Our Team
We're a small, but busy bike shop made up of happy people who love bikes! Each one of our team members contributes to the vibe and success of our shop and the happiness of our customers.
Roger Robbins
Owner, Bike Enthusiast
From: Originally Syracuse, NY. Grew up in Orlando, but moved to the Central Coast of California and Vancouver, British Columbia before returning to Orlando.
Experience: 20+ years in the software industry & now 12 years in the bicycle world. It was time to do what I love... and I love what I do!
Why I Love Riding: Riding is exciting and clears my mind. I get my best ideas while riding my bike!
What I Ride: Cannondale Team F-Si, Cannondale Habit, and Quintana Roo V-PR.
My Dream Bike: My bike dreams have come true in my current collection, but maybe a sleek new electric model!
Little Known Fact: I believe that luck is the residue of design.
Renato Araujo
Customer Service & Resident Brazilian
From: Sao Paulo, Brazil
Experience: Has been at Evolve for SIX years, but was an Event Producer/Planner in a previous life
Why I Love Riding: Because its a great physical and mental detox
What I Ride: Trek X-caliber 8 and a Bodhi electric bike for commuting
My Dream Bike: The 1982 Kuwahara BMX bike from E.T. -- but only if it flies!
Little Known Fact: I'm psychic
Alejandro (Alex) Rodriguez
Customer Service & Resident Energizer Bunny
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Mike Nehrbas
Master Bike Mechanic & Would Be Jeopardy Winner
From: Long Island, NY
Experience: 30+ years working in various bike shops in the Orlando area (wow!) with the past 5 of those here at Evolve Bikes.
Why I Love Riding: I enjoy being outdoors, plus nothing beats two wheels in the air!
What I Ride: Standard DJ, Giant Fathom, 24" unicycle, Giraffe Unicycle. Although back issues have me in my kayak more than on my bike.
My Dream Bike: I already have it! That's the benefit of working in a bike shop!
Hobbies: I'm a fishing and R/C enthusiast.
Little Known Fact: Mike knows all sorts of little know facts. He's a wealth of info on a variety of subjects, some useful and some useless!
CJ Whitmire
Bike Mechanic & Triathlete
From: Coming soon!
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Heather Robbins
All things Back Office - marketing, website, finance, etc.
From: Southern & Central California
Experience: 20+ years in marketing and 12 years in the retail bike industry
Why I Love Riding: Because I get to enjoy the great outdoors while getting some exercise -- and it's faster than walking or running!
What I Ride: Cannondale Caffeine, Electra Townie Path and occasionally an Electra Townie Go!
Little Known Fact: I'm a two-time breast cancer survivor!