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Made For Two Wheels : The name says it all. Made for Two Wheels. Bicycles specifically. In the past I never bothered taking photos of bare trail, road, ramps or jumps. About 6 months ago decided to make it a point. There is nothing more motivating to go ride than to see an empty trail.

Keep checking back as I'll update this section regularly with some more inspiration.

Made For Two Wheels

The Bicycle Retailer : In October of 2008 Bicycle Retailer And Industry News Magazine started having "dealer tours." These tours were created for them to travel by bike to as many retailers as possible in a specific city (by bike) along with some of the biggier bicycle suppliers in the states and learn about the region, it's cyclists, and the business they run. Since it's inception I have been the photographer for these tours. So far we have visited Orange County, Minnesota, and Boston, and seen 26 different retailers- each one unique in its own way.

It has been an awesome experience to be a part of these tours both personally and professionally. On the personal side I am a bike geek. I love wandering around in shops- especially when I have free reign to back rooms, basements and storage. There are always gems to be found and it speaks volumes about how they run there business. On a professional side these are a huge challenge to shoot. Imagine 20 lycra clad people walking into a bike shop and surrounding the owner. Oh yeah- and the light is typically a nightmare to deal with. Each of these shots (excluding 2) were shot in the middle of the melee as the retailer is getting a rapid fire of questions and giving a tour of his store. No flash was used in 99% of the shots as well.

There are plans for 2 more stops this year. Be sure to check back as I'll add more after each stop.

The Bicycle Retailer

The Circuit : This area is dedicated to the people behind the scenes on "the circuit." The people that keep the demo bikes and race bikes and athletes going week in week out. It's a tough go to be traveling non-stop and keep all the bikes in race condition, all the while not letting the stress affect those around you.

Thanks guys- we all love what you do!

All images copyright Jake Orness. Written permission required for use.

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