About Ride Punk Ride

We never set out to create something.
We just started riding. And writing. And sharing.

Before anything else, there was photography. Capturing life in motion—honest, raw, unpolished. The way it really is, not the way people want to see it.

Then came cycling. Then writing. Not as some plan or strategy, but because riding unlocked something inside us. Because putting words to the experience made it real.

At some point, it became Ride Punk Ride—but it’s not a project, not a brand, not some influencer bullshit.
It’s just us—Björn and Jana—trying to figure things out on the road and in life.

It’s the moments in between—the ones that don’t make it into highlight reels.
The ones where you question why the hell you’re doing this.
The ones that remind you, suddenly and all at once, that this is exactly where you’re meant to be.

We don’t ride to compete. We don’t care about numbers or leaderboards.
We ride because movement keeps us sane. Because curiosity keeps us going.
Because some days, riding is the only thing that makes sense.

We’re not here to tell anyone how to cycle, how to live, or what gear to buy.
We’re just here to tell the truth as we live it.

Who We Are

Björn – The Storyteller. The One Who Talks Too Much.

I’ve been a photographer since 2012, capturing life as it happens—unscripted, raw, real.
That’s how I see cycling, too. It’s not about the perfect ride, the fastest time, or the best gear. It’s about the moments—good, bad, brutal, beautiful—that remind me I’m alive.

I lost my dad in 2007. That changed everything.
I spent years struggling with motivation, with mental health, with trying to find balance.
I still do.

Cycling helps. Riding long distances, getting lost, pushing through when I want to quit.
Some days I feel strong. Some days I fight my innerer Schweinehund (the little bastard inside me that says, “stay home, do nothing”).

I don’t always win.
But I keep showing up.

That’s what Not a Superhero is about—my ongoing attempt to stay healthy, move my body, and be honest about the process. No fake motivation, no sugarcoating—just the reality of what it’s like to do this when it doesn’t come easy.

I’m vegan (since 2001), live drug-free, and mostly fueled by coffee and whatever food I don’t have to cook myself.

Jana – The Steady Force. The Quiet One.

I don’t always love being in the spotlight, but I’m here. I’m always here.

I love cycling, but not in the way that’s easy to put into words.
For me, it’s not about the adventure, the challenge, or the distance. It’s about the quiet in my head when I ride. It’s about the feeling of being somewhere, not just passing through. It’s about finding clarity in motion, even when I don’t realize I need it.

I’m not the navigator, but I keep things steady.
I don’t plan every detail, but I make sure we don’t completely wing it.
I don’t talk the most, but I shape the journey in ways you don’t always see.

More introspective, less loud, but always present—my influence is in every decision, every ride, and every word shared. It’s always the two of us against the world.

Like Björn, I’ve been vegan for years. I love food, and he mostly just eats whatever I put in front of him.

Ride Punk Ride wouldn’t exist without him. But it also wouldn’t exist without me.
It’s both of us, always.

What You’ll Find Here

Bikepacking & Gravel Adventures – The stories behind the miles. The good rides, the bad rides, the unexpected twists that make it all worth it.

Personal Reflections – Because cycling is never just about the bike. It’s about what’s going on inside your head while you’re out there.

Gear & Honest Takes – We’re picky about what we use, and we’ll always be upfront about it. If we talk about gear, it’s because we actually use it—no fake recommendations, no bullshit.

Community & Connection – The people we meet, the rides we share, the conversations that stick with us long after the bikes are parked.

Why We Exist

Because riding changes you.
Because cycling shouldn’t have rules.
Because you don’t have to be the strongest, fastest, or best to belong here.

Because we don’t fit into the mold of what a “cyclist” is supposed to be, and we know we’re not alone in that.

Because the best moments aren’t about speed or stats—they’re about feeling something.

Because the road is there, and so are we.

So we ride.
And we write.
And we keep going.

Ride. Punk. Ride.