Our Team
Our Staff
Tal Alon
Guy Niv
Adam Nevoani
Ben Yehezkiel
Roi Shifron
Jonathan Steindel
Uri Kita
Daniel Bear
Lianne Vitkin
Arthur Elbert
Zevik Laisten
Erez Aisenberg
Maisa Khateb
Megan Beltzer
Guy Pistrov
Tal Sade
Alon Valenci
Itay Dori
Layan Taha
Noga Korem
Naama Noyman
Shay Hagay
Nimrod Shashoa
Avital Gez
Uri Ben Zur
Rani Levi
Boris Green
Management Team
Ran Margaliot
Founder and CEO
Born in 1988, married to Shani, living in Moshav Hayogev. A former professional road cyclist, he was the first Israeli to compete at the World Tour league with Team Saxo-Bank in 2011-2012. After retiring from professional cycling, he founded the first Israeli Pro cycling team, Israel Cycling Academy and served as the CEO of the team between 2014 to 2018. He played a key role in bringing the Giro d'Italia Grand-Depart to Israel in 2018. Graduated the "Maoz" leadership program in 2023. In his free time he enjoys riding and hiking, while secretly dreaming of long bikepacking journeys in remote destinations.
Aviram Gotlib
VP Education
Born in 1981, married to Roni, and a father of four, living in Koranit in the Galilee. A long-time cyclist and a graduate of the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. After years of working as an environmental consultant, he transitioned to the field of education in 2022 and believes it is the best decision he has made. He loves the outdoors, nature, and adventures, and believes that the path to success involves overcoming obstacles and challenges.
Ricky Eytan
Director
of Partnerships
Born in 1978, married to Meni, and mother of Boaz, David, and Amos, living in Moshav Nitzanei Oz. She is gradually and bravely starting to ride . Before starting her role at Bartali, Ricky worked as a Partner Account Manager at the Rashi Foundation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art History from Tel Aviv University, completed a year of service on behalf of the Jewish Agency, during which she worked with the Jewish community in North America and with the Tzofim (Israeli Scouts) Tzabar leadership. Upon returning to Israel, she primarily worked in the field of non-formal education as a commune guide for the "Garin Oded" within the Bnei HaMoshavim movement and as the Director of the College and Post-College Department at Young Judaea. She enjoys refurbishing furniture, hiking, and especially animals.
Nimrod Schwartz
Director of training
Born in 1989, partner to Almog and father of Ariel, living in Hof HaCarmel. A nature enthusiast, eco-therapist, and cognitive-behavioral therapist by training. Over the past decade, he has been developing the integration of mountain biking with emotional therapy. He approaches trail riding holistically and rides in every type of terrain, from long multi-day gravel rides to enduro and downhill. In recent years, he has led and developed the cycling discipline at "Etgarim" organization (NGO) and simultaneously established a private clinic for emotional therapy through mountain biking. Over the past 2 years he has been leading the training and supervision of all Bartali instructors.
Yael Peleg
Director of Marketing
Born in 1974, married to Amit, and mother of Maya, Ofir, and Shachar, living in Moshav Sde Yitzhak. With a background in managing marketing and international business development in corporate and startup environments, she transitioned to the social sector in recent years. She has worked at the Israeli Center for Addictions, is a breath therapy practitioner, and is connected to mentoring and working with youth.
Tami Eyal
Operations
Manager
Born in 1967, mother of Tomer, Daniel, and Roni, living in Kfar Yona. A marketing and advertising professional by trade, with a background as a Vice President of Client Services at Yehoshua/TBWA and later as COO at AppLy-Tech. In the past five years, she chose to transition to the social sector, serving as Operations Manager at "The Complete Educational Space" and leading a specialized project for people with and without disabilities at the Beit Noam organization.
Gal Ayash
Logistics
Manager
Avital Lapidot
Office Manager
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