On a shop floor years ago, I met Andrew and his pup, Hanz. Andrew is an intelligent, savvy tech guy who has been been part of start up companies doing some fun projects! Now at Tesla, he is doing more market leading projects while tolerating my jabs at his keyboard prowess when I beg for help. He and his wife An, recently had their first baby and we are STOKED!

This man. I can’t express to you how gifted and talented this guy is. He could build just about anything and we instantly hit it off on a bike shop floor years ago. Since then, we’ve built Velohana together, in two different locations. He is healing up from his bad crash and we are so grateful for all your thoughts and prayers. He and his wife, Elise, have been part of what we are doing at Velohana since day one.

Nurse by training and passion, Melissa is also an accomplished athlete! Shepherding newer cyclists and triathletes alike, she helps to build the confidence of all riders and is often found supporting all communities out here! Not sure how many events she has to her name, but we guess she and her husband Josh have competed in over 100 races of all types! She also was instrumental in the founding of Velohana, jumping in and helping to build it!

A physicist by day, this father/husband/athlete/activist has a huge heart and mind. Yes, he posts about politics on Strava, and I love him for it. He is way more than this to me. He’s the ultimate teammate. He’s a huge support to me personally and professionally. His valuable contributions to business and community are widespread and genuine. And he is only getting faster!

My favorite cycling trip of all time was with Chris. We’ve ridden Mauna Loa, Haleakala, East Maui Loop, West Maui Loop and more together. You’ll find us kickin’ it in a backyard, beer in hand listening to country and bbqing. My brother fulfilled a career in the Army and is now an integral part to what we are doing here at Velohana.

If ever you want a draft, following a 6’8” weightlifter is the wheel for you! But this Navy SeaBee is more than just a wheel to follow, his lust for outdoor kicks is bettered by his heart of gold. He and his family have since PCS’d, but we are forever connected and entrust the future of Velohana to his thoughtful contributions and friendship!

Brainiac. He and his wife Rhea both - and he is THE guy who will not take himself too seriously. A marine engineer by trade doing some incredible stuff, he also loves the gravel adventure!

Avionics and Electronics engineer by trade, Cang is a chill, laid back and saavy automotive guy who enjoys trips to the Tokyo auto show.

My buddy. We ride. We drink. We laugh. We love bikes. His legacy in my heart is forever cemented in our love for adventure on bikes!

Showing up on a random group ride, Tyler went from hunter to hunted within a year. He would begin riding the legs off everyone in a group ride before picking up his first victories in his first season of racing!

This pic is from his first ascent of Haleakala after we began training him. He did it in 3 hours and 49 minutes!

Proving the athlete within him is capable of doing more than he thinks! This former bodybuilder is a fast runner. He’s becoming - in his first season - a quick rider, too! He and his beautiful family are only here for a bit longer, but he is forever my brother and part of what we are doing at Velohana!

Meme King and automotive engineer, my brother, and here vomiting at Peacock Flats… and we won’t take this down for a while.

He may credit me with the worst ride he’s endured, but Roland will have to admit it: it was his biggest accomplishment when he rode to the top of Mauna Loa! He just needed a few minutes not to talk to me about it.

He also heads up the military riding community on Schofield with the 25th Infantry Division. He’s an organizer, but also about the nicest guy on the road and can help plug you in. Reach out to him on his Strava club page!