Since 2004, Endless Biking has been enriching lives through mountain biking experiences and skill development programming on the North Shore and throughout British Columbia.

Founders/Owners

Darren Butler and Kelli Sherbinin are respected, recognized athletes and ambassadors with collectively 50 years of experience within the mountain bike industry . Their extensive experience and knowledge with: instruction, guiding, curriculum creation for instruction and guiding standards, event organization and management, risk management, professional racing, team management, video/ photo / TV shoots, consultation, mentorship, as well as a variety of marketing campaigns and deliverables, sets them apart.

Kelli and Darren originally met racing professionally in the late 1990’s into the early 2000’s and from that experience sparked their passion for teaching and guiding in the industry. They have a unique perspective and deep history in the sport from being able to experience the growth of the industry as a whole.

Their passion to share what they have learned and continue to learn, lead by example and develop new experiences to create #goodtimesonbikes is what fills their buckets.

They are also co-founders of the PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bikes Instructors & Guides Association) training and certifying Instructors and guides globally as well as Official course providers for many locations throughout BC & Alberta.

Mission

We provide meaningful mountain bike experiences for all.

Vision

To create positive life changing mountain bike opportunities that help people grow and connect to themselves, their communities, and the outdoors.

Values

We Love to Play - Believing that adventure, challenge, and fun are vital to the human spirit

We Foster Healthy Lifestyles - Prioritizing the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health of all people involved with Endless Biking

We Engage - purposely engaging with people from diverse populations and backgrounds to become part of the Mtn Biking community

We Respect - Valuing differences and maintaining curiosity help us to respect ourselves and others

We Sustain - Contributing as ambassadors of the trails and the sport

We Seek to Connect - Mountain biking connects us with ourselves, our community, and nature

We Are Passionate - Riding bikes has changed our lives for the better. We want to share that experience

We Strive to be Leaders - Continually crafting experiences to the highest standards

We Evolve - Learning is Endless

Meet the EB Team!

Our team is a group of passionate riders dedicated to sharing their love of riding while improving their specialized trade with continual professional development and training to the highest standards available in North America.

In- House Team

Alejandro Colmenero
Chris Dritmanis
Darren Butler
Derek Lowe
Enzo Bocchieri
Jenna Schaefer
Heather Moore
Kelli Sherbinin
Miroslav Ptáček
Nima Mostaghimi
Svenga Forstrom
Tao Camisso

Sol
Timbr

Guest Instructors

Andreas Hestler
Andrew Haddow
Cynthia Young
Dorothy Luebke
Frederick Franken
Karen Stark
Matt Lowell
Natasha Penner
Thomas Vanderham
Wade Simmons

Adult Instructors

Alejandro Colmenero
Alessandro Ferrari
Alistair Humer
Amy McDermid
Andy Moore
Anthony Boussetta
Chris Dritmanis
Darren Butler
Gordie Rogers
Heather Moore
Kelli Sherbinin
Khai Lee
Maysa Tsang
Michael Caron
Misti Hurst
Nima Mostaghimi
Ryan Purcell
Svenga Forstrom
Tom Giannelli
Zakary Molls

Youth Instructors

Aaron Griezic
Ava Kasubuchi
Ben Rogers
Carl Spat
Conn Colbert
Dylan Kennard
Dylan Lilley
Emeline Bennett
Finian Singer-Lowrie
Francis Benoit
Finn Andrew
Gabe Stringer
Gabriel Al-Salam
Gage Dawson
Jackson Dean
Jenna Schaefer
Julien Kettmann
Koji Kasubuchi
Marcus Towns
Matt Griezic
Morgan Langloo
Nicole Salina
Owen Cree
Quinn Cameron
Rossa Colbert
Samual Stringer
Silas McIntosh

Darren Butler aka: “DB@EB / Deebs”

  • Co-owner of EB, Vice President

  • Professional Instructor, Guide

  • Director of Branding, Media & Marketing

  • PMBIA Course Conductor, Assistant Technical Director

Darren’s leadership, positive attitude & professionalism provide an energetic, passionate drive for Endless Biking.

