CORPORATE TEAM
Laura Gallagher, President & CEO
Laura Gallagher joined Rad Adventures in 2019 as a Director of Camps and Programs and quickly grew the company into several new locations. She is now President and CEO.
Laura has extensive experience running camps and programs, and has managed youth operations at ski resorts and science camps across Ontario.
She has also worked with several not-for-profits organizations including Big Brother Big Sisters, Elephant Thoughts, and is now spearheading the Rad Adventures Foundation, which aims to ensure every kid in Ontario has access to bike.
Laura's passion is working with families and children and offering them an incredible experience as they learn a new sport — or further develop their skills.
Ryan Markham
Ryan Markham is our Director of Marketing and Program Developer. A few of our families have had the privilege of knowing Ryan when he was coaching programs with Rad Adventures a few years ago.
Ryan is a father of 2 girls who lives in Collingwood with his life partner Brooke. Ryan brings ample mountain biking experience as an athlete, events coordinator, trail builder, coach and many great relations in the industry.
Ryan spent a decade coaching, hosting events, judging and designing programs in the freestyle skiing world. Ryan is well known at some of our local private ski clubs. Ryan competed on a world tour in the late 90’s eventually landing him competing at a handful of X-Games events in North America and Japan.
**Ryan is working on some winter programs for Rad Adventures. Stay tuned!
OUR COACHES
Rohan Mehta
Rohan Mehta is an ex cross country, cyclocross and enduro bike racer. Having participated in his first bike race 12 years ago, he has developed a huge passion for the sport over the years. He holds a Level 1 NCCP Mountain Bike Coaching certificate, and has First Aid/CPR training. He also competed in snowboard racing events at a provincial and national level, and is a Level 2 CASI Snowboard Instructor, as well as a Level 1 Park Instructor. Rohan is currently studying Computer Science at the University of British Columbia.
Last summer, Rohan noticed a problem. Riders with improper footwear had issues with injuries and struggles in progression. Shoes are the most important contact point on a bike for proper stability, control and power.Rohan spent time brainstorming and came up with the idea of C6 insoles. They add structure and support to any shoe through a carbon fiber plate lining the bottom of the insole. The name C6 - C stands for Carbon which has an atomic number of 6. He designed and developed the product, and it is currently available through the C6 website. He is confident the insoles will help cyclists’ safety and enable them to have more fun!
Andrew Chisholm
Andrew Chisholm has been a RAD mountain bike coach since 2019 and has been loving it ever since. He brings his passion for mountain biking, and multi-sport coaching experience with him every time he’s on the bike.
Andrew’s biggest love on the bike is down hilling, something he encourages all his students to learn.
As a Collingwood resident, you’re likely to catch Andrew riding around three-stage or Kolapore Uplands. Next year, Andrew will be studying Mathematical Physics at the University of Waterloo.
Andrew has his NCCP community coaching certification, standard first aid and national lifeguard certification.
Suzy Sheppey
Suzy is a mother and grandmother with 20 + years riding mountain bikes all over the world. She holds a certificate with the Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association, and her love for the sport is infectious! Expect an amazing time, and learn key skills that will help your confidence levels soar!
Suzy is our coach for the women's beginner program, and for private and group lessons.
Interested in Coaching?
Apply today!
Are you great with kids? A leader? Fun and responsible? RAD?! This could be your dream summer job... mountain biking and doing fun things with awesome kids!
We are hiring in Grey, Bruce and Simcoe Counties. Please get in touch with us!
You can also send your resume toinfo@radadventures.ca