Bike Shop Staff
Rad Beauton
Bike Shop Manager
Education/Qualifications
10+ years of bike shop experience, PBMA certified, UBI certified
Mechanic, and LCI certified instructor.
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors lets me get away from it all. Nothing lets me
decompress as much as night under the stars in my favorite
sleeping bag.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Bikes!! (cyclocross, mountain biking, bike packing, touring, and
daily commuting), music, and board games.
Thomas Hara
Bicycle Technician + Trip Leader
Education/Qualifications
Currently pursuing a B.S. in Computer Engineering
Why do you love the outdoors?
If I ever need to take a break from my hectic urban life, I
always choose to go outdoors. I also love landscape photography,
so that’s forever a plus.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Biking, photography, and late-night driving.
Jacob Plaugher
Bicycle Technician
Education/Qualifications
I am pursuing a B.A. in English and Theater
Why do you love the outdoors?
The outdoors is a peaceful and healthy distraction for me. Also,
the outdoors is a great way to meet new people.
Three Favorite Hobbies
Coffee
Cycling
Reading
Kim Castaldo
Bicycle Technician
Education/Qualifications
AA in Administration of Justice; currently pursuing BS in Criminal Justice
Why do you love the outdoors?
It’s exiting to explore nature! I’m able to have so many new and fun experiences and meet interesting people along the way. I’m also able to challenge myself both mentally and physically in beautiful scenery. The outdoors is also where I find the most joy in life.
Three Favorite Hobbies