The Otis-Roubaix

Dirty River Bicycle works brought back their annual Akron hill climb challenge called the Otis-Roubaix. Basically the shop owner, Otis, plans a route taking in all of Akron's gnarliest climbs. Its more of a group ride than a race but everyone challenges themselves on the climbs - they are so steep they are challenging at any pace. A lot of people turn up with the goal of just finishing. It was a fun day out!

Actual Form & Venus Twins

So last night I parked my bike outside High Street Hop House and ducked in to grab a quick drink to decompress from a photo shoot. I started chatting with friend/bartender Emily and then with the guy next to me. Before I knew it I was a few deep and learned there was a show downstairs at Musica and one of the bands were all friends of mine. So of course I ended up chatting dancing and photographing the rest of the evening. I've seen Actual Form a number of times and they are always entertaining but this band from Texas - Venus Twins - were amazing as well. Accidental rage that turned out pretty great.

Fall Ride

Yesterday's idea was to ride somewhere and do something real "Fall-like". What's more Fall than riding to an apple orchard to eat apple pies? We rode out to to the River Merchant in Kent first and had an amazing brunch. They have an awesome patio that looks over the Cuyahoga River. We then headed on to Beckwith Orchards for the Fall treats. It was beautiful weather and another perfect day on the bikes.