A Walk In The Woods

Yesterday after a solid 30 mile ride I cooled off by going for a stroll through the woods, I took my camera with me and snapped a few close-up shots that I thought were pretty cool.  A nice camera is one of those things I would love to have but could never afford, I would just as soon spend the money on bike part. Anyway I hope you enjoy the pictures!

Also planning a ride from Doylestown to Philadelphia so look for that in the future fo sho.

What's Your Cool?

THE PURSUIT OF (COOL) - TEASER from R+I creative on Vimeo.
Spotted on Hypebeast

For me, this clip truly captures the essence of what cool is. Find you're own rhythm and do what makes you feel good; the cool will come naturally. Cool could be flying down the middle of a vacant street on my bike with some good tunes, or walking down the sidewalk when everything just feels right. I'm definitely stoked for the release of this documentary "The Pursuit of Cool". Check out more from R+I Creative on their website. "Influencers" is another awesome flick they have going. I found all of their videos to be really inspirational and I highly recommend checking them out.  What's your definition of cool?

Wooden Wave Longboard Part 2

I finally got all of the hardware I ordered in the mail today, painted a small graphic on the top, put on a final coat of poly and threw on some griptape.  There will definitely be more where this came from, the whole building experience was awesome and the board rides like a dream.  If you are thinking about a relatively inexpensive custom longboard to your own specs (or mine) feel free to email me. This board could potentially be for sale as well if the price is right.  WW#1 numero uno.

Rollin in the Deep

Although in recent days I have been trying to get away from re-posting, there are still a few things that I just can't pass up.  The 10.Deep look-book for summer 2011 is one of those things.  Not only is the collection AWESOME but the photography is killer too.  I mean, what better place to shoot than the world famous Coney Island with swagged out trickster Jamal Smith.  These are just a few of my favorites but I highly recommend paging through the book in full.  I think I need that leopard tank in the second photo. Dig it.

Cadence Cycling & Multisport Center: Visit

Today a friend and I hopped in the car and rode down to Manayunk to check out the Cadence bike shop on Main street and it was unbelievable to say the least. The store was FILLED with top of the line Cervelo's, Canondale's, Wilier's and so many more. I forgot a camera so these less than satisfactory phone pictures will have to do for now. A guy can dream can't he? I have to say, walking through that shop felt like browsing around in a Ferrari dealership. The visit also helped me realize that I would give my left arm for a black and green, 2011 Cervelo R5.

RIding Long White Clouds

Riding the Long White Cloud Part 1 from predatory bird on Vimeo.
Spotted on TOLA

Although I'm not sure when exactly these video came out (I think last years BFF in SF), they are sick. I only posted the first of five but you can check out the rest on TOLA if you have some time to kill. In short, the documentary follows a group of professional skaters, including Cairo Foster, Rick McCrank, Jon Rattray and a number of other notable skaters, touring the New Zealand by bicycle. Throughout their journey they hit a ton of cool skate spots and check out all that New Zealand has to offer. I would love to tour another country by bicycle, skateboard or not!

Wooden Wave Longboard Part 1

I have always loved skateboarding, normal and longboarding and a few weeks ago when I was sitting in my room trying to think of something interesting to do with my life, an outlandish idea popped into my head.  Maybe I'll make a longboard of my own.  So began construction on a press modeled after the one shown on toothless longboards.  Initially I imagined myself pumping out hundreds of longboards from my garage and eventually becoming a world supplier of grade A longboards.  Unfortunately it didn't really turn out like that but here is my first attempt thus far.  The concave isn't quite what I wanted but it'll do for now.

Ride The Wooden Wave Brah.

Los Angelopes

~*LOS ANGELOPES*~ Official Trailer from Richie Thomassen on Vimeo.
Spotted on Flwrider

As I was scrolling through my Reader today, I came across this gem entitled "Los Angelopes". I'm so stoked on this trailer for so many reasons. It really captures, what I feel, riding a bike is all about. Ride what you want how you want and the only rule: Have a blast doing it. Another reason I love this video is TALL BIKES! I freaking love tall bikes and would kill for one of my own. The background music is awesome, I just watched this ten times. I'm definitely going to try to get a hold of the entire film once BFF has come to a close.  Check out Ritchie Thomassen's Vimeo for more killer videos.

Random Ride

I took a Leisurely 20 mile ride today and brought my small digital camera along.  I took a few shots here and there.


The covered bridge in New Britain


Lake Galena


A nice wooded road that borders the lake.


A really cool local lavender farm right around the corner from Peace Valley Park



Over all it was a great ride, definitely one of the upsides to being home. That and family with unbelievable food all the time; can't beat it. Super stoked on this weather, I hope it keeps up!

Fatty Hill Bomb

The weather is beautiful, the birds are chirping and there are hills to bomb.  I went for a nice 25 mile ride today, enjoyed the weather and hit a new top speed on the NERD.  Certainly a great day and an excellent way to forget about the weight of finals for a bit.  Get out there and RIDE!