ANDREW SHANDRO
SPONSORS: TREK, SRAM, ROCKSHOX, CLIF, JBL, ODI, BONTRAGER, ADIDAS, ATLAS BRACE, BN3TH, CAMELBACK, DAKINE
MUSIC: ZEPPELIN, GNR, MARLEY, MUMFORD AND SONS, NEIL YOUNG
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME: NORTH VANCOUVER
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY: GREAT COFFEE, LOAM TRAILS, BBQ WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY, COLD BEERS.
MEL SMITH
IF YOU’VE BEEN TO CAMP IN THE PAST 3 YEARS, YOU KNOW MEL SMITH. SHE’S ORGANIZED YOUR WAVERS, BOOKED YOUR RENTALS, AND MADE SURE YOU’RE IN BED ON TIME TO MAKE THE MOST OUT OF THE NEXT DAY. MEL BROUGHT PARTY SHIRT WEDNESDAY TO CAMP AND WANTS YOU TO KNOW THAT EVEN IF YOU CAN’T BE FAST, YOU CAN AT LEAST BE FLORAL.
KATRINA STRAND
Katrina comes from a highly educated and experienced background coaching riders of all levels and abilities since 2002. She spent over a decade racing and riding as a professional mountain bike athlete competing on the international stage at World Cup DH, World Championships DH, EWS and many multi stage events such as the BC Bike Race and Trans-Provence. During this time, she always set aside time to build up other riders and athletes. Katrina is all about collaboration, connection and building strong resilient minds and bodies on and off the bike.
SPONSORS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BICYCLES, SHIMANO, DAKINE, OAKLEY, FOX SUSPENSION, MAXXIS, PRO, OGK KABUTO, ACROS
MUSIC: ALMOST EVERYTHING.
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME: NORTH VANCOUVER
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR PERFECT DAY: BIKE RIDE, GOLF, BBQ, BEERS
GRAHAM AGASSIZ
SPONSORS: KONA BIKES, MONSTER ENERGY, SMITH OPTICS, FOX HEAD, EASTON, SRAM, ROCKSHOX, MAXXIS, THE SENSUS, BICYCLE ROCKERS, TACO DEL MAR
MUSIC: LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABATH, BRMC, JIMI HENDRIX, THE DOORS, MOTLEY CRUE, METALLICA, CALI P, DEAR TIC, JACK WHITE
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME: KAMLOOPS, BC
ERIK LAWRENUK
Eric has an immense passion for riding bikes and spending time outdoors—and he wears that emotion proudly with a permanent ear-to-ear grin. Growing up on Vancouver’s North Shore, Eric witnessed the progression of freeride from a young age, and it’s influenced his entire life. Whether it’s riding hand-built stunts in the woods, sessioning steep dirt jumps, or descending the technically demanding trails of the North Shore, Eric is right at home on two wheels.
WADE SIMMONS
SPONSORS: ROCKY MOUNTAIN BICYCLES, RACEFACE, OAKLEY, BELL, SHIMANO, MARZOCCHI, LEZYNE
MUSIC: PRETTY MUCH LIKE IT ALL EXCEPT CLASSICAL, COUNTRY AND THAT NEW-AGE RAP/ROCK BALLAD CRAP.
WHERE DO YOU CALL HOME: LYNN VALLEY, NORTH VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
Max Langille
Max Langille, a well-known freeride mountain biker from Calgary, Canada, is a fixture in the sport.
Georgia Astle
Georgia Astle, a freeride mountain biker from Whistler, B.C., has made a name for herself in the mountain bike world. Her sponsors include Devinci, Shimano, Race Face, Smith, Outdoor Research, and Leatt. Astle has a strong background in racing, having competed in both downhill and enduro, and has had multiple podium finishes in the Canadian National Downhill Championships. Her move to freeride has seen her achieve a silver medal at the inaugural women’s Red Bull Rampage and she has also been a rider at the invite-only women’s freeride event, Red Bull Formation.”
