2016 Dirty Kanza VIDEO Interview: LeLan Dains of Dirty Kanza Promotions!
Before the 2016 Dirty Kanza kicked off, JOM of Gravel Cyclist took it to the streets of Emporia, Kansas, and interviewed Mr LeLan Dains, one of the fine fellows behind the…
2016 Dirty Kanza VIDEO Interview: Amanda “Panda” Nauman of SDG Factory Team!
Better late than never, JOM of Gravel Cyclist took it to the streets of Emporia, Kansas, and interviewed the one and only Amanda "Panda" Nauman on the day before the…
The 2016 Dirty Kanza 200 Experience – JOM’s Race Report
2016 Dirty Kanza 200 To quote Frank Sinatra, I did it my way... It was a sleepless night. Waking at 4am for a bike race that begins at 6am isn't…
2016 Dirty Kanza VIDEO Interview: Team Tall Racing from Miami, Florida!
JOM of Gravel Cyclist took it to the streets of Emporia, Kansas, interviewing random cyclists in town for the 2016 Dirty Kanza. He catches up with Roy, Brett and Bobby…
2016 Dirty Kanza VIDEO Interview: Sally and Michelle of Team Apex Multisport!
JOM of Gravel Cyclist took it to the streets of Emporia, Kansas, interviewing random cyclists in town for the 2016 Dirty Kanza. He catches up with Sally and Michelle of…
The 2016 Dirty Kanza 200 Experience – Part Two – by JOM
After catching some much needed sleep at a hotel on the edge of town, I woke early on Thursday morning, June 2nd, eager to explore the town of Emporia. If…
Featured Bike: Amanda Nauman’s Niner BSB 9 RDO – Dirty Kanza 200 Winning Bike!
"The 29” wheeled bike isn’t just a token in our line-up. It is our one and only love, our heart and soul out there on the trail." Beginning life as…
The 2016 Dirty Kanza 200 Experience – Part One – by JOM
For the readers who are unaware of this not-so-little race, Dirty Kanza is arguably the world's biggest gravel race. Held annually in Emporia, Kansas, the event attracts close to 2,000 riders…
Featured Bike: Curve Cycling’s Grovel CXR Titanium
"At Curve Cycling, we strive to give fellow riders new and exciting experiences via our products and adventures. With our offerings we strive to deliver products that go beyond the 'honey…
VIDEO Review: Topeak JoeBlow Booster Pump – Is it a replacement for the air compressor?
"The JoeBlow Booster pump just made it easier to install tubeless tires. No more frustrating leaks because you can’t pump up your tire fast enough to get an effective rim…
Amusement: If Yoda were a Gravel Cyclist – by K-Dogg
"You must unlearn what you have learned." (Negative road racing attitude.) "Do or do not. There is no try." (Commit to riding tubeless 38mm+ wide tires.) "May the force be with…
Race Report: 2016 Almanzo 100 by 5th Place Finisher, Eric Thompson
This was my 4th year racing the Almanzo 100 and its become a yearly tradition for myself, my family and a few friends. It all started with my dad seeking…
Ride Report: The last hurrah before Dirty Kanza 200
Sometime on Thursday May 12, 2016, I received a phone call from esteemed 60yo Gravel Cyclist teammate, K-Dogg. It went something like this: K-Dogg, "Oi!" JOM, "What's news?" K-Dogg, "We need…
Race Report: 2016 Almanzo 100 – by Top 10 Finisher – Charlie Schad
The Almanzo 100 was founded in 2007 and was the brainchild of Chris Skogen, regarded by many as one of the "founding fathers" of the Midwestern gravel racing scene. As the…