Gastown Grand Prix

Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix
Race details
Date	July 10, 2013
Region	Gastown, Vancouver, Canada. (North America)
Discipline	Road
Type	Criterium
Organiser	Global Relay
Web site	www.globalrelayggp.org
History
First edition	1973
Editions	29 (as of 2012)
First winner	Bill Wild (Canada)
Most wins	Ron Hayman (Canada) ; (3 wins) ; Verna Buhler (Canada) ; (3 wins) ; Gina Grain (Canada) ; (3 wins)
Most recent	Ken Hanson (USA) ; Leah Kirchmann (Canada)

The Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix is a criterium cycling race held in Gastown, the oldest neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The race is part of BC Superweek, a series of nine races held over 10 days in July in the greater Vancouver area.

Founded by a local dentist and bike racer, Roger Sumner, in 1973,^[1] the Gastown Grand Prix regularly attracted professional riders from across the continent along with crowds of 20,000 to 30,000 spectators.

Following an eight-year hiatus from 1994 to 2001, the race returned in 2002 as the Tour de Gastown, running until 2008 before once again stopping due to lack of sponsorship.^[2]

On January 27, 2012, Global Relay, a Gastown-based technology services firm announced that it would be Title Sponsor and Operator of the race for five years through 2016.^[3] The 29th edition of the race took place on July 11, 2012.^[4] It featured the largest winning prizes of any criterium in North America, with $40,000 in total prizes, including $15,000 to the top finishing male rider and $8,000 to the top female.^[5] 2013's race marked the 40th anniversary since the first race in 1973, and featured an increased total prize purse of $50,000.^[6]

History

In 1973, a Vancouver dentist, Dr. Roger Sumner, came up with the idea to have a bike race in Gastown, the oldest neighbourhood in Vancouver. An accomplished bike racer himself, he wanted to organize a race that was easily accessible to the public to show them how spectacular top level bike racing in Canada could be. Sumner himself competed in the Gastown Grand Prix until 1978. He was later inducted into the BC Hall of Fame for his 30 years of service to the sport in the roles of racer, coach, manager and racing organizer. He died in 2000 after being hit by a car while riding his bike.

First race

The first Gastown Grand Prix was held in 1973. The race ended with Bill Wild, a sprinter, versus New Zealander and three-time Canadian National Road Champion Max Grace on the final lap.^[7] Wild won the race and took home a colour TV as first prize.^[8]

Early years

In the 1970s, winners of the Gastown Grand Prix included Bill Wild, Max Grace, Brian Keast, and David Watkins. By 1976, 122 elite cyclists from Canada and Mexico were signed up to race the GP. In 1977, racers from the US made their first appearance at the criterium by entering 25 riders in the race. One of these riders was 18-year-old Davis Phinney. Phinney later went on to become an Olympic medalist and winner of two stages of the Tour de France.^[9] In 1979, Canadian cyclist Alex Steida made his first appearance at the race as National Junior Track Champion. Steida hit a pedestrian during the race but there were no serious injuries. In 1980 Stieda, still a junior, took his first victory in Gastown in front of crowds that numbered in the 20,000s.^[10] Steida later became the first North American to earn the Yellow Jersey at the Tour de France.

Arrival of professional teams

The 1980s saw the arrival of the first professional racing category racers at the GP. Canadian Pro racer Ron Hayman of Vancouver won three titles at the GP.^[11] Hayman was one of only three Canadian Pros on the world circuit at this time. In 1982 he won again, beating out Steida who came second and Canadian National Team member Bernie Willock who placed third. Eric Heiden, the five time American gold medalist in speed skating, only managed fourth place in this exceptional field.^[12] In the 1980s, women cyclists began to establish themselves in the GP with the emergence of a Women's category. 1981 National Road Champion Verna Buhler of Canada won the first women's title in 1982. She went on to win two more titles in the next two years.

