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The Road to Transcontinental Race: Part Twelve by Sebastian Breuer

By SebastianBreuer February 1, 2021

Recently, the official route for the Eighth edition of the Transcontinental Race was officially presented. You are a beauty and the same time, a beast. In advance of the presentation,…

Panaracer launches US Ambassador Program as a Celebration of Community

By JOM February 1, 2021

Tire manufacturer Panaracer USA is pleased to announce the launch of its first ambassador program, currently open for applications. Marketing efforts aside, the brand’s first foray in ambassadorship is really a…

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Grenzerfahrungen: A film about a Bikepacking journey inside the former Iron Curtain

By JOM January 29, 2021

A new film from Edinburgh-based filmmaker and adventurer Markus Stitz documents his self-supported cycling journey along the European Green Belt. Born and bred in Germany, Markus travelled 700km along the…

Podcast: Titanium Bikes of Blackheart Bike Co. – With Founder, Zach Lambert

By JOM January 29, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Zachary Lambert, founder of Blackheart Bike Co. of Venice, California. Zach walks us through the brand's namesake…

Curve Cycling Dirt Hoops Alloy Wheelset review

Curve Cycling releases Dirt Hoops Alloy Wheelset: “Party Hard & Ride Harder” + SP Dynamo Hub Option

By JOM January 29, 2021

"Life's a grand adventure, which is enhanced by bikes. At Curve, we want to be part of a cycling community that loves sharing the roads, stories and environment we ride…

ENVE Foundation Collection Gravel: AG25 700c & AG28 650b + Sneak Peek Video

By JOM January 28, 2021

"ENVE was built upon a foundation of a more perfect ride experience delivered by crafted carbon wheels and components. Our aftermarket introduction in 2007 marked the moment in time where…

Less Grams: ROTOR gives you a new Carbon option for your Modular ALDHU Cranks

By JOM January 28, 2021

Four years of development have yielded lighter and stiffer cranks compared to their aluminum predecessors, and increased options for modular crankset customization, while providing an upgrade to ROTOR’s loyal fans…

WTB Proterra Light: Gravel Wheels for Every Bike, Rider & Budget – Built in California

By JOM January 27, 2021

"WTB now offers complete wheels at an affordable price! Proterra gravel wheels are available individually or as a $649.90 wheelset that performs well above its pay grade. Every Proterra hub…

Fara Cycling Announces The All-New F/AR All-Road Bike: With Integrated Frame Bags!

By JOM January 27, 2021

"F/AR // The Adventure Begins Where the Asphalt Ends." Norwegian bicycle brand Fara Cycling announces the new F/AR All Road bike. Inspired by Fara’s The Oslo Project and their emblematic mixed surface route…

The New Dynaplug Racer Pro: Now With Twice the Tire Plugs!

By JOM January 26, 2021

"The tire-plugging experts (and intergalactic meerkats) at Dynaplug have managed to improve upon their most-popular tire-plugging tool by adding their new Twin-Tube technology to the Racer tool...begetting the RACER PRO!"…

Spinergy launches GX Max: Stronger Gravel Wheels for Extreme Gravel Riding

By JOM January 26, 2021

"Introducing the Spinergy GX MAX with PBO spokes. Strong enough for moto, built for gravel. Spinergy’s now retired motocross wheels provided the inspiration for their newest gravel wheelset, the all-new…

Misguided Bikepacking Adventure? Too Fast, Too Cold, Too Windy, or Simply Too Ambitious?

By JOM January 22, 2021

What is bikepacking? In a nutshell, a mountain bike, gravel bike, cyclocross bike, or a specifically designed bike, can be used to carry around gear for minimalist camping. People riding…

Gravel Wheels with a Shine: HED’s Silver Edition Emporia GA Pro Wheelset

By JOM January 21, 2021

"From the performance to the looks, these wheels are one thing: polished! The Emporia GA Pro – Silver Edition are gravel wheels for those who want to go fast and…

Gravel Cycling at Night: Fun Times on the Gravelly Road Less Traveled, Circa 2015!

By JOM January 21, 2021

If you think riding around on the road less traveled in the daytime is fun, wait until you try riding at night time! Riders experience a whole new perspective of…