Written by: FOLLY

Yesterday was a good day.  As you know, we are a new fresh off the press blog centered around riding and creating.  From fixed gear or any style of cycling to skateboarding, we love and promote it.  There is a certain level of creativity that comes out of each and everyone of us when we ride!  It is the drug that drives us to do more, create more, ride more!

TRAFIK, Leader, and Bikeminimalism showed us love yesterday and we are greatly appreciative!  This year is going to be the year of production for us.  We have a passion and this is our output. RidexCreate!!

Since I know you are all sitting around waiting with anticipation for the perfect product to send our way… here is a big hint!!

Rapha Jeans

“A performance denim made from nylon, cotton and elastane blend yarns, these specialist cycling jeans are hard-wearing, stain-resistant and fast drying. Developed specifically for Rapha in Italy, the denim is an evolution in functional fabric.” – Rapha

I was so pumped from that last post I wanted to follow up with a little insight from Peter DiAntoni.

(Photo’s from Peter DiAntoni’s Flickr Photostream)

“I’ll never forget my first “professional” photo assignment… two good friends, a pro skateboarder and I were given a gas card and a big bag of film from Transworld Skateboarding Magazine to go photograph skateboarding throughout the South East United States.  I ended up getting one full page photo in the story and remember the feeling in had seeing it in print for the fist time…

I still get that same feeling over and over again when I flip through the pages of the publications looking for a recent assignment.

This hits so close to my heart!  What an inspiration.  Peter DiAntoni defines the #RidexCreate mentality perfectly.

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COG Magazine for CHROME: A Portrait of Peter DiAntoni from Chrome Bags on Vimeo.

Make sure to check out COG Magazine‘s site for more information about the mag as well as subscribing.

**This video was brought to my attention by Bikeminimalism!  Def make sure you go check out those guys!!

LDG team rider Jakob Santos, including Josh Boothby and Torey Thornton.

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Jakob, Josh & Torey NY Riding from Chris Fonseca on Vimeo.

Also check out LDG’s 700C Complete Bike!

“Our Complete Bike marks the essence of what our brand encompasses; Craftsmanship, quality, and attention to details. Our complete bike has been methodically designed, as a whole system, for consistent component interaction, and a result that is cohesive with our vision as a company.” – LDG

Brought to my attention by Kyle Steed; John Woo is a designer and illustrator.  He has a multitude of cool and interactive options on his site to choose from as well as his amazing art.  Make sure to check out #21 WEB!

“My name is John Woo, not the “Face off” director. I am a designer and illustrator. But I quite sure we have many things in common. We both love art, grow up in Hong Kong. I studied design in local school, and most of times, I study by myself.” – John Woo

You can purchase this signed print and many more at wooszoo.etsy.com

Check It!

personal site: www.wooszoo.com

creative platform: www.behance.net/wooszoo

blog: wooszoo.blogspot.com

Make sure to go check out TRAFIK’s interview with Tom Mosher.  “A Champion “foot bagger”, urban spelunker, FGFS Rider, and YNOT front man.” – TRAFIK.  YNOT has very cool products such as the iNot all handmade in Canada.  Read more about YNOT HERE.

  Check it!
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Toronto Streets! from Sam Clark on Vimeo.

Everytime I turn around I find out something new about the art and creativity of Dustin Klein.  It started with his amazing cycling focused clothing line at Cadence and ended up with his amazing art creation and collection.

Here is a piece I want on my wall. 

“Help”

“Process and self discovery” – DKlein

Just do what Leo says

Check out more from Eswic

I found this over at The 5th Floor.  Very cool concept and design by BYografia!

“Element for domestic environment” – BYografia