A cyclist who owns a bike tour and rental business in a cycling town. You'll see me year round riding on my bike for transportation but also in cyclocross races and on single track. I can also be found taking flamenco classes, going to local art events, sewing, knitting, hiking, cooking or eating some good grub. Making some dandelion wine. Mainly, I'm just out and about trying to find a good time!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I've been working haaaaaard, growing a small business for the last 5 years. As it turns out, small business people don't get to travel much when they start. I'm using couchsurfing as means to go on one of my first trips in 5 years! Say whaaaaat?! Yes, sadly it's true. Don't worry, I traveled a ton before I started a business - it's just been a while since I've been able to again. I thought this would be an awesome way to not only travel, but get to know locals, make some new friends and also have someone tell me the real cool places to go, not just the touristy ones. I do that for a job so I can truly appreciate people that want to show me the cool things locals do.

Interests

I bike non-stop! So I must eat non-stop! You will see me doing a lot of biking, a lot of eating. I take classes for dance now and again when I need to satisfy that creative body movement need. In the winter in down time, you'll find me catching up on creative projects - writing, knitting, sewing, etc. And generally planning how to take over the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

I like music of all kinds but tend towards folky stuff. I love records and have a good collection - my newest acquisition is a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young record with Joni Mitchell art. Got it for $2.99! SCORE! That was at the local famous Electric Fetus. People were eyeing my find - I guarded it with my life!

I mainly watch documentaries and sometimes silly slapstick stuff. I'm much more of a non-fiction reader/movie watcher.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Well, I built a small business on my own. I think that's pretty badass. I also biked 86 miles one day on my single speed (an old clunker) to get to Minnesota's Largest Candy Store. A girl has to do what a girl has to do. Caandyyyy!! Those are pretty amazing...right?

Teach, Learn, Share

I'll teach you to knit. Teach you some Spanish. Teach you how to make vegan cheesecake. YUM!

I love to learn. Show me a new activity. A new place. Show me your photo collection. Take me to some cool nature spots.

Shared activities and food! Yep!

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can help you make non-healthy foods into healthy versions. I do that a lot. With how much I love to eat, I have to. I speak Spanish fluently! I can help you practice! Need some help looking at your bike? I'm not a pro for bike repair, but I know enough to do an assessment and some basic repairs! :D I'm a fantastic conversationalist. Want to know how to knit?! I got you covered! Just want to be entertained? I have a secret dating blog out there I once wrote. It's hidden from the world right now, but I can get back in there and show the wonders of the dating world.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Germany, Guatemala, Italy

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Mexico