Crank Sisters Spotlight - Bobbie Howard
Meet Bobbie Howard! She is a dedicated Crank Sisters committee member and Ride Leader. She has put countless hours into providing stoke to so many of our riders and followers!
Here are some Q&A to help you get to know her. Make sure you give her a wave as she fly's past you on the trails!
Where are you from?
Kirkland, but originally from Hawaii
What you do for fun besides ride?
Cook, Hike, Jog, Walk
(Crank Sisters Committee members can verify that Bobby can cook!)
When did you started riding, and what was your first bike?
2001; 2002 Specialized Stump Jumper Alloy Hardtail
Current mountain bike model, color, & nickname?
My favorite is my Yeti Arc 2022 Hardtail
Most rewarding bike upgrade?
Carbon Wheels
How many bikes in the garage?
Too Many
Kinds of riding you enjoy?
XC and Enduro and Gravel and Road. My riding preferences: In a group, no music, clips, always smiling
Who you like to ride with?
Husband and Crank Sisters
Hardest ride?
Break Epic 2018 Stage Race Wheeler
Memorable wildlife/experiences on the trail?
Snake
Weird thing you've seen in the woods?
Weird Trail Figurines–like trolls; or bikes growing out of trees
Yummy post-ride food stop?
Pizza!
Preferred bike magazines/podcasts/websites/YouTubers/etc:
You Tube BKXC, Single Track Sampler, Jeff Kendall-weed, Sam Pilgrim, Sid and Macky,
Year you joined Crank Sisters, and something you like about our group?
2018; I like all the people willing to ride on group rides!
Advice for new riders?
Learn from the bottom up and never ride a feature you feel strange about.
What’s your dream bike vacation?
Mountain bike some more Colorado trails
What's your happy place?
Mountain biking in Bend Oregon