On Sunday November 2 MIVA will host the Hot Cross Bunnies race at Beban park as part of the Cross on the Rock series.

We will need volunteers on Sat Nov 1 to assist with course set up, and on Sun Nov 2 for registration, marshalling, & timing. Cross on the Rock is a local, grassroots cycling event, and half of the proceeds are donated to the host club. We would encourage all cycling community and MIVA members to consider supporting the event by volunteering or participating. It’s a fun day for the whole family no matter the weather, so come on out, Halloween costumes are encouraged!

Sign up to volunteer here.

This Saturday Aug 30 the Coal City Gravel ride will meet at Coal City Cycles at 9am, heading up through the Lantzville and Doumont area. This is the last scheduled Coal City ride for the season, so come on out!

We have a few updates for this weekend’s schedule:

• The Coal City gravel ride will meet at Coal City Cycles this week due to the wildfire risk.

• Eric will be leading a green-gravel friendly 31km ride to Timberland Lake and Mindy’s Bridge

• For the Sunday Road ride it may be advisable to ride out to Yellow Point and avoid Nanaimo River Road.

We will continue to monitor the wildfire and smoke situation, including the air quality forecasts, and if the risk becomes too high we will post any ride cancelations on the website and discord. We encourage all members who might be sensitive to heat or low air quality to exercise caution. Thank you for your patience and understanding!

Apologies for the 11th hour notice, but I have decided to cancel tonight’s developmental road ride as on top of the heat and wind we have a wall of smoke rolling in rapidly in many areas of Nanaimo. Stay safe out there!

Christine

We have changed the location of the BC Day ride Monday August 4 to the Cowichan Valley as the BC wildfire Service is asking that the highway be kept clear for Emergency vehicles.

The updated ride details are in the calendar here. Thanks all for your patience as we navigate this wildfire season.