Ellee Thalheimer is a freelance travel writer and author of Cycling Sojourner: A Guide to the Best Multi-day Tours in Oregon and Lonely Planet's Cycling Italy and the coauthor of Hop in the Saddle: A Guide Portland’s Craft Beer Scene, by Bike. She is the owner of Into Action Publications and a cofounder of the Portland Society, a nonprofit business alliance that connects professional women who are passionate about bicycling. She lives in Portland, Oregon.