MIVA riders rode strongly in the Island Cup race at Minto near Cumberland. Paul Thompson and Janna Gillick both showed their climbing strength early on, with Paul Thompson taking the win and Janna taking a creditable second in the B race. Iain Hay is not happy on the hills and struggled with the climbing,  eventually  finishing sixth.

Brodie Hay continues to develop his road racing skills and finished sixth in the C event.

MIVA riders are really making an impact in Island racing - and they are by far the best looking, with their awesome shorts and jerseys!

The temperature had dropped a few degrees since mid-afternoon but it was still a fast night with little wind. Four of the starters were

riding their first time trial of the year and five of the returning riders

improved on their best 20km times,

Men's winner, Shawn Boyd, just failed to beat his PB for the distance

by 11 seconds and runner up, Bryan Rehill , beat his previous best by

4 seconds, with third placed Matthew Allardyce posting a rapid 32' 55".

On the women's side, winner Janna Gillick had the fourth fastest overall

time with 33' 33".

In two weeks time, there is a three person team time trial over the 20km

distance.

Thanks to Brodie Hay for doing an excellent job of holding tonight.

MIVA BOXWOOD CRITERIUM, MAY 15TH. 2012 40 minutes plus 5 laps

Weather cool with a stiff breeze.

During the first few laps, a number of the stronger riders, including Sean Lunny, Shepherd Stewart, Ray Wagner, Mike Sevcov and Kirby Villeneuve tested the waters with turns at the front but the first real attempt at a break occurred on lap six, when Iain Hay and Paul Thompson stayed away for a couple of lepsonly to be brought back just before the first prime. This was won by strong man Ian Smith who cruised off the front with half a lap to go.

He was soon joined by Lunny and Wagner but within a lap, the pack was all together again. Ray jumped again almost immediately and this time took Mike Sevcov with him. The duo managed to stay out front for the next three laps but the pack realised that these were two strong riders and hauled them in well before the second prime.

The bunch stayed together for the next three laps,and then, just after the bell, Ian Smith pulled away from the rest and took the prime as easily as the first. A chasing group composed of Jonsma, Wagner, Thompson and Lunny bridged to him and the quintette stayed away for just over a lap, picking up a lapped Phil Birrer in the process.

This group stayed away for the next five laps, Smith taking the third prime at two laps to go and then the Smithsonian missile put the hurt on the rest and opened up a ten second gap in the last lap, with only Sean Lunny rising to the challenge.

At the line, it was Ian Smith cruising in solo, with a totally-spent Sean Lunny at five seconds with Menno Jonsma winning the third place sprint from Ray Wagner and Paul Thompson.

All agreed it had been the fastest and most enjoyable Tuesday nighter this season.

It should be noted that youth rider Brodie Hay rode really well tonight and after he was originally lapped after staying in the pack for fifteen laps, managed to finish ahead of three of the seniors.

Charlene Hay as the only woman competing, scored maximum points and managed to stay for a couple of laps in the bunch each time they lapped her.

Thanks to Al Henderson for registration set-up and bell/lap board duties and to Iain and Brodie Hay for Course set up and take down.

Results checked and verified with Contourroam video camera. Frame numbers coming soon!

Iain Hay sprinted to 3rd place in the B race at the Windsor Criterium. Brodie Hay rode a great race in the C race and finished top

10, after being forced to change bikes with 5 laps to go! Great race, would be nice to see some more MIVA jerseys!! Iain is a knowledgeable and canny rider who knows who to watch and when to make an effort. As his fitness

improves, expect to see more podium placings. Brody also is developing the fitness he needs to climb up the placings. On Tuesdays, his increased speed and endurance can clearly be seen.

What the club needs is a bunch of youth riders like the group in Comox Valley Cycling Club. Since the club members don't yet have families or, if they do, the kids are still very young, we need to go into the schools to locate new talent. MIVA' Youth Development Programme in the Fall is designed to do just this but more volunteer youth coaches are needed. For those who are interested, Colin Campbell will put on a course for six or more individuals.