PCC Riders Podium in BC Road Championships
Ethan Abbott cycling to a third place finish in the Elite ITT. Photo credit: Filip Funk Photography
Four PCC riders competed in the BC Road and ITT Championships last weekend in Langley.
Tristan Drews – who is having a phenomenal season so far – won the U23 Provincial title. Normally competing in U19 he received a temporary upgrade to U23. As the U23 and Elite races were combined, for a total distance of 155 kms, he also placed 4th overall in the elite category. The next day he came second in the 18.5 km ITT in the Junior category.
“This was a great performance and it showed how Tristan’s technical, physical ability and maturity was of a level that he could race in the elite category and perform well,” said PCC head coach Houshang Amiri. “For the ITT our goal was to work on his pacing and improve his PBs which he succeed at.”
Tristan Drews – U23 Champion. PCC photo.
Ethan Abbott achieved a third place finish in the Elite ITT despite his busy schedule at UBC dental school. He was focused on the ITT and attended as many training sessions as he could to prepare for the championships. “Knowing how busy and the amount of school work Ethan had, I am happy to see his efforts over the 37 km ITT and being able to pull off the podium finish in rainy conditions,” said Amiri.
Brenna Pauly raced in the Elite women’s race despite being sick and not riding for a week. “I was glad to see her recovered and able to race. As team captain she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the mix,” said Amiri.
Iain Hay took the 2024 BC Road Championships title in the Master C Men’s category. The 92 km road race started on Saturday in cold and very rainy conditions, but Iain managed to get himself in a three-man breakaway and maintained a good gap from the main peloton to out sprint his competitors and take the title.
Iain Hay winning the Master C Men’s category. PCC Photo.
David Jackson raced in the 76 km Open Men (non-championship) category and managed to win the sprint from the second group in the race. Unfortunately he DNF the Elite ITT due to a rare tire puncture.
“Our goal in PCC is about offering opportunities to all levels of athletes, and help them bring out the best of themselves and achieve personal best’s,” sums up Amiri.
