Alvaro Criales
What I Love:
I love to spend time with family and animals on the farm, ride a motorcycle, climb a mountain, give things a second chance, travel, meet people and especially I like bikes and that feeling they give you when you ride
Amy Davison
What I Love:
There's nothing better than making a meal with fresh, local food and sharing it with people I care about. Exploring the world by bike is a close second.
Andrea Fair
What I Love:
I love to cook great food and drink great wine all-the-while spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy painting, traveling and competing in triathlon (while also cheering on my friends!). It makes me happy to help people do things they first thought impossible. Whether it be that first open-water ocean swim in a triathlon, raising thousands of dollars for charity or confidently riding up a long hill, the look of pride when they cross that finish line is something that brings me great joy.
Andrea Grasso
What I Love:
I love to travel, experience new cultures, and especially eat local food! I also enjoy fishing and basketball, but one of my favorite things to do is drink a coffee by the sea near my house.
Andrew Lynas
What I Love:
I just love getting to know people and having fun.
Angelo Carrara
What I Love:
I love to be happy, and it doesn't take much to make me happy: being with nice people, eating and drinking good wine together, this is already an excellent starting point!I love listening to people, hearing their experiences and their stories. My favorite month is September, but I don’t dislike the others. Riding a bike makes me feel better, or better to say, it makes everyone feel better.
Anna Ricci
What I Love:
I am motivated by the outdoors and love anything and everything that gets people connected with nature. It could be cycling, hiking, sailing, climbing, anything that allows you to take a step back and recognize how special life and our world really is. Oh, and I am a sucker for anything dark chocolate!
Ante Dragojevic
What I Love:
All kinds of sports and workouts. I'm fascinated with the human brain, body and behavior and I love to learn about that. Reading just about everything. And I adore nature, animals, and exploring new things.
Benjamin Whitaker
What I Love:
Putting myself out there in simple ways. Social connections. Smiling from my heart.
Beverly Larson
What I Love:
I have a deep love for the outdoors and anything that gets me out in the sun. I am passionate about backpacking, biking, hiking, and sitting on a beach with a margarita. I also enjoy photography, cooking, and making espresso. I look forward to what peaks my interest next!
Blake Irwin
What I Love:
Growing and cooking good food for good people.
Božidar Strihić
What I Love:
I'm a passionate windsurfer, bike rider, folklore dancer, wine and food lover. And I'm a DJ, I can't live without a music.
Brent Dewsnap
What I Love:
Weeee, I love a lot of things...spreading stoke, anything that keeps me active and outdoors, meeting new people, being weird to make people smile/laugh, inspirational quotes, snow, getting my quads out in the sunlight, a nice cup of hot chocolate and obviously bikes. I also really enjoy airport beers and eating tacos. This life we live is truly incredible. Carpe diem!
Brian Musum
What I Love:
I'm motivated by the mental and physical activities that challenge us to increase our fitness, intelligence, emotional capacity, and cultural awareness.There’s a passage in Richard Powers’ novel, The Overstory, where a young woman ponders her short life while sitting amongst the trees of a thousand-year-old forest: “A chorus of living wood sings to the woman: 'If your mind were only a slightly greener thing, we’d drown you in meaning.' The pine she leans against says: 'Listen. There’s something you need to hear...'" …I’m trying to make my mind a slightly greener thing, hoping I can hear more.
Brittany Aune
What I Love:
Obviously I love biking and traveling! I love anything adventurous and learning about new places and different cultures. I love the hospitality industry and anything that helps make me continually learn, grow, and motivate and support others.
Brock Kosiner
What I Love:
Hike with Ollie (dog/best friend/soulmate) , experience new cuisines, major sweet tooth that fuels my love for cycling!
Carlos Bermudez
What I Love:
I enjoy discovering new places away from cities, their people, culture, and language, cooking a meal with someone, and a breakfast that includes a salad, toast, and yogurt with blueberries before doing some sport.
