Mike started pedaling almost as soon as he could walk to keep up with his two older brothers. Building, riding, and breaking BMX bikes as a teenager led to early adoption of mountain biking after college. Evenings and weekends working at a bike shop combined with leading outdoor adventure trips eventually evolved into a passion for year-around work commuting and road cycling. With a varied background in engineering, wildlife ecology, and tech entrepreneurship, Mike is a business professional experienced in management of people and organizations. A passionate corporate culture innovator with excellent interpersonal and communication skills developed through years of team leadership, professional consulting, and collaborative scientific research. Mike excels at building superlative business organizations. He believes in hard work and mental discipline to achieve mastery and confidence. He thrives on visionary thinking. Nurturing an engaging culture and an inclusive team environment are his top priorities.

Why He Rides:

“I ride for enjoyment. I find it impossible to be sad or stressed out on a bike. I like riding alone, in groups, in the rain and in the sun. Roads, trails, gravel, and dirt are all open pathways. It is said that “The bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world’s most complicated problems” and I believe it. Life is better on a bike and sharing it with others is the answer to both our happiness and health.”

Tim brings a diverse background to the Bike Fort Collins team as a long-time cycling enthusiast and advocate. After many years of working in the private and government sectors, he relocated to Fort Collins to share his cycling passion with others through teaching, advocacy, and community events. Tim quickly became part of the Fort Collins cycling community as a Safe Routes To School Instructor (SRTS) and a City of Fort Collins Bicycle Ambassador. In 2021, Tim became a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) with the League of American Bicyclists and certified in NOLS Wilderness First Aid. He is passionate about his commitment to making cycling inclusive and works on projects with the city and local businesses to improve cycling safety and infrastructure. As a person with type 1 diabetes, Tim participated in several century rides to raise diabetes awareness across the U.S. to inspire and build solidarity with others riding with disabilities.

Why he Rides:
“I value the integration of cycling as part of a healthy and productive outlet providing both mental and physical health benefits. Cycling can be a route to independence and exploration, but most importantly, I ride to have fun.”