Born in Philly, TJ enjoys riding long distances (personal best: 115 miles on a Schwinn Traveler rigged single-speed) and earning advanced bike certifications--United Bike Institute, cromoly brazing and TIG welding, Park Tool Summit, and most recently, a Level 3 FitKit and FitCycle training course.

Bikes include a "Tracklomuter"--3-speed fixed with generator front hub, a TJ-built 'cross frame, and a Kona Ute with a TJ-built front rack to increase its beerload capacity.

Trophy's most sanguine staffer, perhaps due to a month-long stay on the West Coast.

Above right--TJ inspects two rolls of bright orange cloth bar tape from Newbaum's -- Made in U.S.A.

NB: TJ's Brompton S3L in Sage Green will be visiting its home base this August, as a loaner during the Brompton World Champs at Blenheim Palace.