Monthly Archives: August 2014

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. The passenger is it’s engine.”

So RAD!! Swoop’em up folks.

“Klean Kanteen’s lightweight and durable stainless steel pint cup is subtly etched with our bearing logo, making it the perfect takealong for ‘cross races, river floats, or summer concerts.” – The King

Who doesn’t love a solid stainless pint to hold their favorite beverage of choice! Now you can nab one with Chris King’s logo to properly display yer love of the King. Cheers!

I know it’s a big no no to self promote yourself… but this is worth it. Not so I recognize my own accomplishments and shove it into your face so you can pat me on the back next time we cross paths but to encourage you to use what you have readily available to accomplish your dreams.

I do this daily… “I can’t do that! I’ve got no support, no means to accomplish the goal, this is going to suck”. I take a step back and just start doing it (“It” the task at hand needing to be accomplished to get to the next step) even though in the back of my mind the doubt demons are punching me in the eyes attempting to get me to quit! “HELL. NO!!” I say to them. This is my dream, I will fail plenty of times on the road to accomplishing it, but at the end of the day… it WILL be accomplished!

I encourage you fine folks to keep pushing your “limits”, identify self prescribed barriers that stop you from accomplishing your goal, stay consistent/progressive, and nail it!! ALL of it! Accept nothing less.

If you’d like to read a little more about the Levi’s x VSCO BMX Commuter project I had the pleasure of capturing Chris Rost in feel free to do so. Thank you for your support!

Ride x Create

Gnarly!

OooOOooo! Swoop these up while you still can.

Photo by Joshua Bryant

“I’ve sat down several times to write about my experiences during the Oregon Outback and every time, I feel like words have fallen short of the experience.”

I love reading about Joshua’s experience with the Oregon Outback. As I’m on the cusp of having my FaTRoB built up, reading statements like this, “I rode my FaTRoB prototype during the Outback and I loved it.  Every time I get on the bike, I can’t help but smile at how much fun it is, how it handles and how I love the build”, gets me super amped to thrash on this #getradmachine!

I hope you’ll go check out the full story over on Joshua’s site. Really great insite and photos to go along with it. Cheers!

RIDE x CREATE

**Go to our Web Shop to find out more about pre-ordering your FOLLY x BRYANT Edition FaTRoB.

I’m in the final days without a bicicleta and I getting pumped like a kid on Christmas morning!

I got up this morning a bit earlier than normal and hit the ground running. I grabbed my camera, opened the door, and a wave of cool breeze/birds chirping filled the air! It was everything I wish each morning was.

These photos are from this mornings run x shoot. I hope you’re having an equally rad morning! Cheers!

Alvin’s Beautiful Day from The Sleepers on Vimeo.

HA! This is pretty good!

CBNC just opened their first public kit to be pre-ordered by you find folks. I hope you enjoy as much as I do.

Go to CBNC and check’em out!

I’ve been without bicycle for 2 months now due to getting hit by a car, recovery, and building up new whips. I have a simple cruiser that serves me very well for beer runs and running a muck around town to capture skaters/bmx riders, but nothing that I can nail solid mileage or hill climbing pain that I love.

My drive has been extinguished a bit to ride x create. This has created a boredom, boredom lead to thinking creatively to get out of boredom, and the thought hit me… run sucker! Please keep in mind that I’m not a runner and don’t strive to be, but it does put me into the pain cave that I crave, helps me keep my legs/heart in check, and lends the opportunity to capture life in a slower manner.

The last few months I’ve been waking up early, iPhone/film camera in hand, and nailing anywhere from 3 – 8 mile runs. The mornings are the best! Everyone is asleep, birds making bird sounds, and the sun peaking over the trees. It’s quite beautiful.

With all that being said, the images above are two of my favorite from slowing down, taking a deep breath, and keeping my eyes wide open as I run.

The only thing limiting you is yourself. Know that. Ride, create, and make things happen. Some times it’s harder than others, but that’s no excuse to do nothing. Cheers!

RIDE x CREATE

Just went over and checked out Damian Riehl’s site. So. GNARLY!! Big inspiration to grow as a film photography. Above are the top 3 photos that I’m in love with.

Why do I dive deep into Damian’s work?

“I am self taught, choosing to cut my teeth with fully mechanical film photography. That and my longtime job as a bicycle messenger have been perfect as the vehicles to get me to where I am. I started out shooting for myself, but I have grown to love sharing what I do with others. My style as I see it is obvious and to the point, born from my photographic interests in architecture(order, form, balance, harmony, and cleanliness bordering on standardized perfection) and skateboarding(raw, free flowing and a bit more individualistic, yet very under control). One part documentary and one part artistic expression, often at the same time, and without overpowering the subject, but adding to its presentation. I feel a respect to whatever I shoot and always hope to portray it in the most palatable manner possible.”

That’s why…

Go get Riehl!! Happy Friday. Take advantage of your day. Cheers!