Nanaimo BMX is holding the “Harbour City Nationals” this weekend which will bring BMX racers from all over Canada and the US to town for the 3 day event. There will be some top caliber racing; along with, a fun and exciting atmosphere. Racing will take place Friday through Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come watch and support the riders.
Information link here!
This is an important event that I feel we all play a part in, please make every effort to attend, thanks!-Corey
We would like to invite you to the 2015 Nanaimo Bike Information Nightwhich is being held at Bowen Park Complex on Thursday January 22nd 2015 from 7 to 9pm. The evening will include updates by the city and other organizations on the extension of the E&N trail, a new Bicycle Map, the Bicycling Master plan, and other bicycling topics & issues. We hope to generate a wide interest and to get feedback and lots of questions.
We are inviting City of Nanaimo Mayor & Council and senior staff to be present, to hear any concerns, ideas and updates and we want to see as many people as possible, cyclist and non-cyclists. This is the night to speak on the topic of bicycling and how we can improve, expand and excel at creating a safe, enjoyable community for all.
We are looking at several bike stores showcasing some of the new for 2015 merchandise, and we asked for presentations by the various bicycling groups and organizations in the city and the district of Nanaimo. Poster is attached and also available at this link: www.bikesense.org/bin/
Sincerely
Gord Foy, Engineering Department, City of Nanaimo,
Andre Sullivan, Chair Nanaimo Regional Rail Trail Partnership,
Leo Boon, Chair Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition
Andalucía Spain Bike TripIf you enjoy travel, biking, beautiful scenery, fine wine and great food we have a trip you will not want to miss. 12 days total in Andalucía Spain in September 2015. This is a fully supported bike trip where we bike from town to town on quiet paved roads, averaging 70km each day. For a price of $2095 CAD per person (there is no tax on trips outside Canada), you will enjoy the following: • 11 nights accommodation • 9 days of riding with an optional 2 additional days • 11 breakfasts and 4 dinners • luggage transport from hotel to hotel • snacks • support vehicle • bilingual guides • bike route logs and maps • assistance in renting bikes if needed If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Lorrie Baildham (labaildham@gmail.com) or Nancy Patterson (nancypatterson@shaw.ca).
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.
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.
