“The Lost Art Of Cycling” (Part One) 🔥
Every bike has a story; this is a good one.
Commissioned by DWP (@manualforspeed , @yonderjournal , etc), one of the creative forces behind the Rapha Continental in the early 2000’s, built by @pereiracycles (who also rode and built for the Continental project). ✨⚒️✨
It’s hard to put the impact that the project had on the bike industry into words. Long unsupported rides full of grit and inspiration, aiming to “redefine road cycling”. Some say it inspired modern gravel riding (and the comment section goes…). In reality, it was about camaraderie and documenting a shared experience of adventure from the saddle. 💕
Well, this bike was ridden by Daniel for years, then gifted to a young racer who took it overseas, clocking thousands of training miles on the frame. Eventually, as things do, it returned home to Portland and back into Tony’s hands.
As Tony moved the @breadwinnercycles shop a few years back, downsizing was necessary. The bike was for sale, and @cheftuned answered the call. Restored to near-period-correct condition, a beautiful tribute to the Continental ethos. 👌🏽
Steel is real. Expect the unexpected. Ride bikes with your friends. Not a bad vibe at all. 🫶🏽
#getweirdinthewoods #myamericangravel #raphacontinental #savetherimbrake
For Tony, owner and frame builder at Breadwinner Cycles in Portland, work has always been about helping people—making ski boots bearable, fitting bikes that actually feel good, and building custom frames that turn everyday rides into “pure freedom.”
In the shop, his Dansko clogs are part of the toolkit: easy to kick off at the door, supportive enough for long days on concrete, and trusted for nearly 20 years of entrepreneurship.
🚲 #Dansko #ShowYourWork #BreadwinnerCycles #Meaningfulwork #BikeBuilder #DanskoClogs #ClogCore #Portland #SmallBusiness
Before custom bikes, there were ski boots and bike fittings. Shift after shift, Tony realized he’s happiest when he can make it easier for people to do what they love. First it was getting their feet right. Now it’s building the bike that changes the way they move through the world.
In the Breadwinner Cycles shop, the sparks fly, the steel glows, and the music’s up while he’s chasing millimeters and perfect welds. These clogs have seen every frame that’s rolled out of that workshop—day in and day out, shielding him from hot sparks, softening the hours, picking up a layer of dust and history with every build.
The goal is simple: help someone gain a new sense of freedom. He’ll lock up the shop, kick the clogs off at the door, and leave the grit behind. The work—the built-to-spec frame of freedom he’s crafted for somebody else—that part goes home with him.
And the clogs? There’s no upgrading a pair that’s stood up to this kind of spark. Because when your job is helping people feel that first-kid-on-a-bike kind of joy again, you need clogs that are as ride-or-die as you are.
#ShowYourWork #RideOrDie #Dansko #DudesOfDansko #BreadwinnerCycles #Portland #PortlandSmallBusiness #BikeToWork #35YearsOfDansko #ClogCore
Every great ride starts in a small Portland workshop, with one guy in beat-up clogs and a head full of ideas.
Follow for more about Tony.
#ShowYourWork #RideOrDie #Dansko #DudesOfDansko #BreadwinnerCycles #Portland #PortlandSmallBusiness #BikeToWork #35YearsOfDansko #ClogCore
【Circles Tokyo】スタッフ石川がハンドメイドバイク、BREADWINNER AROADをオーダーした理由
@breadwinnercycles
English translasion below👇
Circles Tokyoスタッフ石川が次に組んだBIKEは、BREADWINNER AROAD。
なぜBREADWINNERをオーダーしたのか、ハンドメイドバイク、BREADWINNERの魅力をブログにてまとめています。
腕の長さ、脚の長さ、身体の柔軟性、過去の怪我経歴、そのバイクになにを求めるのか。
体型や好きなライドスタイルに、フレームが合わせてくれる。
もちろん価格は安くありません。
ただ、生活の中で自転車に乗るという限られた時間が最高の瞬間になるようなバイクを組みたいと考え、オーダーをしました。
オーダーをするという体験がどのようなものなのか、オーダーの流れも記載していますので、ハンドメイドバイクに興味がある方は是非参考にしてみてはいかがでしょうか。
詳細はブログにて。
The next bike that Circles Tokyo staff member Ishikawa built was the BREADWINNER AROAD.
