Zimich Coaching

Larry Zimich

Larry has been competitively cycling for the past 25 years with a career that has seen him compete throughout Canada, USA and Europe. Currently Larry is the Masters World Games Champion in the road race and criterium events with podium placings in 2007 including an international win at the UCI ranked Tour of Pakistan Stage Race. Larry is currently the only rider to have attained 3 BC Cup victories since its inception.

Along with competing, Larry is a full time coach and heads the elite indoor cycling program at Vancouver's Studeo55.

Major Results

Masters World Games Road Race Gold Medalist

Masters World Games Criterium Gold Medalist

UCI Masters World Cup Hill Climb St Johan, Austria 1^st

UCI Masters World Cup Road Race St Johan, Austria 6^th

Other Major Results

B.C. Athlete of the Year nomination

Cycling B.C Coach of the Year; Honorable mention

^{B.C
Road Race Champion}

B.C. Cup Harris Roubaix 1^st

2 times BC Cup Atomic Road Race 1^st

River Road Circuit Race 1^st

Columbia Plateau Fossil Road Race 2^nd

Canadian Multi Sport Champion 1995-2006

^{As an
energetic long-time (23 years!) cyclist Larry has been an ambassador
for sport, promoting cycling as part of a healthy balanced
lifestyle. Both as coach and competitor, Larry holds high the
values of commitment to goals, responsibility to one’s self and others,
comradery and the drive to excel in all of life’s endeavors.}

^{Larry
brings his experience in the sport, his leadership and ability to
promote products associated with not only cycling and outdoor
activities, but other lifestyle and personal services.}

Barb Zimich

Barbara has been cycling competitively for over 20 years and is a two time and the current World Masters Games Road Race, as well as the Criterium champion. She was a gold medalist at the UCI Masters World Championships. She was the elite B.C. Road Race champion twice, Canadian National Road Race champion two times and has represented B.C. at many events. She also competes and medals in running, triathlon and cross country skiing.

Barb has been coaching for 20 years for individuals and for clubs. She has a certificate in Health and Fitness from the Kinesiology program at Simon Fraser University, and is an NCCP coach level 2. In 2005 she acquired certification with the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) as an Exercise Specialist. As well as coaching athletes of all ages for bike racing and triathlon, she works in cardiac rehabilitation and performs cardiac testing.

Barbara, as a long time instructer/trainer is able to find ways to get the message across and her background in kinesiology enables her to help individuals learn skills progressively. She is a role model for athletes and enjoys working with motivated individuals interested in learning and reaching their potential.

"I want to share my knowledge and experience with you."

International Results

World Masters Games Road Race champion, 2006 and 1998
World Masters Games Criterium champion, 2006
World Road Race Championships, UCI Masters; gold medal, 1997

Major Results 2006-07

BC Road Race championships; 1^st. – masters - 2007
Canadian Champion Road Race, masters - 2006
BC Time Trial Championships, elite – 5^th – 2007
Canadian Time Trial Championships, masters – silver medal - 2006
Tuesday Night Series – 2nd - 2006

Other Major Results

BC Road Race champion, elite.
Cresent Beach Triathlon 1^st
North Shore Triathlon – 2^nd
Eagle Man ½ IM – 5^th
Gunnar Shaw 10k xc 2^nd

Bios

Larry Zimich

Barb Zimich