The Stoke Masters

Get to know the masters behind the handlebars, ready to elevate your riding experience!

  • Melanie Poel

    FOUNDER / HEAD INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    Sharing this sport with others, seeing when things ‘click’.

    SPIRIT ANIMAL:
    Squirrel

    MOTTO:
    Let’s not decide now what we cannot do!

    LOCATION: Dundas, ON

  • Mike Armstrong

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    I love helping people have more fun on bikes! By teaching solid fundamentals, I can help riders become more comfortable and confident on the bike. This allows for a very safe progression of skills, and fun!

    SPIRIT ANIMAL: Peacock

    MOTTO: Let's give it a try!

    LOCATION: Burlington, ON

  • Michelle Travers

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    We all started our mtb journey somewhere. I love to see the progression and confidence build with new riders.

    SPIRIT ANIMAL:
    Unicorn

    MOTTO:
    Practice makes progress!

    LOCATION:
    North Bay, ON

  • Maogosha Pyjor

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    Sharing in people's accomplishments and joy.

    SPIRIT ANIMAL:
    Mongoose

    MOTTO:
    Luck favours the prepared

    LOCATION: Clearview, ON

  • Ryan Travers

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    I love to see riders meet goals and overcome fears. We are more capable than we think we are.

    SPIRIT ANIMAL:
    Labradoodle

    MOTTO:
    Any day on a bike is a good day.

    LOCATION: North Bay, ON

  • Ana-Maria Bogatan

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURIE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    Why instructing: to give people the tools that they need to ride safely and to make riding fun, So they come back and don't give up because it's too hard or dangerous.

    MOTTO:
    Practice! Practice! Practice!

  • Jacklyn Short

    INSTRUCTOR

    FAVOURITE PART OF INSTRUCTING:
    Mountain biking has brought me so much joy and has connected me with amazing people and incredible places – and I want to share these opportunities with others! Through teaching I also hope to foster skill development amongst new and experienced riders alike, so they feel comfortable and confident tackling their next adventure!

    LOCATION: Waterdown, ON