Our Team

Joel Canfield

President. Joel Canfield was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his decades of human rights and cycling advocacy. Joel is a HUB Cycling, Bike Right Certified Instructor, and he has attended the Cycling Embassy of Denmark's, Bikeable City Masterclass, in Copenhagen, DK. Joel is the co-leader of GoByBikeBC Team Copenhagen. Other volunteer roles include, City of Nanaimo Volunteer Park Ambassador, City of Nanaimo Community Policing Volunteer, 529 Garage Volunteer Ambassador, and Nowik Bikes for Kids. Founding Member.

Phil Hall

Vice-President. Phil Hall delivered prescriptions for a pharmacy by bike as a 15-year-old and has never stopped riding to work, school, shops, and just for fun, since then. During his 40 years of year round commuting in Vancouver, he was a member of the Downtown Cycling Network, VACC/Hub Cycling, and helped organize the staff cycling group at Vancouver Public Library. Since retiring and moving to Nanaimo four years ago, he has been riding for transport and recreation on both e-bikes and regular bikes. Phil advocates for roads, networks, and connections that make it an easy and satisfying experience for anyone who decides they want to ride to where they wish to go. 

Jesse Woodward

Secretary. Jesse is a life long cyclists and resident of 20+ years to Nanaimo. Having attended Vancouver Island University, he works in community media and graphic design. He brings his experience in non-profit organizing to the Nanaimo Area Cycling Coalition and looks forward to improving safe infrastructure for cyclists and other vulnerable road users in Nanaimo and surrounding communities. Founding Member.

Calen May-Tobin

Treasurer. Bio incoming.

Alex Stanciu

Director at Large. Alex is a 24-year-old event organizer and DJ based in Nanaimo. A graduate of Vancouver Island University, he holds both a Tourism Management degree and an Event Management diploma. His passion for events and community-building began at a young age, fueling the drive to create memorable experiences for diverse audiences. As the founder of Astro Events, Alex merges entertainment, advocacy, and collaboration through projects like GoByBike and creative local festivals such as the Bicycle Film Festival. His boundless energy, coupled with a commitment to innovation, helps businesses and nonprofits flourish by delivering dynamic, community-focused events that bring people together. Founding Member.

Peter Stary

Director at Large. Bio incoming.

Charlotte Cavalié

Director at Large. Charlotte Cavalié pedaled into Nanaimo in 2024, all the way from France (well, not literally). Growing up in a country known for baguettes and epic bike races, she got around by walking, cycling, and carpooling—mostly out of necessity. Along the way, she developed a strong appreciation for practical, people-friendly transit. These days, while she could afford a car, she’d rather spend that money on travel. A firm believer in giving people real transportation choices, Charlotte is excited to see Nanaimo embracing bike-share and scooter-share options—and sees big potential to expand them, especially for those who can’t drive, like teenagers, seniors, or people on medications that make driving unsafe. With a background in communications, journalism, and public relations, she brings her media skills to the Board of Directors to build stronger public connections and advocate for more sidewalks, bike lanes, and safer streets across Vancouver Island.

Rebecca Anthony

Director at Large. Bio incoming.

Danny Hall

Director at Large. Bio incoming.

Frank Seier

Director at Large. Bio incoming.

Caitlin Lepla

Director at Large. Bio incoming.