May 10, 2013 (Vancouver BC) –  The Cycling BC Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Mr. Richard Wooles has accepted the position of Executive Director, effective immediately. Richard will work hard on our organization’s behalf to achieve a new vision of cycling in British Columbia based upon his knowledge and expertise as a competitor, coach and manager at provincial, national and international levels in both Canada and Europe.

Cycling BC has already benefited from over 6 years of Richard’s experience and leadership. He is well known to members, clubs, sponsors, and cyclists from all disciplines, not only provincially but nationally.  When offered this position Richard said “I am thrilled to have the opportunity and trust of so many to channel my passion for cycling into the further development and support for all disciplines of cycling in BC”.

We have asked Richard to move quickly to engage our members about our organization’s future and priorities, and develop a new strategy and plan to strengthen and deepen the sport of cycling in BC. Richard and our Board look forward with renewed enthusiasm to build upon existing relationships, develop new partnerships, and focus our energies and resources on making the organization the best provincial body of its kind in Canada.

Please join us in congratulating Richard in this new leadership role.

We look forward to an exciting future under Richard’s leadership.

Sincerely,

Cycling BC Board of Directors