The second session of the 94 Forward Connecting Performance Speaker Series will take place on Thursday, February 22.
Olympian Gary Reed, Principal Conductor – Pacific Opera, Giuseppe (Joey) Pietraroia, and Clearance Diver – Canadian Navy, Marketa Lund will headline the event, bringing sports, arts and first responders together for a diverse discussion on different aspects of performance.
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On the podium at the 2022 Masters Track World Championships. Photo: PCC
PCC athlete Renate Walton has been added to the Historical Canadian Track Records. Her performance at the 2022 UCI Masters Track World Championship in Los Angeles in the 2000 metre IP (Individual Pursuit) earned her a Gold medal and World and Canadian titles (her time was 2:59:027).
At the same event she won a Silver medal in the 500 metres ITT, also a Canadian record in her W65+ age group, in a time of 44.65.
Congratulations Renate.
Registration is now open for the final early season training camp from February 16 – 18. Based in Victoria, BC the camp is led by head coach Houshang Amiri.
The camp is placed in the end-mesocycle of the specific preparatory phase and is structured to maximize skills in an athlete’s desired discipline. The three-day camp will include 3-4 hour endurance rides where riders will be evaluated on their aerobic base and power. There will be a presentation, Q & A and a guest speaker.
Tristan Drews on the podium at the BC Track Championships. Photo: PCC
Two PCC riders participated in the BC Track Championships this past weekend at the Burnaby velodrome – Tristan Drews and Amiel Flett-Brown.
This is Tristan’s first year as a junior rider and he started track training late summer in Victoria. In Burnaby he competed in the Scratch race, Points race, Individual Pursuit, Kilo 1000m ITT and the Omnium finishing second in all of them.
Tristan (right) preparing to race. Photo: PCC
“At the track provincial championships there was only three male Junior riders so they ended up racing in the elite male category,” said PCC head coach Houshang Amiri. “While this wasn’t an ideal situation, this did open up a new opportunity to race with the best in BC in track cycling including some National team members. This was a steep learning curve for Tristan with less focus on results, and more on gaining experience and to know the pace and skills he needs to work on in the coming months and years.”
“While navigating the velodrome’s twists and turns, I got a glimpse of the art of track cycling,” Tristan said. “Figuring out how to cut through the wind without losing speed, riding elbow-to-elbow with fellow cyclists in the pack taught me that split decisions in your position can make or break a race. Provincials showed me that strategy is just as vital as raw power.”
Tristan’s next race is the Junior Track Nationals Championship in Sylvan Adams Velodrome, Bromont, Quebec at the end of March 2024.
Amiel Flett-Brown (left) was 2nd in the Points race. Photo: PCC
Amiel had a good event finishing second in the Points race, fifth in the Scratch and seventh in the Omnium.
Registration is now open for the third PCC Education and Endurance training camp of the 2023-2024 season. The camp will run from January 19 – 21, 2024 and will be held in Victoria, BC and led by Head Coach Houshang Amiri.
The camp is placed in the mid-mesocycle of the specific preparatory phase and is structured to maximize skills in an athlete’s desired discipline. The three-day camp will include 3-4 hour endurance rides where riders will be evaluated on their aerobic base and power. There will be daily presentations and a guest speaker – to be announced soon.
The first 2024 pre-season training camp took place in Victoria last week. The three-day camp featured three four-hour endurance rides where riders were evaluated on their aerobic base and power. The rides included hill climbs and a time trial with a focus on technique and sharpening cycling skills. There was also a group lunch and a training presentation.
“The camp was a perfect way to start the 2023-24 cycling season with dry weather for the three days,” said head coach Houshang Amiri.
“The PCC training camps are incredible valuable and have pushed me forward into being a better cyclist,” said Lauren Babineau, who regularly attend the camps. “It is a pleasure learning under Houshang’s leadership, knowledge and attention-to-detail. He created an environment where all of the participants felt comfortable to be in the group; this means everyone was able to challenge themselves yet still be vulnerable and realize where their weaknesses lie. Beyond the athletic focus of the camp, I appreciate Houshang’s kindheartedness, millions of stories he shares and, most importantly…his great sense of humour.”
The next camp is December 1 – 3. Deadline to apply is November 25.
Registration is now open for the second 2024 pre-season Endurance Road and Education Camp at PCC from December 1 -3. The camp will be held in Victoria, BC and led by Head Coach Houshang Amiri.
The focus will be to prepare athletes for the upcoming season in a vibrant, stimulating group training setting. The three-day camp will establish fitness levels and identify skills needed for an athlete’s desired discipline. It will include 3-4 hour endurance rides where riders will be evaluated on their aerobic base and power.
Pacific Cycling Centre is offering team cycling clothing in time for the 2024 season. Designed by Jakroo Canada the kit features a cycling jersey, thermal jersey, pro bib shorts, yoga band shorts, wind vest, arm warmers, leg warmers, gloves and a neck wrap. Men’s and women’s sizes are available where applicable.
Prices are discounted by 20% but the more orders placed the bigger the discount. Orders must be placed by November 5 for an estimated delivery of November 20.
For information and to order go to the PCC team store
Registration is now open for a Base Endurance Road and Education Camp at PCC from November 3 – 5. The camp will be held in Victoria, BC and led by Head Coach Houshang Amiri.
The focus will be to prepare athletes for the upcoming season in a vibrant, stimulating group training setting. The three day camp will establish fitness levels and identify athlete goals for the 2024 season and will include 3-4 hour endurance rides where riders will be evaluated on their aerobic base and power.
Holly on a prime lap. PCC photo.
It was a great day for PCC on Sunday when two athletes were crowned 2023 BC Provincial Criterium Champions. National Criterium Champion Holly Simonson won the elite women’s race and Kimberly Chen was the victor in the U19 race.
Kimberly (front left) in the second peloton in the final stages of the race. PCC photo
The 35 lap race, part of the Victoria Grand Prix, was held on a perfect sunny day in the Inner Harbour in Victoria. Holly, Kimberly and PCC teammate Brenna Pauly had strong races.
Brenna leading the peloton. PCC photo
Holly won most of the prime laps, Brenna led the pack for a good part of the race and Kimberly looked solid in front of the second peloton. In the final lap Holly sprinted to the finish and Brenna was just pipped to a podium and finished fourth.
At the start line. PCC Photo
Kimberly Chen – U19 BC Provincial Criterium Champion. Photo: Kevin Chen