OBB Victoria is Open on Monday May 21st
Yep, we’re open for the long weekend. 12 Noon – 5pm. Come say hi after (or before) your rides!
Victoria Staff Bio: Andy Achuff
Andy is a mechanic we’ve been trying to hire for years. It took a particularly nasty Edmonton winter to finally convince him, and we’re glad he’s out here! He’s a Pedalhead alum, and has been turning wrenches for over 10 years. Some questions: B: How long have you been riding bikes? A: Been riding all...
Staff Bio: Will Pritchard
Will is our newest mechanic; he’s a Thunder Bay transplant by way of Whistler, and splits his time between Oak Bay Bicycles Victoria and Oak Bay Bicycles Westshore. Some questions: First bike, current bike? My first bike was a no name blue kids’ bike we found at the dump; right now I ride a 1973...
Victoria Staff Bio: Jenny Skinner
Victoria Sales gal Jenny Skinner is gracing us with her presence more now that her classes are over. She rides road, cross, and rows with the University of Victoria; she’s also recently started to tear up the mountain. Ask her about the time she yelled at Karl. Some questions: Guilty pleasure? Chocolate. Favourite DJ? 4...
Victoria Staff Bio: Jon Taylor
Jon “the Hurricane” Taylor is the floor manager at OBB Victoria. He’s the reason we’re all on 29ers out at Hartland and he has a soft spot for incontinent cats. He’s been in the industry for years and years, racing, wrenching, developing the HILT System for the original ProFlex bikes, and working at OBB since...
Victoria Staff Bio: Andrew Sherry
Andrew Sherry (AKA Shrew) should be no stranger to mountain bikers on the South Island. He’s our newest staff member, and you’ll see him at both the OBB Victoria and OBB Westshore shops. His background is in the dirtjumping, downhill, and freeriding scenes, and he tunes up some super hot custom builds. Some questions: First...
Victoria Staff Bio: Derek Kidd
Derek Kidd is a sales guy at the OBB Victoria location. He’s a Pinkbike celebrity, colorologist, and Cranium enthusiast. He likes anything with two wheels, but gets especially excited about the dirt jump, street and freeride scenes. Some questions: What colour underpants best compliment rasta shades? Purple houndstooth Jockey tighties. Is there such thing as...
Victoria Staff Bio: Scott Martin
Scotty is our shop purchaser and one of the sales floor managers. He’s raced XC and road for years, and has a bulldog named Barley. His favourite thing is planning his next riding trip. A few questions: Coffee? 8oz Americano, black. Years in the industry? 16. Favourite bike? My Pugsley and my Helium, but the...
