The freerider’s freerider, Caleb Holonko is North Vancouver born and raised. His powerful riding and ‘shore honed style has influenced the recent progression of mountain biking everywhere, but his roots are sunk deep in the dank and loamy steeps of the PNW. Approachable, congenial and down to earth, he has a packed resumé of jaw dropping video edits and plans to continue building that legacy while also building community and trails in the backyard that he has so emphatically represented.
Date of birth
1997-03-20
Riding with Kona since
Since 2016.
What’s your favorite Kona in your quiver and why?
Remote X and because it's the longest travel bike Kona makes, plus it's got a motor.
Where are you from and where do you live?
North Vancouver, BC.
What’s your favorite Kona of all time and why?
Kona Operator, Carbon. Such a fun, tight and snappy bike.
What are you most looking forward to this season?
Completing some multi-year trail builds!
What was your favorite track/race/event of 2024 and why?
I got to go to Todo-O-Nada in 2024. Huge jumps, endless madness and hospitality! It's an amazing memory.
Who has most influenced you?
Probably the Coastal Crew.
What was the last gift you received?
Garmin Watch.
If you were a candy bar, which would you be & why?
Oh Henry, because I'm a bit of a nut and I miss my friend.
How would your local bicycle mechanic describe you in three words?
Back again, eh?
Last thing you found?
A new organic produce subscription box service, lol.
Last YouTube rabbit hole you fell into?
Uh, I was looking at a bunch of videos on India's pollution.
Last account you followed on Instagram?
Local DH track builders on Cypress Mountain.
Last time you pretended to know what someone was talking about?
Probably this morning, before coffee.
Last podcast or audio book you listened to?
Kill Tony.
Last thing you googled?
How much pollution is there in India.
Last time you accidentally hit “reply all”?
While ago…
Last excuse you used to skip something?
Sorry I gotta finish building this feature before I ride.
Last thing you fixed with duct tape?
E-bike speed pickup / sensor.
Last random object you used as a tool?
Hockey puck.
