Readers will note that the classified page is not on the MIVA web site now. Those who wish to advertise items for sale or wanted are directed to use Kijiji and used Nanaimo. Photos and requested price will both get more hits. Your editor has sold quite a bit of cycling and non-cycling stuff using these and Ebay (very effective). If readers check Used Nanaimo, there are three sets of Profil Tri bars (different models) and a SRAM Red chainset currently for sale.  

There is a great programme out of Burnaby velodrome to introduce aboriginal riders  to competitive cycling. However, many of these new riders are really poor and can't afford such luxuries as jerseys, shorts, shoes etc. If you have old cycling clothing  you no longer need, just drop off at Oak Bay Cycles in Nanaimo. Deadline is April 15th. The club may also be donating some of last year's unsold clothing.  Look in those draws and closets and see what you can find.

Cold day today. Sunny, but the threat of snow in the approaching clouds. Only three showed and one  (who shall remain nameless Cheryl) had forgotten front Q/R,so two starters. Good to see Sean Lunney out. It,s the first time trial I remember him riding in over six years. Dave Steen, who is an avid supporter of the MIVA events came over from Thetis Island. Dave is quite fit for the time of year and gave Sean, who is less than half his age, a good run for his money. Times and positions in our "results" section.  

This Sunday will be the second Duke Point 15km time trial. Registration 1t 10.30am, first rider off at 11.01am. Latest information from BC Ferries is that repairs to the terminal ramp should be completed by mid-April so this may be the last opportunity to race on a great, traffic-free course. Foe further information, email pakamac@gmail.com

At its regular BOD meeting on Wednesday, the MIVA executive discussed the difficulty of getting riders out on the scheduled Saturday club rides. Even though we have joined in with the OBB rides leaving from their store on Terminal, there is still a dearth of club members showing up as many of them are involved in other activities on Saturdays, including races, running, etc.

It was decided to put a club ride section on the web page and to invite club members to post their own rides, including time, date and location.  If you have ideas about how to make this fly, please comment.