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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

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VICE-PRESIDENT

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!

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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.

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TREASURER

Ride Member Number: #74

First VIBC Event: Island View, 2022

Dream Bike Destination: Europe

Why I decided to support the VIBC: A great place to meet up with fellow cyclists that like to camp and create new friends and community.

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DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Ride Member Number: #289

First VIBC Event: Golden Ears 2023

Dream Bike Destination: Bike across Canada!

Why I decided to support the VIBC: I just really love the people and the mission of VIBC, and I wanted to get more involved.

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DIRECTOR AT LARGE

Ride Member Number: #179

First VIBC Event: Galiano, 2023

Dream Bike Destination: Lake Garda, Italy (tentatively planned for fall of 2026)

Why I decided to support the VIBC: VIBC has been an incredible way to meet adventurous, kind, and welcoming people. Seeing all the incredible work that goes into these events inspired me to want to contribute so that VIBC can continue to build a great community.