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Darren (he/him), DB@EB or Deebs, as he's known for those close to him, has a tremendously diverse skill-set. He's one of those people who loves a variety of activities but seemingly excels at all of them! At his core you'll find a student of life, wanting to learn and grow every day, a father and a friend with a giving heart, a quick learner but a deep study... with a deep desire to help make the world a better place, ideally through bikes! Darren is known for his love of music and also his diverse skill-set and athleticism through a variety of sports he participates in at a very high level.

His passion for life and making the most of it comes through in his drive for life each day... his positivity, attitude & determination - having overcome some obstacles along the way too. Facing a career-ending injury as a professional freerider in 2002, Darren used the opportunity to re-train himself, attending Multimedia school while in a wheelchair... learning how to walk again while learning an entirely new array of skills that he still utilizes today. Darren spent 3 years recovering from the accident and this was a catalyst for his leap of faith and helped co-found Endless Biking in 2004 and a dream began to take shape. Since then DB has been pouring his life into creating great experiences for mountain bikers, regardless of ones level and experience!

Darren's true craft is teaching Mountain Biking, it's apparent when you see him teach. His passion for wanting to help others shines through and with over 20 years of teaching experience, an incredibly quick eye for details and a strong riding background, he is now one of the most experienced and capable Instructor & Guides in North America. Darren has experience working with a wide array of students such as adults, kids, womens; only groups, riders with disabilities, minorities, different languages, men, school groups, corporate groups as well as high level athletes who still compete today. Darren's extensive background, paired with his simple and fun breakdowns of the sport, make him a really easy Instructor to learn from, but also one of the most capable Guides too with some of the most current training available around the world.

Darren has not only been certified to Instruct & Guide by NCCP, CMIC, MBIT and now is one of PMBIA's 14 Level 4 Instructor & Guides certified in the world. Darren now helps train Instructors & Guides as a Course Conductor and Assistant Technical Director with the PMBIA, which is becoming the global industry standard for the mountain bike industry, available in over 20 countries. Darren has been volunteering time into the creation of the PMBIA since 2006 eventually co-founding the association with a collaboration of good people bringing their knowledge together to share for a greater good. This extensive teaching background, as well as being an Instructor at Capilano University & College of the Rockies. Darren has taught thousands of riders through various camps, lessons, clinics and Instructor Training courses all over BC and even around the world over the last 20 years.

Darren’s commitment to community is strong, involved in countless community projects and initiatives throughout BC. A co-founder of the Kootenay Trail Building Association in Invermere, BC (KTBA), former Director of NSMBA, now currently volunteers time with a variety of clubs around the province and currently supports the NSMBA (North Shore Mountain Bike Association), SORCA (Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association), WORCA (Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association), FVMBA (Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association), UROC (United Riders of Cumberland), NCC (Nelson Cycling Club), CTS (Castlegar Trails Society), KCTS (Kootenay Columbia Trails Society), BLMBA (Burns Lake Mountain Bike Association), TORCA (Terrace Off-Road Cycling Association). Darren is also known to do some anonymous trail maintenance at various locations.

Darren’s varied skill-set was captured in international media coverage, through various TV shows, MTB videos and magazines in the early 2000's even up until today. A humble yet creative, diverse and technically-sound rider, DB can ride it all at a very high level; a playful & smooth rider who's good at finding flow in the jank, making jumps out of bumps, loves to ride the tech trails in the rain or pump the flow but also good at really technical climbs…. you get the idea! His diverse riding background includes competing in the world’s first freeride events: the Red Bull Rampage and Red Bull Freezride, Roundhouse Rumble in 2000, 2001, as well as being a featured rider on Drop In TV (22 countries), Ride Guide TV, various Mountain Biking BC promotions, pro racing at BC/Canada Cups for all 3 disciplines ( DH, 4X, XC), Norco Factory Team manager, and event organizer and MC for various events around Vancouver area of BC including the BC Bike Race, which he has now ridden in over 10 events, now part of the Bike Patrol.

