News Archives - 2009

CCE Cycling Team October 2009 Article

Glotman Simpson structural engineers in Vancouver are sponsoring a highly successful — and growing — cycling club which is making a name for itself in British Columbia. Geoffrey Glotman, P.Eng., a principal of the company talked about the club with CCE.

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Our new custom Sugoi design for the upcoming years is finished (please wait for an announcement) and our 2008 and 2009 design is retiring.

The following 2009 items are in stock and can be picked up at our club office (1637 West 5th Ave):

"Her path from recreational runner to elite athlete shows how far a destination-driven mindset & hard work can take you. She is now competing amongst the best in the world in the Ironman Event. Since Christine embarked on her professional career 3 years ago (after 9 years amateur), she began specializing in the Ironman distance. The Ironman consists of a grueling: 2.4 Mile Swim, 112 Mile Bike Ride & 26.2 Full Marathon.(www.christinefletcher.com)"

Now is your chance in The Glotman•Simpson Cycling Club's ‘Cypress Challenge: Part Deux', starting at 9am on September 12^th. 

Climbing from the bottom of Cypress Mountain to the top of Hollyburn's Cross Country area, this is the second annual Cypress Challenge, a charity cycling race with a mass start open to all riders. But be warned - the 13km route has a steady 6.5% grade, and wouldn't be out of place as a hill climb in the Tour de France. 

August 16th, 2009

Today, the 2009 BC Provincial Road Championships were held in Abbortsford. The Glotman Simpson Cycling Team started in all categories (except Junior Men) and ended on the podium in 3 of them.

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!

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It is that time of year again. May is upon us and the skies have finally opened up producing great riding weather. Allan and Dan have decided to change the hill climb dates to Wednesday nights leaving APT at 6:00pm and then Westpoint Cycles at 6:20pm. This year they will be selling off 5 week packages at a rate of $75. Drop in will be $20. Allan and Dan are encouraging everyone do take the 5 week package route as it is easier to train you all if you are following the progression.

GS club riders pose for a photo out at Iona, while on a Saturday Morning Club Ride (Credit: Wendell Challenger)

We have some new photos from your perusal

1. Our 2009 Launch Party at West Point Cycles
2. As well as an on going collection of photos from our club rides

Moriah proved to be the favourite for the GC after she dominated the early Saturday morning Time Trial. She continued to lead the GC throughout the weekend! The Criterium on Saturday afternoon ended in a field sprint and our Glotman Simpson riders Leslie Vice and Moriah MacGregor finished 15th and 6th. For Saturdays road the goal was to protect Moriah's lead. Both girls managed to do their job and Moriah finished again in the top 5 and Leslie on spot 15.

Spring Series update by Rory:

I wanna say that Jack ,Murray and I endured the freezing cold rain today for the Rivver Road Race.

We really had no chance of doing anything except try to cover a few moves and sit in when we could.  4 guys went early after a few hard efforts on everyones part.  We brought back two and the field sprint was on for 3rd.