We had the good fortune of connecting with Kim Darren Salas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Kim Darren, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
I see risk as an opportunity because every success comes from taking risks. If you don’t take risks, you won’t achieve success. That doesn’t mean I consider myself successful yet but I believe we need to try more things in life to reach our goals.

The impact of risk in my life has led me to valuable learning experiences. I believe it’s better to fail because failure teaches you important lessons. If you avoid risk, nothing will happen for you, you have to take risks to succeed.

As the creator of FixedGearScene, I won’t say I’m a successful person yet, but I know that taking risks is the only way to move forward. More than anything, I’m just happy to share pictures and videos of different fixed-gear riders and enthusiasts worldwide with the fixed-gear community

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My art is about sharing the global fixed-gear bike culture by reposting videos and photos of fixed-gear bikes and riders from all over the world. I curate content that highlights the passion, creativity, and community of fixed-gear cycling, giving riders a platform to showcase their love for the sport.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Lapland Rovaniemi

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Shout out to all fixie riders! I share photos and videos keep doing what you love.

Instagram: @fixedgearscene

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