Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn more about Patrick Stephenson, Director of 30 Days of Biking. From 30 Days of Biking: “Founded in Minneapolis in 2010, 30 Days of Biking is a pledge to ride…
1×10: zahra alabanza, Red Bike Green (RBG) – Atlanta
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn more about zahra alabanza, co-founder of Red Bike & Green (RBG) – ATL and RBG National Coordinator (though this is a dormant role). Their mission statement from their website:…
1×10: Mick Weldon, 100 Tacos
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn more about Mick Weldon: he likes stray cats, Scrabble, Roxanne, freight trains, and serving food off the back of his bicycle. He describes himself as a human, friend, paint…
Good News: Little Bellas & NICA featured on NY Times!
Loved seeing this article in the New York Times by writer A.C. Shilton, about how mountain biking can “help to counterbalance two of the challenges of adolescent girlhood: increasing concerns about adhering to gender and beauty ideals, and decreasing feelings of confidence.” I love this on so many levels but I love this the most…
1×10: Shawn Holiday, Cycles 4 Hope
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn more about Shawn Holiday, founder of non profit organization, Cycles 4 Hope. Every year NAHBS donates a portion of their proceeds to a charitable partner, and Cycles 4 Hope…
1×10: Jessica Vreeswijk Kudla and Christopher Kudla, Normal Bicycles
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human (ok, 2 this time) 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn more about co-founders Jessica Vreeswijk Kudla and Christopher Kudla of Normal Bicycles (instagram), makers of beautiful and fast wooden bicycles, using sustainably-sourced wood. Jessica is…
1×10: Curtis Williams, Owner of North St. Bags
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn about Curtis Williams, owner of North St.Bags, creators of high quality bike bags and panniers, based in Portland, OR. I wanted to interview someone from North St. Bags after…
1×10: Marty Epstein, Marty’s Reliable Cycle, Gran Fondo NJ
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn about Marty Epstein, founder of Marty’s Reliable Cycle in 1978 and Gran Fondo NJ (rated one of the top 3 Gran Fondos in the U.S.) in 2011. Rebecca Feldman, via…
1×10: Jessica Grenwis, VP of Marketing, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP)
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn about Jessica Grenwis, VP of Marketing at Quality Bicycle Products (which I will lovingly refer to as QBP from here on out). I got connected with her via Shawn…
1×10: Rasputitsa; co-founder Anthony Moccia
Welcome to 1×10, where we ask 1 inspiring human (ok, this time more of a group effort) 10 questions about how they are using cycling as a force for good. Read on to learn about Rasputitsa and one of its co-founders Anthony Moccia (along with Heidi Myers) and how they have built something that is…