Taking Canada to the Olympic debut of Mountain Biking in Atlanta (1996) ranks very high as an achievement, as does representing Canada as the National Champion (x5); but building the BC Bike Race from the ground up holds a special spot in Dre's heart as it is sharing his passion for mountain biking with the world.

"Transitioning 20 years of marketing an athlete to marketing an event was natural, while the goal to be the 'best bike race in the world' was also natural. Creating this event from the ground up with our combined experience has been a privilege and a passion. Getting all the cycling world to come here and allow us to guide them around on a sweet BC singletrack adventure has been a true joy and a privilege."

Danielle has been riding as long as she can remember and has been invloved in the bike industry for the last five years. She started with the BC Bike Race last year as the Director of Race Relations. Danielle's passion for cycling and her outgoing nature will ensure you have the best experience possible. When she's not riding her bike or assisting BCBR racers Danielle is a full-time photography student.

Malina comes from the field of theatre and cooperate events, where she's been working since the age of 15. She's obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre Production from the University of Alberta and went on to work with many theatre and event companies. Some of her recent accomplishments include, Production Coordinator for the Richmond Olympic O Zone, Technical Director for Edmonton's Fringe Theatre Festival, and Production Manager for Opera Nuova's Summer Arts festival.

Malina was introduced to the world of sporting events at BC Bike Race's 2010 race, where she was excited to be brought on as the Parking Manager. Following this she's been honored to work with other sporting event companies in Vancouver as well as return to the BC Bike Race as Director of Production. She's very excited to take on the project and work with an amazing team of people.

Jeff Stromgren is a long time adventure race support worker. He is professionally employed as a high school PE and Geography teacher. In diverse roles he has participated in such events as the Sea 2 Summit Adventure Race, Raid the North, The Yeti Mountain Snowshoe Series, and The New Balance Fall Classic. Each of these roles has contributed to his awareness of on-course activity in events of this nature. Interests in the world of adventure include hiking, trail running, snow running, climbing, and adventure power sports on two and four wheels.

Jeff's passion for reading and understanding terrain and geographic features of the landscape are what make him relish his role in Course Control for the BCBR. Look for him on-course smiling with two or four wheels beneath him as he works to keep the course secure and racers on track.

Brooks Hogya is the Safety Advocate for the BC Bike Race, and a paramedic with the BC Ambulance Service. He is well known throughout Canada as the founder, owner and chief instructor of Canada's most innovative and successful wilderness medical training provider, Slipstream Wilderness First Aid (www.wildernessfirstaid.ca). With more than 25 years experience as a professional outdoor adventure guide and wilderness first aid instructor, Brooks is in wide demand as a safety consultant and in 2006 join the BC Bike Race team.

Jeremy is the owner of the Riding Fool Hostel in Cumberland BC and has been the BC Bike Race Cumberland Course Designer since the journey began. He is the founder of the United Riders of Cumberland (URoC) and remains an active board member, mountain biking advocate and trail builder. As a race organizer and accomplished competitor, Jeremy brings a lot of experience with him to the team. He is probably best known as a committed single speeder.

Martin comes to the BCBR with 10 years experience as a Production Manager/Project Manager in the entertainment industry. Most recently though, he has followed his passion and has made the transition to mountain bike guiding. Martin is the currently the Owner/Lead Guide for Island Mountain Rides, a mountain bike guiding company that showcases Vancouver Island's best trails.

Born and raised in Campbell River BC, Martin now lives in Cumberland and is absolutely stoked about its proximity to great mountain biking, snowboarding and many other outdoor activities. He is active in trail building/maintenance and also volunteers for various sporting and cultural events throughout the year. Martin has worked with BCBR since 2008 and is returning with a new Campbell River Stage.

Wayne and his friends were riding singletrack on modified street bikes in the 50's while Gary Fisher was still in diapers. He entered and won his first open class 20 mile footrace at age 15, and over the years entered a few more if there was a cool T-shirt to be had. Wayne was a bicycle commuter while living and working in Winnipeg, and started racing the Test of Metal in 1998 when he turned 50. Wayne retired from law 10 years ago and has been building singletrack trails ever since.

Rod has been a part of the mountain bike community on the Sunshine Coast for more than 16 years. He's been heavily involved in the design, construction and maintenance of many of the mountain bike trails on the Coast, including Highways 103 and 102 and Red Barron, and knows them intimately. Rod set up the course for the original Brodie Rat Race which, for the length, had more single-track than most other races in the province without going over the same trails twice. Brodie Rat Race grew from 70 racers in year-one to 135 in the DH and over 300 in the X-C Marathon before Rod retired from the helm at the end of '07.

Since taking over Corsa Cycles in Squamish in 1995, Dave, along with life and business partner Sandra, have been promoting the bike culture in their business, the race scene and the cycling experience for all ages and abilities.

With Dave's passion for racing, from international road racing on a Belgian team to winning the local Cheakamus Challenge mountain bike race, and Sandra's long-time work on the executive of the Squamish Test of Metal, it is no surprise that Corsa Cycles focuses on cross-country mountain biking. But with a keen understanding of the full spectrum of the cycling world, the Corsa team also provides extensive products and expertise in freeride, downhill and road biking.

Grant is one of the most experienced and visionary mountain bike organizers in Canada. He has been the cornerstone of the Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association since 1989 and helped make it hugely successful with over 1100 members in a town of 10,000. Having participated in the TransRockies Challenge, Cactus Cup, Mercury Tour in Colorado, El Diablo Baja Challenge in Mexico, Outrigger Mountain Tour in Hawaii, Ironman Canada and the Western States 100, Grant has seen his share of solid mileage and logistics. And, as the Race Director of the Cheakamus Challenge for the past 18 years, Grant knows what works and what doesn't.

The BCBR Medical Group is made up of medical professionals from various medical disciplines. Team members are located on course, at the Aid Stations and at Base Camp. The Medical Group is responsible for all racer, support team, volunteer and staff medical needs.

Clockwise: Meghan Thompson - Paramedic, Alex Shanny - Paramedic, Rollie Webb - Course Medical Manager, Ian Pratt - Paramedic, Josh Henshaw - Paramedic

Clockwise: Greg Clark - Doctor - Medical Director, Angela Stevens - Nurse, Jenn Thiel - Nurse, Colin Wilson - Base Camp Medical Manager, Natlie Groenewoud - Naturopathic Doctor, Tristan Pratt - Nurse, Brooks Hogya - Safety Advocate