About Us

Your Capital Bike Society

Our aim is to be there for everyone who wants to enjoy cycling in the Capital Region – whether you’re new to the Region and perhaps just learning to ride, dusting off a bike that’s been the garage for a while, or an experienced rider who wants to connect with our vibrant cycling community. We want to be there to provide you with the skills, knowledge, and connections to make cycling an easy and fun transportation option.

 

Capital Bike acknowledges and respects the unceded territories of the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ nations where we work and ride.

2023 Highlight Reel

With many successes, growth, and changes to come, we want to share our year with you.

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2022 Highlight Reel

2022 has been a banner year for us! We’ve grown a lot over the past year and we’d like to share our successes with you. New Services/Programs Education Celebration We…

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Capital Bike

In September 2020, Capital Bike was approached by Erica Camfferman, a Masters in Leadership student at Royal Roads University, to collaborate on her Engaged Leadership Project. Erica loves to cycle…

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We Can’t Ride Alone

Capital Bike has 4 full-time staff, one part-time staff, bike skills instructors, bike valet supervisors, a volunteer Board of Directors and dozens of program volunteers.

We’re proof that less is more and that a dedicated team can not only move mountains but encourage people to ride them. We rely heavily on companies, organizations, and individuals who appreciate the culture and commerce benefits of a bike-friendly and focused community.

Colleen Sparks

Colleen Sparks

Executive Director

Colleen is a committed cyclist and community advocate who is excited to apply her skills to help bring Capital Bike’s Five Year Strategy to life.

Adam Barish

Adam Barish

Events Manager

Adam is excited to help create unforgettable experiences that celebrate cycling in the Capital Region. With a passion for outdoor adventure and community engagement, he aims to unite biking enthusiasts and promote a vibrant cycling community.

Rebecca Uhland

Rebecca Uhland

Bike Parking Manager

Rebecca, a graduate of Kinesiology from Université Laval, is dedicated to making movement an integral part of daily life for everyone. Passionate about inclusivity, she strives to create spaces where physical activity is accessible and enjoyable for all. Rebecca is on a mission to foster a healthier and more active community!

Lana Taves

Lana Taves

Senior Lead, Bike Education

Lana Taves is a Senior Bike Skills Instructor. Lana values the physical and mental benefits of biking, from increased energy to the feeling of self-powered, low-carbon freedom. She holds Master of Resource and Environmental Management degree.

Aliya Khan

Aliya Khan

Education Manager

Aliya is thrilled to be part of this dynamic team at Capital Bike! As an avid cyclist and a teacher at heart, she’s excited to help make cycling more accessible to the residents of our beautiful city.

Douglas Baer

Douglas Baer

Secretary, Co-Chair Advocacy Committee

Douglas Baer is a Professor Emeritus (retired faculty) at the University of Victoria who still sometimes teaches statistics seminars around the world. He is a former President of the UVic Faculty Association, the Confederation of BC Faculty Associations and the Canadian Sociological Association and has also served as President of his Saanich community association. He has lived in Saanich for just over 20 years, prior to which he spent 15 years attempting get around by bike in Fake London (Ontario). Annually, for every km. he puts on the shared family automobile, he bikes between 5-10km.

Ashley Brooks

Ashley Brooks

Treasurer

Joel Satre

Joel Satre

Director, Co-Chair Advocacy Committee

Joel is a lifelong Saanich Peninsula resident who has cycled all his life. He enjoys exploring the region’s natural and cultural scenes. A passionate advocate for cycling, urbanism, sustainability and social justice, Joel is the co-chair of Capital Bike’s Advocacy Committee. Joel graduated from UVic in 2022 with a BA in Political Science and Geography, and one day aspires to become an urban planner.

Emmy Blouin

Emmy Blouin

Co-Chair and Chair Fund Development Committee

Emmy Blouin is a fundraising professional, an Advancement Specialist with the Royal Roads University Advancement team. She led the fund development for Indigenous-led organizations and national non-profits. Additionally, brings numerous years of experience in board governance, sport development and event management. In every professional field, Emmy’s focus remains on community development. She is an avid cyclist, whether it be on the asphalt, dirt or gravel and a strong proponent for active transportation.

John Alexander

John Alexander

Co-Chair and Chair Governance Committee

John Alexander is a Victoria lawyer. He has significant experience in governance and advising not for profits and serving on amateur sport boards. John’s interest in cycling is as a commuter cyclist, and competitive rider, and enjoys bicycles for fun, sport and health.

Chris Van Sickle

Chris Van Sickle

Director and Chair IT and Communication Committee

Chris is a professional musician, application developer and IT consultant. He is an avid cyclist, attempting to live as car-light as possible. If he’s not on tour or staring at a screen, he’s probably out in the woods somewhere on his bike.

Adam Maurer

Adam Maurer

Director

Commuting several days a week from the Westshore to his role at Camosun College, Adam is committed to sustainable and active transportation. With a background in business and leadership, he is eager to contribute to Capital Bike’s mission of fostering a vibrant cycling culture and expanding community access to sustainable transportation options. Beyond his professional pursuits, Adam has a deep passion for the outdoors, often exploring the region’s natural beauty with his family. Balancing his love for adventure and learning, he is enrolled in part-time post-graduate studies at Thompson Rivers University.

Devon DeLarge

Devon DeLarge

Director

With a background in entrepreneurship, government relations, and project management, Devon is all about navigating complex challenges and pedaling toward impactful solutions. Driven by a passion for sustainability and active transportation, he’s committed to helping communities in the CRD ride toward a better, healthier, and more sustainable future.

Isabella Lee

Isabella Lee

Director

Isabella (Bella) has lived in Victoria her entire life. With a passion for biking and making her community a better, more vibrant livable place- joining the board of Capital Bikes was an easy fit. She brings a decade of experience of community and political organizing. Bella loves to bike everywhere she can, especially with her new e-bike. She is keen to help create a more active and engaging urban environment. And continue to foster a cycling community in the CRD. In her spare time, she enjoys baking, and a good romance book. She is excited to hit the ground running!

Tori Klassen Jeffery

Tori Klassen Jeffery

Director

Tori Klassen Jeffery is a policy analyst living in Greater Victoria. She has a wealth of experience in communications, marketing, and leadership experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She is a former distance runner and triathlete who now bikes for fun and transportation. She is often seen ferrying her grandchild to and from activities on her cargo bike, and advocates for safe, connected and accessible infrastructure for all ages and abilities.

Finn Kreischer

Finn Kreischer

Director

Finn is a passionate and optimistic young man who believes in the potential of the bicycle as a tool to liberate people and transform our cities. His areas of expertise include infrastructure design, international precedents, the psychology of why people ride, and housing policy. While he is currently studying Geography at UVic in search of a career in urban planning, he has been involved in urbanism since age 12 when he wrote his first letter to the editor. Finn hopes to help Capital Bike reach its full potential and continue on its mission of getting more people cycling to more places, more often.

Liam Simcic-Higgins

Liam Simcic-Higgins

Director

Liam currently works for Fed Urban Agriculture Society and is passionate about food security, food systems and biking. Connecting community members and cultivating sustainable ideas through food and two wheels. Liam also co-runs weekly rides in Victoria and has organized small grassroot bike events. Liam is excited to help make riding more accessible and inclusive in Victoria.

Building For The Future

Capital Bike is always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to get involved in the community and grow our programs.

Have an idea? What to get involved? Let’s get in touch!

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