Where the ride began… 

I have known since the 5th grade, when I got my first road bike, that I loved the sport of cycling. It was not until I went to school for Kinesiology and later, to become a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) that it evolved into a passion and then into a career. After sustaining several injuries in my young adult years, the bike became a relieving activity for me, both mentally and physically. Having to live with multiple spine conditions, I have had to optimize my bike fit to allow for pain-free movement. After stepping back from the competitive world of cycling I have found great joy in exploring new routes around the Greater Spokane area with my wife, Mackenzie. Bikes have been everything from a competitive outlet, to a stress reliever, to an incredible community of friends. I enjoy all forms of cycling and wholeheartedly believe that the world would be a better place with #morebuttsonbikes.

Education

In 2011, I joined the Kinesiology program at Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA, where I also joined the cycling team to try my hand at competitive racing. After graduating in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Kinesiology, I raced for the Audi cycling team around the Greater Northwest while also working as a bike mechanic. In 2018, I sought a way to connect the dots between my low-key obsession with biking and my motivation to help others find relief in pain-free activity, and I enrolled in a Physical Therapist Assistant program at Spokane Falls Community College. Among the most influential opportunities I had was shadowing Olympic athlete bike-fitter Erik Moen (owner /founder of Bike PT in Seattle), who cemented my philosophy that bikes can be made to fit anyone.

My Approach

My unique approach to bike fits is a compilation of my experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and former competitive racer, my skills as a bike mechanic, and my certifications in bike fits. My personal journey has provided me with an extensive knowledge base to adapt bikes to people and people to their bikes, dependent upon each individual’s distinct needs.