Skills
Endurance
Strength
OUR OFFICIAL COACHING PARTNER
Coach Adam Walker – The Cycling Co.
As our official Coaching partner, Adam Walker will be our expert for both Coaches Corner and the Trailblazers Club.
Adam is a certified professional mountain bike coach and founder of The Cycling Co. He has coached athletes to World Cup and World Championship wins. A masters athlete himself, he is passionate about helping all riders achieve their biggest goals, like completing BC Bike Race.
Adam also received the 2025 PetroCanada Coaching Excellence Award from the Coaching Association of Canada.
ADAM’s COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Adam’s coaching philosophy is built on an athlete-centered, complete approach:
“Every athlete brings a unique mix of background, physiology, experience, and mindset.
Effective coaching means meeting the athlete where they are, creating a unique plan and shaping the training process to reflect their individual needs. This approach allows each athlete to reach their full potential.
HISTORY
As an athlete, Adam was a Canadian National Team member, Canada Cup XC Champion, and a National Champ in road cycling. He has raced the BC Bike Race twice — winning a stage and winning multiple timed descents in the Masters 50+ category.
Adam has also served as Athlete Performance Specialist for the Norco Factory Team, Canadian National Team coach, and as a BC Provincial Team coach.
Check out Adam’s BC Bike Race tips on Instagram.
COACHES CORNER VAULT
Below are a number of resources from 2025 & 2026. They include blog posts, Zoom recordings and more.
Goal setting with Andreas Hestler, Olympian/BCBR co-founder
Watch the call recording and access the downloadable resources.
Get Ready to Get Ready with Coach Adam Walker
Watch the call recording.
Access the Free Get Ready to Get Ready Guide
Apply to work with Coach Adam
How to Create a DIY Training Camp with Coach Adam Walker
Watch the recording and access the free DIY training camp download.
Breathing for Peak MTB Performance with Certified Breathing Behaviour Analyst, Deborah Eraut
Watch the recording and access slide presentation.
Caring for Your Body During Race Week
Watch the recording.
Setting Up Your Suspension for Race Week
Watch the recording and access the resources.