Kelli Sherbinin aka: “Sherbs”

  • Co-owner of EB, President

  •  Professional Instructor & Guide

  • PMBI Course Conductor

  •  Director of Operations

Kelli has been teaching for 20+ years and continues to be a passionate ambassador and mentor for our sport.

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Kelli is one passionate individual. She has been teaching mountain biking for 20+ years and brings knowledge, experience and perspective to the people she works with. She enjoys helping people move past mental barriers with a more positive mindset, empowering individuals to learn valuable life skills through the lens of the mountain bike. Kelli’s positivity and exceptional teaching style make her a phenomenal leader, mentor and one of EB’s most sought after instructors.

Born and raised in the West Kootenays, near Nelson BC, is where she found her passion for mountain biking in the mid 1990's. Since then, Kelli has established herself as a highly respected professional instructor, retired racer, advisor, business owner, mother and mentor throughout Canada. Kelli is not only the President and Director of Operations at Endless Biking, she also is a co-founder, course conductor, technical team advisor & director for the PMBIA (Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association). She also was an integral part of the former Mountain Bike Operations Program at Capilano University, teaching MTB Instruction & Guiding to students creating a career pathway in mountain biking.

Kelli continues to spend countless hours working with advocacy groups helping to grow the sport of mountain biking. She currently is a board member with the MBTA (Mountain Bike Tourism Association, an advisor for the NSMBA (North Shore Mountain Biking Association) and an Athlete Mentor with the Ride Like a Girl program.

Some of Kelli’s career highlights include:

  • Music Video by Rachelle Van Zanton - “Kelli Likes to Ride” (2020)
  • Presenter at the VIMFF (Vancouver International Film Festival) - Showcasing our all girls trip to Nepal, summiting the world's highest navigable pass -Thorong La 5614 meters (2018)
  • Richard Juryn Community Award (2010)
  • 1st Place Overall - BC Bike Race - Solo Women (2010)
  • Overall series BC Cup Champion - Pro Downhill, Dual Slalom & Biker-Cross (2004)
  • 6th place - Red Bull Psychosis (2005)
  • 5th place - Slope Sistair (First invitational women’s freeride event ever!)

Featured in many Movies & TV shows including:

  • 100% Woman
  • Wild at Heart
  • The Emergence
  • Dirt Divas
  • Ride Guide TV
  • The Knowledge Network
  • Drop In TV
  • Nissan Commercial
  • Mountain Bike BC Promotional Videos, showcasing different riding locations within various regions in BC

Alejandro Colmenero aka: “Papito”

  • Bookings Manager

  • PMBIA Certified Instructor & Guide

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Having moved to North Vancouver from Mexico, Alejandro is always a true outdoor enthusiast that loves to share his passion for mountain biking.

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A relentless pursuit of a life in the outdoors landed Alejandro in the North Shore. Originally from Mexico City, but raised in a small town south, he grew up around bikes and has pursued his passion for biking ever since. He has raced cross-country all around Mexico and in the United States, and is an incredibly patient and approachable instructor.

Combining passion with profession, upon his arrival in North Vancouver, he began studying Outdoor Recreation Management at Capilano University and graduated in 2020.

He likes surfing, running, backcountry skiing, wine, mezcal, a good cup of joe, and spending time with his wife and dogs. But most importantly he rides bikes, of all types, but you'll most likely find him on his XC bike on your local climb.

Andrew Haddow

  • Customer Service & Rentals

  • PMBIA certified Instructor and Guide

Andrew grew up in Ontario, where as a kid he spent the majority of my time on a bike whether it was on trails, in the skatepark, BMX racing or just messing around with friends.

