Our Sponsors

We are grateful for the many great sponsors that make are club possible

Glotman•Simpson Group of Companies

http://www.glotmansimpson.com

Glotman•Simpson, one of British Columbia's leading engineering firms, has been providing innovative structural engineering solutions and unparalleled client services since 1964. Over the past 45 years, we have provided quality, cost conscious structural engineering consulting services for more than 4, 000 projects in the areas of institutional, commercial, residential, industrial and seismic upgrade projects. We also provide post-tensioned investigations, building evaluations, structural restorations, litigation support, and have been involved in the structural design of more than 150,000 parking stalls.

Initially established as a three person consulting firm dedicated to personal and professional services, we now retain a staff of over 30 engineers and technicians. Through several strategic acquisitions we have acquired additional expertise in failure and insurance claim investigation, timber technology, and communication site design. The overall result is a firm with a new and greater depth of experience, ability, and resources that enable us to provide our clients with a wider range of services and capabilities.

Vancouver's unparalleled growth over the last 20 years has given us an unequalled breadth and depth of experience across a wide range of market sectors. We strongly believe our firm has demonstrated our ability to provide our clients with innovative structural solutions whatever the nature and scale of the problem.

We are ranked as one of the top structural engineering firms by Southam Construction Information Services in terms of volume of construction in British Columbia. This ranking includes all types and sizes of projects including institutional, health care facilities, highrises, and specialized structures. Our expertise provides your project with one of the largest pools of engineering experience and knowledge in the province.

The BMW Store Vancouver

http://thebmwstore.bmw.ca

Over 40 years of BMW Excellence serving Vancouver's west side. Come visit us on 5th and Burrard to experience exceptional service in a convenient Vancouver location.

Buntain Insurance Agencies Ltd.

http://www.buntaininsurance.com

As a family owned and operated insurance brokerage, Buntain Insurance Agencies Ltd. has more than 40 years experience in helping families with all of their insurance needs. In 1967, on the heels of a successful career in the Life Insurance industry, James Buntain was motivated to start his own company. Under his leadership and with the active help of his son and daughter Gordon and Lynn Buntain, his vision has grown to represent four offices throughout Vancouver with highly educated staff that not only incorporates three generations of family but over 30 part time and full time employees.

At Buntain Insurance, we encourage and empower our employees to achieve their goals, provide innovative products and services for our clients, and sponsor community programs. We strive to grow together with our employees, clients and community. Our dedicated customer service has made Buntain Insurance the proud recipient of the Stars of Vancouver Readers' Choice Award for the past 5 years.

I have cycled most of my life, including riding across Canada (Vancouver to Ottawa) in 1971, I currently ride with a group of men and women(whom I have been riding with for the past 5 to 7 years), every Saturday and Sunday mornings and during the week in the summer. We also rode Seattle to Portland in 2006. I know Geoff Glotman from this group of friends.

Gordon Buntain

Feentra Architecture

http://www.feenstra.ca/

ZLC Financial Group

http://www.zlc.net/

"ZLC Financial Group (formerly Zlotnik, Lamb & Company) traces its origins back to 1945, when Harold Zlotnik, CLU, entered the life insurance business. Harold's long term experience and knowledge is reflected today in the firm's mandate to act as an independent broker/buyer on behalf of its clients.

From its inception, the goal of ZLC Financial Group has been to build relationships with our clients and to earn their confidence through the delivery of high quality services and products using the expertise andexperience of our associates and staff.

The associates and staff of ZLC Financial Group have developed a reputation for quality and professionalism. We are proud of our record. It is our mission to provide the best advice, service and products to our clients through our four divisions"

-- www.zlc.net

RC Dental

http://www.rcdental.ca

The Royal Center Dental Group is pleased to join the impressive list of Glotman Simpson Sponsors and share in their mission of driving funds and awareness to the need for results based research in the fight to end pancreatic cancer.

Ken Phillips, owner and principle dentist for the Royal Center Dental Group, (rcDental.ca) has enjoyed riding with the Glotman Simpson Club over the last two summers and is looking forward to the numerous group rides and races that have been planned for the upcoming season.

Ken graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Dentistry in 1987 and moved with his wife Jane to Vancouver two years later where he built the Royal Center Dental Group in the heart of downtown Vancouver.

Ken is relatively new to cycling, having taken up the sport six years ago in order to join his wife in her interest in triathlons. After competing in Olympic distance triathlons for 4 years, it became clear that the physical wear and tear on his body from running would not be sustainable in the long term, so he directed more energy toward biking.

