When I am on my bike or in my studio being creative, I tend reflect on people and events that have helped me on my journey in life. For whatever reason, as I started this design, I kept thinking about an old friend. No need to go into any real details here, but there were a bunch of years after college where I lived in a constant struggle. Self esteem was low the world felt like a tough place. One afternoon I was out riding my dirt jump bike by myself. I was living in a new place and had no bike friends. This guy rode over to me with a big smile and asked if he could ride with me. He tried to apologize for having a lower skill level than me thinking I cared about that. This guy never stopped smiling. He was so happy to be out in the world and on a bicycle. “THIS GUY GETS IT” I told myself. He offered to show me some other trails in the area and just like that, Daniel was my friend. I really valued his attitude and his perspective on the world. I still do. There were a few conversations I had with Daniel in times where I was really struggling. His words and delivery were like a ray of light in the dark. I don’t think this was anything exceptional or even noteworthy for him. It’s just Daniel being himself. I’ve taken a lot of notes on how to exist in this world from him. When I felt like an absolute shipwreck, he was the friend who knew what to say. So, with love, respect and gratitude for my friend, I have named this NIGHT CAP the COMITO SHIPWRECK.