North Shore Ride

May 17, 2012
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Ted at the start of Neds Atomic Dustbin

What to do on a summer like evening? Go rip with Mr. Ted Matson, not only does this guy have one of the biggest engines in the club he can also really ride a mountain bike. We were out there for about two and half hours, rode Richard Juryn trail across Twin Bridges, Bridal Path then up to Neds and had a blast. No wipe outs which was a good thing as Neds Atomic Dustbin on a XC hard tail is not so easy, the only casualty was Ted's shorts - fortunately there were no ladies present! 

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Westside Classic Early Bird Registration

news icon By Bart Ludbrook May 9, 2012
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Early bird rego closes May 13. Save some $$ and make sure you don't miss out on this great event.

There is racing for all categories and a very popular fondo.

This is also the first event in the GS Tour of Vancouver - a club challenge where you pit your total time from three events against others in your category or age group, putting it all on the line for the coveted GS Tour of Vancouver podium socks.

Check it out and register here.

Race the Ridge 2012 race report

news icon By Bart Ludbrook May 3, 2012
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Morgan wins the overall (Credit: Ted Matson)

Report by Erin Redl

The latest exploits of the Glotman Simpson Cycling Team come from charming Maple Ridge, BC. Only a short hour’s drive from the more-familiar Cuppa Joe’s parking lot, a total of 17 GS club members were kitting up on the morning of Saturday, April 28th for the 10th edition of Local Ride’s Race the Ridge.

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North Shore Ride

news icon By Admin April 26, 2012
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North Shore rides meet at Cafe Crema in the North Shore (15th and Bellevue ave, one block south of Marine Drive) (Credit: Google Maps)

 

Starting Saturday April 28, 12012 and continuing to be held the last Saturday of every month for the remainder of the summer Glotman Simpson's Saturday ride will be leaving from the North Shore.  
 
The ride will meet 8:30 at Cafe Crema (Located at 15th and Bellevue ave, one block south of Marine Drive). The ride will head out along Bellevue Ave and until 25th Ave where riders will head along Marine Drive to Horseshoe Bay. The only stop and turnaround point will be the washrooms at Whytecliff Park. The ride will then return along Marine Drive and end at Different Bikes West Vancouver location (Located at 15th and Clyde Ave, one block north of Marine Drive).
 
We will be maintaining the same groups (Racer Cat 1/2/3/4, Enthusiast, Recreational, Novice). Due to the narrow roads and limited shoulder space the ambassadors will likely be sending riders out in smaller than normal groups to ensure the ride does not become a hindrance to other cyclists and drivers. It is very likely that the ride will split up a great deal due to the nature of the route. We ask that riders try to avoid traveling the route in groups larger than 8. 

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2012 Thursday Night Skills Sessions

news icon By David Gillam April 26, 2012
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Starting next Thursday May 3rd the ever popular skill sessions will be returning for 2012.

The skills sessions cater to both beginner and seasoned riders. The sessions work on bike handling skills, teach group riding skill and ride tactics that can be used to sit in a pack or attack the group at the local Tuesday nighters!

  • Starting May 3rd and running to August 30th
  • Open to all Glotman Simpson Club members
  • 6:00pm to 8:00pm Every Thursday Night
  • Meet at the GS Club Office (1637 West 5th Ave)

$15 a Session Drop In
$150 for the Season (18 sessions)
* No session if its raining, updates will be via the Glotman Simpson Twitter feed and updated by 4:00 each Thursday. 

 The session will be capped at 30 riders, so if you're planning on attending please sign up early!

 

REGISTER HERE

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GS Racing in Walla Walla

news icon By Bart Ludbrook April 26, 2012
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Jacob throwing his bike for the prime in the men's pro,1,2 crit at the 2012 Tour of Walla Walla. (Credit: plushphoto.ca, Jacob's mum)

Walla Walla by the numbers:

  • Miles Driven = 3,300
  • Hours in the saddle = 119.2
  • Speeding tickets avoided = 1
  • Expired Power Gels consumed = 57
  • Expired power gels left stuck to Erin’s back seat = 1
  • Bibs washed in hotel room sinks = 14
  • Max capacity of a standard room at the Walla Walla Holiday Inn = 6
  • Inappropriate comments from our beloved star male athlete = 321
  • Value of overdue racing debts from last season paid back entirely in quarters = $100
  • Flats = 0
  • Chains dropped at inopportune moments (AKA “Schlecking”) = 1
  • Crashes during the Holiday Inn Parking Lot Criterium = 1
  • Quinoa consumed (dry basis) = 14.8 lbs
  • Well-cultivated tan lines = 36
  • Time spent analyzing Marc and Emil’s power data = 7 hours
  • Time spent debating optimal training strategies = 59.3 hours
  • Longest uninterrupted period wearing same pair of bib shorts = 15.2 hours


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Kick off party photos

news icon By Wendell Challenger April 18, 2012
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The 2012 kick off party was a roaring success.  We learned about all the great upcoming events the club will be putting on this year and then we got down right social!

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Season Kick Off Party

news icon By Admin April 13, 2012
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Good times lay ahead at the St. Regis Hotel this April 18 (6 PM onwards). Don't miss out! (Credit: Google Maps)

Our Season Kick Off Party is fast approaching! The event is being held this Wednesday April 18th at the St. Regis Hotel. Doors open at 6pm and the event will begin at 6.30pm.

We will be announcing details about the clothing, new rides (including a new North Shore ride), team bikes and helmets. This is an essential meeting for all new or returning riders and racers who want to be informed about the club happenings for 2012. Last year it was also one of our most popular social events to welcome new and returning riders.

Date: Wednesday April 18
Venue: St. Regis Hotel (602 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver in Downstairs Bar/Pub)
Price: Free Entry (Food and Drinks Extra)
Time: 6pm - doors Open. 6.30pm - Official Announcements

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Regular Group Ride Start Location

news icon By Admin April 13, 2012
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Club rides start points have returned to Cuppa Joe's once again. (Credit: google maps)

Please note that this Saturday the group ride will be back at its regular location. We will be meeting in the upper parking lot of Cuppa Joe Coffee on the corner of 4th and Alma. Due to the expected high turnout this season we ask that riders do not crowd the lower West 4th sidewalk but instead gather up top.

The ride will be the regular Richmond loop and riders will again be heading off in groups of 10-12 starting at 8:30am. Please remember to point out road debris and other obstacles to your fellow riders, the Marine Drive section of road seem improved since winter but still treacherous for tires.

If you have not turned in your waiver for 2012, you must do so Saturday to participate in the ride.

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Enthusiastic cyclists to Wheel to Heal!

news icon By Wendell Challenger April 12, 2012
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The amazing thing about cycling is all the amazing charity events put on, such as our very own Cypress Challenge.  We were recently extended an invitation to participate in the Wheel to Heal event.  If you live in the PoCo or Tri-Cities area you may be especially interested.  More details follow below:

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