My doods

My Doods, Ian and Kenny. I ran into them at Pure Luck this weekend. I haven't seen Kenny's new bike since he built it up, and it's pretty ill... He's got some bike twin shit going with Ian's Black Panther, but I ain't mad. It was good seeing both you, and I'm stoked to hear Ian play this weekend at the After party for Lord ll. Dope whips, fellas...

Bernard Kits in stock at O20

I was in O20 on last Friday and Kyle had just opened the box of Bernard Kits. Holy Shit, what a sick looking kit in person... I bought a hat right off the bat, and will be getting at least a jersey in the next week, if not the whole kit... Go swoop at the shop, they got em.

The Ride Journal, Thanks Kelly.

So... I failed on this one. It is Monday. I forgot the The Ride at home, and didn't write down any info on it. It's pretty good, a collection of bike short stories and photo essays from around the world. The best is that the Bicycle Kitchen has a featured story in it as well. I would tell you which Cook wrote it but, yet again I forgot it at home. I probably should have waited to post this til I got home, but I though it was funny story and wanted to share. It's really been a Monday for me, I almost got nailed twice on the way to work. Great start. Anyways, you can get this at O20 in LA. I just wanna say thanks to my Sister for getting this for me!!! I'll update this fail post, tonight when I get home.

Here's a little bit from the site about who they are. I think it captures the Journal perfectly....

Born, as all good things are, out of a conversation over Mexican food and Pacifico beers, The Ride is an all encompassing read. We know that most people who share our obsession with bikes don’t want to be pigeon-holed as roadies, freeriders, track racers, BMXers, XC riders or even commuters. They are just riders. So we wanted to create something for them, and also for us. Something that crosses both cycling and international borders.

The Sleepers

I love Ace. He's the best. I saw this and had to do it. Check out his blog, it rocks. Plus, you can visit him at O20... When he is awake.



My dood.

Lord Of Griffith ll Sponsor Profile: Trafik

I am so happy to have Trafik back as a sponsor of the race. They came out last year to film the first "Lord" (look for that in the upcoming movie/ DVD) and this is were our relationship began. They approached myself and few of my close friends, (my best dudes and amazing riders) amongst others, around that time, to come out and ride for them and film, just what it is like to "Live and Ride in LA". (pardon the plug) They have sponsored several of our races, and they are really down with everything that goes on in LA's underground cycling world. I'm excited to have the movie come out and show the world how we do. Thanks for the continued support!!!

PS. They are suppling "hero Cams" for the racers this year. Tony Z already called one.

Jakob Santos

Jakob Santos Summer Edit from nikonjow on Vimeo.

Crushing it.

Moth Attack Kit!

Super Stoked on this kit! Thanks Megan. She's a custom frame builder, who just recently had her own kits made, and I was lucky enough to get in on the first round. I've been rocking it with pride this week. Thanks again!

Lord Of Griffith ll Sponsor Profile: Ride A.D.

Ride A.D. Andrew comes out and films everything bike related in Los Angeles. Everything. So when he hit me up to sponsor, I thought " Well, I'll get an edit out it, and the racers will get some tees. Works for me" I happy to have to him support my events, so be sure to check out his stuff and come out to race.

Dead Baby Downhill

Is tomorrow! 14 years running strong, one of the biggest bike events in Seattle. It's really more about the party at the end then the race, I love the race though. I should've come up for this... Oh well, I'll be up in Seattle, August, 18th-24th. Where I'll do some shop checks, rider profiles, seeing shows, and fucking ridin my bike everywhere. Some homies and I are planning a ride to the Marymoor Velodrome, on Sunday, August 22nd. Which just so happens to be the International State Championships that day. Come along if you're in Seattle. It's 18.8 miles one way on the Burke-Gilman. Epic. Hahaha.


Flyer from the homie at Go means Go

Lord Of Griffith ll Sponsor Profile: StrykerLA/ T-Level

T-Level and StrykerLA... I grouped them together in this profile, cause they kind of are the same. Kevin is the only LA distirbutor of T-level and the one who got them for the race. Thanks man! As for StrykerLA, what can I say that I haven't said before? We have thrown races together, raced, done silly water proof tests, had many beers, and just rode bikes. Kevin is awesome, and I wish him the best of luck with his Company!!! I'm proud to have them both as sponsors of the race!