Videos Archives - Gravel Cyclist

Shimano & SRAM Aren’t Stupid: Growtac Equal Shifter Review

By JOM August 19, 2025

Growtac Equal Shifters Review "Growtac Equal Shifters Review "Designed for riders who want complete control over their shifting and braking setup, these levers ditch the restrictions of indexed systems in…

Nobody Knows About This Gravel Tire: Kenda Crusher Review

By JOM August 15, 2025

Kenda Crusher Gravel Tire Review "The Crusher is designed to be Kenda’s fastest gravel tire to date. Its dynamic tread pattern isn’t just visually sleek—it’s built for speed and functionality.…

Ritchey Montebello Ridden & Reviewed on Every Road

By JOM August 12, 2025

Ritchey Montebello Review In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist crew presents his long-term, real-world review of the Steel Ritchey Logic Montebello, a unique Allroad type bicycle designed for long…

cycling the hinterlands of north florida

Hinterlands of North Florida: Shaded Roads, Summer Humidity, Rain & More!

By JOM August 8, 2025

In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist joins LGC for a warmish summer's day ride near Gainesville, Florida. Somewhere in the Hinterlands, this route wanders about the countryside…

Van Rysel GRVL AF First Look: Under $2,000 Gravel Bike

By JOM August 6, 2025

In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist unboxes the Van Rysel GRVL AF with SRAM Apex XPLR 1x12, and runs through the bike's outstanding features. Review coming later!…

Be a Steward for Gravel Cycling: Make Friends & More

By JOM August 4, 2025

In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist explains his concept of being a steward for gravel cycling. Respect the roads, respect the locals, respect the land. Part of the year,…

100 Degrees in the Shade: Summer Cycling in North Central Florida

By JOM July 28, 2025

In this ride experience video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist joins LGC for a hot summer's day ride starting and ending near Gainesville, Florida. 100F / 37.5C in the shade, with…

Foligno to Perugia, Umbria, Italy: Round Trip the Gravel Way

By JOM July 23, 2025

Foligno, Italy, Region of Umbria, Province of Perugia "Foligno (Italian pronunciation: [foˈliɲɲo]; Southern Umbrian: Fuligno) is an ancient town of Italy in the province of Perugia in east central Umbria,…

Orvieto Italy, Umbria, Province of Terni: Gravel Cycling near Orvieto

By JOM July 17, 2025

Orvieto, Italy, Region of Umbria, Province of Terni "Orvieto (Italian: [orˈvjɛːto]) is a city and comune in the Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria, Italy, situated on the flat summit of…

american airlines flagship business phl to vce

Travel Experience: American Airlines Flagship Business Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Philly to Venice + Philly Lounge

By JOM July 16, 2025

American Airlines Flagship Business Class: "A premier experience for the long haul". Flying from Philadephia to Venice aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner! "Your Flagship® Business and Flagship® Business Plus ticket…

Marostica, Italy: Cycling in the area with a visit to Cittadella

By JOM July 14, 2025

Marostica, Italy "Marostica (Italian pronunciation: [maˈrɔstika]; Venetian: Maròstega [maˈɾɔsteɡa]), is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is mostly famous for its live chess…

Officina Battaglin Matera Review: Italian Steel Gravel Bike for the Win?

By JOM July 8, 2025

Officina Battaglin Matera Review Authentic Italian Craftsmanship "Unlike the mass-produced carbon frames that dominate today’s gravel scene, the Matera is meticulously handcrafted in our workshop in northern Italy. Each frame…

Gravel Bike Check: What people are riding at the 2025 Nova Eroica, Italy

By JOM July 1, 2025

2025 Nova Eroica: Buonconvento, Tuscany, Italy, June 22, 2025 "NOVA Eroica is an All Road cycling event in pure Eroica style. Open to all those who are looking for a…

2025 Nova Eroica Italy: One of my best days on a bicycle

By JOM June 30, 2025

2025 Nova Eroica: Buonconvento, Tuscany, Italy, June 22, 2025 "NOVA Eroica is an All Road cycling event in pure Eroica style. Open to all those who are looking for a…