JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

2020 SBT VRTL Gainesville, Florida, Black Edition: 144 Miles/230kms in 92F/31C, 90+% Humidity

By JOM August 18, 2020

This ride was dedicated to my friend, Mark Satkiewicz, one of the founders of SBT GRVL. Mark died of a cardiac incident while on a ride recently and will always…

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Tubeless Tire Review

Goodyear Bicycle Tires Enhances On-Road Performance with Expanded Tire Range: Vector 4Seasons

By JOM August 17, 2020

"Goodyear Bicycle Tires has expanded its road bicycle tire offering with the launch of additional models to the existing Ultra-High Performance Road range, for the highest level of performance and…

Slacker Recovery Ride: Alachua & High Springs, Florida!

By JOM August 17, 2020

"Alachua was established in 1884 on a railroad line after the railroad had bypassed nearby Newnansville. Alachua got a post office in 1887 and was incorporated as a city on…

DT Swiss GRC1400 Spline Carbon Wheelset Review: 650b & 700c

By JOM August 14, 2020

"We invent, develop, shape and create, every day. We aspire to engineering leadership, every day. We strive for products that set benchmarks, every day. We help cyclists achieve their ambitions.…

Pasion De Grava – Explore Beyond: Colombia – By Matthew Clark

By JOM August 11, 2020

This submission is courtesy of our friends at Shimano. "There is a typical view of Colombia that extends from a time well past but is forever etched into the memories…

When the Riding goes Indoors: Wahoo launches Fifth-Generation Kickr Trainer

By JOM August 11, 2020

Wahoo, the leader in workout apps and connected fitness devices, is excited to reveal the newest KICKR smart trainer. The fifth-generation KICKR improves on the legendary realistic ride feel that…

TranzX Enters North American Market offering the Hot Lap Dropper Seatpost for Gravel Bikes

By JOM August 11, 2020

TranzX, one of the largest original equipment manufacturers in the world, has entered the direct to consumer market now offering a line of affordable dropper posts starting as low as…

Mammoth Tuff California Gravel Race Evolves into Virtual Challenge for 2020

By JOM August 10, 2020

Registration is now open for the TUFF-20 The inaugural Mammoth Tuff gravel race was originally set for September 19, 2020, and has since been canceled due to COVID-19. After consulting…

Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund Launched (Co-Founder of SBT GRVL)

By JOM August 8, 2020

The Satkiewicz family and close friends, in partnership with the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, today announced the launch of the Mark Satkiewicz Memorial Fund. The fund was created to…

Touring Columbus, Georgia by Gravel Bike: Rapids, Railways, Coca-Cola & More!

By JOM August 7, 2020

"Columbus is a consolidated city-county located on the west-central border of the U.S. state of Georgia. Columbus lies on the Chattahoochee River directly across from Phenix City, Alabama. It is…

Podcast: Dr. Allen Lim – Founder of Skratch Labs talks Gravel Nutrition

By JOM August 6, 2020

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, speaks with Dr. Allen Lim, founder of Skratch Labs about fueling up for big gravel rides. Allen's experience preparing athletes for big…

FSA K-Force WE Gravel Bike Drivetrain Project! – Part Three – The Build Process

By JOM August 5, 2020

This is a long video due to the nature of a build project, and a lot of effort went into making it. The video goes into great detail and won't…

Ready for a Gravel Epic: ENVE introduces the Adventure Fork- Bikepacking & More!

By JOM August 4, 2020

"ENVE is pleased to introduce the all-new, full-carbon Adventure Fork. This fork is the result of collaboration between ENVE and their custom frame builder partners to provide the right features…

Gravel Worlds of Lincoln, Nebraska offers Virtual Challenge for 2020

By JOM August 4, 2020

The Pirate Cycling League announced it is offering a virtual challenge in place of the mass start event for Gravel Worlds 2020, presented by Lauf Cycling. The challenge is happening…