Meet The Founding Board of Directors

Caroline started riding bikes after signing up for her first half Ironman in 2023—yes, in that order. She signed up first, then learned to road bike 🤣

At first, she hated biking—long solo hours, roping in family members just to get through rides—but that changed fast. She quickly discovered how social and fun cycling could be, and now it’s her favorite activity! As long as there’s someone to chat with, she’ll climb anything.

Goofy and rarely fully put together in the traditional roadie way (but she tries 😅), Caroline is all about connection, conversation, and community. Morning rides in Malibu are her happy place, especially if there’s a deep conversation on the climb—somehow, the deeper the convo, the easier the hill 🤪

Waking up for a Saturday Domestique ride brings her pure JOY. Friends, exercise, sunshine—what could be better? She’s especially excited about planning social events with Domestique and welcoming all the new faces who join our rides.

Welcome! We are SO glad you’re here. 🤍

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I didn’t grow up racing bikes or chasing podiums. I came into cycling later in life, curious, a little intimidated, and instantly hooked. What kept me riding wasn’t the gear or the Strava stats. It was the community I found along the way—riders who waited at the top of climbs, who cheered you on, reminded you to eat a snack and drink water. Riders who made it feel like you belonged.

But I also saw the gaps. I saw how hard it was for new riders, especially women, BIPOC riders, and those outside the typical mold, to find their place. I saw how group rides could feel more like performance tests than joyful, shared efforts. I saw too many people get discouraged or left behind.

Domestique started with a small group of women’s rides. No ego. No gatekeeping. Just care, consistency, and a commitment to one another. What we built together in those early mornings became the blueprint for the club: welcoming, well-led rides that prioritize people over pace, and community over competition.

This club was born from a deep belief that cycling is better when it’s rooted in care. That rides should be challenging but never exclusive. That you can be fast and kind. That there’s room here for every type of rider, whether you’re chasing PRs or just learning to clip in.

We created Domestique for the kind of rides we couldn’t find: welcoming, well-led, safe, and culture-first. A place where the pace matters less than the people. Where ride leaders look out for the group. Where you can show up as you are and grow from there, with support, not pressure.

I founded this club to help more people feel what I felt when I found my way into cycling: connection, confidence, joy, and strength. And I hope you find that here too.

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Garrett’s cycling journey kicked off at age 4, tearing down his neighborhood street in epic downhill drag races against the big kids. Spoiler: his training wheels never stood a chance. 😅 BMX hooliganism followed until his teens, but it wasn’t until three years ago that the spark reignited. His partner dragged him down the Ballona Creek bike path to the beach on a borrowed bike. Only seven miles in, exhausted, sprawled on the ground questioning his life choices, and laughed at by his partner, Garrett felt the call to adventure.

The next week, his partner “borrowed” his credit card and signed him up for a sprint triathlon—without a road bike in sight. Gotta commit first, right? So, he splurged on a carbon-fiber Pinarello, and oh boy, the learning curve. Picture Garrett in bib shorts so tight he wore his t-shirt under the suspenders for shoulder relief, paired with Adidas Sambas, thinking he was cycling’s next style guru. To add insult to injury, he discovered the bib shorts were see-through in the back—they were promptly returned!

Training for a 70.3 Ironman brought hours in the saddle, where Garrett discovered the thrill of bombing downhills in the mountains and the freedom of rides with no destination. But the real magic? The people. Cycling’s social vibe—new friends, deep chats, and shared PRs—kept him coming back. There’s nothing like a long weekend ride to spark adventure, connection, and that priceless feeling of a day well lived.

As a founding board member of Domestique, Garrett’s stoked to build a community where everyone can embrace the joy of cycling. Whether it’s chasing new routes, new faces, or new personal bests, he’s all in.

Welcome to the ride—we’re thrilled you’re here!

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