He summarises his reasons for choosing BREADWINNER and the appeal of handmade bikes, all in a blog post.
Your arm length, leg length, physical flexibility, past injury history, and what you want from your bike.
The frame will adapt to your preferred riding style.
Of course, it's not cheap.
However, he made the decision because he wanted to build a bike that would make riding one of the best moments in his life.
He also describes the ordering process based on his own experience, so if you're interested in handmade bikes, why not take a look?
Check out the blog for more details.
#circlesjapan
#circlestokyo
#breadwinneraroad
BREADWINNER CYCLES G-Road
未舗装路の走破を前提に設計されたBREADWINNER CYCLESのG-Roadは、優れた安定性と快適性、そして高い汎用性を兼ね備えた一台だ。バイクパッキングやオフロードツーリングといったシーンはもちろん、舗装路での走行も快適にこなす懐の深さを持っている。
このフレームをオーダーしたオーナーも、まさにそんなライドスタイルを想定しての選択。休日には近隣の山々へ、時には輪行で遠くのフィールドへと足を延ばし、グラベルやトレイルなど、緑の中を抜けるオフロードライドを存分に楽しんでいる。
一見するとシンプルな造形のG-Roadだが、ひときわ印象的なのが、クリス・アイグルハートから受け継がれたIGLEHEARTスタイルのセグメントフォーク。かつてはレジェンドビルダーであるクリス・アイグルハート本人が手がけていたこのフォークは、現在ではBREADWINNER CYCLESのビルダー、トニー・ペレイラ自身の手によって製作されている。
スチールフォークの剛性を活かし、あえてノーマルサイズのヘッドチューブを採用することで、クラシックな佇まいを演出。一方で、スローピングしたトップチューブを取り入れることで、ダートライドにも対応する扱いやすさを備えた、モダンなグラベルバイクへと仕上がっている。
また、随所に設けられた豊富なアイレットもG-Roadの大きな特徴。その拡張性の高さは、ツーリングバイクとしての可能性を大きく広げてくれる。
「速さ」よりも、「どんな道でも快適に、安心して走り切ること」を大切にしたいサイクリストにこそおすすめしたい一台だ。
Designed with off-road riding in mind, the BREADWINNER CYCLES G-Road is a bike that combines excellent stability and comfort with high versatility. It possesses the depth to handle bike packing and off-road touring scenarios with ease, while also providing a comfortable ride on paved roads.
The owner who ordered this frame chose it precisely for that kind of riding style. On holidays, they head to nearby mountains, sometimes even taking the train with their bike to distant fields, fully enjoying off-road rides through gravel, trails, and green spaces.
While the G-Road appears simple at first glance, its most striking feature is the segmented fork in the IGLEHEART style, inherited from Chris Igleheart. Originally crafted by the legendary builder Chris Igleheart himself, these forks are now made by BREADWINNER CYCLES builder Tony Pereira.
Leveraging the steel fork's inherent stiffness, the deliberate use of a standard-size head tube creates a classic aesthetic. Meanwhile, incorporating a sloping top tube ensures the bike handles dirt rides with ease, resulting in a modern gravel bike.
Furthermore, the abundance of eyelets strategically placed throughout the frame and fork is a major feature of the G-Road. Beyond carrying luggage, this high expandability allows mounting various types of cages, greatly expanding its potential as a touring bike.
