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?
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.

Favorite memory riding bikes?
One cherished memory I have was when my son and I got to experience our first bike ride together. It holds a very special place in my heart because the bond that we have is memorable – a core memory!

Music or no music when riding?
No music. I want to be aware of my surroundings and also enjoy the sound of nature.

Most underrated snack?
Mixed nuts, I enjoy the surprising flavor in each bite.

Go-to hobby outside of cycling?
Discovering new places away from the city. I usually just bring my camera with me to take good pictures. I just love the feeling that I am away from screens and digital distractions which makes me feel good and in the present. Definitely my kind of breather!