(by David Steen)MIVA joined BC Masters Cycling Association for the first time to stage the successful double hill climb in Mill Bay and South Shawnigan last Saturday. MIVA's Cheryl Morch, Dave Steen and Glenda Harling helped manage the annual events. Results available at bcmasterscycling.com. The first climb takes 2 to 4 minutes and the second, at 9 km held 2 hours later, takes more than 20 minutes to complete. A total of 29 climbers took part in the two events combined, well done to all and thank you to the organizer for their hard work!
Super Duper Hill Climb Recap The idea was simple, ride all of the MIVA hill climbs in one go. Basically up every big hill in Nanaimo and regroup at Whitesails brewing afterwards for food, beer and stories.
61km and 1200m of climbing in one shot.
Despite the event being held on mothers day we had twelve riders show up ready and eager to tackle the challenge.
Prior to the race start we discussed the course. Despite the route being laid out on Strava the idea was to hit all five checkpoints in whatever order they wanted by whatever route they chose. To prove they reached the summit of each climb riders were asked to take a selfie with a unique poster placed at the top.
At the first checkpoint Nick Kupiak showed his skill with a camera getting his selfie in one shot and quickly returning to Uplands drive to head for the next hill followed closely by Sean Lunney.
Further back in the pack, Bill Mcmillan followed by Aiden Houle, took the flexibility in the routing to heart by turning off Uplands onto the island highway to cut out two traffic lights and make up time on Chris Cameron and Janna Gillick who had decided to work together to try and gain time on Nick and Sean.
After the second climb up Biggs road Nick attacked successfully shaking Sean off his wheel along Jingle Pot road allowing him the luxury to tackle the third climb up Jameson Road onto Northwood more casually to recover some of his strength for the last two climbs. It also allowed him a minute to admire the poster at the Northwood checkpoint which featured a picture of himself in a bright red onesie from the Waverly Cross Crit last September.
On the way to the Fourth climb Sean attempted to gain some ground by skipping the descent down Benson Meadows heading straight to the Withcraft lake climb. While he did make some ground this way he still wasn’t able to close the gap on Nick.
Meanwhile at the back of the field after repairing a pinch flat suffered descending on the rough pavement of Biggs road Cheryl skipped out on the Northwood climb to join the group of Mike, Gary, Lorrie and Leslie who were enjoying the weather and the company regrouping after each climb before heading onto the next.
First back at Whitesails was Nick at 12:59 followed closely by Sean at 13:02. Next in were Janna and Chris who had picked up Aiden after he jumped ahead of Bill and missed a turn missing the checkpoint on Northwood road.
Definitely a fun event which I hope to hold again next year.
- Nick Kupiak 12:59 five hills
- Sean Lunney 13:02 five hills
- Janna Gillick 13:10 five hills
- Chris Cameron 13:10 five hills
- Bill “Big Ring” Mcmillan 13:16 zero hills (doesn’t believe in selfies)
- Lorrie Baildham 13:43 five hills
- Gary Argyle 13:43 five hills
- Leslie Anderson 13:43 five hills
- Mike McCarney 13:43 five hills
- Brad Temple 13:52 Five hills
- Aiden Houle 13:10 four hills (16years old)
- Cheryl Morch 13:43 four hills and one dead tube
- Peter McCaffery 12:45 four hills (wrong start time and a lap out to cedar)
More photos Here
A fast night for racing brought out 36 riders, equalling our MIVA all-time record turnout. As always, links for the skimmers (expand each to see your results history):Tonights Race Results TT Series Standings 20k Course Records
TWO course records broken. Youth Male: Ayden Houle (-39 seconds) Record now sits @ 33:10 Female: Janna Gillick (-32 seconds) Record now sits @ 31:02
10 personal bests. Ayden Houle (-39 seconds) Janna Gillick (-32 seconds) Lorrie Baildham (-12 seconds) Lynn Sanderson (-58 seconds) Amy Meerdink (-1 minute 11 seconds) Lorraine Hepting (-1 minute 58 seconds) Sean Lunny (-35 seconds) Orphee Bernard (-1 minute 1 second) Mike Sevcov (-5 seconds) Derek Steel (-12 seconds)
6 first timers at the TT.
