JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Podcast: A Conversation with Ted King, former Pro Cyclist & Current King of Gravel!

By JOM May 16, 2019

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with Ted King, former professional cyclist and current king of gravel. We discuss gravel riding across the country, the…

GRAVEL BIKE REVIEW: Poseidon X $600 Gravel Bike!

By JOM May 15, 2019

"Have you ever wanted to get away for a short time? Clear your head for some peaceful moments as you explore the town you have lived in with a completely…

Ride Report: Wild Horse Gravel – De Beque, Colorado – Let’s Roll with Roll Massif!

By JOM May 14, 2019

Dubbed the "New American Sportive", Roll Massif is a collection of eight road, gravel and mountain bike sportives across the state of Colorado. Roll Massif builds on the legacy of…

VIDEO: Shimano GRX 1x Mechanical Groupset – Real Footage – Up Close & Personal!

By JOM May 13, 2019

Shimano recently introduced the world's first gravel specific groupset, GRX. "New for the 2020 model year, the SHIMANO GRX 800 series offers 1x11 and 2x11 drivetrains - with mechanical and…

Press Release: Lezyne Streamlines your Cockpit with the Direct X-Lock Mount System

By JOM May 10, 2019

Lezyne has been tinkering with their mounting system for at least two years, judging by the earlier samples spotted at Eurobike 2017. Sometimes it takes time, perseverance and appropriate field…

The Belgian Waffle Ride Mega Photo Gallery – by Wil Matthews

By JOM May 9, 2019

"Welcome to the most unique cycling event in the country, the Canyon Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR), now in its eighth year of irreverence." - Belgian Waffle Ride "Created as the…

Tout Terrain launches the Scrambler Xplore GT – Pinion Gearbox, Belt Drive & Cinq Shift:R Drop Bar Shifting

By JOM May 9, 2019

"If you are riding (or considering) a Pinion equipped bike, your ONLY shifter options have been the rotary shifters provided by Pinion.... until we at Cinq decided to do something…

shimano grx gravel groupset question and answer

Q & A with Shimano about Gravel Cycling and the all-new GRX Groupset

By JOM May 8, 2019

With Dave Lawrence and Nick Legan of Shimano USA Question 1: Judging from the Shimano engineers I ran into at the 2017 Almanzo 100, Gravel has been on Shimano's radar…

Press Release: Shimano launches GRX – The World’s first dedicated line of Gravel Components!

By JOM May 7, 2019

Shimano introduces a wide range of options for diverse gravel and cyclocross riding styles. "Following a multi-year global market study, product testing and development process, Shimano introduce the world’s first…

Navigate the Gravel less Traveled with komoot – Partnered with Dirty Kanza

By JOM May 6, 2019

Just who is komoot? If you were successful in registering for the 2019 Dirty Kanza 200, you will have seen komoot referenced in correspondence from the race. Komoot is the…

Podcast: A Conversation with Tyson Hart of Civilian Bicycle Company

By JOM May 6, 2019

Our partners in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, had a conversation with Tyson Hart of Civilian Bicycle Company. Suffice to say, the bicycle business is an interesting place, and Tyson…

Press Release: Bend Gravel Extravaganza with Whole Athlete Cycling Trips & Camps

By JOM May 3, 2019

Whole Athlete Cycling Trips & Camps Bend Gravel Extravaganza - June 26-30, 2019 "We are excited to announce the addition of cycling trips & camps to our lineup, beginning with…

VIDEO: Rotor InPower Power Meter for Gravel Cycling: Unboxing & Features

By JOM May 3, 2019

"Rotor was founded in 1994 by two friends and cycling enthusiasts, who believed they could eliminate dead spots in the pedal stroke. Pablo Carrasco, an aeronautical engineer, and Ignacio Estellés,…

Press Release: Introducing the Wave – “The Ultimate Road, Gravel, and Endurance Handlebar”

By JOM May 2, 2019

"The Wave handlebar brings a new performance factor to road and gravel riders who want the speed of the drops, and the long-ride comfort of the bar tops. The Wave…