WORD Instructor Whānau
WORD Lead Instructor team
The WORD Lead Instructors are the bee’s knees! They are responsible for their own group of kids as well as overseeing the Instructors and Assistant Instructor team on the day of each after school programme or holiday camp. They are highly experienced MTB Instructors and well equipped to handle emergencies. The are creative, adventurous and can wrangle a group of 30 kids any day. We are so happy to have these amazing people! And yep, you saw it here… gender equality among our top team.
*Lead Instructors are PHEC (Pre hospital emergency care) trained and mentor the Instructor and Assistant team.
Ash Peters
Founder and mastermind behind all things WORD. Ash brings joy and passion.
Claudia Brochu
You’ll most likely find her on the trails between WORD sessions and pre-term emails.
Emma Bateup
Our ultra-endurance athlete! When Emma is not working or eating, she’s training!
Peg Leyland
Reuben Smith
Our version of your best friendly giant…You’ll understand when you meet Reuben!
Russel Garlick
We all feel lucky to be in the presence of Captain Russel, our trusty leather chair.
Andrew Connochie
Teacher by day, WORD Lead Instructor by night at Porirua!
Liam Bailey
Liam’s an old soul who loves the outdoors, and judging by this grainy black and white shot, his true age is anyone’s guess.
Richard Capie
When Richard’s not instructing your kids he’s out shredding with his own!
Peg can often be found competing in endurance events, multisport and locating lost humans via SAR. Vet by day - Peg is one of our new leads for ‘25.
Cathy Lawless
You’ll most likely find her on big jumps or big adventures. A total spark plug!
Rob Barry
Rob is the instructor of fun and adventure. A ski instructor in the winter, and Bikes in summer.
Marilyn Northcotte
Put a helmet on a bundle of awesomeness, you got yourself a Marilyn!
Abbie Bull
Abbie is the best kind of trouble, but a do-gooder no less!
Stu King
You’ll probably never catch Stu off the bike. He breathes it!
Mike Evans
Throwing tricks on a BMX, building sick jumps and speaking Swedish are only a few of Mike’s many talents!
Ed Haszard
Our favorite pirate beard with a heart of gold!
Nic Johnson
Happiness is a coffee, a vegan donut and bikes. Preferably all three at the same time.
Pete Mitchell
A man of many talents, pilot, musician, athlete, adventurer. Passion by the handful!
Jason Douglas
Jason loves to ride and also pass on his knowledge. Paramedic trained we are lucky to have Jason as one of our new leads for ‘25.
WORD Instructor Team
WORD instructors are passionate about instructing kids and stoked about riding. These adventurous professionals come from all around the world to ride bikes in Wellington. We are stoked to have a team that reflects our value of equal gender representation.
*All instructors are first aid trained and attend the annual WORD Instructor Spring Training Camp. Want to join the team?
Jesse Cseh
Meagan Robertson
David Askew
Lara Comeskey
Cate Garlick
Frank Monastra-Woods
Calum Napier
Lawrence Ball
Sarah Reading
Lachie Ross
James Ollivier
Iley Nunns
Sam Hunter
Cilla Bennett
Frank Hoffman
Isa Mills
Jacob Wahry
Leon Wadee
John Scanlon
Bella Manning
Phoebe O’Neill
Anna Harden-Taylor
Sophie Nicolas
Elliot Bell
Lyndsay Murray
Liam Cattermole
James Barker
Isla Day
Caleb Rosamond
Katie Bramley
Callum Baker
WORD Assistant Instructor Team
WORD Assistant Instructors help out the Instructors during the after school programmes. They are passionate 14-16 year olds who have been part of WORD as a participant and are now keen to share their love of riding with the younger ones. Keen to join the team?
