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“In the early days of my cycling career Petrina helped me find my way in the sport. She gave me structured training that helped me improve and kept the training I did interesting and involving. She was also patient with me and willing to help me work towards dreams that other coaches said where not possible. This positive start has allowed me to enjoy the sport right through the highest level. It has helped me see the sport for what it is and what it can be, and also kept me balanced as I have improved. These tools have helped me keep a level head and I still use that foundation every day.”
- ZACH BELL
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"I heard about the Cycling Centre and Petrina from another cyclist, whose cycling had improved dramatically in the year since he started his sessions. He was already a strong cyclist to start, but his spring cycling year over year was outpacing the entire pack (each of whom are very strong cyclists). Convinced that I had to do some "secret training" in order to be able to keep up with the boys each spring, I joined the Cycling Centre during the winter of 2011-2012. Petrina was fantastic: the workouts were thoughtful, demanding and motivating. She has taken my cycling to another level. I strongly recommend Petrina and the Cycling Centre to new and experienced cyclists, who wish to improve their performance and technique, in a supporting environment."
- EILEEN MCMAHON, Ironman Athlete, Marathon Runner, Cyclist
- EILEEN MCMAHON, Ironman Athlete, Marathon Runner, Cyclist
“Thank you for the very great winter training. I have never spent so much time on my bike over the winter and the reason I did is that you are very good at what you do. I have done some other indoor training classes but they can't compare to how well you run yours. I really liked that at the first class that you picked out my weakness immediately and gave me something to think about and improve my technique. I have been riding that way for many years and no one said anything to me. I am looking forward to the spring and getting out on the road and transferring what I learnt with you to my regular riding. It will be an interesting spring and summer.”
- PAUL WOOD, Mountain Biker
- PAUL WOOD, Mountain Biker
"I really love my new biking coach Petrina. I know I can trust her and she has my best interests at heart, even when she tells me to go climb a BIG LONG STEEP hill."
- PETER WEST, 67 year old open-heart survivor; newer cyclist who enjoys the challenge of "keeping up with the big kids!"
- PETER WEST, 67 year old open-heart survivor; newer cyclist who enjoys the challenge of "keeping up with the big kids!"
“I just wanted to thank you for your great training and coaching. I really learned a lot and improved as I found out on Sunday as I finished first in my class and forth overall in the 25 km mountain bike race. It was crazy with snow, ice, and even some dry single track. I felt really strong the whole race thanks to you.”
- RANDY AKINS, Provincial Mountain Biker and Road Racer
- RANDY AKINS, Provincial Mountain Biker and Road Racer
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"As a swimmer, I knew that I couldn't rely on my one strength for podium finishes in triathlon. I knew that I had to work on my bike and decided to join the Cycling Centre. After one season with the Cycling Centre, I improved my average bike split by 4 km/hr. Surprisingly, it also helped me improve my run splits to sub 4:00 km for the first time. The Cycling Centre helped me to win my age group at Nationals in 2010 and secured a spot of the 2011 World Sprint Triathlon Championships in China."
- LEE HOOPER, 2011 National Team Member for Age Group World Championships |
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"I used to finish the swim portion of a triathlon near the front of the pack and then watch everyone pass me on the bike. After training with the Cycling Centre and coach Petrina, I now not only post some of the fastest bike splits, but have improved my fitness to set new best times on the run as well. I wouldn't have thought it was possible to improve this much in one season - but I have a summer full of podium finishes to prove it!"
- ERIN CHURCHILL, 2011 National Team Member for Age Group World Championships |