Tim Wright
Tour Guide
MEMBER SINCE
2021
HOME STATE
WA
Who is Tim?
Tim was raised in the bike-friendly town of Davis, California. Bicycling has been a lifelong interest of Tim’s – commuting and touring are some of his favorite activities. After attending college and graduating with a degree in Geology, Tim now spends his time leading trips, camping, skiing, climbing, trying new foods, visiting friends, and enjoying the world outside!
Q&A With Tim
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What was your first bike?
A.
A red coaster bike with no pedals. I rode it down a bike path hill and crashed, flying over the handlebars and going to the hospital. What a way to start my life of riding bikes!
Q.
Favorite book?
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I recently read Circe by Madeline Miller and thought it was excellent.
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Favorite movie?
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Any Lord of the Rings film.
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Who is your cycle hero?
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A quirky, bearded substitute teacher named Mr. Wagner from my childhood who would weld several frames together and ride around on tall, crazy bicycle contraptions on the elementary school basketball courts.
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Where is your favorite vacation destination?
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Anywhere I haven’t been!
Q.
If I had a superpower...
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Flying, duh!
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Where will we find you when you're not working/guiding?
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Probably out in nature, skinny dipping in a river, running, riding my bike, or working obsessively on something on my laptop.
Q.
If you could have coffee or beer with anyone, who would it be?
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the 14th Dalai Lama.
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Volunteer Activities:
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Occasionally I will make large quantities of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and distribute them to the unhoused people in my neighborhood.
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What do you want to be known for as a BA staff member/guide?
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My fun sense of humor, my geology lessons, my passion for active travel, and my attention to detail.
