Racing

A group of GS riders who plan on racing this season met last Monday to learn how the club can help, and to discuss how to get organized.  Race support from the club involves the following:

Ambassadors

They are here to help. The race ambassadors receive support from the club, and in return, they will be out supporting you. Look out for them leading group rides and at races.

Bringing it home to the finish line (Credit: Rachel McBride)

We had a great turnout of 150 riders for Saturday's Glotman•Simpson  Cycling club's Cypress Hill Climb Challenge.  The competitors tacked the 13 km climb up Cypress Mountain, which roughly has a 7% grade for the entire climb. (It is not an easy climb!) A diversity of cyclists showed up, from the serious competitor to club riders, to recreational riders to support our fundraiser for pancreatic cancer research.  The good cause also brought good weather enabling us to raise just over $6,000 towards pancreatic cancer research.  The event went smoothly and we are already planning next year!!!

Now on to what everyone has been waiting for the results and photos!

[UPDATE 1: Photos are now available]
[UPDATE 2: Photo album links have been fixed]
[UPDATE 3: Photo albums: finish line | awards]

The limited edition event T-Shirts have arrived and the early registered participants are currently being contacted!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Mark your calendars, start your hill training and make plans to take part in the Cypress Challenge: Part Deux, September 12th.  This fun and friendly charity event will offer a mass start for all age categories, and will run from the bottom of Cypress Mountain to the top of Hollyburn's Cross Country area, a challenging 13 km route with a steady 6.5% grade. We will have many FANTASTIC prizes for all categories!