DYLAN FORBES
Originally from St. John’s, Newfoundland, Forbes has been calling Whistler home for almost a decade. With a Crankworx Dirt Diaries win, five Dirt Diaries podiums, and countless video parts, Forbes is a pleasure to watch on a bike—not to mention, he can hit a turn like a bat outta hell. Shred ’til ya dead.
Micayla Gatto
Micayla Gatto, a mountain biker, artist, and musician from the North Shore of Vancouver, has become a well-rounded and influential figure in the cycling community. She is currently sponsored by YT Industries and has a collaboration apparel line with Troy Lee Designs. Gatto began her career as a World Cup downhill racer, achieving multiple Canadian National wins and podium finishes. She has since transitioned to a focus on freeride and creative storytelling, winning the Crankworx Dirt Diaries with her video “Ferda Girls.” Micayla is also a prominent personality in the sport, serving as a commentator and host for events like Crankworx.
JAVIER MUÑOZ SANTOS
JAVIER STARTED SKIING & RIDING BIKES IN HIS HOMETOWN OF CERCEDILLA, MADRID, SPAIN AT THE AGE OF 3. GROWING UP WITH PARENTS IN THE SKI & MOUNTAIN BIKE COMMUNITY, IT WAS NATURAL FOR JAVIER TO FOLLOW IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS. IN 1998 JAVIER BECAME A PROFESSIONAL SKIER & MOUNTAIN BIKER, A PASSION THAT LEAD HIM TO THE MECCA OF OUTDOORS SPORTS, WHISTLER BC CANADA.
BIKE BRAND AMBASSADOR: TREK, SHIMANO, PRO- COMPONENTS, FOX SUSPENSION, DTSWISS, FIVE TEN & SWEET PROTECTION
SKI BRAND AMBASSADOR: ROSSIGNOL, LANGE , SWEET PROTECTION, LOOK BINDINGS & SUREFOOT
JEREMY COLE
Whether it’s up or down a trail, DJ or DH—it’s always a party on wheels. Keep ’er pinned!
STEVE-O
STEVE O IS AN SGC ORIGINAL AND HAS MANAGED TO KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING SINCE DAY ONE! OVER ALL THESE YEARS HE HAS BECOME A HUSBAND, FATHER, HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER ALL THE WHILE LOVING HIS TIME AT CAMP AND THE COUNTLESS LAPS OF LAUGHS, SCHRALPS AND AIRS WITH THE KIDS, ADULTS AND COACHES. SGC AND ALL INVOLVED ARE HIS FAMILY. HE CAN’T WAIT TO HELP YOU MEET WHATEVER GOAL YOU MAY HAVE IN YOUR RIDING. LET’S GET IT!!
CASEY BROWN
HI I’M CASEY, I CAME FROM NEW ZEALAND WHEN I WAS A GROM, MOUNTAIN BIKING AND SKIING BECAME MY LIFE AND I HAVEN’T TURNED BACK. I’VE DONE YEARS OF RACING WORLD CUP DH, EWS AND CRANKWORX ALONG WITH MANY ADVENTURES FILMING IN CRAZY PLACES.
DUNCAN MAINLAND
GREW UP RIDING IN THE WEST KOOTENAYS. I HAVE BEEN COACHING AND RIDING AROUND WHISTLER AND ALL OVER THE WORLD FOR THE LAST 16 YEARS. I’M ALWAYS STOKED ON EXPLORING NEW TRAILS AND SPINNING LAPS IN MY BACKYARD.
MIKE CARON
SINCE ARRIVING IN WHITLER IN 2011, MIKE HAS ALWAYS
BEEN SEEN RIDING HIS MOUNTAIN BIKE, WHETHER IT’S COACHING, OR BUSTING NEW MOVES IN THE WHISTLER BIKE PARK. HE NATURALLY COMMUNICATES HIS PASSION AND EXPERTISE FOR BIKING TO SUPPORT THE GROWING COMMUNITY OF MOUNTAIN BIKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. MIKE HAS COACHED IN NEW ZEALAND, WAS A
COUPE QUEBEC DH CHAMPION, AND A NATIONAL DH CHAMPIONSHIP BRONZE MEDALIST.
RIP JORDIE
#LONGLIVEJORDIE