Meet the Team Behind Speed River Bicycle
Since 1992, Speed River Bicycle has been built by riders, for riders. Our Guelph-based crew brings decades of experience in bike fitting, mechanical service, and community cycling. Whether you’re racing, commuting, or just rediscovering the joy of riding, these are the people who keep you rolling.
James Fedosov – Co-Owner and Service Writer
James took on Cosmo’s half of SRB to become Tim’s partner-in-bikes in late 2024, and heads up our service department. He’s raced most of what Ontario has to offer on the road, gravel, mountain bike, and cyclocross course, and maybe even notched a few wins along the way.
Passionate about our local cycling community, he was President of SRCC/GCC from 2017-2022. Catch him on GCC’s weeknight rides, chasing after KOMs on the trail, and leading a Learn to Group Ride clinic now and then.
Current Bikes: Trek Procaliber 9.6, Trek Checkpoint SL 7, Trek Emonda ALR, Trek Crockett, Trek Allant+ 7 e-commuter.
Tim Plunkett – Co-Owner and Lead Fitter
Tim lives bikes, plain and simple. He rides to a place to ride his bike, rides some, then rides home. As our head fitter, we estimate that over the past two decades, Tim has fit well over 2000 humans on their bicycles: from those riding for fitness and fun all the way up to athletes pursuing the highest levels of their sport.
Mechanic, IT, webmaster, he’s the guy who keeps SRB’s wheels spinning. He loves bikes for transportation, and his #1 goal is to "keep people rolling". Catch him at Guelph Lake before you wake up, encouraging others on a Tuesday GCC ride, or exploring the local trails with his wife and son.
Current Bikes: Trek Emonda Madone SL 6 AXS, Trek Supercaliber 9.8 AXS, Trek Crockett, Trek Checkpoint SL 6, Trek Stache 5, Trek FX 1 Commuter.
Cosmo Carere – Founder
Here from the very beginning, Cosmo founded Speed River Bicycle in 1992 and saw it through three locations: first at 128 Woolwich, then at 135 Wyndham Street North, and finally, where we are now at 112 Wyndham.
He’s got the expertise that only time spent learning-by-doing can develop, loves downtown Guelph, and is an awesome family man. Catch him on the rocks at HAFTA/Agreement Forest or Arkell, or riding Guelph Lake on his gravel bike faster than most folks can on their mountain bike.
Current Bikes: Trek Top Fuel 9.8 XT, Devinci Troy E-lite, Trek Checkpoint SL 5, Trek District commuter, Trek Stache 5
Maxine Oleka – Head of Vibes
Max jumped head-first into the Guelph cycling community as soon as she became a member of our team. She’s arguably our most well-rounded team member: We can’t recall the last time anyone else rode 100km of gravel in the morning and then learned new pole dancing moves in the afternoon.
She’s got an unbeatable attitude and can solve nearly any problem. Catch her riding with GCC’s Women’s Group, on a weeknight GORBA ride, or running errands on her steel commuter!
Current Bikes: Trek Checkpoint SL 6, Trek Top Fuel 9.7, Trek Emonda ALR 5 "Jeff", Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, Trek Roscoe 7, "Silly Minelli" sheddy
Taylor Moran – Sales Manager
Our Sales Manager is a commuter, cycling advocate, gravel guy, and bikepacker. Passionate about tires, wheels, and showing people the amazing cycling options that abound in the area, Taylor is your cycling guide to the region.
He loves a good spreadsheet, is an ordering and inventory guru, and always has his eye on the newest gear! Catch him preparing for a multi-day trip to Manitoulin, heading to Guelph Lake Conservation Area just before dawn, or knocking out a quick 100km ride before his work day begins.
Current Bikes: Salsa Confluence drop-bar e-bike, Trek Madone SL 7, Trek Checkpoint SL 6, Trek Top Fuel 9.8 AXS, Devinci Hatchet, Trek Dual Sport commuter
Jon Prosser – Mechanic
Ex-road-race-phenom turned mechanic, Jonathan is our fastidious mechanic who is (not so) secretly into cars as much as he is into bikes. Whether it be a bike with Campy mechanical shifting or the latest Di2, he’s up to date on what works best and has an attention to detail that is unmatched.
He loves to learn, and is a huge asset to our service team! Catch him commuting on his sweet Allant+ e-bike, riding the trails that snake through Guelph on his Checkpoint, or dancing up a storm at your local salsa night.
Current Bikes: Marinoni Fango CX Bike, Trek Allant+ 8, Brodie "hard times" Commuter, Trek Checkpoint SL 6 AXS
Dave Bradfield – Mechanic
From the theatre to the backshop – Dave came to us years ago after looking for a career in bikes. Dave’s our in-house mountain bike and suspension expert who can take a bike right down to its teeny tiny pieces and put it all back better than before.
He runs on good coffee, loves to chat music, and is an awesome dad to his young girl. Catch him hitting every sweet jump at Guelph Lake, grinding gravel early in the morn’, or commuting with his daughter in tow.
Current Bikes: Trek Stache 9.7, Trek Crockett 5, Trek Checkpoint ALR Driftless, Trek District “towbar” commuter
Erik Holbik – Mechanic
Perhaps the only member to give Max a run for her money in the “well-rounded” department (kickboxing? Go off!), Erik is your friendly neighbourhood bike mechanic. He’s the first to lend a hand when needed, and keeps his service station so clean that you just know he’s worked in kitchens for years.
Catch him riding with GCC on weeknights, shreddin’ GORBA’s trail networks on a purple Top Fuel, or commuting in the dead of winter on the Ranger–his FX commuter bike.
Current Bikes: Trek Emonda ALR #savetherimbrake, Trek Crockett 7, Trek Top Fuel 8, Trek FX 1 “Ranger” commuter
Kris Plummer – Sales
If someone could live cycling, Kris would be that person. He’s constantly spotted toting the family around town on his Yuba Mundo, pulling another bike behind his bike on the way home, or scooting around the trails on his Checkpoint.
He’s the smiling face that greets you when you walk in from Wyndham Street, and the care that he puts into finding the 100% right solution for everyone’s cycling needs is unmatched. Kris has a long history with bikes, and we are lucky to have him here to help you find what you need!
Current Bikes: Yuba Mundo yellow longtail e-cargo, Trek Roscoe 8, Trek Checkpoint ALR 5, Surly Long Haul Trucker, Trek 830 Copper Sheddy, early 90s Bianchi road bike
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Speed River Bicycle?
Speed River Bicycle is co-owned by Tim Plunkett and James Fedosov, long-time members of the Guelph cycling community.
Where is Speed River Bicycle located?
We’re located at 112 Wyndham Street North in downtown Guelph, Ontario – the heart of the city’s cycling scene.
What makes the SRB team unique?
Every member of our crew rides. From professional mechanics to fit specialists, each brings real-world cycling experience and a shared goal – to keep the Guelph cycling community rolling year-round.