LIFE.EXE
// What I do outside of engineering
CUSTOM BUILD
THE BUILD
Built this bike piece by piece. Orbea 2010 carbon frame, upgraded everything else. About 17 lbs total. Made for long distance rides. This bike has seen more sunrises than most people.
QUICK SPECS
- Frame: Orbea 2010 Full Carbon
- Groupset: Shimano Dura-Ace 2x10
- Wheelset: Dura-Ace C35
- Weight: ~17 lbs
I take way too many photos of this bike wherever I ride it.
The Orbea is my pride and joy. Nothing beats the way it rides.
Currently working on a new build. Have suggestions? Let me know.
:: FAVORITE ROUTE
GATINEAU PARK TRAIL
Best cycling trail I've found. Rode it twice on the Orbea, once on my Norco . I usually take this trail from downtown Ottawa all the way to the end. Midway I stop at Pink Lake, about 22km from the start point. Scenic views, quiet roads, perfect pavement.
COUNTRIES UNLOCKED
Grew up moving between countries. Lived in Sudan, Egypt, and the UAE before landing in Canada.
AFRICA
MIDDLE EAST
EUROPE
NORTH AMERICA
:: 2026 DESTINATIONS
TRAIL RECOMMENDATIONS
Done dozens of trails. These are the best ones.
PEYTO LAKE
Go off trail past the tourist viewpoint. Unmaintained path down to the actual lake. Crazy blue water. Worth the risk of grizzly encounters in summer. Bring bear spray.
SECEDA RIDGELINE
Seceda ridgeline views are insane. Take the cable car up and hike along the ridge. The Dolomites are a different level. Best sunrise hike I've done.
COL RAISER + PIERALONGIA
Connect Col Raiser with Pieralongia trail for the full Dolomites experience. Rolling meadows, mountain huts, and jaw dropping views the entire way.
SUMMIT LOGS COMING SOON...
TRAIL REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS LOADING
SKILL PROGRESSION
LEVEL UP IN PROGRESS
Started skiing recently — grinding XP and unlocking new terrain.
PROGRESSION UPDATES COMING WINTER 2026...
COFFEE.LOG
Fuel for the engineering sessions. Macchiato is the daily driver. Tim Hortons double double when in a hurry. Cold brew on hot summer days.
CAFE REVIEWS LOADING...
PAUSED HOBBIES
Things I used to do seriously. On hold for now, but never forgotten.
SOCCER
Starting player for UMST soccer team. Two seasons in intramural league. Reached semi final once and final once. Miss the competitive matches.
BODYBUILDING
Passionate about weight training and fitness. Competed in UofT bodybuilding competition. Still hit the gym, just less competitively now.
SWIMMING
Enjoy the tranquility of the water. Used to swim for a regional club in Sudan under the German Embassy and German Club association. Good memories.
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
Life.exe is always running in the background. Connect with me to chat about adventures, bikes, or just good coffee.
