The first post and lots of photos are now up for the Hack-bbatical 2021 Unfinished Business. #4 hardest California cycling climb notes and two more to go to finish off the top 10! bit.ly/3zRIOCY #teamzoot #cyclingsierras #cyclingsequoia #cyclingshermanpass

The second Hack-bbatical post is now live. The Mineral King climb showed me "what for" but at least the rodents didn't get me! bit.ly/3xVZEyV #teamzoot #teamzootsocal #mineralking #mineralkingcycling #cyclingmineralking #cyclingsierras #cyclingsequoia #cyclinglife

Got my done stamp on the 10 hardest cycling climbs in California even with a potential wildfire! Post is up so take a read. bit.ly/2SKSIpo #cyclinghorseshoemeadow #cyclingsierras #cycling #cyclingclimb #cyclinglifestyle #cyclinglife #cyclingcalifornia #endurancecycling

The final post from my 2021 Hack-bbatical cycling trip in the Sierras with a bonus climb up the famous Tioga Pass into Yosemite! bit.ly/3z2czzW #teamzoot #teamzootsocal #yosemite #tiogapass #cyclingsierras #CyclingCalifornia #cyclingtiogapass #triathlon #triathlete

Mmmmm...warm, cheesy, and a great price. Thanks to our culinary team your breakfast just got twice as good! bit.ly/3eNIkVs #breakfast #menuinnovation #foodinnovation #cheeselovers #menudesign #foodandbeverage #foodblogger #foodbloggers #restaurants #restaurantbusiness

In "queso" you were wondering, yes breakfast just got twice as good at Del Taco! #breakfast #breakfasttime #innovation #foodinnovation #foodblogger #foodandbeverage #fastfood #restaurant # #foodie #restaurantmenu #franchisebusiness #food

Did a fun podcast with ModrnBusinss talking everything from Del Taco growth to securing the perimeter and taking out high-value targets during the pandemic. bit.ly/3i9dnxh #businesspodcasts #businesspodcast #franchisebusiness #restaurantmarketing #franchiseopportunities

Tackled 5 of the top 10 hardest climbs in Colorado this week. Pikes Peak #1 (14,115 altitude), Mount Evans #2 (14,130 altitude), Trailridge #3 (12,110 altitude), Independence Pass #8 (12,095 altitude) and Left Hand Canyon/Brainyard Lake #10 (10,400 altitude). Epic

Our Del Taco Restaurants Marketing Tech team & operators crushed it today launching the largest technology leap ever for the Del Taco brand! bit.ly/3kezjb8 #restauranttechnology #restaurantmarketing #restaurantnews #restauranttech #restauranttrends #restaurantbusiness #fastfood

When everything starts to cost a BAJILLION dollars, you can count on Del Taco to deliver the biggest and best value menu around! Plus, receive points for all of it with the Del Yeah! Rewards App and get free food!

Inflation and now Mercury in retrograde! The Del Taco team comes to the rescue with value, variety, and good vibes all year long! yhoo.it/3GtYgrV #restaurantmarketing #marketingandadvertising #marketing #advertising #socialemediamarketing #restaurantnews #restauranttrends

Nice piece in Fortune on how we are speaking directly to consumers feeling the pain of inflation. bit.ly/3IMlASx #restaurantmarketing #restauranttrends #restaurantnews #brandingstrategy #brandstrategy #brandcampaign #advertising #inflation

Here's the final 70.3 Ironman Steelhead race re-cap including the small craft warning chaos swim in Lake Michigan and more surprises! bit.ly/3bD8Nqg

Can't say enough about our team and how they brought this innovation to life. Thanks, Restaurant News for listening to how this idea started at Del Taco Restaurants Inc. in 1999. bit.ly/3pT6DXf #sandwiches #restaurantnews #menu #restauranttrends #restaurants #fastfood

Trying the new Epic Tortas from Del Taco Restaurants! 🔥 #Ad

Had a great time with Alan Hart on his podcast Marketing Today with Alan Hart bit.ly/3qVq8it talking about how I accidently got started in restaurant marketing, how a barn defined me, our new Del Taco Better Mex brand promise and more. #restaurantmarketing #brandbuilding

How do brands ensure ease and accessibility for their consumers? Tim Hackbardt of Del Taco Restaurants explains the strides they’re taking to implement the use of AI to promote accuracy and speed to better serve their customers. Brought to you by @marketingcloud bit.ly/3EupVdI

A little sweet. A little smoky. A whole lotta Del-icous starts today! Another innovative and flavorful step from our team to our guests along the Del Taco Better Mex journey. #qsr #fastcasual #fastfood #restaurantnews #restauranttrends #brisket #bbq #deltaco #meatchurch

1st 50K Ultra Race Re-cap: Perfect weather for Bryce Canyon Ultra 50K. Nutrition, hydration, & aid station strategy right on. Ahead of goal at 19 miles. Ankle injury at mile 23. Still placed 3rd in the age group. Without injury would have easily won.

On this Memorial Day weekend join me in supporting the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which provides opportunities to strengthen the mental and physical well-being of members of the U.S. armed forces by clicking this link bit.ly/3K4cxii and donating.