The Duncan/Cycle Therapy contingent made another return to the TT, all cutting 1-2 minutes off their last time, proving that knowing this course helps. Six racers tonight were making their debut on the MIVA course as well, all putting in great times.
Abigail Hare took the youth female crown with a fast 41:25, her previous two times this season have been 43:50 and 45:06, so she put the pedal down in a big way tonight.
In the youth male category we had a record 4 participants come out, including first time racer Tobin Bergman (12) who rode an excellent 39:24 averaging 30.4km/hr and almost holding his dad off at the line. Ayden Houle took the title setting a new youth male record in 33:10 knocking his own record down by 39 seconds. Ian Gillmore was off his normal blistering pace due to dehydration but he vowed to come back hard next week. Aiden Hare took 3rd with a 41:05, his seasons best, and like his sister he did it in style taking over 3 minutes off his last 20k.
In the female category Janna Gillick kept her streak alive with her fourth consecutive win, but more importantly set a new female course record in 31:02 (38.7km/hr)! Lorrie Baildham took second in 33:35, her fastest time ever on the 20k. Cycle Therapy's Lynn Sanderson took the last podium spot in 36:25, taking almost a minute off her PB and narrowly edging out her friend Amy Meerdink by a scant 10 seconds.
Last, the male group was won by Paul Auton in 28:37, followed by Peter Stevenson who rode to a fast 30:01 in his first ever TT on this course. TT Series Leader Sean Lunny of Rock City Cycles was only two seconds behind to take third place while setting his PB in 30:03. Orphee Bernard currently tied for 2nd place in the TT Series Overall, set a huge PB taking 1 minute 1 second off to take fourth in 30:24.
Next week is a 40k TT, sign up now via webscorer . Youth points are calculated on 20k, but if a youth rider wishes to race the full 40 we will score it via their first 20k lap while also timing their entire 40.
MIVA, With Cycling Canada's and the UCI's recent ruling on disc brakes, MIVA has been in back and forth discussion with CyclingBC to clarify how this affects our TT, Hill Climb, and Crit Series.
From June 13th onward disc brakes will not be permitted in any Time Trials, Crits, or Hill Climbs. For group rides and club rides disc brakes will not be recommended, but will be allowed.
MIVA has seen huge growth and with that comes responsibility to protect our membership, our volunteers, as well as our board of directors. Cycling BC has made it clear that we are at risk of being sued if we don't abide by the rules and that our insurance is voided in such cases. Feel free to contact Cycling BC regarding the issue at membership@cyclingbc.net
Below is the direct communication from Cycling BC to be clear to our membership:
Email #1
"As it stands, we have instituted a grace period in which we are allowing disc brakes in road events provincially until June 13th. After that, we will follow Cycling Canada's regulations, in not allowing disc brakes in competition. Our insurance policy covers all Cycling BC-sanctioned events, and our insurance brokers have assured us that there are no exclusions that would exclude events using disc brakes, if Cycling BC's regulations allow them (which they do, until June 13th).
I hope that this answers your question–let me know if you need any further clarification.
Regards,
Vanessa Kroeker
Membership and Communications
Cycling British Columbia
Cycling BC Offices:
130 West Broadway (South Entrance on back alley)
Vancouver, BC
V5Y 1P3
Email #2
Hi Corey,
Any competitive events will need to comply with the rules and regulations surrounding competition laid out by Cycling Canada. For races, the ban will apply. For group rides and fondos, Cycling Canada has indicated that they will make an exception and allow disc brakes (though they do not recommend them), but for criteriums, road races, and time trials, they are not allowed.
Cycling Canada understands our position in allowing a grace period in which riders in the province may still use disc brakes in competition, but after the June 13th deadline, we will have to fall in line with their policy.
All the best,
Vanessa Kroeker
Membership and Communications
Hit the pre reg link below (no extra cost) and you're in for tonights 20k TT! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=68708&owner=1 Starting list will be posted at https://www.facebook.com/midislandvelo/ around 430pm on race day! If you show up to race last minute you will go to the end of the list.
NOTE: i will be bringing MIVA merchandise as usual, if you want socks, knee warmers, arm warmers, cycling caps, water bottles, got it all.