If you happen to see him on the street, say hello: Nyoman Laksono Bayu Aji.

He needs no introduction. If you’ve been following us for a while, chances are you’ve seen @nyomanaji’s face more than anyone else’s. He’s probably the most photographed rider ever to appear on this page.

Our story with Aji goes back well over a decade.

He’s one of those people you can genuinely say has grown into a better version of himself. In his younger days, he lived life at full throttle. Nights were long, parties were frequent, and tomorrow was always else's problem.

Then fixed gear happened.

The thrill didn’t disappear, it simply found a different outlet. Parties became alleycats, late nights turned into fun rides, and skids replaced dance floors. Well, except when the party happened at a velodrome.

By the time Indonesia’s fixed-gear scene was still finding its identity, Aji was already a veteran of the 2015 CMWC Melbourne, before continuing his journey as a professional bicycle messenger. Today, he’s hung up his messenger bag, embracing life as a blue collar cyclist, and enjoying his role as a husband.

Some people ride because they love bicycles. Aji became the person he is because bicycles became part of his life. Not as an escape, as a direction.

Needless to say, he’ll probably remain the most photographed rider on our page for years to come.

-Mmng