When Ken met Glotman Simpson riders on the road during his training rides, he was struck by their open acceptance and enthusiasm for new riders and felt quickly connected through their common goals of rider development and social fundraising. It therefore became a natural fit for the Royal Center Dental Group to become a sponsor and join a cause that aligned with his philosophies so perfectly.

During its 20 year history, The Royal Center Dental Group has had an interest in philanthropic causes, most specifically the support through individual sponsorship of young nationally ranked athletes. A cause around which we are equally passionate is the fight to eradicate cancer. We have done this through our participation in the Ride to Conquer Cancer, the 24 hour Relay, The weekend to end women’s cancers, the Underwear Affair, and many Glotman Simpson fund raising events. It was therefore a natural fit to join the Glotman Simpson sponsorship family.

We welcome Glotman Simpson riders and their families to take advantage of our 20 percent discounts on all dental and Botox treatments and look forward to seeing you all on the roads.

West 4th Physio

http://www.west4thphysio.com/

From our home in the heart of Kitsilano at 4^th and Vine, we have been proudly serving Kits and the West side of Vancouver with mobility and other rehabilitation services since 1994.

Our dedicated team of professionals will make sure that your experience with us is both pleasant and successful at all stages of your care. Access is easy, with ample free underground parking and convenient elevators to our clinic on the 2^nd level. We welcome new patients at any time and look forward to seeing you in the clinic.

Our Commitment To You

We will provide you with the best in physiotherapy care by listening carefully, assessing thoroughly and helping you with the physical plan you need for mobility both now and in the future.

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Through our blog we educate and offer suggestions on topics that relate to physiotherapy and healthy living. Join us on either Facebook or Twitter and you can be advised automatically of when a new post is made. Alternatively, just check in every couple of weeks as we generally post around twice a month.

http://www.west4thphysio.com/blog

Slater Vechio

http://www.slatervecchio.com/

Slater Vecchio - Your Personal Injury Law Firm If you or a loved one are:

injured in an accident
suffering from pain due to someone else's negligence
harmed by medical malpractice
hurt by unsafe premises

...call our law firm today to find out how we can help you.

We work for you to get a fair settlement.
We represent you, not ICBC or other insurance companies.

See how our Vancouver personal injury lawyers help you through the
legal process.

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Licious Living

http://www.liciousliving.com/

At Licious Living we make good food. But not just ordinary good food. It's healthy food that's made especially for and delivered to
you. Food that'll make you smile from ear to ear. Food that will help you become healthier, more energetic, more fit. Food that will make you feel better about yourself. Food that will make you throw away your old pants. And buy new sexy ones.

We are not just a gourmet food and diet delivery company. Licious is a way of life. Your life. Better than a great haircut or that new car smell. It's about a new you. A healthier you. A healthier you with more time for living. And who doesn't want a piece of that?

There is enough stress in the world without worrying about balancing your diet. We do that for you. We are really, really into healthy living. You might even call us fanatical. We obsess, so you don't have to.

You just love the food. And it will love you right back in return.

Ridley Bikes

http://www.ridley-bikes.com

RIDLEY DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY: "FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION"

On all Ridley frames we follow one development philosophy – ‘FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION.’ Every tube shape, frame construction and geometry is chosen for a specific reason. From the beginning, reliability, stiffness and strength have been the essence of our design. Why take risks in designing when nature offers some solid and well proven examples? Most of our tube shapes are inspired from shapes found in nature. For example in our road range a water droplet shape is featured in our aero shape, an oversized circle is the basis for our stiffness to weight range and a diamond is foundation for our strength range. Reinventing and optimizing nature’s examples have led to a range of top performance bicycles. These are the fundamentals required to resist the toughest cycling conditions in the world, our home ground - BELGIUM

Different Bikes

http://www.differentbikes.ca/

Personal, Responsive and Friendly Service is What Makes Us “Different”

Our driving mission is to provide an excellent customer service experience for all types of cyclists.

Different Bikes focuses on friendly and responsive service for all members of the family in neighbourhood-style, personal shop environments. We offer a wide range of parts, clothing and accessories from nearly every brand in the industry. Our bicycle brands are world class including Team Sponsor Ridley Bikes.

Different Bikes is a proud member of the communities we operate in, striving to provide time, funds and products to local charities and programs that support children and youth, active and healthy lifestyles.

Rudy Project

http://www.e-rudy.com/

"Rudy Project is a modern, marketing oriented company that has established itself as a leading brand worldwide. Rudy Project designs and manufactures hi-tech sunglasses, goggles, helmets and accessories using the application of science, advanced materials and computer technology to create functional, aesthetically superior and technologically advanced products.

