
Based in the DMV area, Tia is a WABA instructor, league certified cycling instructor, and a member of Black Women Do Bike DC and DIVA Cycling. Her inspiration for building community around bikepacking is to enhance accessibility for individuals of color, noting that education, cost and exposure are the biggest barriers for individuals. In addition, she wants to create a safe space that allows others to share, heal and grow as individuals. She believes that by providing opportunities for others will enhance the demand for experiences. Within her community, she knows that advocacy is the founding principle to inform others and improve demand.
Tia is starting a local gear library with plans to lead 3-5 overnight bikepacking trips over the next few months to allow individuals to get experience bikepacking without the pressures associated with longer trips and with the aim of providing meaningful positive experiences for folks to learn appropriate skills and build confidence.