Pacific Rim Bicycle, Sponsor of MIVA's recreation programme, has recently been through a MAJOR makeover, with changes in almost every aspect of the store! New store owner Gary Guo set out on a mission to completely revamp and improve Pacific Rim... He's done just that. (and then some!). An impressive new line of 2014 Marins, Raleighs and Cronus bikes await you at the redesigned shop! The Raleigh North America line of road and 'cross bikes is well worth examining. Pacific Rim Bicycle website here.The store will be a distribution point for MIVA 2014 clothing early in the new year.
MID ISLAND VELO ASSOCIATION
Notice of Annual General Meeting
The 2014 Annual General Meeting of the Mid Island Velo Association will be held on November 14th, 2014, 6.30pm at Longwood Brew Pub, 5775 Turner Rd., Nanaimo, BC. V9T 6L8
If you are like me, you often use a home trainer to get some riding in when the weather or the temperature makes it better to stay home. Over the years, i have used a number of low end devices to put in an hour or so of hurt, as well as a couple of more full featured (and expensive) ones like the Tacx Genius and the Computrainer, plus viewing Sufferfest videos while I pedal on my own Turbo Spinner.
Now, a new torture machine has come to my attention, the BKool trainer from Europe. This has most of the high end features, like virtual reality rides, with resistance changing as the terrain goes up or down, wattage, speed, calory display and wireless interface with your Ipad, tablet or laptop. Go here for an introductory offer and here for a great review.
Results and report for the 2014 MIVA Hill Climb Championship at: http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=30039.
Overall results for this year's hill climb series are at: http://www.webscorer.com/seriesresult?seriesid=29600.
Remember, the Hill Climb Championship is on Saturday. October 4th. at 11am. Registration and start 300m. west of Pleasant Valley Community Centre. Entry $10. Socialise at Starbucks, Metral after the race.