The Pro team of 7-11 dominated GP races in the mid to late 1980s with many podium results. Begun in 1981 as an amateur team, 7-11 become a Pro team in 1985.^[13] It raced at many Grand Tours of Europe. First place results were taken at the GP during the 80's by team members Brian Walton, Alex Steida and Norm Alvis.^[14]

1990s: youth vs. experience

The 1990s saw some young and relatively inexperienced riders winning the GP over older and more established racers. Many younger riders saw the GP as a great opportunity to compete against more seasoned professional racers. One of these was twenty-year-old John Mckinley, who won the race in 1992. A 19-year-old US racer named Jonas Carney also won the event in 1990.^[15]

In 1991, another 19-year-old won the race. This was Lance Armstrong, who made his appearance at the GP as an amateur racer. He won the race, dropping his breakaway companion (Matt Eaton, who placed second) on the last lap.^[16]

Many times a medalist at Olympic and World mountain bike events, Canadian Alison Sydor also rode her first GP in 1991 and won the women's race. Sydor went on to race in many other future GTGP events. In 1993, the Pro team of Coors Light dominated the GP. Sprint specialist Roberto Gaggiolli won with Swedish World Road champion Marianne Berglund victorious in the women's race. Clara Hughes, Leslie Tomlinson and Sara Neil are notable Canadian women racers who rode in the GP in the early 1990s.

The GTGP took a nine-year hiatus in 1994 after not being able to secure sponsorship.^[17]

Big name riders draw crowds

The event returned in 2002 attracting 28,000 people to the streets of Gastown. With $10,000 up for prize money, Mark McCormack of the Saturn Pro team won with help from teammate Canadian Olympian Svein Tuft. The Saturn Team was one of the top three Pro US teams at this time and its racers dominated the race. Kim Davide, also riding for Saturn, won the women's race. In 2003, Germany’s Ina Teutenberg, one of the premier woman sprinters in the world at this time, held off Alison Sydor to win the race. Thirty-five-year-old Gord Fraser was victorious in the men's event coming first out of 137 other riders.^[18]

US track team member for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Jonas Carney of US came back to the GTGP in 2004 and won the race for a second time. He first won the GP fourteen years earlier in 1990 as a 19-year-old. Manon Jutras, 1994 Canadian Olympic road team member was victorious in the women's event.

Other highlights of the mid-2000s include the appearance of the UCI Continental Symmetrics cycling team at the GTGP. The team was composed wholly of Canadian riders like Svein Tuft, Andrew Pinfold and Eric Wohlberg. By 2006, the GTGP was attracting 40,000 spectators and was offering $15,000 in prize money. Gord Fraser was a double GTGP winner with victories in 2003 and 2005. Also in 2005, Gina Grain burst onto the scene and won the first of three career victories at the GP. Her other first place wins were to come in 2006 and 2008.^[19] Grain used the 2008 race as preparation for the Beijing Olympics, which were going to be held two weeks after the Gastown race. Many other riders also used the GP as final preparation for the Olympics. Sprinter Andrew Pinfold of the Symmetrics team, with the help of his Olympic bound teammate Svein Tuft and seven other teammates, won the 50 lap men's race by only a bike length.^[20]

Return of sponsorship

In 2009, the race again took another hiatus as it was without sponsorship until 2012, when Global Relay, a Gastown-based technology services firm, made a multi-year commitment to become title sponsor and operator, bringing the race back to Vancouver once again for the 2012 cycling season and beyond. The 2013 race was won by American Ken Hanson and Canadian Leah Kirchmann, both of the Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies team.^[21]

Starting line of the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix - Men's Race
Starting line of the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix - Men's Race
The 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Men's Race begins
Riders in the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix Men's Race
Starting line of the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix - Women's Race
Competitors in the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix - Women's Race, including Loren Rowney (2012 Champion)
Women's podium at the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix. From left: Laura Van Gilder (Mellow Mushroom), Loren Rowney (Specialized Lululemon), Nicky Wangsgard (Primal/MapMyRide p/b BH), Shannon Rogers (Global Relay President & General Counsel)
Men's podium at the 2012 Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix. From left: Ryan Anderson (Spider Tech), Ken Hanson (Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies), Tommy Nankervis (Competitive Cyclist), Warren Roy (Global Relay CEO)

