Category Archives: Ride to Conquer Cancer 2010

Bike fitting in the clinic

I had a trip up to Kelowna this past weekend to participate in a professional seminar on bike fitting. The sport of road cycling continues to grow for various reasons. Always popular in the past, it is now attracting a large group of people who don’t feel inclined to do a lot of running anymore but want to continue to be physically active. Plus, you get to go really fast! With the success of  events such as the Grand Fondo, The Ride to Conquer Cancer and increasing membership in cycling clubs throughout … Read the rest of this post »

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Ride to conquer cancer – thanks!

  So we made it! Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th saw us cycling our way through the lower mainland and into Washington state en route to Seattle as part of the BC Cancer Association 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. Because of the support of friends, family and clients West 4th Physio was able to contribute over $8000 to the grand total of 9.2 million which will go towards research and equipment needed in the foundation’s work. A big thankyou to all of you who supported us. This was a well organised … Read the rest of this post »

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2010 Ride to conquer cancer

  This weekend is Vancouver to Seattle 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. This terrific event was first held last year and raises a huge amount of money for the BC Cancer Foundation. This year four of us got on board and so Matt, Mike, Jen and Lauren will complete the ride over 2 days, cycling around 120km each day. I’m thrilled to say that we have raised just over $7500 which will go to benefit the BC Cancer Foundation and a huge thankyou to all of our friends, colleagues and patients who have … Read the rest of this post »

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Ride to Conquer Cancer 2010

  Team West 4th Physio rides to conquer cancer! This year Matt, Melanie and Lauren will participate in the 2010 Ride to Conquer Cancer. This ride takes us from Vancouver to Seattle over two days in June and is a sponsored event to raise funds for cancer research and treatment. As well as practising what we preach with a committment to training and our own physical fitness, each rider will raise a minimum of $2500 dollars through sponsorship. This is a terrific event and lets us give back to help many … Read the rest of this post »

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