Tripleshot Cycling

CRAIG BOSENBERG
PERSONAL VISION FOR CYCLING BC
Cycling is enjoying a growth in popularity in our communities. This growth presents a number of opportunities which need to be leveraged and built upon. I would like to see Cycling BC realize its vision of being “recognized in Canada as a leader in implementing innovative programs and seeking unique opportunities to build and promote the sport of cycling at all levels”.

Obstructions to entry into the sport at all levels need to be identified and pragmatic and innovative solutions need to found to overcome and circumvent these obstacles. Similarly, innovative and pragmatic programs need to strengthened and built to help our members and clubs further develop cycling in the province. We should not be scared of failure and should celebrate success.

BC has produced world class athletes. We have the means and talent to build on this previous success through continuous improvement and evaluation of our programs. BC Cycling can, and should be, a world class organization producing world class cyclists whilst encouraging and fostering a love of cycling in all its members and the population at large.

As we leverage this growth in the cycling community opinions will differ and conflict will arise. I would like to see us use this conflict constructively to build the community and to enhance the relationships within the community (rather than break them down).

I believe an effective Board can help facilitate the realization of Cycling BCs vision and hopefully as a relative newcomer and outsider, I can offer some constructive and objective direction if elected to the Board.

CYCLING AND VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
I have been an enthusiastic “Clydesdale” Masters cyclist for the last 4 years. My greatest achievement in cycling is to have almost won the a sprint on the Tripleshot B1 Friday ride in Victoria.( My ambition is to one day finish an A ride with the front group). My wife and 12 year old son have recently taken up cycling and seem to enjoy it as much as I do. My son recently began racing.

For myself, and my family, cycling has been a revelation. Not only because of the obvious health benefits, but also because of the wonderful and strong community that surrounds cycling in all its forms. I would like to contribute to that society and help strengthen it for future generations.

I was a former elite level athlete in competitive Kayaking in my youth.

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
I am currently a specialist anesthesiologist in Victoria BC. I have considerable experience in organizational management, having led the anesthesiology service for Vancouver Island Health Authority and, before that, the Regina Quappelle Health region in Saskatchewan. In these roles, I have sat on, and chaired, numerous Health Authority Committees and Provincial Committees tasked with providing anesthesia and surgical services in BC. I also led the Surgical Quality Action Network of BC Patient Safety and Quality Council and facilitated the implementation of the WHO Surgical Safety checklist in BC. I retired from Medical Administration 3 years ago to spend more time with my young family. I have enjoyed numerous other positions in Sports and Physician Political organizations prior to moving to Canada.

As my family grows older, and I have more time, I would like to use my organizational skills in areas outside of Medicine.