Brian grew up in rural NE Iowa, riding bikes on gravel roads around his family’s dairy farm. Riding on gravel wasn’t cool back then. It was just a necessity! Now, he enjoys the Johnson County area. He likes being outdoors, watching the seasons change, riding through town, hanging out with different people, visiting local businesses, watching cows run alongside him, and experiencing all the other adventures that cycling in the Iowa City area provides.
Brian does much of his cycling with his kids. They ride mostly on trails, singletrack, and gravel roads. They enjoy Monday Night Gravel with the Gravel Scouts and Wednesday Night Gravel with Sugar Bottom Bikes. For the past few years, they have been racing with the Iowa City Mountain Bike Club. His family also enjoys gravel and cyclocross racing. Brian and his kids hope to continue exploring and riding in JoCo!
Favorite place to ride in Bike Iowa City
Woodpecker in Coralville is great for cycling or running – especially since it’s on my way home from work. Plus, the shade makes it ideal in the summer.
Favorite cycling event in Bike Iowa City
Core4. It’s a great way to celebrate the end of summer.
You're ready for some grub after a ride. Where will we find you?
Big Grove and Field Day are my favorite post-ride stops because they’re close to the gravel roads I enjoy riding.
Bike organizations you're involved with
I’m mostly involved with the Iowa City Mountain Bike Club because both of my kids are part of the team. I’m also one of the co-founders. The goal is simple: get more kids on bikes. It’s amazing to get to see the growth of the junior racers over the season – and over the past few years.
