Fraser Chapman Club president and Co-Founder From those early mornings in April of 2008 when Chris Ferron and I decided to chase down every cyclist we saw to ask them to join us on a bike ride to a community of 1,200 awesome and like-minded individuals around the GTA has been quite a wild and enriching adventure. I have learned a lot about myself as a bike rider, a leader, and as a person. The MGCC has provided me an outlet for two main outlets of energy in my life – physical fitness and friendship. The relationships I have made through the MGCC, with people whom I would have never crossed paths with, have forever changed my life. I will be forever grateful for this experience. #getupandgo |
Greg Connor Youth program administrator What does MGCC mean to you? "From an inauspicious start, cycling and the MGCC has grown to become an integral part of my life – fitness, friends, family, volunteering and more! As father of five, it seemed only natural to take on the youth initiatives, and again as father of five, figure out how to pay for all of it by growing our Sponsorship efforts at the Club. I take great pride in all that the Club has to offer, and all that we have collectively created." |
Matt Cameron What does MGCC meant to you? "First and foremost, it means setting the alarm before 5am. It means being prepared the night before for a morning ritual, having my gear ready, oatmeal in a bowl, coffee machine ready to go, bike by the door to reduce the "cleat clack"! It means some dark starts, some cold starts, some wet and some windy, some hot and sunny rides. It requires that I put in effort, that I work hard, that I train. I'm 46 years old and may have the upper body strength of a chipmunk but I am physically (and somewhat mentally) in the best shape of my life! The best part? I get to do it all with a solid group of people, who once were strangers, have since become my friends." |
Sasha Gollish Safety and Advocacy "You may not see me on a bike but I’m in the background helping to maintain the fun factor of the rides through the promotion of road safety and advocacy. I’ve been a MGCC member since 2010, where cycling spring boarded me to a fitter version of me. I now spend more time on my feet as a runner as a member of Team Canada’s Track and Field Team. #AlwaysPlay" |
Craig Laurence Treasurer What does MGCC mean to you? "After completing the 2012 Ride to Conquer Cancer, solo rider Craig Laurence joined the club in 2013 after his wife noted that his longest run ever was from living room to fridge, and that 18 holes of cart golf didn’t qualify as exercise. That was 45lbs ago. This sport has brought him best-ever fitness along with a lot of carbon fibre and stretchy lycra things. Craig covered off marshalling and skills development in his Board duties last year and becomes the club Treasurer and Skills Development guy for 2018. “MGCC has provided me the education, opportunity and challenge towards improved fitness, and introduced me to hundreds of like-minded people who are an absolute blast to ride with. Encouraging and thoughtful - we’ve all got each others’ back." |
Belinda Bain What does MGCC mean to you? “MGCC is a kick ass group of incredibly motivating and inspiring individuals, who push each other to be their very best, and welcome new comers to discover the many joys of cycling. It is a great pleasure and a privilege to a part of it”. |
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Ayrton Dick High Park Chapter Representative Ayrton cringed at the idea of waking up at 5am to ride his bike, but was smitten after his first MG High Park ride. Morning Glory Cycling Club has deepened Ayrton’s passion for cycling, has given him a newfound appreciation for Toronto’s topography, and has been the birthplace for some of his closest friends today. MGCC also been the perfect setting to improve his abilities on the bike. Oh, and he’s now a self-proclaimed ‘morning person’. |
Jonathan Caners racing program What does MGCC mean to you? "MGCC is the motivation to wake up early. It's the inspiration to cycle better. It's a catalyst to build the community and share the joy of cycling. It's great to be part of such a terrific group!" |
David Prairie What does MGCC mean to you? "For me, MGcc is not really about cycling, it’s about people. I find the most rewarding ad enjoyable aspect of the club is getting to know the members. Sure we ride bikes but we also get to spend hours outside exercising and have plenty of time to have meaningful conversations. I feel fortunate to have met so many fantastic and interesting people. Plus, if I am nice, perhaps they don’t mind me drafting." |
