That time of year is nearing where we test our legs with the Spring Challenge! As usual, there is a 50km and 100km route to choose from starting and finishing at Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo, BC.
Riders can choose to start at the suggested start times and group up with others, or can choose to start earlier or later depending on their preference. It's not a very formal ride, just come on out, and afterwards folks can choose to head over to White Sails (which does have indoor bike parking) to socialize.
Riders are expected to be prepared for longer rides, carrying supplies for basic mechanicals, fuel and hydration. This ride won’t have formal ride leaders/sweeps but may have pacing ambassadors (subject to availability) so please make sure you have the route handy.
Recommend 9:30am start time
100km route: There are public washrooms and water available at Waterwheel Park in Chemainus at km 43, as well as services (gas station) at km 89.
22-25 km/h pace recommend 8:00 start time
27+ km/h pace recommend 8:30 or 9:00 start time
MIVA membership required, see details here.
Head over to the #spring-and-summer-challenges discord channel if you have any questions.