OUR TEAM

Any company is only as good as its people, and nowhere is that truer than in the adventure tourism business. Which is why we are proud to have some of the best guides and staff in the business: well-trained, experienced locals who take immense pride in their work and work hard to ensure you'l have the mountain bike adventure of a lifetime.

	Mike - Owner, lead guide Company founder and president, Mike's passion for the outdoors was forged on the lakes and rivers of Ontario. After spending a summer in BC after university, the call of the mountains was too great to ignore and he packed up a rusty old Volvo and headed West. A love of mountain biking and meeting people from around the world inspired Sacred Rides, and 11 years later, he takes pride in a small homegrown company made good.
	Eddy Plant - Lead Guide, BC With a background in downhill and cross country racing as well as a good few years as a bike mechanic Eddy is your all round mountain bike guide with skill in all the right places. Always looking for the everyday adventure and easily spotted by his shock of red hair, Eddy is every downhiller's dream guide: friendly, über-talented, and not afraid to share his riding secrets.
	Johanna - lead coach & guide, BC Entering the North Shore freeride scene in 2000, Johanna has been passionate about riding ever since. Racing both Downhill and Cross country, she eventually turned to coaching, instructing and guiding all over B.C. Epic downhill, multi day XC, dirt jumping, road and park riding, she always has a smile when her two wheels are turning. Moving to Fernie last fall she looks forward to being head coach/instructor for Sacred Rides and guiding some of the amazing trips offered in 2008!
	Valerie Lessard - assistant guide, BC "I love mountain biking because it gives me a sence of freedom and awakens my inner child. I started mountain biking in the summer of 2004 in Fernie, B.C. The following 2 seasons were a blast on my Stinky, discovering Nelson, Rossland, Whistler, Vernon and Kamloops. Who would have thought that riding up hill is fun too? I admit it, breathing  and sweating every hill coming ahead is part of my game now. To get these exciting sensations of exhaustion I recommend the Cox hill trail in Kananaskis country, Alberta. Cheers to biking! " - Val
	Danike Schroeter - assistant coach + guide, BC Born and raised in North Vancouver, Danika started riding in 2001, and went on to have an amazing time racing DH at the elite national and international level for 4 years. She is currently working on her Kinesiology degree in Vancouver, and looking forward to coaching skills camps this summer.
	Wayo Stein - lead guide, Peru A former DH champion in Peru, Wayo is certifiably addicted to mountain biking. A consummate professional Wayo knows how to have a good time while keeping things über-safe. His knowledge of Peru is only equaled by his mountain biking skills, and he will gladly share a few tips with you over a mug of mate de coca.
	Russo Corravabias - assistant guide, Peru Russo is the current XC champion of Peru, and a local legend in the Cusco area. Growing up in Maras, near Cusco, Russo explored the valleys and mountains of Peru and took to mountain biking with a vengeance upon discovering the sport. Russo is Quechua, a direct descendant of the Incas, and loves to share his passion for mountain biking and his country.
	Eduardo de Solminihac - lead guide, Chile Hector is a former Chilean downhill champion who spends just about every free minute of his time on his bike. Well-known on the Chilean mountain bike circuit, Hector knows almost everyone in Chile, or at least it seems that way when you ride with him. His knowledge of the terrain in Chile is second to none.
	Pancho Herrera - assistant guide, Chile Pancho is the consummate mountain guide - he does it all: climbing, mountain biking, skiing, mountaineering, you name it. And he does it with class, style and a wide grin. His sense of humour will have your rolling in the aisles, and with Hector, makes an unbeatable Chilean guide team.
	Pablo Marina - driver, Peru Pablo is hands-down the best driver in Peru, an essential skill when navigating precipitious mountain passes. Although he speaks no English, his big smile says it all: he loves his country and he loves to explore it from the wheel of his Mercedes bus.