JOM, Author at Gravel Cyclist

2021 Thomasville Clay Road Classic: Thomasville, Georgia – Killer Scenery, Wind, Water, Mud & More!

By JOM February 22, 2021

"Immerse yourself in a true gravel experience. The ride is a self-supported endurance gravel road event that takes you through some of the most beautiful clay roads in the country…

Panaracer Tires (Tyres) Unveils New Logo, “Celebrates History of Technology, Innovations, & the Future”

By JOM February 22, 2021

"Tire manufacturer Panaracer is proud to unveil its new logo and brand identity today, celebrating its history of technologies and innovations while looking to the future with a new, modernized…

campagnolo chorus 12 speed groupset review

Campagnolo Chorus 2 x 12-Speed Mechanical Drivetrain Review with Hydraulic Disc Brakes – On Gravel!

By JOM February 19, 2021

Campagnolo is an Italian manufacturer of bicycle components with headquarters in Vicenza, Italy. Founded by Tullio Campagnolo, the company began in 1933 in a Vicenza workshop. The founder was a…

Coming to Vancouver B.C., Canada: The Gravel Explorer aka BCBR Gravel

By JOM February 18, 2021

"The BC Bike Race (BCBR) is proud to announce its newest offering: The Gravel Explorer aka BCBR Gravel. This new event will take place in British Columbia’s Okanagan region, Sept…

The Rideaway Experience, a New Series of Experiential Off-Road Cycling Camps in 2021 from Life Time

By JOM February 18, 2021

"From the event directors of UNBOUND Gravel, Leadville Race Series and Big Sugar NWA comes The Rideaway Experience, a brand new off-road cycling camp series produced by Life Time. Each…

Astral Wanderlust Dynamo Hub Wheelset Review: Featuring SONDelux Hub & Sinewave Cycles Beacon Light

By JOM February 17, 2021

"While Astral® may be a new name to the bicycle industry, its development and the brains behind it are experienced in the world of cycling. Astral’s engineering, testing, sales, customer…

farr gps mount carbon aero bolt-on review

FARR introduces custom GPS Mount for the Carbon Aero Bolt-On

By JOM February 16, 2021

With the success of our Carbon Aero Bolt-On, a common request has been for a compact and stylish way to mount a GPS device to the front-end. We get it,…

Hahira, Georgia & Beyond: Home to the Honey Bee Festival & Honey Bee Stinger Mixed-Surfaced Ride!

By JOM February 16, 2021

Hahira is a city in northwest Lowndes County, Georgia, United States, close to the border of Georgia and Florida. According to legend, the town of Hahira was named after a…

Northwestern Gravel, Paved Mountain Roads, & single-track dirt combine at the 2021 Best of Both: Bend, Oregon

By JOM February 15, 2021

"The Best of both Bike race throws down the gauntlet to endurance cyclists with a unique and challenging all-terrain proposition. Staged in Bend in the outdoor mecca of Bend, Oregon,…

Exploring the Forest Roads of L.A. (Lower Alabama) & Beyond, on a Hot AF Day!

By JOM February 12, 2021

The term Lower Alabama is open to interpretation depending on who you ask. Or, as Wikipedia says, "Because there is no formally defined border, there are three overlapping areas generally…

Rose Bikes Backroad with Classified Powershift Hub Review

Rose Bikes of Germany partners with Classified: Powershift hub = 1x Drivetrain sans big gaps with 2x Hub Functionality

By JOM February 11, 2021

Rose Bikes is the first German manufacturer to integrate Classified Cycling’s innovative shifting technology, making it available on its new gravel bike, the BACKROAD. "Time to shift: Rose Bikes is…

Goodyear Bicycle Tires Enhance Off-Road Performance with Expansion of All-Terrain Tire Ranges

By JOM February 11, 2021

All-Terrain "The Goodyear Bicycle Tires All-Terrain range expands with new options to existing models, plus an additional tread making its way across from the Mountain range. As with the expanded…

Grenzerfahrungen iron curtain bikepacking

Bikepacking & Photos inside the former Iron Curtain: Part Two, by Markus Stitz

By JOM February 10, 2021

Grenzerfahrungen Gallery - Part Two Markus Stitz documents his self-supported cycling journey along the European Green Belt. Born and bred in Germany, Markus travelled 700km along the former Iron Curtain…

SRAM launches Red eTap AXS 36T Max Rear Derailleur + Force Cassette Finish Update

By JOM February 8, 2021

"Summit the steep stuff. Whether you’re riding the toughest grades you can find or just keeping your legs fresh for the final climb on a long day, lower gears will…