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Andrew began learning the inner workings of my own bike at a young age which very quickly turned into a passion for fixing them. When Andrew's not biking or fixing bikes you will find him hiking, snowboarding, climbing or producing his own music. He's always keen to learn more and chat with others about their bikes. Andrew looks forward to all the opportunities Endless Biking has to offer as well as sharing his passion for biking with the community!

Dorothy Luebke aka: “DL”

  • Customer Service & Rentals

  • PMBIA certified Instructor and Guide

A lifelong learner Dorothy is always on the hunt for a new challenge or adventure.

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A lifelong learner Dorothy is always on the hunt for a new challenge or adventure. Whether that be on two wheels or just picking up a handy skill.

Growing up in a large family where everyone helped out and had several jobs to do, positioned Dorothy for a wonderful career in customer and client care. When not busy assisting clients Dorothy can be found “baking up a storm” in her kitchen. Replicating dishes that she enjoyed during her travels abroad is a challenge she relishes.

Dorothy’s happy place is riding her bike. Cherished childhood memories of receiving her first “10-speed”, riding her first mountain bike and just experiencing the freedom of two wheels are among the many happy times spent on a bike. As long as the wheels are spinning, Dorothy is smiling.

Gordie Rogers aka: “Gordo”

  • Marketing and Brand Manager

  • PMBIA certified Instructor and Guide

Gordie's passion for bikes began early on the hills of Ontario, and eventually helped him make the jump to the mountains of BC.

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Gordie's lifelong love of all things bikes has taken him to various roles in shops while trying different disciplines, from downhill to road. He's an avid skier as well, competing in and eventually coaching in mogul skiing and now ski touring as much as I can in the winter.

He's also passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge, as well as learning from those around him. Gordie is excited to be working with Endless and to be able to teach, learn and share the companies story.

His other hobbies include disc golf, camping, climbing, cooking, brewing beer and having long discussions about movies.

Heather Moore

  • Bookings Coordinator

  • PMBIA certified Instructor and Guide

Heather grew up in Ontario paddling, biking and road running. She moved to Vancouver 8 years ago to experience life on the west coast.

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Since then, she's been exploring BC through mountain biking, rock climbing and trail running. She is currently a mountain bike instructor and part of the bookings team with Endless Biking. She is also a bike mechanic at MEC. Heather feels most at home in the mountains and wants to help others gain the knowledge and resources they need to get outside.

Matthew Lowell aka: “Matty”

  • Operations Manager

  • PMBIA certified Instructor and Guide

As our Operations Manager, Matt keeps on top on the daily running of the Endless Biking HQ & helps customers engage with our brand.

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Having moved to Vancouver from Scotland, Matt joined the Endless Biking team in August 2015. He studied design at The Glasgow School of Art and has a great ability to see things from a users perspective. He strives to streamline our operations, ensuring we deliver a great experience for every customer, everytime - both online and in person.

Matt’s move to Canada was fueled by his passion for the outdoors and adventure. Drawn by the amazing opportunities to get into wilderness and explore new landscapes on his mountain bike. An ideal day for Matt would include a generous mix of climbing and descending, flowy berms and challenging his riding skills on the North Shore trails - followed by a healthy dose of good quality beer! When he is not with us, or on his bike, Matt works with a small team to coordinate CycleHack, a global design event that aims to reduce the barriers to cycling and prototype new cycling ideas. Matt is a juggling wizard and is working on juggling on a unicycle.

Miroslav Ptáček aka: “Miro”

  • Mechanic and Equipment Manager

Miroslav was born and raised in the heart of the Czech Republic, and can shake up the perfect cocktail in seconds! Having moved to BC in 2021, we're excited to have him join our workshop and have him work his magic on our rental fleet.

