Meet the Team
How can we help?
We are small in number but big in dedication and commitment to serving our members and the cycling community in British Columbia. Our staff share our organization’s values of respect, community, excellence, mastery, safety and fun.
View the staff profiles below to determine how we may be able to assist you.
General questions about membership licences and insurance should be sent to [email protected]
Joel has been coaching mountain biking for close to 20 years in the Sea to Sky corridor and has been part of Cycling BC’s High-Performance program as a regional coach for mountain bike since 2017. Joel has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education and Teaching from Western University, and most recently completed a Master’s degree in Education from Simon Fraser University in 2021. Joel worked as an educator in the Squamish school district for over 15 years teaching science, physical health & education, and outdoor leadership.
As a coach, Joel has a proven track record for helping athletes achieve their very best and reach world-level status. Joel has coached individual athletes who have gone on to race and podium for the Canadian national team at world championships and other international competitions.
Joel is also a Cycling BC's Coach Developer team member and helps facilitate both NCCP Basic Skills and NCCP Mtn. Bike Skills.
Meet Joel Harwood
Joel has been coaching mountain biking for close to 20 years in the Sea to Sky corridor and has been part of Cycling BC’s High-Performance program as a regional coach for mountain bike since 2017. Joel has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education and Teaching from Western University, and most recently completed a Master’s degree in Education from Simon Fraser University in 2021. Joel worked as an educator in the Squamish school district for over 15 years teaching science, physical health & education, and outdoor leadership.
As a coach, Joel has a proven track record for helping athletes achieve their very best and reach world-level status. Joel has coached individual athletes who have gone on to race and podium for the Canadian national team at world championships and other international competitions.
Joel is also a Cycling BC's Coach Developer team member and helps facilitate both NCCP Basic Skills and NCCP Mtn. Bike Skills.