Bikepacker, outdoorsman, and community bridge builder are the roles I roll into every week. For the last several years Colorado has been my home, workplace, and playspace as I've facilitated outdoor trips, community gatherings, and self-supported adventures.

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Main cycling discipline

Bikepacking

Favorite Giant bike?

Giant Revolt

How did you get into cycling?

Commuting

Why is the Black Foxes' mission important to you?

I want other Black cyclist to feel less alone out there.

Where is your favorite place to ride?

Sub-alpine singletrack and two-track

Podcast or music? What’s on your playlist?

Dreamville, Tupac Shakur, SZA, Chance the Rapper

If you could choose any person to ride with, living or not living, who would it be?

Closest friends

What would you say to someone just getting into cycling to encourage them?

Go slow to go fast.

Do you have a favorite tip to share?

Hydrate and/or eat before you're thirsty and/or hungry.

Words you live by

You are where you are supposed to be.