Hello MIVA members Yes, this Friday is our Annual General Meeting / Awards / Social at the Nanaimo Squash Club starting at 6:30.

We will elect a new President and the board of directors for the upcoming year at this meeting. We are still looking for nominations especially for the President position. If you are willing to serve in this role or know someone who is please fill out this nomination form. If you want to know more about the President or director roles please respond here.

We look forward to handing out some hardware that night and socializing as well. Pizza will be provided, first come first served and you will be be able to purchase beer and other bevies.

See you on Friday! Mike

Volunteers needed for the Kona Kup (on Oct. 9) put on by RCC. Let's make this an awesome race and raise the bar Nanaimo! Email them if you can help out in any way. rockcitycyclesnanaimo@gmail.com

Monday Cross Ride - from the NIC at 6pm. All levels accomodated. A cross bike is needed. Thursday Cross Practice - in Bowen Park with Carey Mark leading the way. Skills and drills to help you get on and off your bike faster and go faster in between. Meet near the Wahl Street entrance. It's fun, come try it out!

Wednesdays - Rock City Cycles hosts a ride from the shop at 6:15.

Hosted by:Carey Mark/MIVA

When and Where: Meet at Bowen -Wall St. Parking lot 6:00-7:30pm Thursday Sept 7th 6:00-7:30pm Thursday Sept 14th 6:00-7:30pm Thursday Sept 21st 6:00-7:30pm Thursday Sept 28th 6:00-7:30pm Thursday Oct 5th

Who: Anyone who wants to practice their skills for riding

What: A 1.5 hour clinic covering all of the basic skills of Cyclo-cross riding and racing. Warm-up, skills practice, short race.

Need: cyclocross or mountain bike

Cost: Free (All abilities are welcome and everyone should be able to learn something or at least practice their skills.) Topics will include: -Cornering -Hills -Start line plan -Dismounting -Remounting -Barriers -Run-ups and I rideable sections -Race strategies

See you Thursday!

Wow, where did the summer go?! This brings us to the last Monday Group ride on August 28. We will NOT START AT the NIC. But instead we will start (6:00pm) and end at one of our great sponsors, White Sails Brewery. This is a good opportunity for a bit of a different ride and a chance to chat and swap cycling stories.Trophy holders - come ride or have a drink and bring your trophy back so we have it in time for the AGM. Season pass holders - this is a good chance to return your number with timing chip. Last year we had about 38 of us, let's beat that! See you Monday!