Photo by Joshua Bryant
The more I look at Joshua Bryant’s work the more I fall in love. There’s something to be said with 100% hand crafted bicycles and Joshua nails it.
“It is my aim that the CF Project will disappear beneath you, becoming but a beautiful tool to realize your dreams of the freedom that wandering, camping, spirited riding with friends and longer distances bring.” – JBryant
Go to Cycles J Bryant and check out all the rad details and spirit of the CF Project build.
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
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!
Photo from Speedvagen
I heart this get rad machine!
Illustration by Cameron Sandage
These are way rad! Driveside love for days. Go to ARTCRANK and check out the other two.
Photo by Joshua Bryant
I love this shot Joshua took! His “Laying Down The Base” post is pretty rad!
Photo taken from Velo Cult’s Intagram (@velocult)
A. Mazing!
“Velo Cult patches are in! Limited quantities! $5 each or $15 for a set of 4! We will ship anywhere in the US for $5. Email us to order (info@velocult.com)” – Velo Cult
Chrome Films: Massan Barrage Cargo from Chrome Industries on Vimeo.
Chiller than chill. Enjoy that. Go to Chrome and check out the Barrage Cargo bag. Perfect time to pick one up for Christmas.