Carlos Moreno
What I Love:
There is nothing like riding your bike to an old town and enjoying it's gastronomy, locals’ products, the charm of the narrow streets, and old castles. To feel a real ancient atmosphere makes me dream for a second that I have gone back in time. To camp in remote places and feel the nature while I sleep under the stars makes me feel alive and enjoy the present. I feel free while I go downhill with my skateboard or snowboard. It is just wonderful.
Carly Whittaker
What I Love:
Being Outdoors, Working Out, Disney, & Camping
Carolina Korody
What I Love:
For me, life is about encounters. We cross other's people paths, we walk through new roads, we open new doors... I believe that each one of those encounters can leave a trace in our heart and soul. My passion is to notice those moments, to respond to those interactions, to be aware of all the beauty that surrounds us.
Céline Welker
What I Love:
I love to be outdoors in nature, hiking, skiing, and biking in the mountains. I love to travel, meet new people and enjoy the good things that life has to offer.
Chiara Ciurli
What I Love:
I'm always up for an adventure! I love nature, playing outside, exploring new places and finding interesting stories. I am always learning. When I'm not chasing the thrill outside I enjoy playing guitar and reading lots of books.
Claire Reierson
What I Love:
I love spending time with friends and family, bike rides with a destination (usually a brewery), skiing fast on corduroy cruisers, running long for a frisbee, learning new skills while traveling, getting out of my comfort zone, and being outdoors.
Colton Wanner
What I Love:
Learning new things and going on adventures are my favorite things! I’m always striving to live a simpler, more sustainable lifestyle and am always looking for ways to decrease my footprint and help others to do the same. I spend my free time cycling (of course! Mountain biking, mostly), backpacking, everything water sports, rock climbing and rocking out.
Curtis Zaun
What I Love:
In no particular order: Donuts, road biking, yoga, mountain biking, people, anything chocolate, golf, hiking, cool cars, snowboarding, Mom's chocolate chip cookies, adventure and exploration, trail running, motorcycling, and donuts
Dan Frideger
What I Love:
Getting off the beaten path by bike, foot, boat, tricycle. Taking a long time in art museums with my binoculars. (You should try it!)
Dave Edwards
What I Love:
I am passionate about traveling, photography and cycling to name a few, so guiding has truly been the greatest experience.
Dave Mastroianni
What I Love:
Long days on the mountain bike, making memories with friends, and meditating. I love a good adventure. The more unknown the better.
David Sances
What I Love:
Family, friends, nature, sports, music, food, live experiences and do what makes me happy to be happy with what I’m doing
Deena Blacking
What I Love:
Being active outside in nature - ideally hot and sunny! - and having a great time with fun, happy people.
Diego Guillen
What I Love:
I love exploring the world, it is full of wonderful surprises. Connecting with cultures and learning their unique characteristics, especially food.
Domi Frideger
What I Love:
I love being in the mountains or in the ocean, preferably biking, boating, skiing, surfing, or skinny dipping. I love fresh vegetables and the places where they grow. I love the desert and the history of the American southwest. I love the planet earth and want to try and make sure it keeps thriving!
Eric Brandt
What I Love:
So many things - I love skiing and snowboarding, hiking and backpacking, soccer, scuba diving, live music, good humor, science/physics, and sharing adventures and experiences. I love chasing the 'new', the feel of adrenaline, an intellectual challenge, and experiencing as much as I can in life!
Eric Gunther
What I Love:
The big beautiful outdoors! Exploring parts unknown! Meeting new people! Learning about everything I can! Amazing (vegetarian) food and drink! My incredible friends and family! Science and statistics!
Eric Rizzio
What I Love:
Aside from my love for cycling I also have a passion for running. I’ve been fortunate enough to run numerous marathons and ultra-marathons. Others have found inspiration from my athletic feats. I love helping people realize they, too, can take on and accomplish these endeavors. Watching them cross the finish line and accomplish a goal they never thought imaginable is immensely gratifying.
Erin Danneker
What I Love:
Traveling with my van and my camera, specifically capturing pet and portrait photography, watching every new stand up special on Netflix, advocating for sustainable, affordable housing causes, roaming the aisles of Michael's to come up with excuses to craft and make weird art, editing photos for hours on end at quirky coffee shops, anything mini or shrunken (is it normal to cry at the tiny travel shampoos at Target, y'all?!), doing workouts while also sitting down (biking, hot yoga, kayaking), and connecting with others about what we learned in therapy.
