Erik Leamon

Erik is the founder and owner of The Ride, or in his youngest son's words "my dad's the king of The Ride"!  Ha! Erik and Tara have been married for over 25 years, have four children, and reside right here in Conway, where they have lived the better part of their lives.  He's been riding his bike pretty much his whole life and has been working on his bikes all along the way.  Erik is a triathlete, roadie, MTBiker, loves gravel, a commuter...you name it, if you can do it on two wheels, he loves it.

Tara Leamon

Tara is the co-owner of the Ride and customer service extraordinaire! Tara loves to cook and EVERYONE else loves to eat her food. She is the queen of hospitality and also enjoys most outdoor activities. She's a roadie, triathlete, and mountain biker...we're working on awakening her love for gravel!

Mike Brown

Mike is the Service Manager.  He has been riding bikes since he was old enough to pedal one.  He loves building trails in the Conway area for mountain bikers and trail users to enjoy and to continue to grow their skills.  He is a NICA coach and part of the Race Production crew for the Arkansas NICA League.  He also enjoys backpacking, recreational kayaking, and just about anything that involves being outdoors.

Logan Hall

Known around the shop as “Mr. Do-It-All,” Logan keeps The Ride stocked, organized, and running smoothly. As Inventory Manager, he makes sure every bike, part, and piece of gear is in the right place at the right time. Whether he’s helping a customer find exactly what they need, lending a hand in the service area, or keeping the back room running, Logan is always on the move and ready to jump in wherever he’s needed. When he isn’t at the shop, he’s spending time with his wife, Lani, and their two daughters.

Dan Hamilton

Dan began working on bikes through the CAB-sponsored Bike Share and Repair program here in Conway, Arkansas, where he discovered a passion for bicycle maintenance and helping others stay rolling. He continues to give back to the community through his involvement with the Conway Cycling Project (CCP), volunteering his time to repair and refurbish bikes for those in need.

His cycling interests include fair-weather commuting and recreational rides with family and friends. Around the shop, Dan brings a calm, steady presence and a genuine love for the cycling community. Whether he’s tuning up a bike or sharing tips with a customer, Dan enjoys helping riders get the most out of every ride.

Chris McCauley

Chris fell in love with cycling seven years ago as a way to improve his health and regain his independence. Working at the bike shop completely turned his world around and opened the door to new opportunities and friendships. You’ll usually find Chris at the workbench or helping customers find exactly what they need. His favorite kind of riding is road cycling—with a little gravel mixed in for fun—and yes, he does have an e-bike. His challenge to you: let’s have an e-bike race!