Archives: Bicycle

Dosnoventa Runs Dubai from Dosnoventa on Vimeo.

This gets me amped and makes me smile. Solid combo. Go Ride x Create

This is pretty great! Go to Team Dream and check out the whole roll. These are two of my favorites.

I’ve been following Adam’s Instagram feed as he captures rad folks like Aaron Edge and Joshua Bryant smashing up the mountains of Portland and I decided it was time to show appreciation for doing so. It’s personally motivating and I wanted to share with you fine folks. He was also kind enough to answer one simple question. I hope you enjoy.

Why do you ride?

Riding has become an integral part of who I am, and has shaped my life for the past few years. When I first moved to Portland, I swapped my mountain bike for a road bike, grabbed a Rapha cue sheet and rode the rock creek route for the first time. At the top of the Cornell-Thompson climb my lungs felt like wet plastic bags on the side of the road, and my legs were somehow even worse off than that. It was one of the greatest things i had experienced on two wheels.  That was the beginning of riding and racing for the next  two years.

The feeling of climbing to the top of Lolo Pass ( or YOLO Pass, as i exuberantly yelled on the descent) in the middle of December navigating snow, ice , wind, rain, and sub freezing temperatures all while on a road bike is uniquely blissful.

Thus, I ride to find forgotten roads and old forsaken towns by the way of gravel roads that make the perfect sound beneath your tires. I ride for the pre-ride espresso, the looks exchanged at the summit, and for the moments of clarity you arrive at aftering pushing yourself to the absolute limit.

It’s all about suffering together through adventure, discovery, and exploration. 

RIDE x CREATE

I saw Chris post a video of him launching out of this ditch awhile back and immediately knew I wanted to go shoot this shenanigans. Our schedules aligned yesterday and fellow BMX Radetarian Matt Uptain was in town! Double bonus!!

Mr. Chris Rost

Mr. Matt Uptain

Rainier Schaefer from MASH TRANSIT PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.

Wake up! Get amped!!

Have you check out Mr. Watson’s Recent Roll? You should. These are two of my favorite.

Saint Johns Bridge ride with Joshua Bryant and Aaron Edge from October.

The Breadwinner Cycles Lolo is pretty great!

“Mixing ultra-light and responsive Columbus Life tubing with decades of road racing and riding experience, the Lolo was made to dance up mountains and carve twisty descents. This smooth riding, light steel tubing is TIG welded with precision and fitted with an Enve carbon fork, which creates a refined performance machine. A modern road bike in design and style, with sloping top tube and double oversize tubing, make the Lolo a fast and responsive road machine that works and feels great all day long.” – Breadwinner

Go to Breadwinner Cycles fresh Flickr to check out more photos. Cheers!

Rapha Continental: The Bryan Chapman from RAPHA on Vimeo.

Although this is 8 months old, it is fitting for the weather we’re having on the East side of the U.S.  Riding in ‘bad’ conditions just makes the finish that much more enjoyable. That may sound obvious, but the sense of accomplishment brings a joy other rides don’t have.

The upside of riding in cold, wet and windy conditions is that there most likely will be minimal car traffic. You also see a side of nature you wouldn’t if you sat on the couch. ‘Bad’ weather can present some of the most beautiful landscapes.

Tyler Johnson-Holdfast-Be Still from chris clappe on Vimeo.

This dude kills it!