JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

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Race Report: Shake ‘N Brake Gravel Grinder! – Heflin, Alabama

By JOM October 17, 2019

"The Talladega National Forest contains some of the most scenic and serene gravel in the entire southeast. Starting from the Warden Station Horse Camp, racers travel 45 miles filled with…

Featured Bike: Stelbel Nina Steel Gravel Bike – An Italian-Made Gravel Bike

By JOM October 17, 2019

"The Stelbel story started by chance. Stelio had just bought a bike, but he didn’t like it. It was no good, he said, not even for basic chores." "There were…

Featured Bike: Isen AllRoad Steel Gravel Bike – Made in London, UK

By JOM October 16, 2019

"ISEN is built upon the award-winning heritage of UK custom frame builders Hartley Cycles and Talbot Frameworks. Allowing us to combine handcrafted elements with cutting edge frame building technologies, so…

VIDEO: Car Camping with your Bicycle – Save Money on Hotel Rooms!

By JOM October 16, 2019

"Camping is an outdoor activity involving overnight stays away from home in a shelter, such as a tent or a recreational vehicle. Typically participants leave developed areas to spend time…

Featured Bike: Titici Flexy F-GR02 – The Hand-Made Italian Gravel Bike

By JOM October 15, 2019

"History is the mark people make on the world. Titici is a line more than half a century-long, extending into the future. Ever since we started out, we’ve been obsessed…

VIDEO: Pivot Vault Gravel Bike with Shimano GRX Di2 – Unboxing & Features

By JOM October 15, 2019

Pivot Cycles was founded in 2007 and renown as a company that pushes the boundaries of bike design and related technology. Inside their facility reside two 3D printing machines which…

Podcast: A conversation with John McCarrell, founder of the Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder in Tucson, Arizona

By JOM October 14, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, spoke with John McCarrell of the Mt. Lemmon Gravel Grinder of Tuscon, Arizona. This event will test riders' equipment choice, skills and…

Press Release: The Zilfer Cycling Phone Wallet – Is it for you?

By JOM October 14, 2019

"How often does a brand suggest that you stop a moment before you buy their product and check that it is right for you? Most brands are SELL, SELL, SELL…

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Race Report: Gator Grind – Part 1 of the Southern Brewery & Distillery Tour – Omaha Brewing Company

By JOM October 14, 2019

Part One of the inaugural Southern Brewery & Distillery Tour kicked off on October 5, 2019 at the Gator Grind, hosted by the Omaha Brewing Company and promoted by Jo…

Soma Fabrications presents the Further Water Bottle – The LARGEST Water Bottle in the World (38oz / 1.1L)

By JOM October 11, 2019

Ideal for bikepackers w/full-suspension bikes that only have a single set of water bottle bosses. A must-have for those who go on super long rides and don’t like hydration packs.…

Featured Bike: Tony B’s T-Lab X3 absoluteBLACK Edition with Campagnolo Super Record!

By JOM October 11, 2019

T-Lab Bicycles: We meticulously engineer, manufacture and finish every T-Lab frame out of our headquarters in Montreal, Québec. Our home is a place like no other: The most European of…

Press Release: Sidi Shoes release Dominator Version 10

By JOM October 10, 2019

Ciclista-America, importer of Sidi products into the United States is excited to announce Sidi’s all-new mountain bike shoe, the Dominator 10. As we all know, MTB shoes are the preferred…

VIDEO: 2019 GRINDURO! California: The Mayhem of Rain, Cold, Sun & Snow in One Day!

By JOM October 10, 2019

"A New Kind of Bike Race - In 2015 the Grinduro event concept was brought to life in a joint venture between Giro Sport Design and Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship.…

Press Release: Time Sport releases the Cyclo Pedal for the Gravel Road

By JOM October 9, 2019

Time's new entry into the gravel pedal market is a case of Road Performance meets Gravel / Mountain function. Time is reasonably well known for their line of road and…