2010 Cypress Challenge Results

By Rob SmithSun, 2010-08-29 11:21
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Here they are, the Cypress Challenge results! Congratulations to all of the participants in the 2010 Cypress Challenge! As well, thank you to our wonderful event and club sponsors for their support!

We may have some photos in the near future so keep an eye out here for them. If you have photos that you would like to share of the event, feel free to post them on our Facebook wall.

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Cypress Challenge: Part Three

By Bjoern Ossenbrink June 30, 2010

Ride the Cypress Challenge 2010 and bid on a limited edition Sports Illustrated signed by LANCE ARMSTRONG and a 2010 Team Radio Shack jersey for charity.

Join cyclist all ages and abilities as they ride up Cypress Mountain to raise money for pancreatic cancer research. Ten different ride categories ensure an exiting event for all participants!

Anybody can sign-up and participate - no cycling license required!!!

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2010 Iona Training TT signup


The Iona TT is 10 km time trial, limited to club members only. We run the TT at various times throughout the season to help club members assess their current training programs and the fitness progress.

*** NEXT EVENT: July 3rd ***

The time trial itself is an out and back start at the beginning of Iona, with a turn around before the parking lots (see map). We will stop your time and post the results on the website after each event.

To participate, fill out the form below and need to let us know you are coming.

Congratulations to the Glotman Simpson Masters!

By Rob Smith June 28, 2010
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Men's Masters from left to right: Mike Elliston (3rd), Allan Prazsky (1st) and Bob Welbourn (2nd) (Credit: Bob Chew)

This past weekend saw an amazing showing of Glotman Simpson Cycling talent as GSC took 5 of the top 6 masters positions!

Following are two perspectives from the trenches:

"Russ and Bob C. set the tempo on the flat section at the beginning enabling Al, Mike and Bob W. to preserve ourselves for the climb. We hit the climb and hid behind Mike until a few hundred meters from the top, then we bravely managed to overtake Mike (I grabbed his jersey and pulled him back while Al made his move!)" - Bob W.

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June 12 Iona TT Results

By Admin June 12, 2010
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The early bird GS ITT'ers gathering before leaving it all on the road at Iona (Credit: Mr. Wendell)

They are here...  The June 12th Iona ITT results that is! 

http://glotmansimpsoncycling.ca/training/iona-tt/2010-results

The first club ITT event went off with out a hitch as many riders eager to test their mettle on the 10 KM course got up way to early to ensure they were warmed up and ready to go for the 7:30 AM start time.

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The Essential Whistler GranFondo Training Program

May 25, 2010
(Credit: Bjoern Ossenbrink)

The Essential Whistler GranFondo Training Program

A 12-week periodized training program including coached skill and workout sessions.

The Program
Every athlete will receive a complete 12-week periodized training program including customized Heart Rate training zones. This program will give you the extra edge to finish any GranFondo strong and with confidence! You will have access to the coaches via weekly email communication and/or during the skills session.

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[UPDATED] - Upcoming Rides - Sunshine Coast and Mt. Baker

By Wendell Challenger May 21, 2010
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POSTPONEMENT - Due to current spell of rain the June 4th ride to the Sunshine Coast has been postponed to June 18th

Michael Daerendinger has kindly offered up two potential rides for members who can comfortably ride over 100 km in a day. The rides are along the Sunshine Coast (June 4) and Mt. Baker (July 2). More details follow below.

 

1) Friday June 4 Friday June 18 - Annual Sunshine Coast Ride

 

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  • Leave on the 7.20am ferry to Langdale,
  • Ride to Madeira Park (Pender Harbour) have lunch (there is an IGA) and ride back
  • Route is the main highway, which can be hilly at times. Great scenery
  • Usually able to make the 2:30 PM return ferry
  • Approximate ride distance is 120km

 

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Cambell Heights Road Race Results

By Admin May 16, 2010
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GS rider Conrad winning the Cambell Heights road race men's novice category by a sizable margin. (Credit: kdubphoto / youtube.com)

Glotman•Simpson Cycling had an impressive showing at this year's Campbell Heights Road Race with some impressive results across all the categories. 

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