Favorite memory riding bikes?
Music or no music when riding?
No music. I like to use my time on the bike to unplug and be with my thoughts and surroundings.
Most underrated ride snack?
I’m not too picky about ride food but I’d say Chocolate Chip CLIF Bars…yum!
Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Taking the dogs for a hike.
Favorite memory riding bikes?
As a former shop owner, I’ve sold a lot of bikes. But getting a particular special needs kid on and riding their first bike was easily my high water mark. The whole shop, customers, staff, myself all seemed to coincidentally get something in our eye.
Music or no music when riding?
Never. It gets in the way of the immediacy of the sights, sounds, smells.
Most underrated ride snack?
Very smushed, sometimes damp, always delicious pocket sandwich.
Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Reading.
Favorite memory riding bikes?
My first long ride on a road bike. It was unplanned, but with a group that kept the pedaling fun. I don’t think I’ve been so exhausted with a smile across my face before. It was a great ride with an even better group of people.
Music or no music when riding?
Music or a podcast is a must.
Most underrated snack?
A warm coke that will definitely ruin your bike bottle.
Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Puzzles. Hard to beat a good puzzle.
Favorite memory riding bikes?
When my first time riding a bike. It was an amazing experience, the memory of a sunny summer day remains etched in my mind, filled with the joy of newfound freedom and the thrill of mastering a new skill.
Music or no music when riding?
No music. Though I really love music, when I’m riding I want to enjoy, hear, and be with nature. The sound of flowing water in the river and birds chirping is music to my ears.
Most underrated snack?
I think dried mangoes. Ugh, it’s so good I can eat it all day!
Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Going to places and taking good pictures.
Favorite memory riding bikes?
When I visited San Francisco and rode Mount Tamalpais and down through the other great trails in the Marin Headlands. I’ll never forget that ride because I believe that’s where I really learned how to handle my bike in the dirt. Everything since then has felt amazing!
Music or no music when riding?
Mostly no music but on longer rides, music can sometimes get me through the last bits of a ride and be a nice treat.
Most underrated snack?
A lemon poppy seed Bobo.
Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Basketball, just shooting hoops and working on my 3’s.
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