Freddie Jagger
What I Love:
Adventure! Anything that involves new experiences, making memories or just having a laugh - there is always a reason to smile. A fast paced life is fun and keeps you busy but equally to take things slowly and really see what is around you is just as important, to share those moments with other people makes it all the more rewarding. Also a big lover of music (although you won't want to hear me sing)
George Hewett
What I Love:
I enjoy being outside and focused on my senses as much as humanly possible; A quiet mountain hike with tea and crumpets at the peak, a leisurely century ride from dawn to dusk on the bicicleta, or an early morning surf sesh out on the water! I love to travel; mind, body, and spirit! I've learned that combining a healthy portion of intense focus with a generous amount of travel is a great formula for moment to moment joy.
George Worrell
What I Love:
I love the simplicity and freedom of hopping on a bike and rolling off into an adventure, whether known or unknown. Bikes are such simple yet amazing machines, and the distances and terrains that they enable us to cover
Giorgio Cordini
What I Love:
I think that riding bicycles is a fantastic opportunity and great joy to everyone who does it. I also believe that cycling is even better if shared with someone.
Ilona Kohlerova
What I Love:
Traveling & discovering new culture; hiking in the mountains, early morning run, watching a sunset, sharing a good wine...and I love spending time with my family and friends
Izak Ables
What I Love:
I am very passionate about exploring the world around me and being curious! Whether I am reading a great new book or exploring faraway places, my passion for adventure is what drives me. I love backpacking, trail running, climbing, and biking (duh).
Jacob Young
What I Love:
I am driven by nature and the opportunity to move & breathe outside. I always feel closest to God in those moments. Backcountry skiing, fatbiking, xc skiing, trail running & laughing are at the top of my list.
James Demer
What I Love:
Long distance running adventures, camping in my Airstream, hanging out by the woodstove in winter with my family.
James Erlandson
What I Love:
Coaching, helping others grow, travel, and pushing into new frontiers.
Jen Goldstein
What I Love:
Riding on quiet gravel roads, mountain biking, drinking coffee outside at sunrise, exploring new places, spending time with my family, an evening in the desert with friends sitting around a campfire.
Jessica Singerman
What I Love:
Painting, drawing, riding bikes with friends, running, hiking, yoga, basically anything outside in nature… adventuring!
Jessie Walker
What I Love:
Anything arts and crafts, photography, interior design, being active and eating lots of food
Joaquin Gomez
What I Love:
Love enjoying the outdoor, either the mountains or the ocean makes my life happier, but over this, is sharing this passion with friends,... the best!!
Jonathan Hershberger
What I Love:
I love reading, cycling, travel, good food, wine, chocolate, and sharing experiences with others. The best way to get to know new areas and people is on a bike.
Jorge Costa
What I Love:
Start the day with a good coffee and power oats. Cycling with the scent of fresh rain in the air. Tackle a long climb. Coffee shop group rides and the “no drop” camaraderie. Maps are like time machines and read history too. Escape to my home town in Cascais, Portugal, and feeling the smell of the ocean. Hang out in an old charm town, dine and talk. Watch pro cycling races and feel the highs and lows of a football match. Make a great classic haircut for my friends. Lindy hop dance and jazz big bands. Celebrate festivities, being a father, and all about family.
Julien Bonnamour
What I Love:
Anything where I can learn. Right now I enjoy free diving, rock climbing, lindy hop dance...and of course, cycling!
Kate DeBlasio
What I Love:
Adventures with my husband, Joe! Laughter! Enjoying nature, pushing my physical abilities and being the best person I can be. Connecting with people and helping them achieve things they thought impossible. And of course, general silliness is terrific too...I love a costume!
Kelty McKenzie
What I Love:
Powder skiing, mountain and road biking, surfing, yoga, travelling, music
Kyle Flannigan
What I Love:
Experiences. I love new things: meeting new people, going new places, hearing new jokes. It is great world we have with interesting people and great stories. It's even better when you can share that with old friends. Also, I love teaching someone or helping them accomplish their goals. It's awesome to be part of a person's success.
