Joe Flood is a writer and photographer from Washington, DC. His work has appeared in The Washington Post, City Paper, the Independent and elsewhere.
Red Bike Guy
In 2022, Flood became famous for mocking the Patriot Front, a fascist group, as they marched in DC. A video clip of his mockery – “You’re sloppy! You’re wearing Walmart khakis! You look like General Custer’s illegitimate son” took off on Twitter and soon appeared around the world, leading to media coverage on MSNBC, CNN, the Huffington Post, local DC news channels and scores of other outlets.
Flood roasted the Patriot Front while astride a red Capital Bikeshare Bike, leading to the online moniker: Red Bike Guy.
Books
Joe Flood’s books, which include novels, a short story collection and a memoir, take a wry look at the nation’s capital and its fractured politics. They are written by someone with a street-level knowledge of Washington, DC, and depict the real city beyond the monuments, as well as touching upon issues of national importance. But, most importantly, they are entertaining, featuring colorful characters inspired by real events.
- Murder in Ocean Hall
- Murder on U Street
- Don’t Mess Up My Block
- Likes: Short Stories About Social Media
- How I Became Red Bike Guy
Nonfiction
Flood writes about life in DC with a focus on the arts and politics. His articles have appeared in The Washington Post, On Tap, the Independent and other publications.
Photography
Photos by Joe Flood have appeared in NPR, the City Paper and have gone viral on social media (especially ones of the Reflecting Pool).
You can find his photography on Twitter, Flickr and Instagram.
Contact
To get in touch, send an email.