44; Manager, Desktop Technology at Memphis Light Gas & Water
I LOVE CYCLING: I love the people. Cycling has brought many great people into my life that I probably would not have met normally. It also brought me my best friend and love, Brenda.
BUCKET LIST: I want to complete a century using all six bikes for one ride. That would be a cool thing to do.
UP NEXT: I’m looking forward to Grind City’s Paint The Street Pink event to raise money for Breast Cancer research and awareness, as well as the Big Dam Bridge ride.
FAVE FITNESS ACCOMPLISHMENT: In 2018, I set a goal to ride my first century (100 miles) with an end-of-ride average of 20 mph. On my first attempt at 100 miles in 2020, I achieved that goal. The following week, with fewer riders, we were able to do it again. Both times, the elevation was over 3000 ft.
HOMETOWN: Memphis
SPEED BUMPS: In 2017, I had four unexpected surgeries in my left eye, which reduced my vision. My depth perception was affected, and it took me a long time to adjust. It’s much better now, and my vision has improved since.
MY GROUP: I am the President of Grind City Cycling Club. I participate in rides from Major Taylor Cycling, Memphis Hightailers, Latting Speed Shop, and Victory Bike Studio.
RECENT RACES: I participated in the Latting Speed Shop MidSummer Challenge ride. Roughly 120 miles across Memphis on one of the hottest days of the year! One of my favorite rides is called Bourbon Burn. It’s a three-day bike ride through Bourbon country in Kentucky —a very challenging and rewarding experience.
MOST MEMORABLE FITNESS EVENT: Bourbon Burn in 2023. Riding through Kentucky is beautiful in October. The course was challenging but also very rewarding. And stopping at some historic Bourbon distilleries helped a little, too!
DREAM DINNER COMPANY: I honestly don’t know. I enjoy the moments I spend with people and try not to take them for granted.
GO-TO GEAR: My favorite gear is Rapha. And for bikes, I like what’s cool and looks different.
INSPIRATION TO BE FIT: Grind City Cycling. We push each other to get better, not just on the bike but in life, too. Being physically fit is great, but being mentally fit is more beneficial to me.
ON MY NIGHTSTAND: “Black Champions in Cycling” by Marlon Moncrieffe
PET PEEVE: Not inspecting your bike prior to a ride!
BINGE-WATCHING: I love Sci-Fi.
QUOTE: “Time is a great teacher, but unfortunately, it kills all its pupils.” – Hector Berlioz
