06/10/2026
AMBASSADOR SPOTLIGHT
Michael Douven
Road Cyclist • Groupo Co-Founder • Ride For Water Race Director
As the co-founder of Groupo Cycling Club, Mike has helped create a thriving community centered around road cycling, connection, and shared experiences on two wheels. For Mike, riding is equal parts freedom, challenge, and escape. Between the demands of everyday life and leading one of the Fraser Valley’s most recognizable cycling communities, the bike provides an opportunity to disconnect from distractions and be fully present in the moment.
Whether he’s rolling through the valley’s back roads or holding a wheel in a fast moving paceline, the focus required on the bike leaves little room for anything else.
Why He Rides:
For Mike, cycling is a chance to reset, challenge himself, and connect with the people and places around him. It’s where he finds both perspective and adventure.
Most Memorable Ride:
Competing in Crankzilla, the Enduro World Series event in Whistler. A landmark event in mountain bike racing and an experience he’ll never forget.
Favourite Route:
The Hills Route on the Groupo TNR ride. A local favourite that combines great roads, strong riders, and just the right amount of suffering.
Through Groupo Cycling Club, Mike continues to bring riders together and foster the kind of community that makes cycling more than just a sport. We’re proud to have him representing Lifecycles and Specialized as an ambassador.
