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It's going to be an exciting 2012 for the GS club! Based on the popularity of the group rides last season, we will be introducing 16 Club Ambassadors to help with rides and various club events. The Group rides will again cater to Racers (A group), Enthusiast Riders (B + and B group), and Recreational Riders (C and novice/junior). We will be introducing a North Shore ride leaving from West Vancouver's Different Bikes location. This will be a special event held once a month, stay tuned for details.

Other special club ride events are (tentatively) scheduled as follows:

Darin Grund mixing it up! (Credit: Doug Brons)

by Bob Welbourn and friends.

It is hard to believe Cyclocross season is over already - we enjoyed many fantastic events and had some exciting wheel to wheel racing. No matter what your skill level, fitness or experience there is a place for anyone to race Cyclocross. We are fortunate to have a real sense of comradery within the CX community here in BC. This is a report from some of the Glotman Simpson club members who raced Cyclocross this year:

It's no mystery that GSC members can raise money for cancer research, in fact this year alone we have raised $125,000 with help from all of you.  That is huge and something to be very proud of.

For the month of November...err Movember we will be doubling our efforts to also raise much needed awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer research.  Why you ask? Well, so we can avoid this.

Team Escape Velocity will be hosting the annual Toy Ride on Saturday, November 19, 2011 in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. All cyclists, cycling clubs and teams are urged to come out and join us in support of this worthy cause.

Find out more at EV's site

Date: November 5th
Time: 3:00pm
Location: REP 1 Fitness (3313 West Broadway)

REP 1 Fitness will be hosting a bike and gear swap for GS riders. It's a great chance to sell (and buy) spare bikes, spare equipment and/or spare kit. GS will have items for sale including hats, water bottles and the last of our 2011 edition team kit.

We would encourage everyone to come out for a relaxing afternoon of nerding out about bike gear.

Please remember that only cash or check will be accepted.

Unfortunately one of our riders had their bike stolen this week.

• 2010 Trek Madone
• Size 58cm
• Gruppo - Shimano Ultegra
• Garmin 500 computer
• fizik Arione saddle - white

If you have any information please contact Michael at mdinger@shaw.ca.

A reminder that starting this Saturday October 20th the GS group ride will be moved to a 9:00 start.

Please be aware that moving into November and until April fenders with mud flaps will be required on all bikes. 

Patrick Edwards heading up to Sestrieres, Stage 17

By Patrick Edwards

When friends ask me how my Tour de France charity ride went this summer, I usually start off by noting that the pros gave me a one day head start and I stayed one day ahead the whole of the 3 weeks.  If they’re satisfied with this, I usually go on to mention that the food in France is great, and so is the beer they import from Belgium.  That’s usually about it.  There just isn’t that much I can tell most of my friends because they don’t ride bikes.  Breaking down the details just leaves them with some abstract notion that it was harder than commuting to work. 

Registration is now open!

Glotman Simpson Cycling Fall/Winter spin classes are located 1637 West 5th Avenue - 2nd Floor

SPIN CLASS COST & PAYMENT

• Drop-in $20 (pay at time of each class)
• 10 Session pass $150 (pay at first session attended)
• 12 Week Pass $450 (pay at first session attended)

More Info: http://glotmansimpsoncycling.ca/training/fall-spin-classes

For the remainder of the season office hours will be sporatic and maintained on a as needed basis. Should you require something please refer to the newsletter or send an email to membership@glotmansimpsoncycling.ca. Thank you!