The Radavist

Portland Design Works gets all cutesy-sappy this year with their holiday video. I half expected Murph to make an appearance but I guess I’ll have to ask Santa for that next year.

I’m surprised they let you cut down trees in Portland?!

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… on a bike! Keep on top of his craziness at the Casey Neistat Facebook. On a serious note, my thoughts are with everyone who’s been affected by this storm.

It’s been a busy busy day over here but I thought I’d take a break and post this great Merckx Mondays photo from Tracko.

Everyone remembers that video featuring Martyn Ashton, a trials rider, on a road bike doing what he does best. Well, here’s the outtakes.

A few months ago, the people from Giro let me take a look at a new clothing line they’re working on. It’s not race wear and far from commuter wear, something their dubbing the New Road line. To test out some pieces, they’ve flown a few people (myself included) to ride in the Northern California hills and dirt roads.

It’s been a while since I’ve been up in this neck of the woods and I almost forgot how beautiful it is. Almost. So don’t expect a ton of posts from me, the wifi is spotty and there are roads and trails to ride… But you can follow me on Instagram ( JohnProlly ) for more frequent photos.

Rain, my Giro Privateers and my bottle of Colonel EH Taylor. As always, neat is better and ride safe.

Love Vanilla but can’t afford one of their custom bikes? Well if you’re a cross race fan, or someone just looking for some stylish rain boots, check out the Vanilla Pit Boot. Back in stock now but supplies are already dwindling. Pick up a set here.

There are a few things here that are a bit hokie (music for one) but these videos are always fun to watch. Major laughs at the close-up of the rookie marks on his calf. More info:

“Martyn Ashton takes the £10k carbon road bike used by Team Sky’s Bradley Wiggins & Mark Cavendish for a ride with a difference. With a plan to push the limits of road biking as far as his lycra legs would dare, Martyn looked to get his ultimate ride out of the awesome Pinarello Dogma 2. This bike won the 2012 Tour de France – surely it deserves a Road Bike Party!

Shot in various locations around the UK and featuring music from ‘Sound of Guns’. Road Bike Party captures some of the toughest stunts ever pulled on a carbon road bike.”

As a cyclist, I like to have inspirational symbols on my legs. A few years back, I had the Philosopher’s Stone tattooed on my right calf; an ancient symbol representing vitality, youth and the active elixir in the alchemist formula. On my left thigh, a hawk carrying a dead rabbit, symbolizing a predatory fight. Yesterday, I got one of my favorite Emblems from Lucas Jennis’ manuscript, De Lapide Philosophico, 1625 tattoed on my right knee. It’s a lesser-known version of Ouroboros, symbolizing the life cycle and unifying of polarities. The original Emblem had a lot going on, so we simplified the design, making it wrap around my knee.

The work was done by Megan Cates, the wife of a riding buddy of mine here in Austin. She works at Bijou Studio on 6th street. Check her out if you’re in town and need work done. Her linework is impeccable! I’m just glad I have another face to keep me company on rides…

Princeton Architectural Press has published a book called Instant: The Story of Polaroid. I know plenty of film buffs read this site, so I thought I’d share.