Justin Saxby

Justin Saxby is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Colorado. He holds a PhD in Theology and Literature from the University of Notre Dame and training from the Barnett Bicycle Institute. His academic work bridges 19th-century American literature, contemplative traditions, and literary theory, while his practical expertise in bicycle mechanics stems from years of experience at Community Cycles, a non-profit advocating sustainable transportation. He integrates his passion for Transcendentalist thought (e.g., Ralph Waldo Emerson) with hands-on advocacy for bicycles as tools for social and environmental equity.

• Education: PhD in Theology and Literature (University of Notre Dame), Barnett Bicycle Institute graduate

Research interests include the intersection of literary analysis with environmental and social justice, as well as the practical application of bicycle advocacy. Saxby’s teaching style reflects his dual focus on intellectual and physical engagement, often drawing parallels between literary themes and sustainable living practices.