Ride

MORE THAN
A HOBBY.

Cycling has been a constant throughout my life. It’s taught me patience, resilience, curiosity, and the value of putting in the work when no one is watching.

David riding, mountains in the background

I’ve raced, commuted, explored, traveled, tested products, worked with brands, and spent a career helping shape the cycling industry. But more than anything, riding is how I reset.

Some of my best ideas have started on two wheels.
What You’ll Find Here

Six lanes, one road.

Ride Reports

Stories from the road, the trail, and the occasional wrong turn.

Bike Reviews

Honest reviews of the bikes, gear, and technology that genuinely impress me — or don’t.

Tech & Innovation

A look at what’s shaping the future of cycling, from drivetrains and suspension to e-bikes, AI, and connected products.

Tour de France

Race analysis, predictions, rider insights, and a few tools — including my annual Tour de France pool and scoring system. Open the pool calculator →

Mobility for Good

Stories from my work with organizations like World Bicycle Relief, where bicycles become tools for education, healthcare, and economic opportunity.

Inspiration

The people, places, products, and ideas that remind me why riding never gets old.

My Philosophy

A bike is one of the simplest machines ever created.

It turns effort into motion. Freedom into possibility. And ordinary roads into adventures. That’s why, after all these years, I’m still riding.