About Us

Our Coaches

Introducing Cameron Hughes, your Activ Head Coach

Cameron has cycled at the elite/professional level for over 11 years, spending eight of these years racing overseas in Europe, Asia and North and South America. From these years of living and travelling abroad, Cameron understands the dedication and commitment it takes both emotionally and physically to achieve your goals.Along with this experience comes years of being coached by numerous coaches from all overthe world. By experiencing different coaching styles and techniques Cameron has successfully developed his own style.

Cameron enjoys helping others to achieve their cycling goals. Whether you are a recreational cyclist wanting to get fit or an elite rider wanting to improve your racing skills Activ Coaching programs are designed to meet your lifestyle and goals. By joining oneof our programs, either one on one sessions with the coach or group sessions, Activ offers that personal flexibility to help you!

Toby Hood

Age: 35
Years Racing: 16 
Discipline/Type of Rider: Road Racing, Sprinter

Achievements/Highlights: Toby comes from an Australian representative Speed Skating background and in 1994 shifted his focus to road cycling. Spending the 1996 season in Belgium certainly gave Toby the exposure to excel at the elite level in Australia. Toby is considered a sprinter and his experience from years of racing shines through when a bunch kick decides the victory. Having placed in the top 5 in major events throughout Australia such as Noosa Criterium, Southbank International Grand Prix, and the Bay Series Criteriums, Toby is looking to the later half of 2009 with this discipline as a focus.

With years of experience in cycle racing, Toby has been busy behind the scenes keeping Brisbane cyclists on the road. Working in some of Brisbane’s leading bicycle workshops, Toby comes equipped to lead the Active Cycle Coaching workshop to the forefront of mechanical service. Ensuring your race machine operates at it’s very best, with expert service and advice, you can be confident that your bike will be the last thing you need to worry about.

Sports Dietitian

Peta Hood

Our Sports Dietitian

Peta Hood is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, and Exercise Physiologist with extensive experience in a range of clinical areas; specialising in weight loss, cardiovascular health, food intolerance and sports nutrition.

She has experience with a range of sports, but has a particular interest in endurance sports and cycling. Her aim is to optimise your health, well-being and performance through providing cutting-edge, evidence-based advice on nutrition and exercise.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) / Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) (First Class Hons). Peta provides expert nutrition advice and support to help you achieve your performance goals, however big or small.

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