PiNP 2012: A Year in 55 Photos
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PiNP 2012: A Year in 55 Photos

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In 2012, PiNP’s content was like a pinball machine. It seemed like every other month, I’d find myself in another city. Some familiar, some new, but I traveled everywhere with my bike and camera in hand, ready to see what was out there. Throughout these travels, I formed a lot of strong friendships with a lot of incredible people. Some of which have become my best of friends. We rode hard, we partied harder and somehow, I managed to keep the year in focus.

Here’s the PiNP 2012: A Year in 55 Photos…

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The first notable trip was Down Under, yet again. These two magnificent cunts took me on a walkabout that served as motivation to get in better shape!

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I landed home in Austin after nearly two months in Australia, to find myself leaving for the 2012 NAHBS days later.

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There, I picked up a bicycle that changed my life.

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In between all the cycling documentation, I managed to enjoy SxSW and the friends I found in town and this is when the constant travel began. From there, I headed up to NYC.

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Seeing new friends in old places can be a lot of fun, as long as your friends aren’t lost in the big city.

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Somehow, things always work out.

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This year, I found myself back in my old stomping grounds for the 2012 Red Hook Crit.

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Before flying out to SF

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Where I met with the Cedar Cycling guys to discuss a project for early 2013.

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Back in Austin, back on the BMX….

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My friends are much, much better than I’ll ever be.

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Before it got too hot in Texas, some friends and I went on a bicycle camping trip.

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My noble Icarus Viking MAX track bike got a little facelift.

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And a few days later, I was back in SF, hanging out with yahoos.

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I showed the world what it was like to live #fixiefamous.

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And shot photos at the 2012 Red Bull Ride + Style.

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And then the Mash anniversary alleycat!

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In 2012, I couldn’t avoid California. The 2012 ATOC had me on the road for a week, before landing in my home away from home, the Angeles Crest.

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LA’s people are dear friends of mine.

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And the next generation of cyclists already have bike control dialed.

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The guys at GSC really know how to party, ride and get rad.

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In no particular order.

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The 2 is a magnificent place.

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Although riding in Jakarta is a whole different kind of rush!

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Finally! I made it to Indonesia for the 2012 Jakarta Fixed Fest!

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Talk about a mind-numbing experience! I had a blast and returned home stoked to ride more.

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Although, getting your precious touring bike stolen can put a huge damper on things…

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So I bought a Hasselblad and began documenting my friends

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And places I’d go.

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This was not limited to frame builders

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Or shops….

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Or rides….

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Or “races“…

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But like film, digital isn’t going anywhere, anytime soon.

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Portland has a lot to offer and something new was on the way for me…

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But not before returning to LA for a few days.

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And then off to Vegas for Interbike!

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Which is around the time cross started to rear its head once again. Ritttaayyyyyyyyyyy!

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Both in terms of content and in my own stable.

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Oh yeah, Texas Toast returned in 2012!

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And the Albion picked up some of my Hasselblad photos!

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Wait, that’s not a BMX. Back in Cali once again, to ride down a New Road.

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Before heading east to take a familiar route with both old friends and new…

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And I ended up finding myself in Philly for the Philly Bike Expo!

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Then, a ride broke me into pieces.

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So I picked myself up and headed back to Portland for some cross and to pick up something special.

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Wait, I thought steel is real? Sure, but a made in the USA carbon road bike ain’t bad either.

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Of course you’ve gotta take it on a test ride.

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Gah. I really did travel to LA a lot.

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This time for the SSCXWC!

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Then I came back to Texas and raced.

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And friends raced.

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All the hustle and bustle in 2012 took a toll on my legs and body. I ended the year with my lady in Hawaii, visiting her parents and didn’t ride my bike for two whole weeks.

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2013 is here and I can only hope that it’s as memorable as 2012. Thanks for coming along for the ride!