This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in North Scottdale, Arizona, USA North Scottsdale, Arizona: "Prosperous North Scottsdale is known for its refined spas, classy wine bars and steakhouses, and shopping plazas with luxury boutiques, like Market Street at DC Ranch and La Mirada. The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Taliesin West complex houses an architecture school and offers tours. Nearby, McDowell Mountain Regional Park is popular for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding trails." - Google In this video, JOM is joined by some good mates out of Gainesville, Florida, and a local ..read more

ENVE Fray Long-Term Review: "All Road or Endurance – call it what you want. The Fray is for riders who want speed, versatility, and max performance – infused with a World Tour pedigree the Fray inspires exploration" - https://alnk.to/5Faahxh (commission link to ENVE, costs you nothing). Three Color Options: Salt (White), Ash (Gray), Venom (Yellowish metallic). "The Definite All Road Machine. Modern road riders demand versatile durability, in-frame storage, tire clearance, precise fit, and much more." The Fray features: * Geometry optimized for 31-35mm tires * Tire clearance for up to 700 x 40 ..read more

SRAM Red XPLR XG-1391 Cassette: "As the terrain gets tougher and the pace gets faster, you need the right range to keep moving and the best steps between gears to keep up. The 460% range of the RED XPLR XG-1391 13-speed cassette gives you the climbing gears you crave on gravel and the tight jumps you need on spicy sprints. Enjoy the highest shift quality on even the roughest roads thanks to optimized shift features on each cog, all from a cassette that weighs only 288gm." - https://sram.com In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a close-up look at the expensive, key component c ..read more

Pivot Cycles Vault Review: "The new Vault isn’t just a bike; it's an invitation to explore the world on your terms. With its lightweight build, inspiring handling and expanded sizing, the Vault stands out as a leader in the gravel market. Designed for riders who demand versatility and performance without compromising comfort, the Vault lets you find your freedom and get lost in the adventure." - Pivot Cycles In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a first look at the Pivot Cycles Vault, review coming later, watch this space! Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Pivot Cycles Vault 0:57 ..read more

This mixed-surface bicycle ride began and ended in Burra, South Australia. Burra, South Australia: "Burra is a pastoral centre and historic tourist town in the mid-north of South Australia. It lies east of the Clare Valley in the Bald Hills range, part of the northern Mount Lofty Ranges, and on Burra Creek. The town began as a single company mining township that, by 1851, was a set of townships (company, private and government-owned) collectively known as "The Burra". The Burra mines supplied 89% of South Australia's and 5% of the world's copper for 15 years, and the settlement has been credit ..read more

"No. 22 Bicycle Company was born out of a desire to strike equilibrium between enjoyment and performance." - https://alnk.to/ge6O22u (Affiliate Link) "We build bicycles for the rider who appreciates perfectly tuned ride quality as much as stiffness and low weight—the rider who loves to ride for riding’s sake. Our point of departure is frame material: we fell in love with the ride of titanium and named our company after it. We then took to the task of sweating details of fit and finish. Our frames are based on carefully considered geometries and tubing profiles. We use the highest grades of tit ..read more

Otso Cycles Warakin Steel Allroad, Review Coming Later: "The Warakin versatile steel all-road bike that will carry its rider to any destination. It is designed for multi-surface rides, overnighters, gravel races, and commuting. Frame features include adjustable geometry; lots of mounts for cargo, racks, and fenders; clearance for 50mm tires; suspension-corrected geometry to run a suspension fork; and can be built with gears or single speed. No matter your riding plans, the Warakin will meet your needs for the road ahead." - Otso Cycles In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a f ..read more

Argonaut Cycles D33 Gravel Wheels, Review Coming Later: "Introducing the D33 Gravel Wheelset by Argonaut Cycles, hand-built in Bend, Oregon. Top-notch performance for adventurous rides available separately or as part of Argonaut's GR3 Gravel Bike. The D33 wheelset is meticulously designed for gravel and adventure riding, boasting the same high standards as all Argonaut's products." - Argonaut Cycles (affiliate link) - https://alnk.to/5FbtzPo In this video, JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides a first look at the Argonaut Cycles D33 Gravel Wheels, review coming later, watch this space! Chapt ..read more

"Electrifying Shimano’s 12-speed gravel component family, the new 2 x 12-speed GRX RX825 Di2 components combine Shimano’s unrivaled electronic shifting with optimized gearing options for riding, racing, and all-day adventures. The new suite of electronic Di2 parts features dual control levers refined for comfort and control, a Shimano Shadow RD+ equipped rear derailleur for better chain management, and a gravel-optimized front derailleur for precise shifting. " - https://gravel.shimano.com "Designed for gravel riders who live to be in the moment, who venture down lonely, unknown dirt roads, wh ..read more

2024 marks the 13th running of the Heartbreaker Cycling Invitational, part of the 100% FREE, North Florida Freeride Gravel Series (NFFGS). This event is organized by JOM, founder of Gravel Cyclist, and is a ride event that traverses some of the most beautiful roads near Gainesville, Florida. Featuring Live Oak canopies adorned with Spanish Moss, the course meanders across dirt, limerock, gravel, sandy spots, paved roads, and more. The Heartbreaker isn't a race, and the ride welcomes riders of all abilities and speeds, to ride the course at a speed of their choosing. North Florida Freeride Grav ..read more