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CO-FOUNDER and PRESIDENT

Ride Member Number : #1

First VIBC Event: Salt Spring 2022 (inaugural VIBC event!)

Dream bike destination: Patagonia Region

Why I decided to support the VIBC: I joined (started?) the VIBC to meet and foster a community of likeminded people

He/him

VICE-PRESIDENT and TREASURER

Ride Member Number : #5

First VIBC Event: Salt Spring 2022 (the first official event)

Dream bike destination: New Zealand? Quadra Island? I’m not too picky :)
Why I decided to support the VIBC: I like bikes - and the people that ride them!

He/him

SECRETARY

Ride Member Number : #40

First VIBC Event: Stoltz Pools in May 2022

Dream bike destination: I would love to one day bikepack the Top of the World Highway in Northern Yukon and Alaska before visiting Denali National Park.

Why I decided to support the VIBC: I decided to volunteer with the Vancouver Island Bikepack Collective as I have immensely enjoyed the community that has been fostered over the last couple years. I look forward to participating in more bikepacking adventures and making friends along the way.

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR

Ride Member Number: #11

First VIBC Event: Ruckle 2022

Dream Bike Destination: The nearest bakery

Why I decided to support the VIBC: I decided to support VIBC since I wanted to give back to a community that’s provide me a lot of great times and friends over the last few years. As a year round bike commuter, bikepacking is a natural extension, aligning well with my values, especially sustainability and self sufficiency.

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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

First VIBC Event: Mayne Island, 2022

Ride member number: #114

Dream bike destination: Norway

Why I decided to support the VIBC: I love the idea of being part of a group of people who encourage each other to ride bikes to fun places. And helping the organisation behind the mission seems like a logical next step.

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PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

First VIBC Event: Mayne Island, 2022

Ride member number: it was #3 but I have a habit of losing my cards so I’m #176 at the moment.

Dream bike destination: Alaska, New Zealand or Haida Gwaii

Why I decided to support the VIBC: The community around the VIBC has given me an amazing group of friends and riding buddies. I just want to give back to that community in any way I can.