Cold Day on the Lot

The days are short and the dry days we get up in the northwest usually bring some cold with it. A high 30s day on the lot was spent riding and shooting with fellow Masshole Matt St. Gelais. One thing about growing up in the Unpredictable New England Fall and winter means cold weather will not deter us from getting on the bike. It hurts to fall and you need to keep moving to keep all fingers and toes from locking up, but it is worth the extra effort. These are a few of the shots we got from the session. Continue reading →

Portland Fur Free March 2011

On November 25, 2011 roughly 150+ people took to the streets of downtown Portland to bring light to the brutal massacre of millions of animals for fashion and financial gain. This video highlights a couple of the speeches made that day and the march which lead past several businesses who continue to carry fur products on their shelves.

For more information visit: furkills.org/

Additional Info can be found at:
idausa.org/
pdxanimaldefenseleague.org/
becausewemust.org/

Hop, Stop, and Roll. 

Late fall is showing it’s head and winter is around the corner. That means a significant lack of sunlight to enjoy. These are the times for night sessions and also one of the best times to play with lighting. It’s hard to justify the height of this manual without a brief description. The barrier stands about 6 inches over handlebar height. An awkward curb gives a bit of lip on the way up, but then there is the stop sign and cement pillar to contend with also. It had been a while since we shot a photo so it was a good night for everyone.

Journey into the Enchantments part2

Here are a few photos from the Enchantment Lakes Basin Backpacking trip taken on September15. The weather was perfect and the views were jaw dropping. Here is just a glimpse of what we encountered on our journey.  Continue reading →

Journey into the Enchantments part1

A couple weeks back four of us traveled up the east side of the Cascade range in Washington State on route to one of the best known backpacking areas in the country, Enchantment Lakes Basin. Anthony Buglio, Josh Darling, Kjell Moline and I left the Stuart Lake Trailhead on September 15 in search of landscape that is rarely witnessed in this world. This video is a glimpse into the three day trip. Thanks guys for one of the best experiences in my life.

The Up and Coming

Having been in this game for as long as I have means I have seen trends change, companies come and go, and new generations of riders making their way up the ladder. Watching someone come up from early days is a great experience. The absolute love for cruising on two wheels is shown on their face. The raw excitement of discovering what you can do on a bike for the first time; its like adding fuel to a fire. Sage Howard is one of the local Oregon guys who is developing some real good bikes skills and a style that is his. This shot was from a sunset session at the now infamous dinosaur park (Tigard Park). He was leaning some of these out with consistency so of course I wanted to capture a moment.

Community “Introducing”

 

Community Bmx is a project in the works with the goal of showcasing bmx from the vantage point of the rider; what it means to each of us. The riders in this teaser span across the U.S., from Oregon, to California, to Colorado. A full length video is in production now. Look for it to come out in early 2012. Until then take a look at the Apparel offered at communitybmx.bigcartel.com

Joe Pennell Cracked Frame Edit

Recently Joe Pennell traveled to Portland from the Seattle area to ride some new spots. We didn’t get to too many spots because Joe had a bag full of tricks to pick from at each of them. One thing to keep in mind is the bike he rides has a large tear in the top tube of his frame.

Out of Sight

Trails are such an elusive thing. Far from the sights of civil society a group of people put in limitless amounts of hours and energy, molding and sculpting a large area into a work of art. The methods vary from one area to another, because you need to consider the type of soil you are digging in, the terrain, access to water and sun, seasons, and a slew of other factors. The skills and experience are developed slowly. The gains from all this are days with friends cruising the jumps; the excitement around someone  going for that next set or adding in a new trick. Continue reading →

Northwest Independence

Its a tradition when the 4th comes around for me to stay put and not become a statistic in the mad rush of campers, pickups, and other cars heading somewhere for the holiday. This year I broke that tradition and against better judgement made the journey with Sherry and friends to Pacific city on the central coast of Oregon. Continue reading →