Winners - Men's Race

Year	Winner	Hometown	Team
2013	Ken Hanson (USA)	Santa Barbara, California	You have called `{{Contentious topics}}`. You probably meant to call one of these templates instead: Alerting users {{alert/first}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/first}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the contentious topics system if they have never received such an alert before. In this case, this template must be used for the notification. {{alert}} ({{Contentious topics/alert}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the fact that a specific topic is a contentious topic. It may only be used if the user has previously received any contentious topic alert, and it can be replaced by a custom message that conveys the contentious topic designation. {{alert/DS}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/DS}}) is used to inform editors that the old "discretionary sanctions" system has been replaced by the contentious topics system, and that a specific topic is a contentious topic. {{Contentious topics/aware}} is used to register oneself as already aware that a specific topic is a contentious topic. Editnotices {{Contentious topics/editnotice}} is used to inform editors that a page is covered by the contentious topics system using an editnotice. Use the one below if the page has restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction editnotice}} is used to inform editors that the page they are editing is subject to contentious topics restrictions using an editnotice. Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. Talk page notices {{Contentious topics/talk notice}} is used to provide additional communication, using a talk page messagebox (tmbox), to editors that they are editing a page that is covered by the contentious topics system. The template standardises the format and wording of such notices. Use the below if there are restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction talk notice}} is used to inform editors that page restrictions are active on the page using a talk page messagebox (tmbox). Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. If a user who has been alerted goes on to disruptively edit the affected topic area, they can be reported to the arbitration enforcement (AE) noticeboard, where an administrator will investigate their conduct and issue a sanction if appropriate. {{AE sanction}} is used by administrators to inform a user that they have been sanctioned. Miscellaneous {{Contentious topics/list}} and {{Contentious topics/table}} show which topics are currently designated as contentious topics. They are used by a number of templates and pages on Wikipedia.
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2008	Andrew Pinfold (Canada)	Woodbridge, ON	You have called `{{Contentious topics}}`. You probably meant to call one of these templates instead: Alerting users {{alert/first}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/first}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the contentious topics system if they have never received such an alert before. In this case, this template must be used for the notification. {{alert}} ({{Contentious topics/alert}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the fact that a specific topic is a contentious topic. It may only be used if the user has previously received any contentious topic alert, and it can be replaced by a custom message that conveys the contentious topic designation. {{alert/DS}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/DS}}) is used to inform editors that the old "discretionary sanctions" system has been replaced by the contentious topics system, and that a specific topic is a contentious topic. {{Contentious topics/aware}} is used to register oneself as already aware that a specific topic is a contentious topic. Editnotices {{Contentious topics/editnotice}} is used to inform editors that a page is covered by the contentious topics system using an editnotice. Use the one below if the page has restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction editnotice}} is used to inform editors that the page they are editing is subject to contentious topics restrictions using an editnotice. Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. Talk page notices {{Contentious topics/talk notice}} is used to provide additional communication, using a talk page messagebox (tmbox), to editors that they are editing a page that is covered by the contentious topics system. The template standardises the format and wording of such notices. Use the below if there are restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction talk notice}} is used to inform editors that page restrictions are active on the page using a talk page messagebox (tmbox). Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. If a user who has been alerted goes on to disruptively edit the affected topic area, they can be reported to the arbitration enforcement (AE) noticeboard, where an administrator will investigate their conduct and issue a sanction if appropriate. {{AE sanction}} is used by administrators to inform a user that they have been sanctioned. Miscellaneous {{Contentious topics/list}} and {{Contentious topics/table}} show which topics are currently designated as contentious topics. They are used by a number of templates and pages on Wikipedia.
2007	Kirk O'Bee (USA)	Ada, Michigan	Health Net p/b Maxxis
2005	Gord Fraser (Canada)	Nepean, Ontario	Health Net
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2003	Gord Fraser (Canada)	Nepean, Ontario	Health Net
2002	Mark McCormack (USA)	Plymouth, Maine	Saturn
1993	Roberto Gaggioli (Italy)	Limite S'Amo, Italy	Coors Light
1992	John McKinley (USA)	Sacramento, California	Spago
1991	Lance Armstrong (USA)	Austin, Texas	Subaru/Montgomery
1990	Jonas Carney (USA)	Milwaukee	Subaru/Montgomery
1989	Norm Alvis (USA)	Sacramento, California	7-Eleven
1988	Brian Walton (Canada)	North Delta, BC	7-Eleven
1987	Gary Anderson (New Zealand)	Wanganui, New Zealand	Cyclesport NZ/GENL M
1986	Andy Paulin (USA)	San Diego	10 Speed Drive
1985	Chris Carmichael (USA)	San Francisco	7-Eleven
1984	Alex Stieda (Canada)	Coquitlam, BC	7-Eleven
1983	Ron Hayman (Canada)	Vancouver, BC	7-Eleven
1982	Ron Hayman (Canada)	Vancouver, BC	7-Eleven
1981	Ron Hayman (Canada)	Vancouver, BC	7-Eleven
1980	Alex Stieda (Canada)	Coquitlam, BC
1979	David Watkins (Canada)	Port Moody, BC	Grab On/Chinook
1978	Brian Keast (Canada)	Port Coquitlam, BC]
1977	Lawrence Malone (USA)	San Francisco
1976	Bill Wild (Canada)	Port Moody, BC
1975	Brian Keast (Canada)	Port Coquitlam, BC
1974	Max Grace (Canada)	Vancouver, BC
1973	Bill Wild (Canada)	Port Moody, BC	7-Eleven

