What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Everybody feels better when they get outside!

Your Hometown:

Moab, Utah

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Clif shots--my favorite, something salty like pretzels, arnica--it really works for bruises, at least 5 chapsticks and 3 sunscreens

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Every Western Spirit trip. Really. It is just so fun to be out with the whole day to ride and a guaranteed opportunity to relax and see the sunset.

What is your claim to fame?

Advocate for public lands.

I beat Missy Giove in a dual Slalom and I saved the Slickrock Trail from oil and gas development.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Meeting folks from all walks of life that share a passion for the out of doors is enlightening -especially in our day and age. The fact that we get to do it through cycling just makes it that much more fun!

Your Hometown:

Moab, Utah

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Two spare tubes, lighter, tp, advil, snacks

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

#breauxdureaux (check the # on IG for deets)

What is your claim to fame?

Ashley's husband!

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

I think that riding bikes is the best experience on the planet and I love to sharing that with people.

Your Hometown:

Prescott, Arizona

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

SNACKS, sunscreen, tools, a mini coke, and my handy wind breaker

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Riding my bike from Portland to San Diego

Do you have a trailname?

Marge is the name and she loves to go bowling.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Sharing a love of bikes and the experience of being in the backcountry.

Your Hometown:

Bark River, Michigan (in da U.P., eh?)

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Water, Clif bars, lifetime supply of sunscreen, multitool, and many band-aids

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Discovering trails in Moab my first season in the desert.

What is your claim to fame?

I probably hold the world record for fastest double braids.

Home Town: Burlington, VT by way of Breckenridge, Colorado

Favorite Dutch oven recipe: Double fudge brownies

Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Riding a bike is kind like pizza (and some other things), even when it's bad it's still pretty good.

Claim to fame: With some zip ties and duct tape MacGyver's got nothing on me.

What do you do when not riding: Ski, movies, disc golf, drink a good IPA.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

For the opportunities to share remote experiences with people.

Your Hometown:

Athens, Georgia

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Sunscreen, tools, all the snacks.

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Colorado or Idaho trips

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

I love being with people away from the distractions of daily life. Getting to know our guests in the theater of bikes, nature, fun and food provides a unique way to unwind. Our trips are really about these four things, nothing else really matters out there.

Your Hometown:

Portland Oregon

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Snacks, Snacks, Snacks, Snacks, Snacks.

What is your favorite camp recipe?

Fried chick, mashed potatoes, collard greens...

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Because everyone needs a bike vacation... even if you don't you do.

Your Hometown:

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

13mo old cliff bar, orange peels, and a First Aid Kit

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Shreddin' the Red!

What is your claim to fame?

Time Magazine cover.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

I have a strong passion for the outdoors and couldn't imagine a better way to share my professional guiding skills, medical knowledge, and overall outdoor enthusiasm!!

Your Hometown:

Westminster, Colorado

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

I am always sure to have my First Aid kit, chain lube, Snickers bar, sunnies, with an eight sided Japanese throwing star.

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Riding the entire Old Ghost Road in New Zealand; while coming across a Great Spotted Kiwi at 4am.

What is your claim to fame?

National peanut butter eating champion.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Its great sharing what I enjoy most with other people, seeing peoples reactions to a stunning, remote piece of backcountry is incredibly rewarding.

Your Hometown:

Ilion, New York

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

water, first aid, duct tape, multi-tool and a rain coat

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Road trips from CO to BC riding all the trails along the way.

Do you have a trail name?

The Sizzler, you'll have to ask Tim or Sean for the story.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

I think the best way to explore beautiful places is on two wheels. Getting to facilitate that experience for folks from all over the world is so rewarding!

Your Hometown:

Marquette, Michigan

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

At least one week old smooshed PB & J, First Aid Kit, Zip ties galore, emergency Snickers bar, RAIN JACKET - 'cause when you are prepared for rain, it usually doesnt!!

