MIVA Hill Climb #2 - Nanaimo Lakes Road

Another heart exploding climb, another amazing turnout of 22 riders showed up to take on Nanaimo Lakes Road.  This is the series' longest distance wise (7.3k) and greatest elevation gain (+233m). Tonight MIVA welcomed some graduates from the Monday Night Ride crew, with Valerie Capewell and Rachel Moll making their hill climb debuts!  Out of the 22 starters tonight, NINE were women!  This is great to see the ratio changing and seeing such a competitive line up every week.

Taking tonights Female Category was Janna Gillick, smashing the QOM in 16:40.  Kiyomi Schulz avenged last weeks 0.6 second defeat by edging Lorrie Baildham by 24.5 seconds.  For only her first real year on a road bike, Kiyomi has definitely found her calling.

The Comox Valley's Evan Luksay again took the Youth Male win flying up in 21:29, good for 16th overall even, this kid is FAST!

In the Mens Category Joel de Schiffart again took the win (and KOM) by a scant 10.2 seconds over Nicholas Kupiak.  To put their speed ascent in perspective, they both averaged over 30km/hr while climbing 233m.  Rounding out the podium was Darren Vandergrift a minute back at 15:43. Ian Drown's fan club came up to cheer him and everyone else in, and special mention to Mark Wieler for hammering straight from work to arrive just in time for his starting slot, great dedication! Ken Olson also made his return, as he gears up for more Cross on the Rock battles with Norm, Peter, and Joel.

MIVA Hill Climb 2 - Nanaimo Lakes Road

Results via Webscorer here. Series standings via Webscorer here.

After 2 races, here are the standings: 2015 Hill Climb Championships Standings

Next week is WITCHCRAFT, pre register here.  Witchcraft is 3.2km long, gaining 162m, with an average grade of 5%. (hint, see this orange star? When you open the Strava link for this climb favourite it so it will show up) Thanks to Peter for working the start line, and to Patrick for tonight's photos once again.