Am in my 52nd year of bike riding.

Where you grew up: Have lived from Texas to Chicago to Porland to Moscow, but family and I have called Boise home for 30-plus years.

What brought you to BBP: Am one of the "old guys" that volunteer at the BBP - I enjoy helping folks out with their bike work, putting parts in order, and I learn something every time I come in.

A little about yourself:  I work as a consulting engineer for CH2M HILL and commute to work by by bike 365 days a year - I always say:  "the worst day on my bike is almost always better than the best day in my car."  Although it gets a bit nippy at 10-below. 

What you're riding on: During the riding season, I put 50 miles a week on my mountain bike up in the foothills, mostly in the Sidewinder-Freestone-Watchman-Three Bears area. My daughter and I just mountain-biked the first 170 miles of the Idaho Centennial Trail.

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BBP’s Original Chang Gang Member

Where you grew up: Native Idahoan- always been a Vandal (McCall and U of I)

A little about yourself:  Built my first bmx bike up at age 10 from the frame up and never looked back.  I commute year around and build up old bikes for fun.  My non-bike life includes a great family who prides itself in never being home on the weekends- skiing, camping, etc.... 

What you're riding on: Too many to list, but my Xtracycle cargo bike and my Talisman road bike (purchased from BBP) are my go to bikes.

Quote:  "All I'm planing on doing is building a awesome bike for me to ride...."- Double Nickle

The Go To Guy

Where you grew up: I grew up in the foothills of Boise, ID

What brought you to BBP: biking has always been a major part of my life. However, until my senior year in high school I knew nothing about how to maintain my bike. I went to Bishop Kelly and as part of my graduation requirements I had to complete 30 hours of community service. Some of my friends had volunteered at the Boise Bicycle Project and thought that it would be a great place for me to do my hours. As I completed my hours I not only learned how to repair a bicycle but also how much a bike can change someone’s life. Everyone at the shop is extremely nice and helpful, and soon I felt at home.

A little about yourself:  As I spent more and more time at “the bike shop” I learned more and more skills. Eventually I decided to build up my own bike from scratch. I chose to build up a 1972 Huffy Super 10. It takes a lot of time and patience but it give you a sense of accomplishment knowing that you can fix (almost) any problem that arises with your bike.  Next fall I will be attending Colorado School of Mines to study biochemical engineering, and although I will no longer be in Boise, I will most certainly be on a bike. 

Message to future volunteers:  "Volunteering at the Boise Bicycle Project has exponentially increased my love for biking and my ability to care for my bike."

2011 Volunteer of the Year

Where you grew up: I was born in St. Louis, MO and lived there for 50 years. All evidence indicates that I have not grown up. My wife and I moved to Boise in 2002

A little about yourself:  My wife and I moved to Boise in 2002. I recently retired from my job as a computer programmer and intend to spend my time with various volunteer efforts and enjoying life. When I'm not biking in Boise, I enjoy hiking and climbing, kayaking, snowshoeing, alpine and downhill skiing.

What you're riding on: I love old school bikes.  My personal bikes include a Raleigh Rapide (my first rebuild job), a Gary Fisher Big Sur (mountain bike that doesn't get much use), a Specialized Hard Rock (another rebuild I have Xtracycle plans for), a generic cruiser (my fun bike), and a Raleigh C40 hybrid (my working bike).

Lucky Kelley

Yann

The Flying Frenchman

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