BUMP N' GRIND

06/07/2022

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Cheers to the bride and groom!
I had the best time serving coffee and donuts at this beautiful wedding.

01/15/2020

A lovely article written by the No Barriers Marketing team! Thanks for capturing this fun collaboration with Fort Collins Donut Company and Jackie's Java. ☕️+🍩=😁

In 2019, No Barriers participated in its first-ever Bike to Work Day in Fort Collins, Colorado. See the antics and hijinks the team got up to!

12/11/2019

🍩☕🚴‍♀️Winter Bike to Work Day🚴‍♂️☕🍩

Thank you to everyone that came out and hungout with Barriers USA this morning! It was cold, but I hope we warmed your hearts.

Also, a big thank you to Fort Collins Donut Company and Jackie's Java for providing the goodies!

12/11/2019

Come get your free coffee and donuts from Fort Collins Donut Company til 9!!!

12/11/2019

Join BUMP N' GRIND and NO BARRIERS USA for a free cup of coffee to wash down FOCO DOCO's donuts at The Exchange tomorrow for the Fort Collins Bike to Work Day!
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I know it has been awhile since you have seen me cruising around Fort Collins slinging coffee and breakfast burritos, but the girl behind the BUMP mobile is still around! I took a job at No Barriers USA a little over a year ago and have taken a step back from the business to fully explore my new journey.

No Barriers is a local non-profit that provides individuals and veterans with disabilities, youth, and caretakers with transformative experiences that help them realize that what's within them is stronger than what's in their way!

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of guiding a service project expedition with a team of veterans to Puerto Rico where we helped restore a Girl Scout camp in El Yunque National Forest. The experience gave these veterans the opportunity to connect with one another, learn about the No Barriers life, and serve again using skills that they had forgotten they had.

As a veteran, I cannot express enough how truly profound the work that No Barriers is doing in the lives of people. I have watched this organization reignite passion and purpose for so many and truly save lives!

For more information or to make a donation check us out at: https://nobarriersusa.org/

01/16/2019

This business has taken me on quite a journey the last year. I remember when I was graduating college being afraid that committing to a self made productive gap year, instead of an internship and a full time job, might be a mistake. I was afraid because it was the first time I had ever deviated from what I thought I should do and did what I wanted to do.

I can now say without any doubt that I made the right choice. Every season of this business challenged me in new ways and taught me new skills, and I would not be where I am today without this experience.

The summer of 2017 in Alaska was the season of learning how to completely setup and run a business in a foreign community all while living in a camper. I had to battle making new connections with strangers, 5am wake ups to prep, and the freezing wind and rain coming off the bay almost every day.

The winter of 2018 in Colorado was the season of completely starting over in my home community. I battled navigating the endless requirements by the city, below freezing temperatures, and biking on ice and snow in the dark early mornings.

The spring of 2018 was the season of being on top briefly and then crashing and burning...literally. I finally had established a routine route with consistent customers and the weather was improving! Then I ran into a curb and broke my wheel on the way home after a successful day at the St. Patrick's Day parade. This was the beginning of a long process of trying to get fixed and get back out on the road.

The summer of 2018 was the season that all my hard work had finally paid off and everything started to come together. I made good connections, had a routine, had great customers, and finally had exceptional weather!! Every morning I felt like I was living my best life as I rolled down the street listening to old R&B and dancing on my seat:)

As you can see this job wasn't always easy, but when you look at the pictures you know exactly why it was worth it.

Every person I met along the way inspired me to keep going! My friends, the tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, campers, city of Seward workers, Kaladi Brothers, and grumpy fisherman in Alaska. My friends and neighbors, the construction workers, the CSU staff and students, the VA staff, the city of Fort Collins employees, Jackie's Java, Marty my bike mechanic, Tanya the photographer, and the kids at Lee Martinez Park in Colorado.

THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

You all made the journey worthwhile and I miss catching up over coffee. If you have been wondering where I am, I accepted a position with the nonprofit No Barriers as their engagement coordinator here in town, but will be back on the streets serving you a few days a week this summer.

Until then, I wish you all a Happy New Year and I hope that you will get after your own goals in 2019!!!

10/26/2018

Bump N' Grind is back! Come see me on Mondays and Fridays outside of the Fort Collins VA clinic from 8:30am to 10:30am!

09/01/2018

Tour De Fat 2018. Brewing up some Drip Hop!!!

08/15/2018

Just another day at the office!

08/03/2018

BNG often uses an electric assist, but occasionally it is puppy powered as well!! Now I see a coffee toboggan pulled by 10 dogs in my future. Maybe I'll work through the winter after all.🐶🚴‍♀️🐕🛷

08/03/2018

Rain or Shine. We Rise and Grind!

08/03/2018

BNG saw the bike doctor today for a much needed check up! Thanks again Marty Schreiner for all of your help and mentorship. I am so relieved that the wheels are spinning the way they should be and that my brakes are back to normal! 👨‍🔧👩‍🔧🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🤸‍♂️🤸‍♀️