Gravel Cyclist

SRAM/Zipp/Rockshox launch XPLR Collection (“Explore”): Suspension Fork, Better 1x Gears, Dropper Post, Direct-Mount Cranks, Gravel Wheels

By JOM August 10, 2021

XPLR, pronounced "Explore" What is Gravel Anyway? "A category? A style? A way of life? The short answer is “yes”—gravel’s whatever you want it to be. Go where you want and…

Hellhole Outfitters Top Tube Bag Review: Born out of the Hellhole Swamp, South Carolina

By JOM August 9, 2021

Hellhole Outfitters "Custom-made gravel and bikepacking frame bags. Born out of the Hellhole Swamp and the gravel roads within the Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina." - Hellhole Outfitters Hellhole…

Siegfried Gravel / SiegfriedGRVL Report for 2021 – Germany, by Timo Rokitta

By TimoRokitta August 6, 2021

The organizers of the legendary Nibelungen gravel ride organized a very special Gravel event on July 31, 2021 - the Siegfried Gravel or SiegfriedGRVL. Why SiegfriedGRVL? “Siegfried was the best…

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Festka Bicycles gives their take on Gravel: “The New Face of Cycling”

By JOM August 5, 2021

Who is Festka? Festka is a Czech technology company that specializes in the custom production of road bikes and frames of the highest quality. The company‘s headquarters and production facility are located…

Podcast: Scarab Cycles of Colombia – Meet Nicolas Serrano – Brand origin, ethos, manufacturing

By JOM August 4, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Nicolas Serrano of Scarab Cycles, based out of Colombia. This episode was recorded at the 2021 ENVE…

SRAM Rival eTap AXS Long-Term Review: Wireless Electronic Shifting for Everyone!

By JOM August 3, 2021

SRAM Rival eTap AXS "Experience a better bike ride. SRAM Rival eTap AXS features the technology modern riders want—intuitive wireless shifting, innovative gearing, integrated power measurement, AXS connectivity, and refined…

Getting Aero: Ursus launches Magnus H.02: A Handlebar with Full Cable Integration

By JOM August 2, 2021

"Ursus has designed a system that guarantees the best maneuverability of the bicycle and the fluidity of the mechanisms transmitted by the controls." "Ursus’ commitment to the innovation of integrated…

Small Town USA: Exploring Covington, Georgia & Beyond – Gravel Roads & More Less Than an Hour from Atlanta

By JOM July 30, 2021

Covington, Georgia "Covington was founded by European immigrants to the United States. It was incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County. Covington was named for…

Inaugural Grinduro Wales a Big Success: Forced hiatus results in the Perfect Party-To-Race Ratio!

By JOM July 29, 2021

Grinduro first landed in California back in 2015 and set an immediate benchmark for what the future of gravel events could be. Rather than being solely a race, Grinduro set…

Chapter2 launches “TOA”: A Fully-Integrated Performance All-Road Frameset in a Limited Run

By JOM July 29, 2021

"In a market dominated by players offering bikes ready to go, the C2 way has always been about individualization and customization, allowing our customers to work with our authorized dealers…

Parlee Cycles Chebacco XD Gravel Bike Review: With SRAM Rival eTap AXS

By JOM July 28, 2021

Parlee Cycles Bob Parlee founded Parlee Cycles in the year 2000 with the simple goal of building the best bicycles in the world. A lofty goal indeed, but with Bob's 20…

FARR Introduces a Versatile Arm Rest Kit that fits a wide range of Cycling Styles & Handlebars

By JOM July 27, 2021

The new Arm Rest Kit from FARR "You asked for it. And now we have it." "After numerous requests to add some level of forearm support for those super long…