Meet Our Drivers

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Tom Donovan

Tom Donovan is a Network Engineer at a local manufacturing company in Groveland. He drives a pedicab because "geeks don't get to interact with real people much, just other geeks," Tom sometimes complains of "cube fever", loves to ride bikes and be outdoors, plus the company benefits a great charity, which, he supports. Simply put; ride, cross train, meet people, be outdoors, make money and donate to charity is a win all the way around. For fun Tom golfs, skis, plays basketball, works out, gardens, hangs with his family and friends. When Tom is not driving a pedicab you will find him on the farm usually working outside in the garden, with his two dogs and son, in tow. "A family of four asks me for a ride what do I do? I call for backup…HELP! 10/4… Even four times a hundred is too much for this "musher" to pull. Where is my energy bar?"

Will Blackwood

Will Blackwood is a student at UMass Amherst majoring in legal studies and minoring in philosophy. During the weekdays of summer he works at Sublime Restoration in Rowely restoring classic cars from time to time, but can more often be found sweeping the floors. Weekends are reserved for pedicabbing, which he uses as training for the weekly messenger style races during the school year at ZooMass and to compete in the New England Velodrome this summer - once his new track bike is complete. Until then, he spends countless hours ogling bikes at www.fixedgeargallery.com. A racer first and a driver second, if you need to get somewhere fast, Will is the driver for you.

Patrick Kelly

Besides pedicabbing, 22-year-old Patrick Kelly is a part time college student, part time librarian, part time music teacher, and full time father of 1, Joshua Christopher, his pride and joy. When he's not pedaling around Newburyport, he can be found at the Merrimac Library shuffling books from one place to another. Or in the music studio tinkering with various melodies, harmonies, and rhythms before his students show up and he has to get into "teacher mode." True, he may wear many hats (including his notorious helmet worn when pedicabbing!), but there's one hat that he most treasures and it's the one that's always on: "I am a follower of Jesus Christ." If you're looking for a leisurely cruise around Newburyport with the some of the friendliest service on this side of Amesbury (actually the whole town is this side of Amesbury, oh well) then flag him down, climb aboard, and prepare to have fun!

Paul Kelly

How does the saying go - "Like son, like father?" Paul's son Patrick was one of the initial drivers, gave his dad a ride, and talked him into joining. By day Paul is a mild mannered software development manager, by night he leaves his desk and becomes a champion driver in the extreme sport of pedicab racing, with the penultimate event being the "Seven Hills of Newburyport Challenge." Why does he drive? Exercise, fresh air, seeing friends I have not seen in a long while, chances to meet many new friends, pick up a little pocket change, but especially the bonding time with my son, hanging around together - outside in the cab - the many venues of this scenic and historic seaside town. (Among other items of interest, Newburyport is the birthplace of the United States Coast Guard.) Oh, by the way, there is a great charity connection also - the Pan Mass Challenge benefiting the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Paul attests "I have had too many family and friends touched by cancer to let this opportunity to help go by. And did I mention the girls? Forget the muscle car, there is no better chick magnet than a bright yellow pedicab...hop on, let's go for a ride!"

Mark Provost

51 year old Mark Provost - a father of two teenage daughters, is a native of nearby Groveland. Growing up he spent plenty of time recreating and working in Newburyport. Over the years he has watched the state's smallest city transform itself into a destination for tourist from around the world. An avid cyclist, Mark admits, "Riding, meeting people and raising money for charity is a great combination." His answer to the most asked question: "Are we too heavy?" "Yes, I would be better off charging you by the pound." In the winter, when the bikes are put away, Mark shifts gears, grabs his skis and heads North. When he finds time to work, the former radio and television journalist heads up a video production and political consulting firm.

Get in the cab! Call 978-465-1496 for a great time.