Rides / Musings Archives - Gravel Cyclist

From Doubt to Dust: My First Unbound 50 – By Amanda Duling – Mom, Healthcare Professional & More!

By JOM September 19, 2025

Introduction I didn’t look like the riders around me at the start line. Their bikes gleamed, their kits matched, and their confidence seemed effortless. Less than a year ago, I…

Trek ups the Adventure with All-New Checkpoint+ SL Electric Gravel Bike

By JOM September 18, 2025

The Trek Domane+ has been a feature of the company's line for a few years, but the launch of the new Checkpoint+, marks the company's first-ever dedicated electric gravel bike.…

Colorado Front Range Gravel: Lee Gulch & High Line Canal

By JOM September 16, 2025

Colorado Front Range Gravel "The Front Range is the easternmost major mountain range of the Southern Rocky Mountains in North America, located in Colorado and Wyoming. It's a prominent geographical…

What Floats Your Boat in 2025? We ask Builders & Industry Insiders at MADE

By JOM August 28, 2025

MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding - Portland, Oregon - August 22-24, 2025 In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist asks Builders and Industry Insiders, WHAT FLOATS…

2025 Cane Creek Pisgah Project Bike Raffle

Press Release : The Cane Creek Pisgah Project Bike Raffle Returns for 2025

By JOM August 20, 2025

Cane Creek Cycling Components is proud to announce the return of the Pisgah Project Bike Raffle. Now celebrating its ninth consecutive year, the collaborative project with the industry's leading partners…

MADE Show coming this Week / August 22-24th / Zidell Yards, Portland, Oregon + 25% Off Entry!

By JOM August 18, 2025

MADE, the largest handmade bicycle show, announces 2025 dates. The show will occur August 22-24 at Zidell Yards in Portland, OR. Exhibitor registration is open, and tickets for MADE are…

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Hinterlands of North Florida: Shaded Roads, Summer Humidity, Rain & More!

By JOM August 8, 2025

In this article / video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist joins LGC for a warmish summer's day ride near Gainesville, Florida. Somewhere in the Hinterlands, this route wanders about the countryside…

Be a Steward for Gravel Cycling: Make Friends & More

By JOM August 4, 2025

In this video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist explains his concept of being a steward for gravel cycling. Respect the roads, respect the locals, respect the land. Part of the year,…

100 Degrees in the Shade: Summer Cycling in North Central Florida

By JOM July 28, 2025

In this ride experience video, JOM of Gravel Cyclist joins LGC for a hot summer's day ride starting and ending near Gainesville, Florida. 100F / 37.5C in the shade, with…

Foligno to Perugia, Umbria, Italy: Round Trip the Gravel Way

By JOM July 23, 2025

Foligno, Italy, Region of Umbria, Province of Perugia "Foligno (Italian pronunciation: [foˈliɲɲo]; Southern Umbrian: Fuligno) is an ancient town of Italy in the province of Perugia in east central Umbria,…

Orvieto Italy, Umbria, Province of Terni: Gravel Cycling near Orvieto

By JOM July 17, 2025

Orvieto, Italy, Region of Umbria, Province of Terni "Orvieto (Italian: [orˈvjɛːto]) is a city and comune in the Province of Terni, southwestern Umbria, Italy, situated on the flat summit of…

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Travel Experience: American Airlines Flagship Business Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Philly to Venice + Philly Lounge

By JOM July 16, 2025

American Airlines Flagship Business Class: "A premier experience for the long haul". Flying from Philadephia to Venice aboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner! "Your Flagship® Business and Flagship® Business Plus ticket…

Marostica, Italy: Cycling in the area with a visit to Cittadella

By JOM July 14, 2025

Marostica, Italy "Marostica (Italian pronunciation: [maˈrɔstika]; Venetian: Maròstega [maˈɾɔsteɡa]), is a town and comune in the province of Vicenza, Veneto, northern Italy. It is mostly famous for its live chess…

Tailfin Presents: Detours – A New Kind of Bikepacking Event – Fun, Flexible, and Original

By JOM June 27, 2025

Date: September 12–14, 2025 Location: Abergavenny Area* (Start/Finish) → Fforest Fields (Overnight Hub) Welcome to Detours – An Inclusive Bikepacking Adventure Like No Other Tailfin Detours is a brand-new, community-focused…