The Bike Anywhere posters originated as a series of illustrations for my blog, Bike Gear Database, designed to serve as section headers for various types of bikes—road, mountain, gravel, kids, etc. I was really pleased with how they turned out, but it wasn’t long after that I decided to pivot the website away from the database to focus on long-form content.
Recently, I felt a strong pull to revisit this project, using it as an opportunity to sharpen my illustration skills which had taken a backseat during my tech-focused years. Originally crafted in Figma, I opted for a return to my roots this time around, choosing Adobe Illustrator to recreate and enhance the bike illustrations.
These posters aren’t just artwork—they served as a catalyst for the site you're viewing now. The process of redrawing these bikes rekindled my love for hands-on creative work, leading me to a significant decision—quitting my tech contracts to pursue more fulfilling creative endeavors full-time.
Capturing America's Midwest
After sharing the Bike Anywhere posters, Josh Rizzo, who runs The Nxrth, a fantastic site dedicated to gravel, bikepacking, and fatbiking across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Michigan's Upper Peninsula, reached out with a special request. Josh asked if I could create a version of the posters that captures the essence of America's Midwest.
Being an avid supporter of local bikepacking efforts like The Nxrth, I was immediately on board. Drawing from my childhood memories in Northern Ontario—those sunset evenings by the tranquil lakes—I tried to infuse those serene moments into the design. Josh plans to share this custom poster as a mobile wallpaper with his audience.
