THE RFC STORY

Ride Fast Crew was born in 2020, but its roots go deeper than just a brand—it’s a testament to resilience, friendship, and passion. It all started after a serious SXS accident that left me with life-altering injuries to my left hand. Between surgeries, losing my job, and a breakup that followed soon after, I found myself at rock bottom—lost, looking for a place to live, and struggling to adjust to life with only four fingers and one functional thumb.
Zach (aka Hudy) stepped up when I needed it most, offering me a place to stay without hesitation. That same day, he and Heiko received the first batch of the now-infamous “Ride Fast Eat Ass” stickers. On a whim, I posted about them on my Instagram, and almost immediately, someone reached out to buy one (shoutout to Will Davis for being the first!). Not long after, an Instagram page was created, and just like that, Ride Fast Crew was officially in motion.
With stickers flying off the shelves, we were skiing, riding, and filming everything. But amidst the chaos, I was still dealing with my hand—multiple surgeries, rods, bone fusions, and open wounds. Despite it all, I refused to stop. Taking some slams, collecting bumps and bruises, I came to a realization: life isn’t perfect, but no matter what happens, you can still ride. Having the right friends and a strong community kept me going, and that support laid the foundation for Ride Fast Crew.
Then came COVID, bringing with it a rental crisis that left me living out of a U-Haul in Prince George, B.C., with my dog, Nora, crashing on a friend’s couch (huge thanks to Cam G—love you, dawg!). With nothing happening and no medical treatments available, I focused entirely on growing Ride Fast. Any time I saw a sick vehicle, heard someone chirp their tires, or spotted an aftermarket exhaust roaring, I’d track them down and hand them a sticker. People loved it, and soon enough, they started asking, “When are you going to make clothing?”
At first, making apparel wasn’t in the plan—but when people ask, I deliver. Now, with over 4,500 products on our site, I guess you could say it worked out.
The real turning point came thanks to a random craving for candy. Wandering into Sticky’s Candy in Prince George, I stumbled upon a small print shop tucked in the back. After chatting with Rich, the owner, for half an hour, I walked out with an order for 200+ hoodies that I absolutely couldn’t afford. With zero prior sales experience, I took to Snapchat and announced a mall parking lot sale. To my surprise, we completely sold out. Those sales turned into community meetups—burnouts, wheelies, and everything in between—solidifying that Ride Fast Crew wasn’t just a brand, but a movement.
Summer 2020 took things to the next level. I met the moto gang—Gage, Jake, Hayden, Matt, Nate, and a crew of absolute legends (all documented on YouTube for some solid laughs). Still waiting on surgeries and looking for a purpose, I had a wild idea: let’s give away a dirt bike. Famous last words if it failed—but it didn’t. The only hiccup? The winner didn’t have an Instagram account.
Between work, racing, and life, everyone was busy, and I felt like I was holding things together with sheer willpower. In true Ride Fast fashion, I took out a loan on a new snowmobile, forcing us to run another giveaway. 2020 was a blur—PG madness, back-to-back giveaways, and nonstop energy. Looking back, there’s so much I wish I had done differently to keep the crew tight, but ultimately, everything ran its course. After almost two years of inactivity, it didn’t feel right. I missed the messages, the community, and the energy. I missed the feeling of dropping off orders at the post office. After three years off work and 12 surgeries, it hit me—I wasn’t meant to sit still. Ride Fast had to come back.
Two things had to happen: I needed to pay off my debt, and I had to learn how to print shirts myself. I started binge-watching YouTube tutorials, selling off anything I didn’t need, and slowly chipping away at my debt. I bought a cheap old heat press and a vinyl cutter with a blown motherboard, determined to make it work. But living in my family’s ski cabin—hauling water and groceries through the snow, commuting 45 minutes to a 9-to-5, and printing hoodies at night—it just wasn’t sustainable.
By spring, I had to make a change. I weighed the risks and decided that if I went back to drilling for a couple of months, shut down the website, and avoided messing up my hand any further, I could make this work. The universe must have been listening because the next morning, my buddy Garret called, offering me a job at his drilling company. That summer, I stacked cash, fueled my determination, and started building my own print shop.
If it weren’t for the support of our customers, fans, and friends, Ride Fast Crew wouldn’t have made it through the renovation. From September to November, I poured everything into finishing our new space—drywall, flooring, stair nosings (shoutout to Zach P, Tom, Aaron, Luke, Keenan, and Derl for the help!).
The past few years have tested me mentally and physically like nothing else. But the energy, the support, and the drive from this community have put me in the best place I’ve ever been. My goal for Ride Fast Crew now is to give back—supporting riders and athletes, helping them gain exposure, and building positive connections in the action sports world. Clothing and merch are just the beginning. There are so many goals and plans in the works, and I hope everything goes off without a hitch.
If you made it this far—thank you. This barely scratches the surface of what Ride Fast Crew is all about, but it’s my best attempt at sharing my dreams, aspirations, and motivations with one hand.
Much love,
Anders Person, RFC Operator, Owner/Chief Dip Shit