BAAK to Bike Shed Moto Co

Written By Josiah Myers

I was able to attend a sunset ride led by BAAK to the Bikeshed Moto Club located in downtown Los Angeles. I’ve been documenting motorcycles and the lifestyle of those who ride them for some time now. I get caught up in only sharing a handful of images on Instagram and neglect uploading them to my field notes. I decided to change that with this post.

On Wednesdays, a group of 30 plus riders jump on their motorbikes and venture off into the hills of Altadena and Pasadena during golden hour. There’s an indescribable feeling you get when you hear the rumble of multiple bikes rolling through a city. On this particular evening, we made it up to a point that overlooks the Rose Bowl. I tried to capture moments I wanted to freeze one frame at a time.

Josiah Myers

Born in Michigan, I grew up surrounded by art, music, and travel. My mother was a contemporary artist, and my dad was a minister and a musician. Every summer, my family traveled to Brownsville, Cuidad Victoria, and Matamoros for mission work. Being one of six kids, I liked being in my own creative space where my imagination met storytelling. Growing up to the sounds of artists like Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Jimi Hendrix, BB King, Led Zeplin, and James Taylor would continue to influence my artistic expression.

When I worked on the yearbook for our high school, my love of photography, layout, and design began. Upon graduating, I studied graphic design at the Art Institute of Charlotte, NC, and the Art Institute in Santa Monica, CA. Over the 10+ years of working in the advertising industry, my passion and eye for photography and the motorcycle culture have grown. Every year, I raise funds and bring awareness to men's mental health and prostate cancer for the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride.

I am based out of Los Angeles, always ready to ride and willing to travel.

https://www.josiahmyers.com
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