Our Team - Bicycle Colorado

Our Team Members
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Our Team Members

Pete Piccolo

Executive Director

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Pete@Bicyclecolorado.Org 720-504-3578

Deborah Armstrong

Director of Membership and Development

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In her role as Director of Membership and Development, Deborah oversees the fundraising arm of our organization. She returned to the non-profit sector after a 20-year career in higher education fundraising. Deborah is originally from upstate New York and has been in Colorado for three years. She is a triathlete, a certified triathlon coach and a current coach for the Colorado Wild Women Triathlon team.

deborah@bicyclecolorado.org 720-465-5785

Hilary LeBlanc

Membership Manager

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hilary@bicyclecolorado.org 720-507-6216

Chris McGee

Event Program Manager

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Chris has been passionate about riding bikes since 1985 and has ridden throughout the U.S. and Europe. He raced at the semi-pro level on both mountain and the road, and has spent the last decade working on his cyclocross remount. Chris brings twenty five years of experience with non-profit organizations, competitive and non-competitive cycling events, and a vision of inclusivity and meaningful partnerships to this role.

chris.m@bicyclecolorado.org 303-223-4170

Justin Millar

Finance Director

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justin@bicyclecolorado.org 720-445-6514

Ashley Vander Meeden

Marketing & Communications Manager

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Ashley is passionate about using marketing to inspire people to get outside. In addition to other industries, she spent over 10 years working in the outdoor industry in marketing roles. Ashley always finds a way to incorporate adventures into both her work and personal life, such as maintaining a 2,000+ day run streak, riding in Bike MS events, and embarking on epic camping trips with her family.

ashley@bicyclecolorado.org 720-504-8515

Benedict Wright

Education Manager

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Benedict learned to ride a bike on the streets of Denver’s Montclair neighborhood and has been a bicycle and transit commuter in Colorado Springs and Denver since. He brings a background as an educator, bicycle mechanic, volunteer coordinator, and passionate bike rider to his role as Education Manager. He believes bicycling education and policy help to build safe communities, combat the climate crisis, and create a healthier and more equitable society.

benedict@bicyclecolorado.org 720-504-3871

James Ziemer

Educator

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James’ describes himself as a curious voyager by bike. Whether exploring urban streets, commuting or touring the solitude of backcountry routes, riding bikes is deeply rooted in his core being. With a background in public safety and emergency services, he strives to share his years of bicycling experience to encourage and help people safely embrace their own love of riding.

jamesz@bicyclecolorado.org