Former Hurtin' racer and current Director, Ted brings an extensive background in guided outdoor experiences, a mindset for building fun experiences, and an eye for spotting risk and quietly steering everyone around it before they even know it was there. After a few big crashes and a couple of trips to the emergency room, Ted decided to shift his focus from mountain biking to gravel riding - and never looked back. He has a particular appreciation for the small details of bike set-up, a passion for creating great experiences, and a genuine love for everyone who makes up the cycling community.

What Is Your Day Job?
Guiding tours and groups, assisting with events, and just enough desk work to keep things interesting.

What’s Your Role at Hurtin’ in Haliburton?
Race Director. Sadly, not a competitor.

What’s Your Favourite Part of Race Day?
The start. The excitement and anticipation fill the air, and there’s something about that feeling that can only be experienced at a start line.

What’s Your Favourite Way to Get Outside?
Bikes not included: in the summer, paddling local whitewater courses; in the winter, skiing.

What Bikes Do You Ride?
Canyon Grail, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Rocky Mountain Element, and a 1980s Centurion.

What’s Your Favourite Place to Ride?
Out my front door. There’s an endless mix of road, gravel, and trail access right at home.

Angie is part of the team behind the Hurtin’ in Haliburton, bringing a background in outdoor programming, events, and keeping approximately 476 moving parts pointed in the same direction. While she may not be a gravel cyclist herself, Angie is no stranger to the outdoors - or to making sure everyone else has everything they need for a good day outside. She’s happiest behind the scenes, solving problems before anyone realizes there was a problem to solve, and making race day run as smoothly as possible.

What Is Your Day Job? Group Experiences Manager at Haliburton Forest.

What’s Your Role With Hurtin’? Logistics, coordination, problem-solving, and generally making sure things happen when they’re supposed to.

What’s Your Favourite Part Of Race Day? Seeing everything come together after months of planning - and watching hundreds of people have a ridiculously good time in the Forest.

What's Your Favourite Way to Get Outside? Usually with a canoe, a campfire, my wife and our two dogs.

Abi is the Race Administrator for the Hurtin’ in Haliburton team, answering race inquiries, keeping registration organized, and tackling the many large and small tasks that keep things moving behind the scenes. As an Outdoor Experience Guide and facilitator of outdoor programs, she loves any opportunity to get outside and share an adventure with others. Abi is happiest running around in the background, solving problems, keeping everyone informed, and providing support wherever it’s needed to keep things operating smoothly. While she may not be lining up on the start line herself, she plays an important role in making sure everyone else can have the best Hurtin’ experience possible.

What Is Your Day Job?
Outdoor Experience Guide at Haliburton Forest.

What’s Your Role With Hurtin’?
Race Administration - working hard to keep participants organized and informed before race day, so they can focus on the ride.

What’s Your Favourite Part of Race Day?
The race-day atmosphere! It’s pretty awesome to see the shared excitement and passion from the riders, volunteers, and spectators all come together.

What’s Your Favourite Way to Get Outside?
Any way I can - especially when I get the chance to explore and discover new trails, lakes, or any little piece of nature.