Todd Lyons.com » Wild On! World Travels http://toddlyons.com Home Of The Wildman! Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:33:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Wild on China! 7am In The City Streets http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-7am-in-the-city-streets/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-7am-in-the-city-streets/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:36:40 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=882  

So I started running a few weeks ago. I know, running’s kind of gay. But I’ve been having fun doing it. I went on a run last week through Dongguan, China @ 7am & snapped a bunch of pics with my camera phone. I saw more wild China stuff by 8am than most people see in their life. Was crazy, but fun!

I've got a feeling somebody is eating chicken soup tonight. Early moring Wildman run through the China streets China's starting to look cool. There goes the dude selling baked sweet potatoes in a trach can. My favorite! Wild Chinese 4x4. You should've seen this dude doing wheelies down the street. This dude was bringing his goods to the market. Straight China styles. Fresh veggies from the street anyone? Outdoor food & shopping. More street veggies. Well, at least they're fresh! Man, who needs a supermarket? Fresh meat. Who needs a freezer? More snakes, frogs & reptiles. For dinner! Yes, those are snakes & frogs in the bags. Hungry? I think this is some sort of bamboo. But not sure if it's food... Bag o' fishes. ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-7am-in-the-city-streets/feed/ 3 Wild on China! SE Factory 2009 http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-se-factory-2009/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-se-factory-2009/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 22:00:41 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=767 I come over to our factory here in Dongguan, China about 4 times a year. Take a look at the photos I took of the factory & I think it’ll give you a different impression of what “factory life” looks like over here in Asia. This place is top notch. Check the cool little green bike dudes. There are THOUSANDS of these little guys all around the factory Not a bad looking fountain out front. Can you feel the Asian zen? Our factory peeps in China have got it goin' on. Weird bikes, but cool vibe & architecture. There are all kinds of funny "Ancient Chinese Proverbs" posted all around the offices & stuff Bicycle lighting anyone? More bike art. If you've ever been to my house, then you know I am super into this st More bike art in the front entrance way. Peep the cool little open aired meeting spot. Those are bike chains hangin' down from the ceiling. Pretty cool.... The sexy Asian front desk girls ducked under he podium right when I took this photo. Dang it. Ah, there it is in all it's glory. The front of SE's factory. This place is so big, it sits on like 10 acres or more. Ever wonder how wheels get built up? I can think of a million other jobs that I'd rather have. Wheels on the way to the true-ing machine. Ahh,it's so cool to see the bikes that you designed getting built up. These are the SE Lager Single Speed bikes. More Lager frames waiting to get built up into bikes. White Lagers waiting in to jump into the assembly line. They got this bike assembly stuff down to a science. Ever watch the into to Lavern & Shirley? That's the song that runs though my mind when I see stuff like this. "Schlemeel, schlemazel, hasenfeffer incorporated." Frames floor to ceiling. Another job that I never want. Sitting in a little room painitng Landing Gear forks. SE Landing Gear forks getting the treatment. I bet you didn't know that SE's factory in China has ramps for the workers. Dope! More frames outside getting some sun. The actual assembly line in full effect. More assembly line action.

]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/03/wild-on-china-se-factory-2009/feed/ 0 Wild on Philippines! 2008 http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-philippines-2008/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-philippines-2008/#comments Thu, 12 Feb 2009 02:47:09 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=593 I love going to countries that I’ve never been to before. This time I hopped on a plane & jumped off in Manila. Straight up right up in the city. I had a bike with me & rode around & explored all of the streets of Manila, Makati, Malate, you name it. And man, what an fun adventure!

You have now entered chaos! Filipino PK Ripper work bike! Jeepneys were everywhere in Manilla. Fake PK Ripper #381. Backstreet cruisin' around Manilla. Fake PK Ripper Looptails were everywhere! You are now entering the hood... Peepin' the sites in Manilla. ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-philippines-2008/feed/ 0 Wild on Thailand! 2008 http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-thailand-2008/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-thailand-2008/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:02:25 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=560 If you know me, then you know that I love chillin’ in Thailand. I’ve traveled the world high & low. But nothing compares to “Amazing Thailand.”

