Jake and I meet last year when I was on my first jaunt through the Pacific Northwest. He was cruising through Velo Cult for the Igleheart video shoot. We had a short conversation over a beer and that was it. A few months later he did a rider profile on his site The Wolf’s Mouth and asked if I would share a few shots and info, “but of course” I replied. So obviously we were gonna meet up for round two of FOLLY Invades The PNW.
We bumped into each other after I raced the Cross Crusades PIR race. We talked a bit and I told him about shooting a few photos for the great folks over at Gevenalle. As I’m downing… I mean, drinking a beer post race, Jake comes over and taps me on the shoulder; “Dude come checkout this fork”. I eagerly walkover, camera in hand, and check out this super gnarly bent fork. I still have no clue how it happened but pumped it didn’t happen to me (I believe everyone was ok).
With that said, Jake is currently raising money to photo document a trip across Vietnam.
“In FEB 2015 I will be traveling to Vietnam to explore my Hoa Chinese (ethnic Chinese in/from Vietnam) culture. Accompanied by my bicycle and camera I will document the month-long journey. When I return I will display the images I capture at my first ever photo show TBA later in 2015 in Portland, ORE. Through social media & my blog (www.foundations.thewolfsmouth.com) I invite everyone to take an intimate look into my family and culture. Please join me on my bike as I discover customs and cuisine, meet local cyclists and ride their routes, welcome the Lunar New Year, and discover the beauty that makes this culture so invaluable.
Funds will be used to help with travel expenses, and taking care of my pets and home while i’m gone.”
Pretty rad project indeed. I hope you’ll go support Mr. Tong.
The Wolf’s Mouth / FOUNDATIONS from The Wolfs Mouth on Vimeo.