Tools inside your Flat or Drop Handlebar

By JOM February 9, 2023

"Wolf Tooth was founded to design and manufacture precision cycling products that emphasize function, performance, and reliability to meet the needs of our fellow racers and riders. We are a…

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Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge: Fab Cycling near Huntsville, Alabama

By JOM February 7, 2023

"The Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge is a 35,000 acre (142 km2) National Wildlife Refuge located along the Tennessee River near Decatur, Alabama. Named after Major General Joseph Wheeler, it was…

Poseidon X Ambition Dropbar: Budget Adventure Bike for $US799 – Unboxing & Features

By JOM February 6, 2023

Poseidon X Ambition Dropbar "The light frame and full carbon fork offer a quicker more nimble ride feel great for someone who is after a bit more speed. This is…

My Bike for the 2023 Rock Cobbler: Rockshox Reverb AXS Wireless Dropper with Shimano GRX Di2?

By JOM February 3, 2023

Rock Cobbler "The world famous BMC Rock Cobbler is a stupidly hard ride bordering on a race. It was conceived by drunken madmen...on a ride...then on barstools...late in the night.…

Ribble Gravel SL Long Term Review: By The Lady Gravel Cyclist

By JOM February 2, 2023

Ribble Gravel SL "All-out speed, agility and fun. Wherever your off-road rides may take you, the Gravel SL goes all-out with breath-taking performance and style. Its lightweight yet robust carbon…

Podcast: Sarah Wallensteen of Dynamic Cyclist – Stretching & Injury Prevention

By JOM January 31, 2023

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Sarah Wallensteen from Dynamic Cyclist, to learn more about stretching and injury prevention. Dynamic Cyclists offers a…

Tour of the Quilt Country X: Trenton, Florida – Always have a Plan B

By JOM January 30, 2023

2023 marked the tenth running of the Tour of the Quilt Country, held in Trenton, Florida. This long-established free event is hosted by the North Florida Freeride Gravel Series (https://www.facebook.com/norflafreeridegravelseries).…