Over the past ten years I have logged many thousands of miles in the saddle. I’ve biked all over the country at many of the most spectacular and famous locations known in the cycling world. I thought I was a very serious biker until I met Piper. Piper redefines what it means to be a “serious biker”.  Having already peddled across two continents she is currently planning an epic ride across America.  If that wasn’t enough she will carry 50 pounds of gear and pull a trailer with her best friend and constant companion Red.  In the past year I have photographed Piper on her mountain bike many times.  Obviously, I was thrilled when she asked if I would shoot some images of her and Red on the Surly Touring Bike.  Photographing cyclists has always been one of my passions.  I love the energy, grace, adventure and beauty of the sport.  These images and others will be used to further Piper’s ultimate goal of spreading awareness of Black Dog Syndrome to the world.  The bike is made by Surly Bikes and the trailer is made by Burley.  The images were made in Annapolis and Black Water Refuge, near Cambridge, Md.