Petrina Tulissi
FOUNDER AND ADVENTURE SEEKER
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Years Coaching: 25+
Favourite Workout: Sprinting ones! Favourite Country to ride in: Norway Favourite Cycling Food: Chocolate chip cookies Bio: Petrina competed in elite sports for over 15 years and has been coaching cyclists, triathletes and para athletes for over 25 years. She has won provincial road championships, a national tandem track cycling title, and competed in pro races, but watching her athletes gain confidence on the road, in their packs, and in their abilities is the best reward of all! It’s common to hear “I thought I knew how to ride a bike until I met you!” as her attention to the little things helps increase efficiencies as she teaches tips and tricks to help you speed towards your goals. We could list her years of schooling, coaching certifications, time spent with national teams and world champions, but she will more likely steer you towards conversation of traveling the world by bike, finding hidden gems and bemusements on cycling adventures, and searching for the best treats with which to re-fuel. |
LEAH KIRCHMANN
COACH AND EXPLORER
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Years Racing: 20
Favourite Workout: Sign Sprints! Favourite Country to ride in: Italy Favourite Cycling Food: Banana Bread Bio: Leah is a recently retired World Tour cyclist. Originally from Winnipeg, she started racing the Kids of Mud mountain bike program at age 13 before discovering road cycling where she raced all of the biggest events in cycling: 10 World Championships, 3 Commonwealth Games, and 2 Olympics. Her coaching philosophy is to help individuals get the best out of themselves in a fun and healthy way. She strives to consider the athlete holistically, creates programs that compliment the other areas of their lives, and believes the best way to travel and explore new countries is on two wheels! A self-proclaimed foodie, she is known for fuelling rides with home-made treats, especially her famous homemade banana bread. E-mail Leah for training support while working towards your trip or other cycling goals? |
TRACEY ALMEIDA
COACH AND ENERGY PRODUCER
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Years Coaching: 20+
Favourite Workout: Scenic ones! Favourite Country to ride in: Italy Favourite Cycling Food: Brioche Bio: Tracey's background is diverse and her ability to make you smile invaluable! Her talents are in building you up so you feel strong, capable, and ready for anything. Not sure about this whole cycling thing? Tracey will integrate you in to a pack and leave you wondering how you could live without riding a bike. Famous for her sandwiches and sourcing local foods that turn out to be exactly what you need when you need them. Joining Tracey in a road side tail gate stop always fills you with nourishment for the body, mind, and soul. |
NAT FAULKNER
COACH AND BIKE WHISPERER
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Years Coaching: 20+
Favourite Workout: Long uphill ones full of conversation Favourite Country to ride in: Italy Favourite Cycling Food: Bormio Butter Sandwiches Bio: Nat has competed at the top level of cycling and triathlon, but his true passion is exploring the world by bike. Have a question about training, equipment, routes, history? Nat is your guy! Always keen to share a story and help distract you when you are climbing, you will never be bored with Nat and his infectious spirit. Curious about the history of the church you passed, or the flowers you saw, ask Nat, his curiosity about everything leads him to search out the answers. |
Darin Williams
ROUTE CURATOR AND BILLY GOAT
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Years Cycling: 20+
Favourite Workout: Outside ones Favourite Country to ride in: France Favourite Cycling Food: Prosciutto Sandwiches Bio: Darin has a background in creating maps, so it's no wonder he enjoys immersing himself in creating cycling routes and researching cycling destinations. He has introduced us to green beer and Braulio, accommodations with butter so fresh you can pet the cows while eating breakfast, and views that elevate you with awe. |
RYAN CORREY
LIFELONG CO-PILOT
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On April 27th, 2018 we lost our dear friend, coach, and fearless leader Ryan to colon cancer. He was 35.
Ryan had a passion for life and adventure and had a way of pulling us all in with his energy and passion. He was modest, quiet, but the more you got to know him the louder he got! The more time you spent with Ryan, the more you were welcomed in to his heart and gifted with his humour. When Ryan was diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer in August 2017 and progressed through treatments he included us in his journey with truthful and emotional updates that balanced positivity and humour, and for that we are thankful. Our love for Ryan will only grow stronger as we carry him in our hearts forever. "The further I ride, the more I learn about the world. The greater the challenge, the more I learn about myself. And the more that I interact with those around me, the more clearly I see my purpose evolving." - Ryan Correy You can learn more about Ryan's adventures at www.ryansdream.com and we encourage you to read his incredible book A Purpose Ridden. |