Big pimpin' on the river in Bangkok About to show this Bangkok bull who's boss! The dollar goes a long way with beach massages. Oh man, that's funny! Ah, just the look I've been looking for! River livin' in Bangkok. Roots. Thailand styles. Ya know, sometimes my life isn't so bad... I don't this chick's night was as fun as mine. Yumm, BBQ dog. Beach styles. About to get this part started in Bangkok. ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/wild-on-thailand-2008/feed/ 1 Wild on China! 2008 http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/thailand-08-trip/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/thailand-08-trip/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:04:50 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=536 Sometimes my work trips over in Asia kind of normal & mundane. Other times, they’re kind of wild & crazy. This trip was definitely on the Wild Side!

Wildman in a Chinese wig shop. Watch it! One of my fav's. Trash can weet potatoes! The ladies that "Make it Happen." Goat head anyone? Wildman Asian birthday @ the factory. Aww, how romantic. Yummm! The chicken's last ride. Sexy China products right here! 7am early morning ride, China styles. The gay Asian mall rats love the Wildman. The Karate Kid ain't got nothin' on the Wildman! Attention all shoppers, the Wildman has arrived! ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/02/thailand-08-trip/feed/ 0 Wild on Thailand! 2007 http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-thailand-2007/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-thailand-2007/#comments Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:34:29 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=687 I spent a couple weeks in Thailand with Jason Carnes & Darrin Mitchell on this trip. We covered a lot of ground. Bangkok, Phuket, Phi Phi Island, Koh Samui, & Koh Phagnan. We had a blast & ran it strong each day exploring the beaches & jungles. And of course we continued our wild adventures late into the nights. Every nite!

The only way they'd let us into the Grand Palace was with Elephant pants! The gas stations in on the islands are a little primitive. Ever seen THREE dogs on the back of a scooter!? It's a little weird when elephants creep up on you @ night. More gold than Mr T. I think this elephant wanted to eat Carnes Carnes & I finally found the G Spot in Phuket. My fan base is wolrdwide. Ha ha.... Carnes & I about to go down to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Carnes & Darrin chillin' Thai styles on Liam Sing Beach. Always cool to see elephants on the side of the road. Headed out to Koh Phi Phi. Simply amazing. Darrin gettin' his football on on Phi Phi Island. Darrin & I about to get this party started. Even with his ring girls, Darrin got his ass kicked. Carnes & I having breakfast in a treehouse & making our plan of attack. All the monkeys loved me. I think we're related. Carnes & Darrin peepin' the scenery of Phi Phi Don. Gettin' our pre-party drink on @ the beach on Koh Samui Island. I guess the monkeys like Carnes as well. You should've seen all the money Carnes made dancing on the pole! How many ladyboys can you spot? I see like 6. Check the hands! Koh Samui nighttime beachside chillin'. We were actin' a fool at the Black Moon party on Koh Phagnan. Not too sure what's going on with these girls & Carnes. But it looks fun. This bungalow was about $17/night. And RIGHT on the beach. Dope! Carnes & I about to go hunt for fish. Yes, in my shorty shorts. Ever see the movie "The Beach?" -The filmed it here. Koh Phi Phi Don Island. ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-thailand-2007/feed/ 0 Wild On China! 2006 http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-china-2006/ http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-china-2006/#comments Sat, 10 Jan 2009 19:00:10 +0000 Todd http://toddlyons.com/?p=668 This was a simple work trip @ our factory in Dongguan, China. But with a 4X/BMX race mixed in for good measure over in Shenzen. I scooped up a bike from our factory & headed over to the race & shredded & took gold back home to the USA.

They love me in China. Love me long time. LOL... Partying with the locals after the race. Ahh, gotta love the food in China. Dog meat! Spreading the Wildman love through China... It's pretty fun to see the bikes made @ the factory. And of course it's cool to see your name on 'em! Of course I found a wallride in the 1st turn. Shenzen Two-Wheeler Stunt Comp Winner. Ha ha. ]]> http://toddlyons.com/2009/01/wild-on-china-2006/feed/ 0