Lark Elliott
What I Love:
Gravel biking, meeting new people, my family, a destination, losing myself in a good book, photography, Duke basketball and Panthers pro football, southern rock and roll, apple moonshine, and sharing my passion for cycling with others.
Laura Lefranc
What I Love:
What makes me feel alive? Exploring the world, riding my bike, skiing some fresh powder, dancing to funky music, chasing sunsets, and I love to eat and laugh a lot, not both at the same time.
Lauren Funaro
What I Love:
I am deeply passionate about big, human-powered adventures in the outdoors. Usually this takes the form of rock climbing, ski mountaineering, and cycling.
Leanne Welbourn
What I Love:
traveling, cycling, enjoying good wine (all wine), walking my dog on the beach, photography, and always trying to see something new, even in the familiar.
Levi Crocker
What I Love:
I grew up with a keen desire to explore the horizon, this is what makes me feel alive! “Those who conquer others are strong. They who conquer themselves are mighty.” -Lao Tzu
Lisa Lieb
What I Love:
The Mountains! Mountain biking, backcountry skiing, trail running, basically everything and anything to do with being out in the wilderness. Probably my next favorite thing to do is eat really good food, drink wine and perfectly made cappuccino is tough to beat!
Lucy Shaw
What I Love:
Everything outdoors keeps the fire in my belly burning! From the mountains to the sea, I love to ride bikes, trail run and ski! I also love baking. If I am not in the mountains I am probably in the kitchen making a batch of cookies :)
Luis Tinoco de Faria
What I Love:
Being outdoors, into nature, from forests to mountains, preferably with people. Love hiking, backpacking, and riding my bike; traveling and meeting new places, celebrating our equal humanity expressed through the beauty of so many different cultures.
Mafalda Costa
What I Love:
Two words: people and nature. Having both is the paradise for me. To speak different languages, share moments, and make new memories. Backpacking, hiking, and sailing with friends go straight to the top of the list!
Maggie Gebhardt
What I Love:
Bringing people together and laughing until we cry. Long days in the saddle capped off with amazing sunsets and brews with my pals. A dip in the river on a hot summer day.
Marcia McFadden
What I Love:
The outdoors, bikes, hikes, good music, good food, good wine, good stories, sunshine, travel, friendly people...Sounds a bit like this job actually.
Margaux Voyemant
What I Love:
I love traveling, going on new adventures and exploring the unexplored (my list is very long, I know). I love sports but by far my favorites are horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, running, fitness, and surfing. Yoga is a big part of my life. I love connecting with people from all over the world, learning from them and sharing memorable experiences. I love cooking with my friends and family. I always fancy a glass of red wine and dark chocolate! and Yes, Life is all about smiling and having fun! Let's enjoy the ride together!
Marquette Edwards
What I Love:
I love to travel, I'm forever inspired by new cultures, architecture, and how people live across this planet.
Martin Coyle
What I Love:
I love going fast on the bike, the moment when the road changes to fresh pavement, photography, skipping rocks, hiking, bikepacking adventures, lime LaCroix, carnitas tacos and the national parks.
Max Moyles
What I Love:
Surprisingly cycling takes up most of my time...exploring, training, racing, and of course watching (the pros). I love bikes a bit too much if you ask my Mum!
Megan Waldbillig
What I Love:
Being outside in the warm sunshine! Challenging and testing myself physically, teaching people new things, skateboarding, bike dancing, Crossfit, singing, digging for new old music, eating everything, MY FAMILY, the desert smells, having friends over for dinner, perfecting the design of my space, good wine, good coffee, cooking, making cocktails, finding rare unique pieces, my home in Palm Springs
Melissa Fowler
What I Love:
Being OUTSIDE! And also: riding objects with two wheels, backpacking, running, sailing, free diving, yoga, and spontaneous adventuring. I love meeting new people in random places, drinking great coffee, and discovering “local” beers.
