About The Loam Wolf in The Mountain Bike Industry
The Loam Wolf has been watching from the woods and mountains above, waiting for the right time to attack the status quo. We have descended, hell-bent and heaven-sent to reignite the stoke in riders around the world. Our pack has been growing and we smell blood. The passion, wildness, and grassroots love for our sport will no longer go without a voice. The Wolf Pack is here, and we will do our best to unite photographers, industry friends, athletes and mountain bikers of all kinds while giving them a voice and place to remember why they fell in love with riding bikes.
Want to join the Wolf Pack?
All are welcome, but not all are ready. Throw on some gear, grab a camera and let your sense of adventure lead the way. If you’re like us you enjoy being outside and letting your soul guide you as you chase your front wheel. Whether you’ve got an epic road trip planned, an epic dual sport moto trip or are headed out for a race weekend with some friends we want to hear your stories! One of the best parts of riding is the story telling around the campfire. A computer screen doesn’t have the same glow but we understand sometimes you just gotta pay the bills. While you’re being held captive behind the screen, we want to share some cool stories to inspire each other and make the hours until our next adventure arrives go by a little faster.
Send your story submissions to, Info@theloamwolf.com
Drew Rohde
A.K.A “OLD MAN”
Born and raised in Thousand Oaks, CA, this Oakie left the rocky, fast trails he grew up riding in SoCal for the rural PNW. He now calls Bend, OR home and likes being closer to so many great testing grounds in the upper West Coast. His sporadic attempts at racing DH left him somewhere between Cat 1 sandbagger and Pro-class pack fill. His favorite past time is complaining about new fangled technology, music, or anything else he didn’t decide was cool before you found it. When he’s not testing bikes or roaming deserted highways, you can find him dressed in camo building trails in the woods. Just kidding, all he does is work and hang with his baby girl these days. #theshrublife is now #dadlife
@elxguapo
Sean Leicht
A.K.A SOURPATCH
Sourpatch grew up like any good 661 boy should – dirt bike trips to the desert, fireworks and alcohol poisoning. He may look fit but we believe malnourishment is to blame as his diet consists of of Rockstar energy drinks, sour, neon colored foods laden with high fructose corn syrup, meat without any sauce and a strict no vegetable policy. Not even In-N-Out sauce tempts him! When his insulin levels aren’t on a rollercoaster, Sourpatch enjoys coasting down steep hills, playing with his Boxer dogs and hates doubles.
@sleicht_90
COLE GREGG
A.K.A PRINCESS
Growing up in the lush, loamy playgrounds of the PNW, Cole’s soul is forever tied to steep, rooty descents and that unmistakable squish of perfect dirt. After 19 years of shredding, Cole’s been on every kind of rig out there. Once a die-hard fan of big travel bikes, he’s now on a quest for the mythical short-travel do-it-all machine. And yes, skids may be for kids, but this middle-aged manchild is here to prove they’re also for anyone who loves having a damn good time.
ROBERT JOHNSTON
Our Euro guy. When Robert has finished chasing Haggis is his kilt, with a bottle of whiskey in one hand and some bagpipes in the other, you’ll find him roaming the trails of the UK and Europe with a smile on his face. Okay, maybe he doesn’t quite live up to the Scottish stereotypes, but at least the part about the bikes is true, so long as he’s not failing hard on a techy climb. When he’s not out “working” on a mountain bike, you’ll likely find him trying to float around a skatepark on his beloved 22″ bmx.
@robert_johnston
ABOUT THE WOLF
Robert’s habitat is the Tweed Valley, Scotland, which is renowned for its root-littered enduro mountain bike trails. Robert has been developing his bike handling skills for the last 16 years. Since he was a pup, he’s been riding everything from BMX through to enduro and downhill bikes. Combining a playful style with occasional speed-focused aggression, he favors supportive bikes, and does his best to push them hard.
Rank: European Tech Editor
Size: 6’2” / 189cm | 220lbs / 100kg
Social: @robert_johnston
The local boy — Travis was born and raised in Bend, OR. Skateboarding consumed his life until his high school years (yes, he can still kickflip), but was replaced by mountain biking…then rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and finally back to mountain biking. After a stint in the big city, Travis returned home, trading a teaching career to be an okay mountain biker and above-average journalist. He is an outspoken 90s grunge fan, cornering poor souls in conversations about the meaning behind the lyrics of Alice In Chains’ “Would.” Most days, Travis hopes to be outside, whether that is on an early morning ride or a hike with his family (the best days include both).
Rank: Contributing Writer
Size: 5’8” / 172cm | 195lbs / 88kg
Social: @travis_reill_writes
Drew went from chasing a dream of racing downhill to testing and reviewing bikes. Founded Loam Wolf in 2017 and have been trading the bike saddle for the office chair more and more each year sadly. Once in a while the team lets him out of the cage to throw his old bones on an exciting new bike.
Rank: Slowing Down
Size: 5’11” | 188lbs