Alexander grew up in California. Like many children, he began riding a bicycle when he was a child, however, he did not seem to have a strong love for cycling. Instead, Alexander developed an interest in surfing during his adolescent years. During high school, Alexander began surfing multiple times a week as it brought enjoyment. During his college years, Alexander received a bike from his friend for his daily commute throughout college to avoid the hassle of parking a car. Still, Alexander had no strong feelings towards cycling, it was simply the most convenient mode of transportation for the time.
After starting a family with two kids, Alexander had fewer opportunities to catch up with his friends and even had to give up surfing because of how long the commute to his favorite surf break was. As a father, Alexander wanted to be able to spend more time with his family.