Miqui Rueda
What I Love:
I’d say my biggest passion is my family, friends, and the outdoors. I love a good van trip (mostly unplanned) and see where the road takes me. I really like spending time doing different sort of sports, paragliding, diving, skiing, running, surfing, and cycling. I’m also a DIY person from building camper vans to fixing everything in the house.
Natalie Kerwin
What I Love:
Exploring new places and cultures, food, and riding my bike of course!
Nick Bouzianis
What I Love:
If I’m passionate about anything it’s simply life itself – I’m awfully jazzed that I get to be here. Everything else is small potatoes. But I’m also endlessly fascinated by the natural world, especially trees. I also love plants, but mostly the ones that make coffee.
Nick Carpenter
What I Love:
I love getting to know new people - learning who they are and how and why they got to where they are now. I also enjoy cooking breakfast, skiing deep snow, and exploring coffee shops.
Nick Humphries
What I Love:
Travel, bikes, coffee, good food, landscape, shapes, adventurous conversations with interesting strangers and catching a wave from time to time
Oriol Llorens Aguilar
What I Love:
Exploring the world and blending into different cultures, everything about food and wine, nature, my friends and family, cycling across the most stunning places in the world
Pavel Drastik
What I Love:
Anything what makes me happy! Friends, surf, ski, bike, traveling, outdoors...these usually do it for me!
Penelope Rowson
What I Love:
To grown, to learn, to laugh, to dance, be free, be happy! I love sharing stories of epic adventures, traveling the world, witnessing scenic mountainous views, meeting people, experiencing 'once in a life time' moments and challenging myself. I also love to jump off things on my mtb, riding DH and MX and having great banter ! "
Penny Gatward
What I Love:
Starlit dips in the sea with my daughter.
Phoebe Wagner
What I Love:
Backpacking in the mountains, feeling fast on my bike, connecting with people, skiing and climbing, knitting wool sweaters, experiencing new cultures, and the perfect cup of coffee.
Rae Conlon
What I Love:
Live music, mountain biking, and exploring the world.
Raphael Raymundo
What I Love:
Besides cycling? A bottle of Scotch, an adventure and a pretty view in no particular order.
Rebecca Falls
What I Love:
Road and Mountain Biking, Trail Running, Rock Climbing, Yoga, Involvement with local social and environmental issues, Traveling to new and exciting places (preferably by bike!), Checking out new vegetarian restaurants and recipes
Sam Kavajecz
What I Love:
Working along side people while exploring everything the world has to offer. Taking a deep breath at the top of a mountain or exploring somewhere new have been passions of mine since I was little.
Sammy Clary
What I Love:
Spending time with my wife and son, Bicycle Racing, Gardening, Deep Sea Fishing, Bass Fishing, Racing Go Karts, 4 Wheelers
Samo Molek
What I Love:
Mountains and Sea: the white and blue line on the horizon. Epic climbs, endless fresh powder rides, downwind sailing. Adventures with friends ending with big smiles, a cold beer, and where to next. Cruising the Adriatic sea with my family, sailing to remote islands, cooking a fish on a campfire with a sunset in the background.
Sara McGeough
What I Love:
I love to hike, bike, open-water swim, and rock-climb at home in Ireland and in different parts of the world. I find that doing these outdoor activities while travelling is a great way to meet new people. As a writer, I'm always curious to hear peoples' stories and I'm compelled to learn more about cultures different from my own. When I'm not out adventuring, I like to chill at home with my donkeys, read history books, and watch 80s films and TV shows.
Sarah Edwards
What I Love:
I love being outside, human powered adventure and especially "type two fun". I'm addicted to long, gnarly days out on the bike and exploring the highest mountain peaks and lowest desert floors. My passion for fresh air, open space and new and exciting views always keeps me looking for the next adventure.
Sarah Lutz
What I Love:
New adventures, a meal that takes days to prepare, laughing with friends and family long into the night, learning something new in a book or podcast, espresso brakes on a long bike ride, and enjoying a slow sunset at the end of a busy day.
Scott Ireland
What I Love:
Enjoying every moment of life. Drinking all the coffee. And riding my bike whenever possible. Traveling the globe with my wife.
