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Shawn Ryan
Photographer, filmmaker and solar bike adventurer
Shawn Ryan
Photographer, filmmaker and solar bike adventurer
I’m Shawn Ryan, founder of Boden Ryan. I make films and photographs documenting construction, engineering and infrastructure, with a particular interest in how things are built and the people who make them happen. Outside my commercial work, I design and build experimental solar-powered e-bikes for long-distance adventures, exploring solar-powered transport, off-grid technology and the capabilities of small - solar charging systems.
Solar powered adventures
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In 2026 I built a solar-powered Omnium Cargo bike and rode it through the French Alps as part of The Sun Trip Alps. The bike became a rolling experiment in small-scale solar power, generating energy throughout the day while I rode and camped along the route.
The journey gave me the chance to test the system in real conditions, from long mountain climbs and 40°C heat to riding days of more than 120 kilometres. I documented the trip through photography, film and performance data, and I’m continuing to develop the bike and explore what is possible with solar powered travel.
Behind the camera
My professional work is centred around documenting construction, engineering and infrastructure. Through Boden Ryan, I produce film, photography and long term time lapse for projects across the UK.I’m particularly drawn to work that gives me access behind the scenes and lets me understand how something is made. That same curiosity runs through both my commercial work and the projects I pursue outside it.
Shawn Ryan
