"I put 100% of my faith in Houshang’s training programs and feel extremely lucky to be able to work alongside such a devoted coach. "
- Max Plaxton
SPONSORS
Action Motorcycles
A key partner of the Pacific Cycling Centre since 2004, Action Motorcycles provides valuable service and support to PCC. A motorbike is used by the Head Coach Houshang Amiri for motor pacing athletes as they train for major national events and world championships. The Canadian Olympic team has benefitted from motor pacing as it is an effective and highly advanced training technique. “Using a motor bike during training is a practical coaching tool at the elite level,” says Amiri.”I can talk to the athletes while supporting them and give on-the-spot coaching tips.”
Hayman Sport is a custom line of exceptional clothing designed specifically for sport. Hayman Sport products are tested by both high level competitors and weekend warriors for fit, durability and function.
Pedal is Canada's leading cycling magazine covering all aspects of the sport including road, MTB, track, and BMX featuring local and international race coverage along with adventure touring and recreational cycling of destinations across Canada and abroad. Our annual Buyer's Guides cover the entire market with over 2,500 bikes plus each issue features valuable tips on nutrition and training; profiles of Canada's top riders; new gear; product reviews; complete bike tests; advocacy; urban cycling; columns by Canada's top riders such as Ryder Hesjedal, Catharine Pendrel, Geoff Kabush and Canada's most acclaimed cyclist Steve Bauer; comprehensive Canadian calendar of events and much more.
The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) is a leader in sports education, sports science, athlete and coach development and wellness. Its high performance lab and state-of-the-art fitness facility is located in a single, purpose-built, centre that offers a variety of programs and services for athletes and the general public.
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, complete national & international competition coverage, bike tests, product reviews, Buyer's Guide, Canadian Calendar of events and much more.
Vancouver Island Mountain Bike Race Series
Vancouver Island has been home to many classic mountain bike races over the history of the mountain bike, and we invite you to join us for many more years of racing. If you're a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to see you experience mountain bike racing on Vancouver Island. Check by the local shops for more information, browse our forums for discussions of upcoming and past events and find results and photos posted for your viewing pleasure.