Carey Chen joined Urbane Cyclist in 1999 bringing more than 20 years of technical, commuting, touring, and bicycle design experience. This practical experience gave Urbane a good kick start to the shop's rise to where it is now. Carey was a recumbent designer and builder when he joined Urbane, but since the shop has become busier he hasn't had the same amount of time to build them. His experience with recumbents has helped Urbane become one of the largest recumbent dealers in Canada.

He also knows a little about boats!