I grew up in Mill Valley, California, in a home nestled between Muir Woods National Monument and the Golden Gate Bridge. Some of my earliest memories involve being on a bike, although as a kid, I was mostly preoccupied with baseball and basketball. As a teen, I became an avid rock climber.
I attended the University of Montana in Missoula, where I spent as much time as possible on the University farm. After college, I lived in southern New Hampshire and western North Carolina before returning home to the West Coast. Before joining The Cycling House, I spent much of my career baking pizza and bread in wood-fired ovens. I always look forward to pizza night in Tucson!
What is the best thing about working at The Cycling House?
By far my favorite part of working at The Cycling House is the community surrounding the organization. It is such a pleasure to get to know new guests every week and to enjoy the company of my kind, fun, and skilled coworkers.
Do you have a favorite ride?
There's a short and sweet trail that begins near my childhood home and ends at a small beach in the Marin Headlands. Never gets old.
What is the most memorable day you’ve ever had on the bike?
In 2013 I spent a month pedaling across Montana, from Yellowstone to Glacier National Park, as part of a summer course with Wild Rockies Field Institute. My favorite stop on the trip was White Sulphur Springs, which is also a stop on the TCH summer tour of Montana. The reservoir outside of town is one of my favorite places to swim in the whole state!