Emilio made the move to Bend in 2017. He is an advocate for safe and connected bicycle pathways for all ages. As child, Emilio felt like biking offered freedom to travel in search of new adventure. Throughout his life, cycling continues to inspire adventure and freedom. Emilio also loves the unique perspective cycling offers regarding our city’s growth, its architecture, and beautiful landscape.

Elisa has been a Bend resident since 2010 when she moved from Honolulu, Hawaii. She has been interested in biking since around 2008 when she decided to get on a bike again for the first time since childhood by training for a half-Ironman triathlon. She frequents the roads as she mainly uses her bike to commute, does the occasional road ride, and mountain bikes on any trail she can find. It’s one of her goals to bike every Oregon scenic bikeway.

Doug came to Bend in 2020 when he and his wife realized they were finished with their training and wanted to start a family. He enjoys nearly all forms of biking recreation—from long distance road or gravel rides, to getting out on his mountain bike to explore the forests around central Oregon.  First and foremost however, he is a bike commuter and loves the freedom of experiencing Bend on two wheels with the wind in his face.  Now a new father, he spends a lot of time on his Urban Arrow taking his infant to parks, doctors appts, play time, grocery stores and all the other daily activities of life.  He looks forward to sharing the world with his son on the seat of a bike, and wants to help build a city where people of all abilities can walk, roll or ride safely.  

Jim’s first bike was a Columbia three speed with balloon tires that he used to explore his hometown starting at age 6.  Prior to moving to Bend in 2011, Jim lived in Iowa. While there, he and his two then teenaged kids rode across the United States and also the entire family took part in the annual seven day bike ride across Iowa (RAGBRAI) multiple times.  Jim enjoys the trails and roads of Deschutes County and has more bikes than he needs. His interest in cycling advocacy is driven by his desire to enable individuals of all ages and abilities to explore Bend by bicycle and to cycle safely for fun and to school, work and other trips.

Kim chooses to travel around Bend by bike whenever possible, and enjoys the convenience and connection to community that brings. She hopes to see Bend become a place where travelling by bike can be a safe, efficient, sustainable and fun choice for almost everyone. 

Tom has been biking for transportation and recreation from an early age, and cycling still ranks as one of his favorite activities. After visiting and living in Bend part time for over 30 years, he moved here full time in 2024. Tom worked with several bicycle advocacy organizations in Portland for 20 years, focusing on getting more folks to use bikes as transportation and working with underserved communities. He looks forward to making Bend a safer place to bicycle for everyone.

David Green moved to Bend in 2015 to take advantage of the amenities of what seemed a big city with easy access to natural areas. He enjoys bike packing, road riding, and doing errands on his bike. He came to cycling advocacy after meeting far too many people who enjoy biking but avoid riding on the streets of Bend. He wants to see a walkable, cyclable Bend where kids, seniors, and everyone in between can comfortably get around on foot and by bike.

For Tessa, cycling has been a big part of both her personal and professional life. Whether biking to work, mountain biking, or enjoying cycling tours with her husband, she’s always happier on two wheels. Tessa began her career in bicycle advocacy and planning in 2008 working for Cascade Bicycle Club in Seattle. Since then, she has managed bicycle-related programs in Fort Collins, Colorado and Boise, Idaho. She loves exploring and finding the best bike routes in town
and helping others experience their community by bike.

Charlotte grew up in a mid-sized East Coast city with little opportunity for safe biking. She learned to ride a bike as an adult living on the west coast. She sold her car just before moving to Bend in 2024 and loves living here car-free! She is excited about the ways Bend has been improving access to alternative forms of transportation, and looks forward to contributing to further progress.

Al moved to Bend in 2021 to enjoy the outdoor recreation opportunities in the High Desert. After a long career in journalism, Al now works for a local bike shop in Bend and enjoys exploring his new hometown on the saddle or his e-bike. He advocates for connected pathways in Bend and envisions a thriving cycling ecosystem in Central Oregon. His first bike was a hand-me-down Schwinn Sting-Ray equipped with a banana seat, high-rise handlebars, and baseball cards in the spokes. And he learned the hard way not to ride a bike while wearing flip-flops.

Dan moved to Bend in 2001 from the East Coast and quickly became a fan of commuting around town on his e-bike, enjoying the freedom it offers while avoiding traffic and parking hassles. His passion for biking started as a child when he got a banana-seat Huffy and rode around the neighborhood with friends. Dan envisions a Bend where people of all ages—kids, families, seniors, and anyone else—can safely and enjoyably ride to any destination.

Grace made the move to Bend in 2023 and has since added a mountain bike, gravel bike, and a set of panniers to her adventure quiver. Professionally, Grace maps the connectivity, quality, and safety of bike networks across the country, and she’s excited to apply the lessons learned about what works (and what doesn’t) locally. She loves the community that biking fosters, and hopes to help Bend become a place where people of all ages and abilities can experience the joy of riding a bike.

Patrick has called Bend home since 2022, originally from Michigan. He and his wife, Kara, were drawn to the Northwest by the kind of everyday access to the outdoors that Central Oregon delivers in spades. A lifelong cyclist, Patrick enjoys riding around Bend for everything from daily errands to trailhead adventures. When he’s not cruising through town, you’ll likely find him on his mountain bike exploring the region’s trail systems or getting outside in any way the season allows. As a marketing professional, he’s excited to help amplify the great work happening around biking in Bend and support a safer, more connected community for people who bike, walk, and roll.

Brett and his family have been biking in Bend for transportation since 1998.  He sees considerable opportunity for Bend to be a leader in multi-modal transportation reform and envisions a future where cycling is easy, safe and the most convenient choice for trips throughout the city.

Sheldon has been an avid bike commuter since his university days when he realized going from point A to B was easier than driving and he arrived a lot happy. He enjoys any trip on two wheels whether it’s running errands around town, or exploring the trails on his mountain bike or gravel bike. Sheldon envisions a future where anyone will feel safe going anywhere in Bend by bike.