Staff

M. Jensen Didulo, Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op Shop Manager (he/they)

Jensen grew up in Vancouver and was 2-1/2 when first imported from the Philippines. He got his first bike at 4 and has never been without one since. He welded his first bike frame in 1986 and has since built a variety including recumbents, tadpole trikes, tilting trikes, tall bikes, a pedal generator and various cargo machines including an 11 foot long delivery bike and a covered cargo trike capable of transporting several kegs of beer.

His CV includes 6 aimless years bouncing around science, political science and technical filmmaking, followed by careers that include vending machine tech, shipper/receiver, engraving shop supervisor, head of design and development, and since moving to London, running a small company that contracts bike assembly for local department stores. He has volunteered for various multicultural events, university radio, a conference on bisexuality and gender, an eco festival, and of course Squeaky Wheel. When asked why he wants to be at Squeaky Wheel, he reportedly said, "I like people, and I love bikes."

Amy Vieira, Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op Shop Assistant (Digital Skills) (she/they)

Hi, I’m Amy. You can find me commuting around the city mostly by bike, foot, and bus. Cycling has connected me to people and places that I wouldn’t have found just by staying on the roads. I enjoy cycling, especially on trails, because it helps me discover different ways of getting to jobs, concerts, and parks. Plus, the extra time outdoors, exercise, and adrenaline doesn’t hurt.

By focusing on the digital side of the shop, I hope to enhance visits during regular hours, volunteer nights, and special events throughout the year: bringing all the moving parts into a connected experience to get more people on and enjoying their bikes!

Christine Montgomery, Ride to Thrive Education Program Coordinator (she/her)

Christine loves the feel of the wind in her hair (harder now that she always wears a helmet!) and is always keen to join others on rides around the Forest City. She is excited to join Ride to Thrive as Program Coordinator. After all, kids need to learn to ride safely and to have opportunities to experience the joy and freedom that cycling brings.

She has recently traveled to Denmark and the Netherlands and was in awe of the cycling culture in those places. She wishes that London could be more cycle-minded when designing its infrastructure.

Christine has worked as a tree planter and librarian, and first came to London from the Niagara Region.

Ride on!

Board of Directors

Michael Woodward, Board Treasurer (he/him)

Hi, I’m Mike. I am a road cyclist who loves to go on long rides with friends and family. I have a passion for physical fitness and I believe that cycling is one of the best things to do not only for physical but also mental health. My favourite places to ride are through the Thames Valley Parkway as well as out in Komoka. I have lived in London for the majority of my life and have noticed our city has not kept up with the cycling infrastructure in comparison to other cities in Ontario. My goal is to make London a better place to cycle through improving cycling infrastructure and advocating for cyclists. I am happy to have the opportunity to combine my passion for cycling and finance in order to help achieve these goals.

Jack Spence, Squeaky Wheel Committee Chair (he/him)

I have been cycle commuting for about 12 years and have been steadily replacing car trips with bike rides. I enjoy rides along the TVP with my kids, and have recently dabbled into bike touring. I have used the Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op since 2018 and began volunteering in 2020. Cycling is great for physical and mental health, personal finances, the local economy, society, and the environment. Few things have such a positive impact on so many levels. I’m excited to use my time and energy to promote cycling in a hands-on way, and by supporting advocacy efforts. My goal as a director is to expand the volunteer base at the Squeaky Wheel. Please reach out to me if you have any ideas, or if you want to help.

Brian Shilton, Secretary (he/him)

I am happy for this opportunity to play an active role at London Cycle Link and to contribute to continuing successful efforts to make London a more pedestrian- and cycle-friendly city. Having lived in cities in Europe (Aachen, Germany, and Uppsala, Sweden), as well as Montreal, I know that the end result will be worth the effort: cities that emphasize walking, cycling, and public transit become much more pleasant, peaceful, and enjoyable for everybody. Another important factor in this regard is the growing presence of car-sharing as a means for people to access a “personal automobile” when necessary, but without having to make the financial and psychological investments of owning a car. Altogether, I believe that London Cycle Link, with its advocacy for cycling and cycling infrastructure, as well as providing practical means for acquiring and maintaining a bicycle (i.e., Squeaky Wheel Bike Co-op), is contributing to much more than cycling. Having more cyclists on the road will make London a better place for everybody!

Our family (my partner, Linda Bussiere, and our three children, Lucy, Zachary, and Beatrice) moved to London in 1998. I work at Western University and commute by bicycle year-round, using either the bike path along the river, or if it is very snowy, Colborne Street (which is especially nice with the new bike lanes). I also enjoy road-biking on some of the beautiful backroads and small highways around London and the county.

David Isaac, Director (he/him)

David is a year-long commuter cyclist, who has been biking around London since 2010. He is a lawyer who specializes in representing cyclists, and teaches a course on the Law of Urbanism at Western Law. David loves spending time outside, and when he isn't on his bike he can be found in his garden, canoeing, or hiking with his family.

Andrew Leest, Director (he/him)

Hi, I'm Andrew. I've been a cyclist practically my whole life but really fell in love with cycling whilst on a mountain bike. My earliest experience with cycle commuting was riding about 40 minutes through back roads to get to my high school summer job at a provincial park in my hometown of Alliston, Ontario. Cars were usually few and far between, but I remember some of the hills always made me nervous about inattentive drivers. As I've moved to larger cities this concern has only grown and is a large reason for my interest in cycling advocacy.

Sports and exercise have always been passions of mine, leading me to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesology at University of Waterloo. While in my undergrad I ventured to start a business which led to me taking on a Master's in Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology, also at UW. I currently manage a team of business advisors helping technology companies to start up or scale up.

Since moving to London I've resolved to ride my bike as much as possible to get around the city. The Thames Valley Parkway has become one of my favourite places to cycle either for transport or leisure. I do own a car, mostly since I travel out of London frequently. However, I find it to be a highly frustrating and expensive way to get around. I would characterize myself as a 3-season cyclist, but I've been dipping my toe into winter cycling more and more each year. I look forward to helping out more at Squeaky Wheel, taking on some tech integration work and helping with strategy to grow LCL and its impact.

Julie Ryan, Director (she/her)

I'm happy to be a volunteer for London Cycle Link. As a kid, we raced around the neighbourhood on bikes until the street lights came on. Today, I commute to work on my bike, and enjoy the beautiful Thames Valley Trail along the river for recreational cycling. Sometimes I feel like a kid again experiencing the joy and freedom that a bicycle brings.

I'm grateful for the protected bike lanes, and want our city to be safer and more equitable for all people who use our streets and sidewalks.

I work at a local charity, and have been a proud Londoner for more than 20 years, having immigrated from the US.

Joy Zhai, Director (she/her)

I always ran with my bare feet when growing up in a beautiful town in Southern China, soaking up all the nutrition from the earth. More cars won’t take me any closer to my childhood memories. So I wish the city (London) I call home now can have more bikers and less traffic due to cars.

Laura Galvis Daza, Director (she/her) - On Leave

I've lived, worked and studied abroad in stints, but ever since arriving in 2001, #ldnont has been home. My day job is at a local tech company; on office days colleagues will see my Liv Alight City (To Wheels), sometimes with the winter treatment (London Bicycle Café). I am mainly a commuter cyclist who knows her TVP, can ride a 50K, and is building mechanic and event management skills to benefit the organization.

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