Rudy Barbazza, a pioneer in the Italian sunglass and sporting goods industry, founded Rudy Project in 1985. Through his vision and dogged commitment to technology and innovation, Rudy has created a company and a creative environment that has achieved many "firsts" in manufacturing eyewear, goggles and helmets.

Rudy throughout the years has been a champion of sponsoring and supporting athletes at every level of competition. It is no wonder that Rudy Project products have been worn by many greats including Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Jan Ullrich, Erik Zabel, Claudio Chiappucci, Abraham Olano, Michellie Jones, Spencer Smith, Laurence LeBoucher and countless others."

-- www.rudyprojectusa.com

DotCom Your Event Inc.

http://www.event-wizard.com/about-us/community-involvement/

DotCom Your Event is a new sponsor that specializes in the creation and management of pre-show, online and onsite registration services as well as secure ecommerce payment processing systems. You have had a lot of interaction with the company so far as our 2011 Membership Form, AGM Form and Club Survey have been built using their Event Wizard online registration software.

DotCom Your Event was officially launched on January 30, 2001 by CEO, Mark Turner, after he recognized a growing need for an easy-to-use and cost-effective online registration solution. The company is based in Pickering Ontario but has strong ties to Vancouver as well. Rob Smith, who has been part of the club since April 2009 and is now on the board, is the Director of Web Marketing for the company. DotCom Your Event is a supplier sponsor for the club and is proud of supporting the search for a cure to Pancreatic Cancer.

Schwalbe Tires

http://www.schwalbe.com

SCHWALBE, with world headquarters in Reichshof-Wehnrath, Germany, is the foremost bicycle tire company in all of Western Europe and soon, North America!

Here is how it all began:

1901 - The Velocipede displaced the hand trolley. The wooden, two-wheel "run machine" of Baron Karl von Drais (after 50 years from its invention) is superseded by the pedal-driven bicycle. The Ordinary, or Penny-farthing, disappears from the streets. At this time, in England, Ernst-Wilhelm Bohle creates the first Bohle enterprise in the newly developing bicycle industry.

1911 - With a business partner, Ernst-Wilhelm Bohle sets up the bicycle manufacturer Phillips. It is the coronation year of George V. The German emperors arrive for a fifteen-day state visit in Great Britain.

1922 - Eugen and Willy Bohle create an export business in Bergneustadt for the world-wide selling of bicycle components from German and European manufacturers. They supply, among others, their "affiliated firm" Phillips. In this year, for the first time, wireless pictures are sent from Berlin to the USA.

1955 - Ralf Bohle takes over the business from his father Eugen. Postwar Germany is divided: strengthened parliamentary democracy on the one side, communism on the other. Year by year cars become generally more affordable to ordinary people. Motorized two-wheelers are in fashion. The German bicycle industry loses its export competitiveness and the Bohle export house has virtually no business.

1970 - The oil crisis and collapse of the world monetary system force re-organization. Bohle reacts with crucial steps towards the completely changed world market. Instead of exporting German components, it now imports, from the Far East, for German bicycle manufacturers. Strong foreign contacts, which were nurtured for decades, accelerate the Bohle enterprise.

1973 - The quality of imported bicycle tires from the Far East does not satisfy German manufacturers. Bohle looks for a higher quality producer and finds Swallow-Tires in Korea. Thus begins the German name, SCHWALBE and ensuing success!

1983 - Bohle creates a legend: The "Marathon", Germany's first long lasting tire with high quality puncture resistance. The Marathon is the most-sold Touring and Trekking tire in the world.

1995 - Bohle invests in a new company headquarters at Reichshof-Wehnrath where logistics specialists develop an ultramodern distribution center.

1996 - Moser Enterprises, in Victoria, BC begins to distribute SCHWALBE products in Western Canada. 1998 - Moser Enterprises continues to make strides in developing the Canadian market place and the SCHWALBE brand is sold throughout the country.

2000 - The family's third generation takes position: Ralf Bohle's son, Frank, becomes Sales & Marketing Director and son-in-law Holger Jahn, Technical Director. Moser Enterprises begins its strategic planning of SCHWALBE NORTH AMERICA.

2001 - Moser Enterprises meets with Bohle in Germany to finalize plans for the North American market.

2002 - SCHWALBE NORTH AMERICA is born. Klaus Moser and Celeste Renee Steindl-Moser, owners of the North American distribution for SCHWALBE developed into the US marketplace with outstanding success in the first year.
SCHWALBE NORTH AMERICA prides itself on outstanding customer service, consistency, a superior product at a competitive price, and the endless pursuit of supporting a great sport and a healthy source of transportation.