Shay DeMarche
What I Love:
I love to travel to new stretches of this beautiful world and meet people everywhere I go. I am an avid mountain biker, love to sport climb, paddle and sail boats, practice yoga and acro yoga, cook delicious meals, and spend time with my friends and family as much as possible. Oh, and drink yummy beer.
Spence Cocanour
What I Love:
I love working with my hands. My grandfather was an excellent carpenter and between him and my father, I love to build and work with wood. When not cycling, I'm in my woodshop making sawdust.
Spencer Bernhardt
What I Love:
I love doing anything outdoors, ceramics, spending time with friends, and enjoying good food.
Stefano Lingua
What I Love:
Friends. Family. Nature. Mountains. Sports. Climbing, skiing, biking, hiking. Enjoying all this things in the company of people! Those are the causes for which I wake up every day with a smile! Too many beautiful things to do and to discover in this world.
Steve Brody
What I Love:
Riding my bike (preferably uphill), swimming in the ocean, strong coffee, Napa Cabernet, a good IPA on a hot day, family, friends (and new friends), music, and listening, learning, and finding inspiration every single day.
Susanna Maddalon
What I Love:
I am an outdoor enthusiast: I love hiking alpine paths, cycling challenging climbs, climbing breathtaking peaks, back-country skiing, snowboarding, roller skating. Being in nature helps me clear my mind, feeling more grounded and peaceful. I also love travelling and learning about different cultures.
Tamas Kajtar
What I Love:
Ride hard, rest harder. As a “home barista” I like to link my two passions together. Cycling and specialty coffee. The relationship between cycling and coffee is a unique one. While you do get a performance boost from coffee, the culture is more rooted in sitting together and taking your time for a coffee before, during, and after a ride.
Tara Hetz
What I Love:
Being outside, climbing mountains, traveling, exploring new cultures, reading, interacting with out curious minds. I am woman of the outdoors and seek any opportunity to adventure. I am not shy to step out of my comfort bubble and explore far reaches of the world.
Thomas English
What I Love:
Finding that piece of Extra in the Ordinary! Sharing the outdoors with quality people, discovering and learning about new things, experiencing other cultures. Hiking, cooking and laughing, campfires, good music and stories, photography and astonishing Mother Nature, trail running and adventure. And a lot of cycling!
Tomáš Pivoda
What I Love:
What drives me? I suspect breathing and eating. What do I love? I love movement and anything and anyone that makes me laugh; meeting new people; exploring new adventures; visiting new places; discovering new authors, books, films and music; learning anything interesting; communicating with animals; doing yoga (especially savasana) and tai chi; listening to podcasts; programming weird scripts on my computer. To sum up - I love living in this interesting and amazing world.
Wiebe Moeys
What I Love:
Theatre, Riding my bike, exploring new places and meeting interesting people.
Wouter Alaerts
What I Love:
Burning legs, lungs gasping for more air, the heartrate pounding out of your chest and at the same time the clicking sound of going up one more gear: bike racing, I love it! And also skiing, hiking in the Alps, (music) history, Italian food, sunny weather (I am from the North) and espresso macchiato.
Xavi Pol Quintana
What I Love:
I love living experiences in nature — surfing in cold waters, road cycling, trail running are my favourites. Recently I started training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I'm discovering that it's one of my true passions as well. Interacting with people, listening and learning fills me a lot. I play the guitar and I'm learning piano.
Zac Pfeifer
What I Love:
In addition to road biking, I love mountain biking, surfing, diving, paddling, hiking, and backpacking.
Zack Jones
What I Love:
Anything that earns heavy snacking, doting on my #HighDesertDingo, box wine tasting, riding bikes on dirt (or rock, or snow, or buttery smooth roads in the Alps), getting schooled at CrossFit Boxes in foreign countries and states, form AND function, dreaming big and small, dirty martinis, getting a little bit lost, puppy yoga, audiobooks on long drives, seeing 100+ feet underwater, skiing up mountains and back down, laughing hard, nerding-out on science & history, making friends, living an un-regrettable life.
