Archives: Bicycle

Pretty dope new pack from Chari & Co. It comes equipped with a hidden zip pocket on bottom of bag to stowaway your basketball and/or to be used as a rain cover.

Go to Chari & Co. and check out their new “Ball Sack Backpack”. Looks fun.

I didn’t shoot as much film as I wanted to while in San Francisco but I did capture a five shot panoramic of the city from the top of Twin Peaks, Matt Reyes filming me, and Massan’s LOW// between spots. I’ll call that a successful roll.

DUDE!! YES!! My favorite #NoGarminNoRules tee yet! Simple. Black. SOLID!

Go to No Garmin No Rules and nab one while you can. I did. PUMPED!

Beautiful things are beautiful. Didn’t really pick up on how bad ass these were until I checked’em out at MASH. Super into the craftsmanship of them.

Go check out Spurcycle for more info on this Bell as well as other equally stylish/functional products they create.

Spurcycle Bell Craft from Spurcycle on Vimeo.

Speedvagen Family Racing: Laura Winberry from The Vanilla Workshop on Vimeo.

This is killer! and the first in a video profile series from The Vanilla Workshop. Looking forward to checking out this series as it progresses.

“Speedvagen is more than just a bike brand, it’s a family. The time spent learning a rider’s needs, and building a bike that exceeds those needs creates a special bond. The Speedvagen Family Racing (SVFR) team is an extension of those relationships we have built over the years. SVFR riders are a group of kindred spirits who are looking for a partnership, not a sponsor. Our riders go fast, but not at the expense of the enjoyment and camaraderie the cycling community fosters. Each member of the team is a friend first, and a racer second.

Our first video profile looks at Laura Winberry, who embodies the Speedvagen Family Racing ethos perfectly. Racing is her passion, but not her entire life. Laura is always looking for a creative outlet to express herself, and riding for Speedvagen is just one aspect of that.

In Laura’s words, “When I train and race I don’t go by numbers or data or watts, I go by feel and intuition and a little-big thing called heart. SVFR is an extension and an embodiment of the latter, the feel and the intuition and the heart. While racing itself is a huge component of why I do what I do, the experience and the individuals surrounding that experience are just as important. Really, there’s family of origin and there’s chosen family, and it’s about what you want to look back on, if you get the chance to look back. SVFR is part of all that, it’s chosen family and it’s part of what I want to look back on. It’s like Jay Z says: my brothers is my brothers like my brother is.”

DOPE! I love multi-tools. I love Blackburn. I love this Blackburn multi-tool!!

“To prevent getting stuck in an inconvenient situation hard to get out of, Blackburn has introduced the ingenious, Wayside Multi-Tool. The selection, length and placement of each tool has been designed to ensure the right tool is there when needed. Including detachable hex keys and an 8mm Hex for additional leverage, trail side repairs have never been as seamless. With the added benefit of a serrated knife blade to take care of business at the camp site, the Wayside-Multi Tool becomes the epitome of an all-purpose tool”

Go to Blackburn Design and check the Wayside Multi-Tool out for yourself. Solid gift for Christmas wink wink.

Chrome Industries has been a huge supporter of the FOLLY vibe from day one. Can’t thank the crew enough for their love and support.

Thursday of last week the sky fell out in San Francisco. I made my way though the city when the rain transitioned from full blast to light drizzle down to Chrome HQ to grab a very needed rain coat. As Chrome recently dropped the Storm Cobra 2.0 (review on that later), I decide to nab one. In doing so I meet Jessie (pictured above). Pumped she was sewing and creating bags when I happened to pop in. Really love meeting the Chrome bag creators in each hub I’ve visited throughout the years (Check out Briana’s interview out of the NYC hub for example). Jessie and I talked about the art of handcrafted goods and that it is quickly becoming lost in todays society. I referenced shooting with a manual film camera and Jessie referenced sewing your own goods. Come to think of it… I’ve never developed my own film… I should start. Anyways, Jessie is amazing. If you’re in SF you should go give her a high-five and say thanks for your talent. I’m sure she would appreciate that.

Here are a few shots from our chat.

I’ve gotta hand it to you San Francisco… you get the “Most Friendly City to Ride In” award hands down! I’ve never ridden in a city that is so cycling conscious. It was a pleasure to ride in you SF; and an immediate eye opener when I got back to the Southeast and was almost hit by an 18 wheeler within minutes of my first ride back.  I could rant and rave about how ignorant and non-progressive the South is… but you probably know that already. I apologize for any Southerner’s that I offend but I’m sick and tired of having to question if I’m going to almost be killed when I ride. Sure, feel free to hoot, holler, yell “Roll Tide”, or “Get off the road”; but don’t come within inches of taking my life you ignorant bastards. Some might say that this issue isn’t secluded to the Southeast and they would be right… but damn… it sure is more prevalent in this area of the nation then any other I’ve ridden.

In the days to come when I almost get clipped or pushed off the road I’ll think back to when I rode throughout the heavily populated SF streets without a single close call. Surely this will lift my spirits and give me hope for humanity.

RIDE x CREATE x EDUCATE

Chatting it up with Jake was a highlight of my recent San Francisco invasion. I’ve followed Jake’s work for some time now and love the edge he puts on his film (ONLY) photography which transcends into his perspective on life, or maybe it’s the other way around. Regardless, catching him at MASH and meeting face to face for the first time felt like seeing a pal you haven’t seen in a while. We spent most of the time talking about film photography/processing cost in SF, southeastern culture, and the general publics disregard for respect and common courtesies. It was time well spent. I only wish I would have captured Jake in action doing what he does as a longtime SF messenger. But the lack of those photos further defines that the conversation was to good to get away from.

Make sure to follow @jake_ricker on Instagram to catch a glimpse of his day to day SF experiences using his Contax T3 / T2 AND newly acquired dream shooter, the Leica M7.

Pumped to meet face to face Jake. Keep killing it!     

So like… MASH is a big deal. They’ve killed on all track bike levels and then some. I just so happened to be in SF for the Dec. 4th Alleycat and fresh video viewing that was mind blowing. I would have picked up the MASH Art Book / Video but didn’t have room in my bag to travel back with it. IT’S HUGE! with a lot of amazing photography and a digital download of MASH’s new flick.

Here’s a few shots from the alleycat. Really dope shop filled with folks that have inspired the FOLLY vibe from day one. Cheers to that!Rob Ward : First Place RoadSean : First Place Track

RIDE x CREATE