Staff

CURRENT STAFF:

Andy – gracing us with his poise and easy smiles part-time over the past year, Andy recently came to the dark side of full-time when he realised that he was really meant to devote his life to bikes (for now).  He’s easy going and a good fit and makes Joe feel not quite so mature amongst the young ‘uns.  He loves a good chuckle, hair product, and nice cheesecake.  Oh, and riding his bike.aBikes: Look 585 Pro Team, Opus Stelle, Santa Cruz Nomad, Schwinn Homegrown
Josh - with us since early August ’10, Josh is another lucky find.  He likes fine cheese, Athena’s pizza, dancing like Patrick Swayze in Dirty Dancing, making his own sausages, nuzzling goats, perogies and pig dogs (a dizzying gastronomical feast).  He makes noise and music in his spare time, and has been know to rap..aBikes: Handsome XOXO Josh-built, 80′s Apollo, Canadian handmade steel hardtail
Luke - since the end of September ’10, Luke brings his experience, good merchandising eye and nice socks to the North Park crew.  He’s been around, but in a good way, and we’re glad to have him on board.  He’s been to Africa and beyond (well, Saskatchatoon, anyway).  He loves blended whiskey, his morning smoothies (not necessarily combined with the first love) and travelling. aBikes: baby blue Rocky Mountain Hammer 29er and…
Garett - has brought his sunny side to North Park since late 2006. Aside from wanting to be a rock star, he loves drawing caricatures in his spare time.  He loves his new Dobermann, playing Halo, Starbucks peppermint lattes, and home decorating.aBikes: Rocky Mountain Flow DJ Special Edition, black Reset, Intense slopestyle, blue (a newer purple one now) Dobermann
Christine- Joe’s lovely wife who takes care of their two daughters and their dogs, Buster Brown & Poppy. She also does the books, ordering, mailing, recycling, Customs clearing, facebooking, website, and a plethora of other things behind the scenes that keep her well out of trouble. She likes sweeping, symmetry, and keeping the boys in check.Bikes: Titanium mountain/city cross with purdy pink & flowery Hope disc brakes, and a LINUS Dutchi 8 that she loves
Joe – Christine’s lovely husband, who works too much and loves what he does. He also loves chocolate and the perfect cup of tea. He’s always loved bikes, and is living his dream of working for himself, in his own bike shop.  He will do most anything for good chocolate.aBikes: Surly Big Dummy (a.k.a. Big Frank), a customised Rocky Mountain Sherpa 30, Salsa Fargo, a pre-40′s Mercury, a Ti mountain bike, his old Dave Yates that he used to race on, and a number of neat ‘collectors bikes’ that belong to the shop’s museum

PAST STAFF:

Terry - having brought us his mechanical prowess and experience since October ’10, he has taken a health sabbitcal this fall, 2011, to heal his back and work on his photography and other passions. He has a deep love and appreciation for properly built disc wheels, photography, technology and a good video game (but, at least better than Halo).Bikes: Surly 1×1, Surly Karate Monkey, Intense Tracer VP, Ellsworth Dare
Francis – Dearly departed for shores afar in September 2011, Francis has taken the leap out of the nest.  Intentions of going on a cycling trip to Africa this November, he is preparing his trip.  He was another Academic that has been with us for 5+ years, as his collision course with Mathematics has allowed.  He plays the piano, loves: good cheese, all things red and classical music.  He has a cat named Bruno.Bikes: Ellsworth Specialist (which is all red), Bianchi road bike
Gary - After 5 years working his mojo with us, Gary moved forward in August 2010, now focusing on his fantastic art, and relishing in the freedom.  Thanks for the years, GJ, and for sharing all the good grooves, quick wit and great creativity.  Best of everything to you!Bikes: Surly Karate monkey in ‘coffee’, KHS Fleetwood, 1987 Marinoni road bike & many more
Maya- massively missed, yet another Engineer-in-waiting, one of our dear boys has died too soon, and very sadly, in a plane crash in August 2010.  At the tender and eager age of 21, Maya left this earth way too early.  We were so lucky to have had him for as long as we did, and are grateful for having been able to know him!To commemorate his vibrant life and spirit, we have started a Memorial Bursary at Camosun College to help other students achieve their dreams in the Engineering program.
Victor- finally left the North Park nest in September 2010 to embark on scholastic endeavours of the Mechanical Engineering kind. We’re happy that he’s following his passion for perfection and making and fixing things. He’ll do brilliantly, as he does at everything he tries (including face plants whilst flying down a 20 ft drop at Whistler!).  Thanks for all your years, Vic!Bikes: Surly Long Haul Trucker, Dobermann, and ?
Brian- is moving and shaking things up at Oak Bay Bikes right now, keeping them busy and getting them happy.  He was also the maker of this fine website; thanks, Bri!  Thanks, also, for the great yoga demonstrations before work, and for the best cookie recipe ever!Bikes: Surly Cross Check set up as a citybike, Fly Pantera
Marcel- our Mechanical Engineer, Marcel, now finished his degree, is wanting to focus his brain on the natural energy sector. He’s been doing circles around us since our inception, on and off as his life and schooling has seen fit. Having moved to Kelowna in October 2010, he has finally kicked the habit of coming back to North Park to help us out.  Another one we’ll miss lots.Bikes: Surly Karate Monkey, Norco Manifesto

A few others we’ve had in our illustrious past: Jeremy Fisher (yes, way back when before he ‘hit the big time’) the first winter we were open; Megan; Paul; Jarryd.