Gabriel Amadeus Tiller builds things that matter—trails, systems, communities. We talk about slow creative work, staying grounded, and building with care. From the Oregon Timber Trail to burnout, bikepacking, and mapping with meaning, this one’s packed with insight.

Guest Links

https://orogenesiscollective.org/
https://www.instagram.com/gabrielamadeus/

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
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In this episode of outside Is Magic, I talk with painter and craftsman Lucas Strain, founder of Sparkle Factory and lead painter at Allied Cycle Works.

We dive into his journey from a rough childhood to becoming one of the most respected custom bike painters in the country. Lucas shares how mentorship shaped his path, how nature informs his color choices, and why he sees himself more as a craftsman than just a painter. We also discuss creative blocks, balancing discipline with design, and what it means to build something that feels honest, human, and enduring.

It’s a conversation about resilience, creativity, and doing what you love, even when it’s hard.

Guest Links

Sparkle Factory Paint

@lucas_strain

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
Follow us on Instagram @brokenandcoastal
Help spread the magic. Hit follow, drop a review, or share the episode with someone who gets it. You never know who it might inspire.

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
Follow us on Instagram @brokenandcoastal
Help spread the magic. Hit follow, drop a review, or share the episode with someone who gets it. You never know who it might inspire.

In the first episode of outside is Magic, I sit down with Portland-based frame builder Ira Ryan—founder of Ira Ryan Cycles. We talk about what it means to build something with your hands, the balance between creativity and responsibility, and the lifelong process of becoming a good human.

Ira opens up about his journey from bike messenger to master craftsman, how he stays inspired, and why living on a human scale still matters. It’s honest, reflective, and full of perspective from someone who’s spent the last 20 years shaping bikes—and life—with intention.

Guest Links

Ira Ryan Cycles
https://www.iraryancycles.com

Instagram
@iraryancycles

outside is Magic is hosted by Christopher San Agustin.
Produced by Broken and Coastal.
Follow us on Instagram @brokenandcoastal
Help spread the magic. Hit follow, drop a review, or share the episode with someone who gets it. You never know who it might inspire.