Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

Press Release: Dirty Kanza Significantly Expands Gravel Expo

By JOM February 5, 2018

Dirty Kanza Promotions will significantly expand the size and scope of their popular “All Things Gravel” outdoor expo. In the past, expo booth spaces were available to Dirty Kanza event…

Video Review: Lynskey PRO GR Titanium Gravel bike with Shimano Ultegra Di2

By JOM February 2, 2018

The Lynskey PRO GR is possibly the world's first 6/4 titanium gravel bike. JOM took collection of the bike from the Lynskey factory in late June of 2017. Since then,…

Article: Popping a Hernia – Surgery and Recovery as a Gravel Cyclist

By JOM January 31, 2018

November 24, 2017, Southern Georgia, United States, somewhere near the town of Tifton, I was riding around on a gravel bike, minding my own business. Tifton is known for many…

VIDEO: Episode 13 – Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question!

By JOM January 28, 2018

Episode 13 of "Ask the Gravel Cyclist Crew a Question" can be seen below. Questions in this episode: Is a single chainring (1x) drivetrain system lighter than a double (2x) chainring…

Featured Bike: Ground Up Speed Shop, Custom Suni Ti Gravel Bike

By JOM January 26, 2018

Ground Up Speed Shop is based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is in the business of custom frame building. Company owner, Eric Baar, has built over 1,000 frames during his…

VIDEO: Barossa Valley Gravel Grind – The 2017 / 2018 Australian Gravel Adventure!

By JOM January 24, 2018

On December 30, 2017, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew joined Graeme (aka TheStickyBidon.com) and others from Adelaide's Gravel Cycling Community, for a sweet 77 mile / 124 kilometre ride into…

New Tech: absoluteBLACK Chainrings provide Compact and Sub-Compact gear options for Shimano Cranksets

By JOM January 23, 2018

"absoluteBLACK is a cycling company devoted to extraordinary design, European manufacturing and production of parts that not only perform great, but also last a long time." "We believe anything out…

Hunt 30Carbon Gravel Disc Wheelset Review and Weight

Wheelset Review: Hunt 30Carbon Gravel Disc 700c Wheelset

By JOM January 22, 2018

Hunt Wheels are "Honoured to create wheels for devoted bike riders". "You ride every chance you get", "You push on through wind and rain" and "Your time and money must…

VIDEO: Bike Fitting for a Gravel Bike – With Adelaide Bike Fit

By JOM January 19, 2018

JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew met with Steve Nash of Adelaide Bike Fit, to evaluate the fit on his gravel bike and discuss the importance of an appropriate fit,…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Six – Meadows, Goolwa & Steam Power

By JOM January 16, 2018

Meadows - A small town in the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. Best known for its historic buildings, craft shops, a winery and a must-visit bakery. Said bakery is very…

Press Release: Full-Dynamix / Battaglin Gravel S (Steel) and Gravel C (Carbon) Frames – Italian Beauty

By JOM January 12, 2018

Grand-Tour victories are the line that separates good riders from champions. A first-place finish in the Giro d'Italia, the Vuelta a Espana or the Tour de France, the toughest races…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Five – Burra and Beyond

By JOM January 9, 2018

Greetings trendsetters! Now, before anyone says... "hey JOM, where's Part Four?". Part Four would be my 2018 New Year's Day video, even though it isn't labeled as such. Moving along...…

VIDEO: 2018 New Year’s Day Gravel Ride – Gravelaide Preview, South Australia

By JOM January 6, 2018

To kick off the first day of 2018 in an appropriate manner, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew joined Graeme from TheStickyBidon.com for a preview of 2018 Gravelaide. The full…

The Australian Gravel Adventure 2017 / 2018 – Part Three – Barossa Valley

By JOM January 2, 2018

The Barossa Valley is located in South Australia, some 60 kilometres / 37 miles northeast of Adelaide's city center, the birthplace of yours truly. The Barossa Valley is notable as…