If you missed the big news, JOM and Lady Gravel Cyclist (aka LGC) joined Trek Travel for their Gravel Bike Tour in the Tuscany region, which began on May 29, 2023 and ended on June 2nd, 2023. This short video is the experience of traveling from North Florida (NorFLA) to Roma (Rome) and Firenze (Florence), […]
The Traka started in 2019 and has been ongoing since that time. The first year of The Traka saw an impressive turnout of nearly 100 participants. In 2020 and 2021, even with the pandemic, the number of participants increased to 200 and 400, respectively. In 2022, The Traka experienced a revival with 800 participants, and […]
“Campagnolo has launched its new Super Record Wireless 12-speed road groupset, ushering in the next generation of this flagship product to deliver unparalleled performance and a dynamic riding experience.” – Campagnolo “The Super Record Wireless encompasses state-of-the-art wireless shifting technology which sets a new benchmark in precision and ensures seamless interaction between rider and bike.” […]
Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Andrew Vontz, a passionate podcaster (Choose the Hard Way) and OG gravel enthusiast (although he may refute this!). I asked Andrew to share his experience at the Rasputitsa gravel event, his journey discovering gravel cycling and how Choose the Hard Way came […]
“I was so busy meeting the people in my pace group that I forgot to be nervous,” commented one of the cyclists at the Gorge Gravel Grinder. The idea of pace groups is nothing new to those of you who came out of the running world. Large running events offer up designated runners who have […]
“The Driftless Area, a topographical and cultural region in the Midwestern United States, comprises southwestern Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, northeastern Iowa, and the extreme northwestern corner of Illinois.” – https://wikipedia.org “Never covered by ice during the last ice age, the area lacks the characteristic glacial deposits known as drift. Its landscape is characterized by steep hills, […]
Bikepacking Scotland by cycling journalist and filmmaker Markus Stitz features 20 specially curated multi-day bikepacking journeys for gravel, mountain and road bikes across Scotland. The routes are suitable for beginners and experts, and accessible by bike-friendly public transport options. This all-new guidebook, out in May – shortly before the Cycling World Championships visit the country […]
CADEX AR 35 DISC TUBELESS WHEELSET “A hookless bead and precision reinforced carbon layup create an exceptionally strong structure with best-in-class weight. A 25mm inner rim width produces a more uniform tire shape and better handling. The innovative 60-tooth ratchet freehub and ultrasmooth ceramic bearings deliver a responsive feel, while high-tensile-strength carbon spokes and Dynamic […]