Winners - Women's Race

Year	Winner	Hometown	Team
2013	Leah Kirchmann (Canada)	Winnipeg, Manitoba	You have called `{{Contentious topics}}`. You probably meant to call one of these templates instead: Alerting users {{alert/first}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/first}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the contentious topics system if they have never received such an alert before. In this case, this template must be used for the notification. {{alert}} ({{Contentious topics/alert}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the fact that a specific topic is a contentious topic. It may only be used if the user has previously received any contentious topic alert, and it can be replaced by a custom message that conveys the contentious topic designation. {{alert/DS}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/DS}}) is used to inform editors that the old "discretionary sanctions" system has been replaced by the contentious topics system, and that a specific topic is a contentious topic. {{Contentious topics/aware}} is used to register oneself as already aware that a specific topic is a contentious topic. Editnotices {{Contentious topics/editnotice}} is used to inform editors that a page is covered by the contentious topics system using an editnotice. Use the one below if the page has restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction editnotice}} is used to inform editors that the page they are editing is subject to contentious topics restrictions using an editnotice. Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. Talk page notices {{Contentious topics/talk notice}} is used to provide additional communication, using a talk page messagebox (tmbox), to editors that they are editing a page that is covered by the contentious topics system. The template standardises the format and wording of such notices. Use the below if there are restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction talk notice}} is used to inform editors that page restrictions are active on the page using a talk page messagebox (tmbox). Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. If a user who has been alerted goes on to disruptively edit the affected topic area, they can be reported to the arbitration enforcement (AE) noticeboard, where an administrator will investigate their conduct and issue a sanction if appropriate. {{AE sanction}} is used by administrators to inform a user that they have been sanctioned. Miscellaneous {{Contentious topics/list}} and {{Contentious topics/table}} show which topics are currently designated as contentious topics. They are used by a number of templates and pages on Wikipedia.
2012	Loren Rowney (Australia)	Gold Coast, Australia	You have called `{{Contentious topics}}`. You probably meant to call one of these templates instead: Alerting users {{alert/first}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/first}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the contentious topics system if they have never received such an alert before. In this case, this template must be used for the notification. {{alert}} ({{Contentious topics/alert}}) is used, on a user's talk page, to "alert", or draw a user's attention, to the fact that a specific topic is a contentious topic. It may only be used if the user has previously received any contentious topic alert, and it can be replaced by a custom message that conveys the contentious topic designation. {{alert/DS}} ({{Contentious topics/alert/DS}}) is used to inform editors that the old "discretionary sanctions" system has been replaced by the contentious topics system, and that a specific topic is a contentious topic. {{Contentious topics/aware}} is used to register oneself as already aware that a specific topic is a contentious topic. Editnotices {{Contentious topics/editnotice}} is used to inform editors that a page is covered by the contentious topics system using an editnotice. Use the one below if the page has restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction editnotice}} is used to inform editors that the page they are editing is subject to contentious topics restrictions using an editnotice. Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. Talk page notices {{Contentious topics/talk notice}} is used to provide additional communication, using a talk page messagebox (tmbox), to editors that they are editing a page that is covered by the contentious topics system. The template standardises the format and wording of such notices. Use the below if there are restrictions placed on the page. {{Contentious topics/page restriction talk notice}} is used to inform editors that page restrictions are active on the page using a talk page messagebox (tmbox). Use the above if there are no restrictions placed on the page. If a user who has been alerted goes on to disruptively edit the affected topic area, they can be reported to the arbitration enforcement (AE) noticeboard, where an administrator will investigate their conduct and issue a sanction if appropriate. {{AE sanction}} is used by administrators to inform a user that they have been sanctioned. Miscellaneous {{Contentious topics/list}} and {{Contentious topics/table}} show which topics are currently designated as contentious topics. They are used by a number of templates and pages on Wikipedia.
2008	Gina Grain (Canada)	Burnaby, BC	Webcor Builders
2007	Erinne Willock (Canada)	Victoria, BC	Expresscopy.com
2006	Gina Grain (Canada)	Burnaby, BC	Colavita Cooking Light
2005	Gina Grain (Canada)	Burnaby, BC	Victory Brewing
2004	Manon Jutras (Canada)	Drummondville, Quebec	Quark
2003	Ina-Yoko Teutenberg (Germany)	Düsseldorf, Germany	Saturn
2002	Kim Davidge (Canada)	Burlington, Ontario	Saturn
1993	Marianne Berglund (Sweden)	Sweden
1992	Laura Charameda (USA)	San Diego	Team Body Wise
1991	Alison Sydor (Canada)	North Vancouver, BC
1990	Sara Neil (Canada)	Vancouver, BC
1988	Aine O'Hagen (Canada)	White Rock, BC
1987	Elizabeth Jansen (USA)
1986	Becky Brindle (USA)	Snohomish, Washington
1985	Peggy Maas (USA)	Colorado Springs, Colorado	Metros
1984	Doreen Smith (Canada)	Delta, BC
1983	Verna Buhler (Canada)	Manitoba
1982	Verna Buhler (Canada)	Manitoba
1981	Verna Buhler (Canada)	Manitoba
1979	Dawne Deeley (Canada)	British Columbia

