JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Retro Road Bikes on Mixed-Surface Roads – The July 4th “Spirit of ’76” Ride!

By JOM July 23, 2019

This was a bicycle ride for vintage (or vintage reproduction) road bikes, held on July 4, 2019, otherwise known as Independence Day. Hosted by a friend of the Gravel Cyclist…

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Press Release: PNW Components releases “Coast” – A world-first Suspension Dropper Seatpost

By JOM July 22, 2019

About PNW Components "The short story: We hate how expensive bike parts are. That’s why we started PNW Components. Our team has decades of experience working for top bike brands in…

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A Throwback to Litespeed Freedom – by Dan Empfield

By JOM July 19, 2019

Reprinted with permission from Dan Empfield of Slowtwitch.com - Original article can be seen here. Bear in mind this article was first published on August 11, 2014. Dan's "Freedom" bike…

Cervelo Áspero Gravel Bike: “Welcome to the Era of Speed in Gravel”

By JOM July 18, 2019

Cervelo began life way back in 1995, co-founded by Gerard Vroomen and Phil White. It didn't take long before their school basement project expanded significantly, quickly establishing a reputation for…

Look 765 Gravel RS Review: Stand out from the Crowd

By JOM July 17, 2019

"Think back to that rocky track you saw on the side of the mountain. Wait impatiently for those speed bumps on the tarmac, which are calling out to you… The…

2019 Crusher in the Tushar – Alex Grant & Evelyn Dong Win the 9th Edition

By JOM July 16, 2019

All photos in this article by Cathy Fegan-Kim (Cotton Sox Photography) More than 600 riders, including a number of current and former U.S. professional national champions, descended on Utah’s Tushar…

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Press Release: Panorama Cycles Anticosti Steel Gravel Bike – Montreal, Quebec, Canada

By JOM July 15, 2019

Panorama Cycles Founded in 2016 by a former Guru Cycles engineer and an outdoor industry veteran, Panorama Cycles is a Montreal-based company with a focus on carbon and steel fat…

Race Report: 2019 Red Clay Ramble – The Ultra Master Version (aka 60+ yo) – by K-Dogg

By JOM July 12, 2019

Over the years Gravel Cyclist has traveled thousands of miles back and forth across this awesome country doing gravel races in all kinds of terrain and weather. We’ve done Dirty…

Podcast: A Conversation with Gravel Guru, Yuri Hauswald of Gu Energy Labs – Nutrition & Gravel Bike Suspension

By JOM July 11, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with gravel guru, Yuri Hauswald of Gu Energy Labs, covering subjects such as nutrition for big rides and gravel…

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How To: Swapping Tubeless Tires & Reusing Tubeless Tire Sealant

By JOM July 11, 2019

In this video, I demonstrate the process I use for swapping tubeless tyres and ideally, reusing as much as the sealant as possible from the original tubeless install. Your process…

RACE VIDEO: 2019 Red Clay Ramble – 54 Miles of Dirty Fun in Eatonton, Georgia, USA

By JOM July 9, 2019

The Red Clay Ramble, a 54 mile / 86 kilometre-ish cycling ramble along the red clay roads of middle Georgia. Hosted by Chain Buster Racing, the ever-popular event has grown…

Ride Video: Mixed Surface Cycling in South Georgia, USA – Night & Day!

By JOM July 8, 2019

This ride video begins on the premises of Hubs and Hops, a bike shop / pub in the heart of downtown Thomasville, Georgia. "Our business is bikes, beer, and community.…

Podcast: A Conversation about Carbon Wheels for Gravel with Boyd Cycling

By JOM July 5, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with Boyd Johnson of Boyd Cycling about carbon wheels for gravel. Also, check out our review of Boyd's Jocassee…

Race Report: 2019 Red Clay Ramble! – Eatonton, Georgia, USA

By JOM July 3, 2019

Georgia Red Clay: "The red color of soils is generally related to unhydrated iron oxides, although manganese dioxide and partially hydrated iron oxides may also contribute red colors. Since unhydrated…