Petrina Tulissi
FOUNDER AND ADVENTURE SEEKER
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. |
TRACEY ALMEIDA
COACH AND ENERGY PRODUCER
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. |
ADAM KULCHYSKI
COACH AND MR. MOTIV8TOR
Years Coaching: 25+ Favourite Workout: When it hurts a little! Favourite Country to ride in: Portugal Favourite Cycling Food: Figs and Apricots Bio: Need a pick-me-up? A song to get you pumped? A motivational speech to really get your heart ticking and legs moving? Adam is your guy! His cycling experience is diverse, as is his life, which translates in to many cycling secrets to help you get fitter, faster, stronger. He has spent over 40 years racing, touring, and working in the sport; and if you want a fun, funky, offbeat challenge ask him to tell you about some of his! As for the fun, well, you might be suffering like you've never suffered before and enjoying every minute of it when you are around Adam! |
NAT FAULKNER
COACH AND BIKE WHISPERER
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. |
Darin Williams
ROUTE CURATOR AND BILLY GOAT
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. |
SEAN MACKINNON
COACH AND MR. FASTMAN!
Sean has competed around the world on both the roads and track for the National Cycling Team.
A triathlete in his youth, he turned to competitive cycling at 15 and has been hooked on the sport ever since. After seven years of elite racing, including stints with a few European teams and four world championship appearances, Sean hung up his racing wheels at the end of 2017 to return to Canada and finish his post-secondary education. Highlights include becoming a double bronze medalist at the 2015 Pan Am Games (Individual Time Trial and Team Pursuit) in front of a loud home crowd in Milton. Sean continues to ride for fun on the roads and trails, and is eager to share his knowledge with athletes of all levels or recount stories from his days of living the cyclist’s dream of competing with the best in the world. |
RYAN CORREY
LIFELONG CO-PILOT
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 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. |