Photo by Jake Szymanski
“We may not have mountains in our backyard here in Portland, but if you’re riding close to the city you’re going to be doing some climbing.”
And beautiful climbing you shall have. I’ve loved following along with Jake’s photographical goodness and now all you fine folks can check out several solid shots by Jake on No Life Like This Life WITH good words by Alex Dickinson.
Go to NLLTL and check this out. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
This… this is beautifully gnar!
Go to Geekhouse Bikes Flickr page and check out more of this exquisiteness!
Dude! Wheel Talk’s Road addition has this solid kit for preorder! In. LOVE!!
Pick it up before October 19th or yer out of luck.
Solid work Wheel Talk crew!
This weekend killed all other weekends! So much fun having everyone out racing these gravel grinding endurance races!
Last year I hosted this race the weekend before the BAMACROSS series took off. Everyone had a blast and loved stretching their legs over the Wheeler Wildlife Refuge 12 mile loop for 3 laps. I wanted to host it again this year and as I was planning, continually exploring my area for farm lands/refuge sections that are acceptable to race, I came across a second location that was perfect to add on as a second race day.
Day 2 Men’s top 3 (1st Patrick Casey, 2nd Jacob Tubbs, 3rd Hardwick Greg)
Brent Marshall BAMACROSS Director
Arthur Wilke
The new race route was pretty secluded and GPS/Phone service was not present. I’m thankful for all that stuck it out and fought through the poor directions to race Saturdays race. Next year I will make it much less challenging to locate.
With that said, everyone was amped to go dominate new gravel roads! I don’t think anyone at that point had ridden this area. I know very few locally that even knew of the spot we were at… and that was the point. Bring folks out to race the unridden! BAM
Last year I hosted one race. This year two. “Consistent x Progressive” is a motto that Kyle and I live by with this thing we call FOLLY. I have no background in race directing and maybe that’s why this was so much fun. There was no pressure or guidelines for the race other than, go out, kill it! and win cool stuff from our very rad sponsors!! I think we ended up raffling off 10 bad ass prizes and that’s after everyone’s podium prizes!
Below are the race results for both days. The images in this recap are some of my favorite from the 55 film shots that made the cut. Go to FOLLY x FILM and check out the rest (DAY ONE, DAY TWO)!
Race results are as follows:
Saturday October 11th Race
Men’s:
1. Chris Edmunds
2. Chad Hubbard
3. Terry Jacks
Woman:
1. Sarah Schlapman
Sunday October 12th Race
Men’s:
1st Patrick Casey
2nd Jacob Tubbs
3rd Hardwick Gregg
Woman:
Mary Morrow
Sponsors
Chrome Industries, CUPPOW, Kammok, State Bicycle Co., No LIfe Like This Life, Gevenalle, Printed Threads, No Garmin No Rules, Grimpeur Bros, Lone Wolf Cycling, Blevins Bicycle Co.
DUDE!!! Boreas… always nailing it!! LOVE these two new bags in their Waterproof Series.
The Echo (personal favorite)
The Monterey
Go to Boreas and check out these two sweet bags. Jah blessed!
DWP 2014: The Athletic from Design Week Portland on Vimeo.
This is inspiring on all levels.
I’ve seen Shinola bicycle, watch, and leather goods around throughout my travels. This is the first time I’ve looked into their company and products a little bit closer. Although I’ve never owned or used any of their products they seem to be right on track for bringing hand crafted American made goods back to American’s.
Welcome to Detroit from Shinola on Vimeo.
Hand built steel frames – Waterford, WI from Shinola on Vimeo.
Head over to Shinola and check out more on what makes them tick. I promise you’ll be glad you did.
Really diggin’ this new Black Camo series from Mission Workshop.
“Constructed using MultiCam-black Cordura and equipped with black-metal hardware throughout. These messenger bags feature a weatherproof roll top main compartment which can be used in either the “roll top” mode, or in the traditional “flap down” configuration.
Mission Workshop roll top messenger bags feature quick-access outboard pockets, internal zippered pockets, custom aluminum strap hardware, and detachable cross-chest stabilizer. Large zippered pocket fits most 15’’ laptops and any tablet. Larger laptops and devices easily fit in the main cargo compartment.
Made in the USA with a lifetime warranty.”
Go to Mission Workshop and check these bad boys out for yourself. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
This looks like a super solid shred sled!
“The Parser is one of those bikes where you won’t need to change or upgrade anything, and it is tough enough to last a lifetime.”
Go to Fairdale and check out more history on the Parser from 2010 to today. Jah blessed!
“Inspired by the Alpine Hikers’ tradition of decorating a walking stick with trail medallions, Swift brings you the adventure-seeker bicycle badge!”
I love this idea! This gets the FOLLY Seal of Awesome hands down!