JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

A Look Inside Mosaic Cycles: Small Batch Builder – Boulder, Colorado

By JOM June 17, 2021

"The tangible act of turning practical performance goals into a bike of singular personality and beauty. This is Mosaic Cycles, not confined by self-imposed limitations but rather working to embrace…

Podcast: Ribble Cycles – With Head of Product, Jamie Burrow

By JOM June 16, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with former Pro Tour rider and current Ribble Cycles Head of Product, Jamie Burrow. Jamie walks us through…

Mammoth Tuff: California is OPEN and the TUFF are invited, again!

By JOM June 16, 2021

With 2020 firmly in the mirror and Covid-19 rapidly dissipating, David Sheek and his partner Amanda Nauman, are looking forward to finally sharing the adventures they have cherished around Mammoth…

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HED Launches All-New Gravel Wheel: Emporia GC3 Performance

By JOM June 15, 2021

U.S.-Based Wheel Company Releases Performance Level Carbon Wheel The Emporia GC3 Performance is an all-carbon gravel wheelset, designed and produced by hand by HED in Minnesota. The rim design borrows…

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A Look Inside The Pro’s Closet: Plus Vintage Bicycles Museum Tour!

By JOM June 15, 2021

"Bikes are meant to be used. That is our core philosophy here at The Pro’s Closet. It means we offer you the best prices on the bikes you want. It…

Ritte Cycles launches US-Made Titanium Gravel Bike

By JOM June 15, 2021

Ritte goes back to their roots, manufacturing their newest gravel bike in America Ritte has a rich history of American manufactured bicycles. From boundary-pushing mixed medium metal and carbon bikes…

Specialized Rock Combo: World’s First? Gravel / Mixed-Surface Production Bike (1989)

By JOM June 11, 2021

Unbound Gravel, arguably the world's most famous gravel race, was run and won on June 5, 2021. This event and others have contributed to the rapid development of technology that…

Unbound 2021: Jessica Cerra’s Pinarello Grevil 200-Mile Bike – Top 10 in the Overall Women’s Field!

By JOM June 9, 2021

Courtesy of the crew at ENVE Composites / Ian Matteson (photographer extraordinaire), this is the bike of Jessica Cerra as ridden at 2021 Unbound 200. Jess is a resident of…

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Unbound 2021: The Women’s Overall 200-Mile Winning Bike: Lauren De Crescenzo’s Colnago G3-X

By JOM June 8, 2021

Unbound for 2021, arguably the World's best-known gravel race, was run and won recently in Emporia, Kansas. Riders from near and far pour into town to test themselves across courses…

Exploring Hogansville, Georgia, the Forest & Gravel Roads Beyond

By JOM June 7, 2021

Hogansville, Georgia "Hogansville is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census. Since 1998, Hogansville has held an annual Hummingbird Festival in…

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Unbound 2021: The Men’s Overall 200-mile Winning Bike: Ian Boswell’s Specialized Diverge

By JOM June 6, 2021

Unbound for 2021, arguably the World's best-known gravel race, was run and won yesterday in Emporia, Kansas. Riders from near and far trundle into town to test themselves on mileages…

Podcast: Ozark Gravel Cyclists – With Andrew Onermaa

By JOM June 4, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Andrew Onermaa, founder of Ozark Gravel Cyclists. Andrew is a passionate gravel cyclist and bike packer who…

Squid Bikes SO-EZ Tracklocross: The Pink Panther FIXED Gear! – Mixed Surface Machine

By JOM June 4, 2021

"Squid Bikes came into existence gradually, starting in the grassroots cyclocross community in Northern California. At some point, a group of cyclocross miscreants started spray painting bikes in their garages,…

Allied Cycle Works Echo! “Go Fast Everywhere”: Unboxing & Features of the Next Review Bike!

By JOM June 3, 2021

The ECHO isn’t an everyday racing beast. It’s actually two everyday racing beasts, each with a distinct personality. At the heart of ECHO’s duality is its ability to transform from…