The Board
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Tim Fulford
Owner
Tim founded the Wahoo Le Col Collective in the Winter of 2018 when discussing with a number of brands the potential of e-sports in the cycling industry. Tim has worked in the Cycling Industry since 2017, previously working in the Nuclear and Defence Industries. Having been the owner of CyclingHub, when that was merged with Endurance Zone Tim became the Operations Director, working with Federations, Brands and Athletes to activate in the Endurance Sport industry. His cycling career started at Cardiff University after a rowing injury resulted in the need to find a new less impactful sport. Tim currently lives in Belgium with his wife, Ines and dog Dorothy.
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John Bergenske
Owner
​​John’s primary role with Wahoo Le Col is the continued development, management and acting directeur sportif of the men’s premier league team. John is an engineer and business consultant and has worked extensively in consumer product development in the recreation sports industry. He contributes to the Board where his professional experience applies. John has been a USAC Category 2 road racer for over 30 years, but races mostly on Zwift these days except for the occasional local mountain bike race. He resides in Northern California with his wife of 21-years, 14-year-old son and lab/healer pup.
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Jan Steinmann
Men's GP Rep.
During my youth I started competing for state titles in Tabletennis until I focused on cycling during my last year at school.
Mountainbiking then became my passion and was followed by many adventurours trips around the globe which led me into competing in cross country and marathon racing.
Once familiar with racing, the Roadbike and Zwift became my thing. Starting to train virtually it instantly became an addiction and I started to race in the Premiere Division for 2 seasons. Now with a new Team and a new language it’s a challenge which I choose deliberately and Iam looking forward to compete and enjoy our time together!
Adam Thorpe
Women's GP Rep.
Currently, I’m based in Birmingham with fellow WLC member Zoë Langham and our two cats Albie and Lottie (named after the great Alberto Contador and Lotte Kopecky of course). I originally started out as a runner, but after countless injuries and a dabble in triathlon I have decided the lycra clad life is for me (until Zoë drops me up a hill, then I’m definitely more of a runner). During the day I work as a design engineer for the automotive company Polestar, but most people would know me for my evening job - the WLC Ladies DS! I dread to think what our neighbours assume each Tuesday evening as I shout out multiple ladies’ names… but the team’s fighting spirit and togetherness is well worth it!
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Alejandro Mallea
Director of IT​
After being a casual runner for over 10 years, a recurring pain was identified as something that would get worse if I continued to run. The doctors recommended cycling, as it has no direct impact on the feet. As an adult beginner in road cycling with no actual experience of riding on the road, Zwift was the most important discovery for my health. It balances my sedentary job as a software engineer and keeps my weight in check, something I've always struggled to control. Originally from Chile, I live in the US with my wife (also an avid Zwifter) and two cats.
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Anna Fairweather
Director of Womens Elite Teams
Anna's role within Wahoo Le Col is supporting the women's teams and captaining one of the Women's ZRL A teams. Anna lives in Arbroath, Scotland, and works as a Change and Improvement Coordinator for the Scottish Social Services Council. Anna has been racing track, road and time trials IRL since 2006, and has won Scottish championship titles in the Criterium, Hill Climb, Track Omnium and Madison. Anna also coaches in her spare time for a local youth cycling club. Anna began racing on Zwift in 2020 during the pandemic, and has raced the last 2 seasons of ZRL with the Wahoo Le Col women's team.
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Stefan Faulkner
​Director of Europe
Since joining Zwift in spring 2016 Stefan has been a Zwift Ambassador and keen advocate for Zwift, promoting eSports as an effective training tool and competitive sport in its own right. Often seen leading his team from off the back of the bunch in Zwift races, he’s always willing to suffer for the team but knows his best successes will come from supporting the success and growth of other more talented athletes. He is thrilled to be part of the Wahoo Le Col family and looks forward to contributing to the continued success of the many talented individuals & teams in WLC.
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Hywel Davies
Director of Mens Elite Teams
Hywel is an elite level racer on zwift and member of the Men’s GP team. Still competing in marathons and triathlon and a history if 3 decades in competing at the highest level in fitness sports, including Indoor rowing European Medals, GB and World fitness titles, a career including pro triathlon, pro adventure racing and now a full time coach, Hywel is a tactically astute racer who develops the talent in WLC to turn power numbers in to race wins. Originally from South Wales, Hywel now lives in Rugby, England unless running or cycling somewhere in France.