Terra Riders exists to help young people realise their potential on and off the bike. Our aim is to do this by offering high quality skills coaching, bike camps and tours to visitors and locals that will be remembered for a lifetime, while sewing the profits back into our youth outreach programs.
Dan Sams - Manager/Coach/Guide
Originally from the UK, Dan came to Canada to “ride the dream” in Whistler and hone his riding and coaching skills in mountain biking’s “Mecca”. With years of guiding, coaching and youth work under his belt in the UK, Whistler and Vancouver, he thought it was time to put those skills to use and take the leap into creating an independent business after moving with his wife and two boys to The Yukon Territory. He’ll help you dissect and rethink your riding style, putting it toward getting off the brakes and getting fast and loose on a trail.
Reuben Kikkert - Assistant Manager/Coach/Guide
Everybody’s favourite Dutch Canadian! Born in Ontario he’s found his way to the Yukon via Alberta where he achieved degree in outdoor leadership. He’s a natural with coaching and guiding kids and adults alike and is always trying to refine his craft whether on the bike, in a canoe or in his coaching shoes to make sure you have the best experience possible on a Terra Riders trip or camp.
Reuben brings great experience gained from leading trips around the world with a heart as big as his hair. We look forward to having him back for a second season.
Ginny - Admin Assistant and Summer Camp Leader
Ginny is our resident Albertan, her positivity will make even the most gruelling climb fun and her mission for self improvement on 2 wheels will inspire young and old alike. Studying business during the school year; for her second summer with us she will be spending some more time in an administration role but we’ll make sure she get’s plenty of time out on the trails.
Mark
Mark is our second Ontario Import. Immediately after marrying his wife he moved to the north in 2021 and has proven to be a huge asset for us with his varied background and outdoor qualifications. A solid shredder on the descents and a big engine for the ascents, Mark will guide you with excellence and a smile.
NIgel - Coach/Guide
Nigel was born in Whitehorse, and got his riding start by pulling wheelies and hitting plywood jumps in his parents front yard, and soon after moved on to the trails around town. In recent years, he has spent his summers in the Yukon, and his winters living and riding on Vancouver Island. He loves finding new and creative lines on his bike, and is always looking for hidden speed and air on the trail. Nigel has a background leading STEM-focussed camps here in Whitehorse, and is excited to use that experience to strengthen the Terra Riders team!
Ben McPherson - Brand Ambassador/Coach
A former pro-BMX rider from the Sunshine Coast, now a Yukon resident for over a decade, Ben’s skills and excellent bike control learned from years on a 20 inch wheel put him in good stead for the transition to 29 inches. He likes to keep said wheels in the air as much as possible. Dad of three and long time youth leader serving in the community of Whitehorse, Ben is as solid a mentor as he is bike rider. He’ll have you wanting to have as much fun on a bike as he does.
Isaac - Super Sub
The young gun! No issues with facial hair here unless you count not having any as an issue… which we do. We let him off though as he’s fun to have around and gets the job done with a smile on his face. Isaac is fantastic with kids and leads them with maturity and integrity beyond his years. An avid outdoorsman, we look forward to having him on the team again this year for our kids camps, bringing with him EMR and Wilderness first aid training along with great local knowledge.
Jared - Volunteer Coach
“Big Daddy Mac”, as he’s never been known, is surprisingly new to mountain biking. If you’ve ever ridden in his dust you would assume he was an old hand at the art of shredding single track. Through hard work and a lack of fear of hitting the ground he has become a rider that might make you lie about how many years you’ve been riding. Dedicated father of 3 girls and another long time youth leader in the local community, Jared wants to see young and old alike succeed with each crank of the pedal. As a Yukon local, there’s a chance he will silently judge you for wearing lycra and no flannel.