Adventures
Work is a big part of my life, but it isn't all of it. This is where the pedals, trails, and campfires live.
Cycling
Miles on two wheels are where I do my best thinking, and a good way to turn a free afternoon into an adventure.
Mountain biking
Singletrack, roots, rocks, and the satisfaction of finally clearing a section that beat me last time.
Weekend camping
Pack the car on Friday, unplug, cook outside, and be back Sunday feeling like I took a week off.
Photo albums
The full, unedited camera roll. Albums open in Google Photos.
Where the hobbies meet the day job
I've never been able to keep bikes out of my work. A few years ago I turned public bike share data into a hands-on lesson in data discovery with Kibana. And every Wednesday evening from May through July, I volunteer as a mountain bike coach with ROOTZ, a youth and beginner-adult program.
Coaching beginners to clear their first root turns out to be good practice for being a good teammate: small steps, a safe place to fall, and plenty of celebrating when it clicks. More on coaching.