Guelph Off Road Bicycling Association

I have been a GORBA member since 1995 and part of the Executive since 1996. Five terms as President and looking forward to five more. GORBA has built itself on countless hours of devotion and sacrifice for many a volunteer without whom much of what we enjoy today would not be possible.

I joined GORBA in 2001 after purchasing my first mountain bike and I haven’t looked back. Currently I serve as GORBA’s Finance Officer, Communications Officer, member of the Bike Patrol, and OMBI Level I certified instructor. Whew! You’ll see me at lots of group rides either leading or sweeping one of the groups, teaching at the adult clinics, or patrolling the trails on a warm summer’s evening. For me, mountain biking is the perfect sport – because of the concentration required, at the end of a ride not only have I had a great workout, I’ve also had a complete break from the rest of the world. GORBA is the perfect club for anyone interested in improving their skills, learning the local trails, or just looking for someone to ride with!.

Jackie has been a GORBA member for a few years now. She is a nurse during the day which is always been a good thing while out on a ride with her. Jackie is also a GORBA patrol member.

Steve has been a GORBA member for 8 years. He is in charge of the GORBA website. He is also a member of the GORBA patrol, an OMBI 2 instructor, a CAN-BIKE instructor and also a Police and EMS instructor. I love this sport and this club. There are so many things offered for everyone. The best day of riding for me is to see someone overcome a fear or do something incredible on their bike.

Igor is a Southwestern Ontario IMBA Representative, a member of the GORBA patrol and is our trail supervisor for the Guelph Lake trails.

I joined GORBA in 2005 and served as secretary from 2006 to 2008. I am currently serving on the executive as Bike Patrol Co-ordinator. I am a member of the bike patrol and am working toward certification as an Ontario Mountain Bike Instructor.

I joined GORBA in 2003 and have been serving as special events coordinator from 2007. I started mountain biking back in 1993 for fitness but quickly fell in love with the sport. Over the years I have tried many branches in the sport from long distance races to riding DH, but my greatest love is still epic all mountain rides.

I joined GORBA in 2001 (I think) and have been a member at large of the executive for several years (not sure how long actually). 2009 will be my third year as a member of the GORBA/IMBA Bike Patrol program.

Dave has had a passion for everything cycling for over 20 years. He rides year-round mixing road and mountain biking, depending on the weather and trail conditions. While being a GORBA member for only a few years, Dave has taken an active role in the club. He is currently a member of GORBA’s National Mountain Bike Patrol team and GORBA’s representative on the Guelph Cycling Advisory Committee as well as a member of GORBA’s executive board.

Rob has been a member of GORBA for many years. You will see Robb leading or sweeping at GORBA rides.