KUDOS TO THE VOLUNTEERS

As with many other sports, competitive cycling, especially at the local level, depends on volunteers to act as marshals, course setter-uppers, registration personnel etc.  Those who volunteer their services for these often thankless tasks are the people who enable the rest of you to race! Just remember this every time  you pass a marshal or line up to enter an event and show your appreciation by thanking them.  This thoughtful act will show them that their efforts are appreciated.

Also, as with many other clubs, one of the conditions of membership in MIVA is that you agree to volunteer your services at least twice during the season - many of the members seem to have overlooked this.