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norway Bike Journey Through Extreme Cold

Cycling Norway in Midwinter: A Nine-Day E-Cargo Bike Journey Through Extreme Cold

By JOM January 21, 2026

In his latest film Markus Stitz discovers the joys and challenges of winter bikepacking. ‘The Best Season’ is now available to watch for free on YouTube and follows the cyclist…

Gravel Rides Loch Lomond and the Trossachs

Meet Markus Stitz’s new Guidebook, Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

By JOM December 4, 2025

Gravel Rides Loch Lomond & The Trossachs showcases 15 of the best gravel bike rides across the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and west into Argyll. From 15…

Colorado Front Range Gravel: Castlewood Canyon Figure 8

By JOM September 26, 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…

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

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…

cycling the hinterlands of north florida

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…