Meet the Ride MORE Bicycles Crew
We are riders who want to help you love cycling. It doesn’t matter if you are shopping for your first bike or a repair part, we are happy to help you. Our team of Service Professionals will keep your bike in top form with quick turn around times or a scheduled appointment. Want to go farther? Want to feel better while riding? Our Fitters are happy to answer your questions and provide relief. Let our experience and knowledge work for you!
Travis Coleman
Owner
Sales / RETÜL Bike Fit
Roadie, Mountain Biker, Gravel Cyclist
Primary bike: Enve Melee, Shimano Dura Ace Di2, Enve SES 4.5 wheelset.
The ‘FUN’ bike: Otso Waheela C with Shimano GRX
All-time favorite bike: Cervelo S5 (2019 - 2022)
Favorite race: Skyway Epic Endurance MTB race. You race against your will to quit.
Favorite cycling accessory: Speedsleev Ranger Seat Bag - the easiest way to carry everything you need.
Favorite mid-ride snack: Gummy Bears
What got you into bikes? 80’s BMX kid - Old habits die hard. Still playing bikes after all these years.
What would you change about cycling in Pensacola if you could? Let’s stop throwing glass bottles out of car windows. Bike tires are expensive.
Best advice for someone who wants to 'ride MORE'? Find a bike that makes you happy. Ride it. Be happy!
Roadie, Mountain Biker
Primary bike: Specialized Tarmac SL7, Ultegra Di2, Roval CL50 wheels.
The ‘fun’ bike: Specialized Fuse ‘Trail’ Hardtail
Favorite bike of all time? Specialized Tarmac SL6 named “Bad Ombré” - the two-tone paint scheme was beautiful.
Favorite local ride: The Ride MORE Bicycles Saturday Shop Ride of course- I get to see all my people!
Favorite piece of cycling apparel? Women’s bibs with breakaway straps- IYKYK!
Favorite bike tool: The SWAT tool hidden under my water bottle - it’s always there when I need it.
Favorite post-ride refill: BBQ Pork Sandwich or Tacos. Who doesn’t love tacos or BBQ?
Best advice for someone who wants to ‘ride MORE’: Stop being a baby- Just DO it!
Michele Coleman
Owner
HR / Admin / Sales
Ryan Elrite
Service Manager
Wheel Builder / Suspension Tech
Roadie, Mountain Biker, Bikepacker
The ‘go to’ bike: Specialized Crux - this bike does it all!
Favorite bike of all time: Niner One9 Single Speed. Why do you need so many gears? You can only use one at a time-
Favorite place to ride: Blackwater State Forest and North up into Conecuh National Forest. Trees, trails, dirt, rivers, ponds, snakes, bears, and pitcher plants- oh my!
Favorite race: Trans North Georgia Bikepacking Race. Most challenging adventure I’ve ever attempted and finished twice.
Favorite cycling accessory: Revelate Tangle frame bag - the perfect place to stash breakfast burritos.
Favorite post-ride nosh: Big T Chicken Tenders and a chocolate-dipped cone
Best advice for someone who wants to 'ride MORE'? Do it. Ride more. Make a goal, distance or days ridden, meet that goal and then exceed it. Figure out how to grocery shop by bike and then do it. You can learn everything you need to know about biking/commuting by shopping and transporting food on your bicycle.
Roadie, Gravel Cyclist, Mountain Biker
Primary bike: Cervelo Soloist, SRAM Force AXS, Reserve 40/44 wheelset.
The ‘FUN’ bike: Otso Cycles Waheela S
All time favorite bike: Dawes Track Bike - the gateway drug!
Favorite ride/race: Noma to Noma. 150 miles race around Lake Pontchartrain. Just finishing is a grand accomplishment but when you really try and push it to the next level and complete it as fast as you are able to, that's where you really fight some demons!
Favorite piece of cycling kit: RMB Vest! Blocks wind on the chest. Layers easily. Packs up super small. Double zipper for temperature regulation.
Favorite cycling accessory: GPS Computer. If you didn’t record it, does it even count?
Favorite mid-ride snack: Payday bar.
What would you change about cycling if you could? Bottom bracket "standards". Can we just all agree that threads in frames work really well?
Best advice for someone who wants to 'ride MORE'? Just get out there. Don't let your fears of "I'm not as strong/fast/good as you guys/gals" keep you from trying your best. Just because you may not be able to hang with the ‘fast’ people, doesn't mean you cannot get a challenge out of the experience.
Jason Nix
Head Mechanic
Cycling Electronics Guru
Tyler Griffith
Lead Customer Service
Commuter, Gravel Cyclist, Mountain Biker
Primary bike: ‘97 Diamondback Sherwood Grocery Hauler/ Gravel rig.
Favorite bike: The daily bike! Diamondback of course.
All time favorite bike: Rivendell Lugged Steel!
Favorite place to ride: The Blackwater Forest Service roads have my heart.
Favorite piece of cycling apparel? Ride More Bicycles ‘The Hunt’ Camo jersey for sure.
Favorite cycling accessory: The classic toe strap. It’s easy to carry, easy to pack, and it will help you carry anything/everything.
Favorite mid-ride snack: Snickers bar
Favorite post-ride refill: Classic Mi Su Burger and fries
What got you into bike riding? Commuting. I prefer riding to driving.
One thing you’d change about cycling if you could? Increased mutual respect between riders and drivers.
Best advice for someone who wants to 'ride MORE'? Rely on trial and error more than research, get out there and find out.