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.
Alex Stanciu
Vice President. 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.
Jesse Woodward
Secretary-Treasurer. 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.