This is the bike we recommend for cyclists who value “riding comfortably and confidently on any road” over sheer speed
BREADWINNER CYCLES A-Road
B-Roadより舗装路での走りを得意とするのがこのA-Road。
とはいえ対応するタイヤサイズは28〜40mmと幅広く、舗装路に限らず未舗装路まで視野に入れた懐の深さを持つ一台だ。タイヤ選びひとつで、さまざまな道を速く、そして快適に走り続けることができる。
この自転車のオーナーは、グラベルバイクで野山を駆け回り、トラックバイクで片道12kmほどの距離を通勤するなど、自転車が日常に深く根付いたライフスタイルを送っている。
そんな彼が「ロードバイクに乗ったら、もっと速く、もっと遠くまで行けるのでは？」と興味を持ち、知人のロードバイクを借りて一緒に走りに出かけたことが、このオーダーのきっかけとなった。
納車以降、彼は新しい自転車の楽しみを見つけ、定期的にライドへ出かけている。行き先は山間部が多く、メインは舗装路ではあるものの荒れた路面やコンディションの悪い区間もしばしば。
そんなフィールドにおいて、このA-Roadはまさに最適解。現在は700×32cのタイヤを装着し、快適かつ安定した走りでルートを走破しているが、最近では「もう少し太めのタイヤで、グラベルにも挑戦してみたい」と。
舗装路が多い日本という環境の中で、限られた休日の時間を使い、効率よくさまざまな景色や道を味わう。BREADWINNER CYCLES A-Roadは、そんなライドスタイルに寄り添う一台だ。
BREADWINNER CYCLES A-Road
Compared to B-Road, A-Road excels at handling paved roads.
That said, it accommodates a wide range of tire sizes from 28 to 40mm, making it a versatile machine designed not just for paved roads but also with unpaved terrain in mind. Simply by choosing different tires, you can ride fast and comfortably on a variety of surfaces.
The owner of this bike leads a lifestyle deeply rooted in cycling: riding a gravel bike through fields and mountains, commuting about 12km each way on a track bike.
It was this owner's curiosity—“If I rode a road bike, could I go faster and farther?”—that sparked this build. Borrowing a friend's road bike and going for a ride together was the catalyst.
About a year passed since that experience. It felt strangely poignant that the day of the shake-down test fell almost exactly on the anniversary of that initial ride.
Since then, the owner has discovered new joys with the bike and regularly heads out for rides. Destinations are often mountainous areas, primarily on paved roads, though rough surfaces and sections with poor conditions are not uncommon.
In such terrain, this A-Road is the perfect solution. Currently fitted with 700×32c tires, it conquers routes with comfortable and stable handling. Recently, the owner mentioned, “I'd like to try gravel riding with slightly wider tires.”
In Japan's environment, where paved roads dominate, using limited holiday time to efficiently savor diverse scenery and roads. The BREADWINNER CYCLES A-Road might just be the perfect companion for that kind of riding style.
Kasually Dancing In The Dappled Light ✨🌅✨
Caught a few days of Portland at its finest before the rains came. 😢☔️😢
This bike is SO much fun. 🖤🫒🖤
#getweirdinthewoods #myamericangravel
In the spring our friend @tschau_the_first asked us to build him a new version of the multiple award winning Roaring 29er that put @pereiracycles on the map in 2007. Timing was right to take the time to apply new skills, techniques, tools, and materials to this modern classic. There is a special feeling to riding a bicycle like this. Inspired by a 1920s Elgin balloon tire cruiser, it looks to the past, but is planted in the present with modern drivetrain, dropper post, and disc brakes. It turns heads and draws comments from other riders and reminds us of all the joy that bicycles have brought to so many riders since their invention only 150ish years ago. We would love to build more of these. If you are inspired, please get in touch to talk about it! #custombike #cruiser #mountainbike #breadwinnercycles
Dance like no one is watching. ✨😉✨
A friendly reminder that bikes and those who ride em are all beautiful. Keep chasing those marginal gains, find me mid pack enjoying the ride. 💋
#getweirdinthewoods #myamericangravel #doublezest