References

^ "Gastown was never like this!". The Vancouver Sun. July 23, 1973. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
^ "Popular B.C. cycling race to make a comeback this year". The Province. April 11, 2002. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
^ "Global Relay Brings Bicycle Racing Back to Gastown for 2012 and Beyond" (Press release). Global Relay. January 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.
^ Kendra Wong (2012-02-02). "Renowned bike race returns". Metro Vancouver. Metronews.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
^ "Story - Sports". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2012-06-27.
^ Gauthier, Jennifer. (2013-07-11) In Pictures: Gastown Grand Prix | Metro. Metronews.ca. Retrieved on 2014-04-12.
^ "Wild, Grace grab big Gastown prizes". Competitive Cycling. August 17, 1973.
^ "Gastown Race". Vancouver Sun. July 11, 1973.
^ "U.S. cyclists top winners in Gastown Grand Prix". Vancouver Sun. August 2, 1977.
^ "Steida pedals to win at the wire". Vancouver Sun. August 5, 1980.
^ "Hayman flying in Gastown". The Province. August 4, 1981.
^ "No Other Event Like This One". The West Ender. August 5, 1982.
^ "Yanks flock to cycling GP". The Province. March 8, 1985.
^ "10 Years of Gastown; The Grand Prix in Review". Bicycling News Canada. Summer 1983.
^ "American tenderfoot breaks from pack to win Gastown". Vancouver Sun. July 2, 1990.
^ "Youth Triumphs". The Province. July 21, 1991.
^ "Commonwealth Games Drain Away Bicycle Support". The West Ender. March 3, 1994.
^ "Fraser Flows on Water Street". The Province. July 24, 2003.
^ "Race team persues perfection". The Province. July 13, 2006.
^ "Cyclists get powered up for Beijing". The Province. July 17, 2008.
^ Hanson, Kirchmann win Gastown Grand Prix - Sports - Vancouver Courier. Vancourier.com (2014-02-22). Retrieved on 2014-04-12.

External links

[1] "Gastown was never like this!". The Vancouver Sun. July 23, 1973. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[2] "Popular B.C. cycling race to make a comeback this year". The Province. April 11, 2002. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[3] "Global Relay Brings Bicycle Racing Back to Gastown for 2012 and Beyond" (Press release). Global Relay. January 27, 2012. Retrieved June 27, 2012.

[4] Kendra Wong (2012-02-02). "Renowned bike race returns". Metro Vancouver. Metronews.ca. Retrieved 2012-06-27.

[5] "Story - Sports". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 2012-06-27.

[6] Gauthier, Jennifer. (2013-07-11) In Pictures: Gastown Grand Prix | Metro. Metronews.ca. Retrieved on 2014-04-12.

[7] "Wild, Grace grab big Gastown prizes". Competitive Cycling. August 17, 1973.

[8] "Gastown Race". Vancouver Sun. July 11, 1973.

[9] "U.S. cyclists top winners in Gastown Grand Prix". Vancouver Sun. August 2, 1977.

[10] "Steida pedals to win at the wire". Vancouver Sun. August 5, 1980.

[11] "Hayman flying in Gastown". The Province. August 4, 1981.

[12] "No Other Event Like This One". The West Ender. August 5, 1982.

[13] "Yanks flock to cycling GP". The Province. March 8, 1985.

[14] "10 Years of Gastown; The Grand Prix in Review". Bicycling News Canada. Summer 1983.

[15] "American tenderfoot breaks from pack to win Gastown". Vancouver Sun. July 2, 1990.

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