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Miroslav grew up doing all kinds of activities, and found real joy in biking! It doesn't matter if you ride with him on the road, gravel path, or on the trail, you will always find a big smile underneath his mustache! Biking has made him who he is today, and sparked his passion to become a bike mechanic.

When Miroslav is not servicing our bikes, you'll find him baking bread, listening to music, playing chess, cooking a meal, making cocktails, or servicing his own bikes - all with his meticulous attention for detail. He is always keen to learn and improve, and looks forward to all the opportunities that the North Shore and Endless Biking has to offer.

Miroslav is always happy to chat, trouble-shoot bike issues, and discuss the inner workings of your bike!

Life is like a trail, it has all these berms and turns that make it beautiful.

Nima Mostaghimi

  • Programs Manager

  • PMBIA Certified Instructor and Guide

Nima is driven by a passion to engage, inspire and transform the way people connect with nature and outdoor spaces, and has experience coordinating and delivering high- quality workshops within the outdoor industry.

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Nima loves providing accessible opportunities that cultivate a connection with the outdoors. Joining our team in 2021, he has a wealth of experience, passion and a wicked smile to contribute to our programs team. From 2017–2020 he has worked as a Program Coordinator for a not-for-profit environmental stewardship and leadership organization called Ocean Ambassadors Canada. Throughout the winters he works as a member of Ski Patrol on Mt. Seymour.

Nima has also worked part-time as a bike mechanic for the past 5 years. In the spring of 2020, he helped co-create a mobile bike service company called Nomadic Mechanic. Their aim is to support their community with personal and accessible bike repair education and service.

Nima is truly excited to help provide a safe and fun opportunity for others to learn and enjoy the outdoors.

Svenga holds up the front desk at Endless & is commonly the face that'll say hello when you walk in. He is a maker of jokes and a knower of useless pop culture references.

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Born and bred on the North Shore, he’s grown up exploring the outdoors of the Sea to Sky corridor. He didn’t quite take to cycling at first, despite the best efforts of his bike obsessed parents. He decided to give riding another chance while attending university in Squamish and the second time around a passion for cycling stuck.

Bikes have now become essential to his professional development, recreation, and growth as a person. He's no slouch on a MTB and can often be seen and heard giggling his way down Cypress and Fromme Mountain. Apart from cycling, he’s tried his hand at a number of other sports including, hockey, soccer, ultimate frisbee, skiing, snowboarding, surfing, and Muay Thai kickboxing. He accomplishes them all at a mediocre level, but enjoys them nonetheless.

Svenga is also a big fan of live music, film, and novels. He’s stoked on the opportunity to work for Endless and learn from the wealth of knowledge his coworkers possess.

Tao Camisso

  • Rentals & Shop Manager

  • PMBIA Certified Instructor and Guide

Born and raised in Banff Alberta, Tao grew up riding bikes and skiing powder in the Rockies and in the interior of BC.

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Tao moved to North Vancouver to join the Outdoor REC program at Capilano University, where he fell in love with the pow and the loam on the North Shore and Sea to Sky corridor!

Tao will graduate from the Bachelor of Tourism Management Program in 2021 and has developed a keen interest in mountain bike tourism. He currently works as an integral part of our Customer Service / Rental Team and always has a smile on his face! When not working, you can often find him grooving on Boogie nights and continuing his search of all the great trails!

Sol aka: “Solman”

| Ex-EB Assistant

While 'Sol-man' sadly passed away in 2017 he lives on as an integral part of EB family. He was at every single business meeting, most road trips and became a big part of EB’s identity.

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He was trained to ride trails, dig at trail days, hang out at the Whistler Bike Park, dirt jumps, skateparks, was amazing in the shop and got along with everyone.

Sol was a special nugget too… Not to be outdone by any of the instructors or guest riders, Sol had a titanium pelvis and a modified hip. His great spirit taught us many great things about life and he was a blast to have on rides! Cheers Sol Man!

Timbr

| Assistant-In-Training