Kyle Vike is a relative newcomer to the ultra-running and adventure racing endurance scene. He grew up exploring the wilds of BC with his father and now resides with his wife Melissa and son Aspen in Sun Peaks BC. Kyle is forever chasing solitude (usually solo) and feels right at home in the mountains and forests any time of year. His 7 years spent with Kamloops Search and Rescue has helped him quickly adapt to the challenges of adventure racing and working as a team. When you see Kyle at any event he will likely be there with a smile on his face, cheering everyone on and spreading the positivity.

During the race season Kyles’ favorite food is a simple spaghetti Bolognese with garlic bread. In the off season it is mescal margaritas and tacos all the way.

After visiting more than 40 countries, BC is the best place to train and race, but he

looks forward to racing around the world.

Carl currently lives in Penticton, BC. Carl is a long time triathlete and Adventure racer and loves being active in any way, the longer the event, the better.

That said if you ask him to pick one activity, he would say that biking is life!

How does Carl fuel during those events: Fuzzy peaches and Kit kat are his go to.

Carl has raced all around the world but he still says that racing in BC is the best!

Like many, I got into adventure racing after binge-watching Eco Challenge during COVID, looking for a way to stay active and healthy. Now, I race because the challenge itself is the reward. It’s about pushing limits, growing stronger, and sharing those moments with teammates. I thrive on the journey, not just the finish line.

Races like Expedition Alaska and Huairasinchi race in Ecuador (Worlds 2024) have tested me, but it's the teamwork that stands out. One of my most memorable moments? Pushing my bike through exhaustion on a mountain climb, then finding strength to lift up my teammates in later challenges. It’s these connections that make adventure racing so powerful.

Training takes me outdoors; mountain biking, wilderness first aid, swiftwater rescue.  These are skills that help me grow and stay ready. The mental prep? Long solo training hours give me time to reflect, but it's the camaraderie on race day that keeps me going.

Next up: Raid the Rockies in Hinton, AB, with dreams of racing in New Zealand and Malaysia. Outside of racing, I love being a mom and sharing as many of life’s adventures as I can with my children.

Inspired by my teammates and anyone who faces challenges head-on, adventure racing isn’t just a sport for me; it’s a way of life.

Jeremy is a South African who lives in Salmon Arm, BC now. 

Jeremy loves orienteering, which he got into to improve his adventure racing navigation, way back in 2001. He ended up going to 6 world orienteering championships  representing South Africa. Highlight was meeting and racing against Chris Forne around 2007ish. 

Fave food: real food rocks Jeremy's world while racing.  Ham and cheese sandwiches, on a bagel, but nothing beats an unexpected take away burger during a race.  And a special shout out to 4 hour fuel from bend racing. It’s new to his nutrition regime, but an absolutely awesome product

Best place Jeremy has raced, besides my home country of South Africa, is a tie between expedition India in 2017 in Kashmir.

Pavla was born in Czech Republic but has been living in the Okanagan for the last 15 years. She is an all year well rounded athlete who loves so many sports but winter sports, especially snow related sports, are her favourite.

Favourite food: perogies, especially when they are stuffed with sauerkraut and bacon.

Best place to race in her opinion: Sun Peaks! It's beautiful, underrated spot with a little hint of Europe that fuels her nostalgia.

Anthony is an Okanagan Ultra Runner who likes a challenge. He raced the first Expedition Race Nathalie organized and together they tackled one of the most prestigious Ultra in the World, UTMB.

Always increasing the distance and pushing his limits. Nothing can stop him!

His favourite food: Pineapple.

Favourite place to race so far: Chamonix.