News Archives - 2012

The BC Cyclocross Championships were this past Sunday and Glotman Simpson Cycling had many riders representing the yellow, grey and black while seeking Provincial glory.

The course turned into a proper mud pit thanks to the torrential downpour for most of the morning. GS riders did very well negotiating the slick course to make for a great day of racing.

Special congratulations to Bob Welbourn who won the Masters 40–49 category!

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Saturday November 3rd at RepOne Fitness Glotman Simpson Cycling will be hosting the annual bike swap.

When: Saturday November 3rd
Place: RepOne Fitness
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Street parking and limited parking also available underground.

Bring your bikes, bike parts, or anything cycling related you wish to sell. We will also have Club clothing available for purchase at this event.

Come and check it out - you may find some great deals on some great new and used cycling goods.

 

BC CX provincial champs were held on a wet and muddy course in North Van this past Sunday and GS crossers (GSX?) could be seen in many of the categories. The course was rife with greasy off-camber sections, hub-deep mud pits, stair run-ups, and curbs – all the things that make ‘cross racing so much fun.

 

GS was well represented in many of the categories, and also in the throngs of enthusiastic spectators/hecklers.

 

The BC Provincial Cyclocross Championships are this Sunday October 21, 2012 at Mahon Park in North Vancouver. Come out and watch the best of the best race for glory!

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Are you motivated to stay extra fit through the winter season? Indoor spin classes are back this Fall at the Glotman Simpson Office (1637 West 5th Avenue - 2nd Floor). 75 or 90-minute workouts of intense intervals and technique drills. We provide the spin trainers, the instructor, the video and the camaraderie; all you need is your bike and bike shoes.

Classes will be structured to support all levels of cyclist! Don’t be shy. Come out and give it a try. You will be happily thankful when Spring rolls around and you are crushing the Saturday club rides.

Also back by popular demand is the Core Strengthening Class.

Space is limited to 16 people per class. You must sign up online to secure a space.

With the summer season slowing coming to an end, the Club Executive is working on plans for 2013 and we need your help.

We are looking for volunteers to lead / support / organize the following projects:

• Complete write-up for provincial grant
• Manage the spin classes
• Help with the clothing order
• Communication

Are you riding the RBC Whistler GranFondo this Saturday?

Membership does have its privileges. Courtesy of Rob Macdonald and the St. Regis Hotel, Glotman Simpson Club Members are invited to “fuel up” prior to their epic Fondo ride for a buffet style breakfast.

Date:	Saturday September 8
Time:	5.30am - 6.30am
Venue:	St. Regis Hotel & Bar 608 Dunsmuir St. Vancouver (map)
Cost:	Breakfast has been graciously provided by the St. Regis Hotel Please bring a minimum $5 to cover gratuity

If you plan to attend please reply to this email with your name by Friday morning to assist staff with numbers.

Thank you, ride safe and have fun!

The 2012 Cypress Challenge was another successful year raising more than $150,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research.  Thank you to everyone who participated!

We have been working hard behind the scenes and have some interm results and finish photos, please take a moment to review your result and/or download your finish photo (if available). Photos have been matched up (the best we could) to your finishing time, with a link provided beside your result entry if available.  New this year we have also created dedicated finisher photo browser, which provides another avenue to search this or a previous year's photo.  If we were unable to match a photo to your finish time, you can always check our flickr gallery, which contains all photos taken at the finish line (photos are ordered by capture time). 

Unfortunately, no matter how well you plan and prepare sometimes life gets the better of you.  This year we had some timing inconsistences and as a result it appears some individuals have been missed.  We are currently investigating the nature of the situation.  We will post more information, once we have a better grasp of the situation.

Finally, we are interested to hear your experiences and stories at this years Challenge. Did you surprise yourself or overcome personal challenges? We will be compiling stories and republishing on our site.

Thank you to all our participants and volunteers!

August 18th is quickly approaching. If you haven’t registered yet be sure to sign-up online before August 10th, after that date the minimum suggested donation goes from $25 to $40.

Silent Auction News

Past participants know we always have a spectacular silent auction item up for grabs. This year is even better than before. Our sponsor Buntain Insurance has kindly donated a Ridley Helium bike with Ultegra components for the silent auction.

• 2012 Ridley Noah Helium ISP (integrated seat post)  Size M - Custom colour Black / white - GS Team Bike
• 2012 Shimano Ultegra - Standard crankset (172.5mm cranks)
• 42cm wide Ritchey aluminum handlebar 100mm Ritchey aluminum stem
• Shimano Ultegra Wheels - tubeless compatible.

$6000 estimated retail value. If you are in the market for a new bike, take a closer look at this beauty. Get a great deal for a high quality bike and support pancreatic cancer research at the same time. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit pancreatic cancer research.

Less than a month to go until the 5th Annual Cypress Challenge on August 18th!

Last year the Cypress Challenge raised over $125,000 for the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the BC Cancer Foundation. $50,000 of the monies raised came from rider registrations and individual fundraising efforts. This year we have set the fundraising goal even higher. But with your incredible support, we know we can achieve our new goal of $175,000!

100% of the money raised goes to support pancreatic cancer research. As a rider, you can help fund groundbreaking research and make a difference in the lives of pancreatic cancer patients and their families, here in BC, and around the world.

To show our appreciation for the incredible efforts made by our riders to help us reach our fundraising goal, we are introducing a brand-new fundraising awards program.

For every $300 raised you will be entered to win a dinner for 10 at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar in Yaletown. The more you raise the better your chances.  The lucky prize winner will…

Another successful weekend of racing for Glotman Simpson Cycling at the TNA Westside Classic.

A big contingent of riders took part in the prefondo. And I have it on good authority that a good time was had by all.

Ted Matson rode away from the Masters in the first 100m and cruised to a spectacular solo victory.

Michaels Goodman and Dew made the podium in the men's Cat 4 race.

Erin Redl took a cool second in the ladies 1/2/3 race.

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