Gravel Cyclist: The Gravel Cycling Experience

Ritte Cycles launches US-Made Titanium Gravel Bike

By JOM June 15, 2021

Ritte goes back to their roots, manufacturing their newest gravel bike in America Ritte has a rich history of American manufactured bicycles. From boundary-pushing mixed medium metal and carbon bikes…

Unbound 200 2021 Race Report Caroline Worrall

2021 Unbound Gravel 200, by Gravel Newbie (not any more), Caroline Worrall

By CarolineWorrall June 14, 2021

I’m starting this out with my thank-you's. Often these come as the wrap-up to a race report, but my report is long and I wouldn’t want you to fall asleep…

Specialized Rock Combo: World’s First? Gravel / Mixed-Surface Production Bike (1989)

By JOM June 11, 2021

Unbound Gravel, arguably the world's most famous gravel race, was run and won on June 5, 2021. This event and others have contributed to the rapid development of technology that…

Race Report: 2021 Spring Valley / Almanzo 100 – Meteor Theory vs Heat Wave, Gravel vs Skin

By NicholasGarbis June 10, 2021

This article comes to us from our good friend, Nicholas Garbis, founder and host of the Gravel News Network (GNN). Quick Background on Almanzo (and Meteor Theory) The Almanzo 100…

Unbound 2021: Jessica Cerra’s Pinarello Grevil 200-Mile Bike – Top 10 in the Overall Women’s Field!

By JOM June 9, 2021

Courtesy of the crew at ENVE Composites / Ian Matteson (photographer extraordinaire), this is the bike of Jessica Cerra as ridden at 2021 Unbound 200. Jess is a resident of…

Lauren De Crescenzo Colnago Unbound 2021

Unbound 2021: The Women’s Overall 200-Mile Winning Bike: Lauren De Crescenzo’s Colnago G3-X

By JOM June 8, 2021

Unbound for 2021, arguably the World's best-known gravel race, was run and won recently in Emporia, Kansas. Riders from near and far pour into town to test themselves across courses…

Exploring Hogansville, Georgia, the Forest & Gravel Roads Beyond

By JOM June 7, 2021

Hogansville, Georgia "Hogansville is a city in Troup County, Georgia, United States. The population was 3,060 at the 2010 census. Since 1998, Hogansville has held an annual Hummingbird Festival in…

ian boswell specialized diverge unbound 2021

Unbound 2021: The Men’s Overall 200-mile Winning Bike: Ian Boswell’s Specialized Diverge

By JOM June 6, 2021

Unbound for 2021, arguably the World's best-known gravel race, was run and won yesterday in Emporia, Kansas. Riders from near and far trundle into town to test themselves on mileages…

Podcast: Ozark Gravel Cyclists – With Andrew Onermaa

By JOM June 4, 2021

Our partner in podcasting, The Gravel Ride Podcast, sits down this week with Andrew Onermaa, founder of Ozark Gravel Cyclists. Andrew is a passionate gravel cyclist and bike packer who…

Squid Bikes SO-EZ Tracklocross: The Pink Panther FIXED Gear! – Mixed Surface Machine

By JOM June 4, 2021

"Squid Bikes came into existence gradually, starting in the grassroots cyclocross community in Northern California. At some point, a group of cyclocross miscreants started spray painting bikes in their garages,…

Bound for Unbound 2021: 200 Miles by Gravel Newbie, Caroline Worrall

By CarolineWorrall June 3, 2021

Hey Gravel Fans, guess who’s going to Emporia, Kansas? Nope, not JOM (he's sitting out 2021). It’s me, Caroline Worrall, the Gravel Newbie. Many things have changed over the last…

Allied Cycle Works Echo! “Go Fast Everywhere”: Unboxing & Features of the Next Review Bike!

By JOM June 3, 2021

The ECHO isn’t an everyday racing beast. It’s actually two everyday racing beasts, each with a distinct personality. At the heart of ECHO’s duality is its ability to transform from…

“The Perfect Handlebar Bag”: Meet the Ortlieb Handlebar-Pack QR – Waterproof, Quick-Release & More

By JOM June 2, 2021

"The top name in bikepacking bags has outdone themselves, yet again. The ORTLIEB Handlebar-Pack QR is the perfect bag for overnights, the Divide, monster gravel days, and jetting around town.…

Rotor QRINGS compatible with AXS and GRX

ROTOR makes Q RINGS® compatible with AXS® and GRX®: Plus 50/37 Round combination for SRAM

By JOM June 1, 2021

In a move to match pace with evolving trends in drivetrain components, ROTOR Bike Components has expanded its range of chainrings to be even more compatible with SRAM® AXS® and…