Deon was born and raised in Long Beach, California. From playing t-ball at the age of 3, to diving for the universities Duke and USC, Deon has been an athlete for as long as he can remember. He retired from his 13 year long career in diving after training for the Olympics Trials and graduating from college in 2016. Since then, he has been on a journey searching for a fitness routine that he would not only be able to maintain, but one that would also bring him joy. He discovered GritCycle in 2017, but he didn’t become an avid rider until 2022. GritCycle classes are the most fun workouts Deon has ever had.
GritCycle quickly became a safe space for Deon, because he felt that he was not only tolerated, but celebrated for being his true authentic self.
Now that Deon is an instructor, his goal is to create a safe space for everyone who walks into his classes. Even if it is your first class, he wants you to feel like you are a part of the community. Above all, his biggest hope is that his riders have so much fun that they leave feeling happy and energized.
This instructor’s classes are held at the following locations: