JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

Press Release: Philly Bike Expo Returns, Full Force on October 29-30, 2022!

By JOM October 27, 2022

"The USA’s most popular indoor bicycle consumer show returns at full pre-pandemic strength this coming weekend, October 29-30, in the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Once again, it provides an extraordinarily wide…

Chattahoochee, Florida: Late Summer in NorWaFla (Northwest Florida)

By JOM October 25, 2022

"Chattahoochee is a city in Gadsden County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Tallahassee, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Chattahoochee sits on the banks of the Apalachicola River, and…

2023 Shimano RX801 & RX801R Gravel Shoes: A Video Deep Dive

By JOM October 24, 2022

RX8 Gravel Race Shoes "Enhancing SHIMANO’s popular featherweight RX8 gravel race shoe, the updated RX801 model delivers a more breathable design, with super stiff and efficient carbon outsole for your…

Maple Lake, Minnesota: Riding a variant of the DIRT BAG Route – True Grass Roots Gravel Cycling Fun

By JOM October 21, 2022

"The Dirt Bag is an annual gravel grinder historically organized by the late John Egbers." We have no idea when the first edition of the Dirt Bag was hosted, but…

The Salty Lizard 100: Silver Island Mountains, Wendover, Utah – The Third Go-Round – by Bobby Kennedy

By JOM October 20, 2022

The Salty Lizard 100 sent riders for their third run around the Silver Island Mountains in Utah’s West Desert on Oct. 8, cementing its place as an annual treat/torture (or…

Campagnolo Levante Gravel Wheelset Review: Designed specifically for Gravel

By JOM October 19, 2022

"Backed by more than eighty years of outstanding innovation, quality and sporting successes, Campagnolo is a premium brand, established and renowned all over the world. Our long history, that has…

La Fleche Willistonne: Williston, Florida – The Other Fleche – Dusty & Dry AF

By JOM October 18, 2022

"Yes, we know what Fleche means and this is not exactly one of those. But who wants to find their way back to the start after 55-75 miles of hard…

shimano rx8r gravel racing adventure shoe review

Shimano introduces NEW RX8 & RX8R Gravel Shoes for Race-Performance & Rowdy Mixed-Surface Riding

By JOM October 18, 2022

Race-performance meets rugged gravel riding with lightweight, breathable construction and enhanced fit. RX8 Gravel Race Shoes "Enhancing SHIMANO’s popular featherweight RX8 gravel race shoe, the updated RX801 model delivers a…

Inside Wolf Tooth Components / Otso Cycles + Resolve Dropper Seatpost!

By JOM October 14, 2022

"Wolf Tooth was founded to design and manufacture precision cycling products that emphasize function, performance, and reliability to meet the needs of our fellow racers and riders. We are a…

Press Release: Trek unveils an ultra-lightweight & high-speed Domane+ SLR Electric Road Bike (which fits 40’s)

By JOM October 13, 2022

"Trek released the all-new Domane+ SLR today, a natural-feeling performance e-road bike with an unprecedented weight-to-speed ratio. Weighing in at just around 11.8 kg with a 28 mph (25 km/h…

Mäntyharju, Finland “Pine Ridge”: Sweet Gravel Cycling

By JOM October 12, 2022

Mäntyharju (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈmæntyˌhɑrju], "Pine Ridge") is a municipality of Finland. - https://wikipedia.org "Mäntyharju is located in the Southern Savonia region. The municipality has a population of 5,636 (31 December…

wolf tooth resolve dropper seatpost review

Press Release: Wolf Tooth Introduces Resolve Dropper Post – Not just for MTB’s

By JOM October 11, 2022

"The new Wolf Tooth Resolve Dropper Post uses a first-of-its-kind self-bleeding cartridge. This means that any air that gets into the fluid chamber is automatically purged with every up/down motion.…

FNLD GRVL Announces 2023 Event & Registration Dates: Lahti, Finland

By JOM October 11, 2022

"The date for inaugural FNLD GRVL is set for June 10, 2023 in Lahti, Finland, when the new world-class gravel event debuts in Northern Europe. FNLD GRVL is the brainchild…

Elitewheels Drive Six Unboxing & Features: The Craziest Wheels EVER?

By JOM October 11, 2022

About Elitewheels "Since 2013, Elitewheels has focused on the design and production of lightweight carbon fiber bicycle wheels. As we manufacture the wheels in our own factory, we have no…