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Sunset Capitan Ahab laps here in Moab with a good crew are pretty hard to beat....

What is your claim to fame?

Working at Western Spirit for 5 years and never getting a nickname from my co-guides.

Home Town: Flagstaff, Arizona

Favorite Dutch oven recipe: Hands down, Lasagna!

Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: The day I flew over my handlebars and dented my helmet on the Girdner trail in Sedona. That part wasn't exactly what you would call fun, the fun part was the rest of that ride and every ride since. After that crash I thought to myself "that really wasn't that bad" and discarded the fear that was holding me back. That was the day I found flow.

Claim to fame: I have been to more countries than I have been to states.

What do you do when not riding: I use my feet, a backpack, a harness, skis or a boat to search for the beautiful places few others have found.

Home Town: Saratoga Springs, New York.

Favorite Dutch oven recipe: 4lbs of bacon.

Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: Racing bikes for Fort Lewis.

Claim to fame: Cooking minute rice in 55 seconds.

What do you do when not riding: Skiing uphill and downhill, EMS!

Home Town: Jamestown, RI

Favorite Dutch oven recipe: Anything...it's all tasty

Most fun you have had on 2 wheels: San Juan high country... Oh boy...

Claim to fame: I can fix that.

What do you do when not riding: Concocting new taco combinations, skiing powder and ogling over new gear.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Unplugging from the day to day and plugging into nature is a core value of mine. I love to share unbelievable views, rides, and food in nature with anyone I can.

Your Hometown:

Park City, Utah

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Snacks, layers, first aid, pumps, and tools.

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Party shreds are my jam. Anytime I can get a solid group of friends on single track is a win; and après is a must.

What is your claim to fame?

I like to ride bikes A LOT, and I like to ride them real fast.

What is your signature camp recipe?

I love them all but I think my dutch oven lasagna still takes the cake.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

I love bringing people out into the backcountry and exposing people to our beautiful public lands.

Your Hometown:

Detroit, Michigan

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Med kit, pump, multi tool, water and pocket bacon

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Anytime on 2-wheels.

What is your claim to fame?

People like my hair.

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

There's a quote that goes something like.. you know.. by that one guy... ? haha...

But seriously, cycling has brought so many good things into my life. An awesome community, immersion in nature, new places, new challenges, freedom and simplicity, good health, and pure fun (both types!) to name a few. Everyone should have access to this and taking people on bike vacations allows me to be a part of it.

Your Hometown:

Green Oaks, Illinois

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

sunscreen, water, snacks (most likely a Snickers), photos of the fam, and a journal or notepad

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

So my dad, brother and I rented mountain bikes in Phoenix one afternoon. The singletrack was fun, but the ride back from the trailhead was by far the best part of the day. The sky was a lit in an orangey-purple that only existed for for an hour. The air was warm, breezy and fresh. I remember cruising downhill on buttery pavement through the neighborhood singing "Handlebars" by the Flobots - all hands proudly raised high off the bars, of course. We made it back to the rental trailer with perfect timing and in high spirits. Moments like this are the most fun on two wheels!

What is your claim to fame?

I'm born on the luckiest day of the year!

What inspires you to take people on bike vacations?

Nothing brings me more joy than sharing an immersive experience with people in beautiful public lands, and through this, connecting deeply to people and these special places.

Your Hometown:

Santa Fe, New Mexico

You can always find these 5 things in my pack:

Lavender essential oil, some pretty witchy salves, cheese, some trail finds like rocks, feathers, and stones, and generally about 10 pounds too much of everything.

What is the most fun you have had on 2-wheels?

Riding Bangtail outside of Bozeman solo! The ride was complete with some nonstop fear of bears, and an allergic reaction that resulted in hives, but I was smiling the entire way.

What is your claim to fame?

I’ve been a Master level ski bootfitter for a decade, and I would like to think I can make absolutely anyone comfy in a ski boot. In other words, I know way too much about feet.