The Stoke Masters
Get to know the masters behind the handlebars, ready to elevate your riding experience!
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Melanie Poel
FOUNDER / HEAD INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
Sharing this sport with others, seeing when things ‘click’.SPIRIT ANIMAL:
SquirrelMOTTO:
More skills means more FUN!LOCATION: Dundas, ON
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Mike Armstrong
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
I love helping people have more fun on bikes! By teaching solid fundamentals, I can help riders become more comfortable and confident on the bike. This allows for a very safe progression of skills, and fun!SPIRIT ANIMAL: Peacock
MOTTO: Let's give it a try!
LOCATION: Burlington, ON
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Michelle Travers
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
We all started our mtb journey somewhere. I love to see the progression and confidence build with new riders.SPIRIT ANIMAL:
UnicornMOTTO:
Practice makes progress!LOCATION:
North Bay, ON -
Maogosha Pyjor
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
Sharing in people's accomplishments and joy.SPIRIT ANIMAL:
MongooseMOTTO:
Luck favours the preparedLOCATION: Clearview, ON
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Ryan Travers
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
I love to see riders meet goals and overcome fears. We are more capable than we think we are.SPIRIT ANIMAL:
LabradoodleMOTTO:
Any day on a bike is a good day.LOCATION: North Bay, ON
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Ana-Maria Bogatan
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURIE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
Why instructing: to give people the tools that they need to ride safely and to make riding fun, So they come back and don't give up because it's too hard or dangerous.MOTTO:
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Jacklyn Short
INSTRUCTOR
FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
Mountain biking has brought me so much joy and has connected me with amazing people and incredible places – and I want to share these opportunities with others! Through teaching I also hope to foster skill development amongst new and experienced riders alike, so they feel comfortable and confident tackling their next adventure!LOCATION: Waterdown, ON