We're really excited to see so much interest and we're thrilled to be joining the thousands of other women around the world riding 100kms. Here are a few additional details:  

1) Start Time - We've decided to split the 8:30AM start group into two and merge the two 9AM starters into that group. Please arrive at least 10min before your start time to sign-on. Sign-on is at White Sails Brewing located at 125 Comox Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3H9.

2) Late Registration - It's not too late! Anyone who hasn't registered for the event can do so on Sunday but we ask that they arrive no later than 8AM to do so. Cash only.  

3) What to Bring - The weather looks great, but it never hurts to bring arm warmers and a lightweight vest or jacket. Bring a spare tube and gear to fix it. (Don't worry, we'll pitch in and help the less experienced with any flat changes) Aim to consume 200kcal per hour, but read (6) before you try to stuff 1000kcal of bananas into your jersey. Bring a $10 in case you need an emergency Coke from the closest gas station.

4) Leaders - Janna will take the first group out at 8AM, Lorrie will take the second group at 8:30AM (sharp) and Kiyomi will take the final group about ten minutes later. The leaders will be responsible for knowing the route and keeping the group together. This includes periodic headcounts. Please inform the leaders if you don't intend to complete the ride or if you decide to change groups.

5) Pace - This is intended to be a social ride. Nobody will get dropped. If you'd like to download the route in advance: https://www.strava.com/routes/9431404 . Some hardcopies of the waypoint list will be available at the start.

6) Rest Stop - A few kind MIVA members have offered to set up a rest stop along the water in Qualicum Beach, which is at ~60km. Water, Gatorade, home-baked mini-muffins, fruit and gels will be available. Public washrooms are also located nearby.

7) Pop-up Refreshments - A mystery hand-up station is currently into the works. Keep your eyes open for it on E&N across from Rock City Cycles.

8) Social, SWAG & Draw Prizes - Our sponsors have generously provided us with a few small gifts for all riders as well as several draw prizes for some lucky riders. These will be available after the ride at White Sails. Please join us for a complimentary beverage afterwards!

9) Social Media - if you want to share photos of the ride with the many thousands other women riding 100km on Sunday, tag your pictures with #womens100 and #midislandvelo

10) Sponsors - We'd like to acknowledge our gracious sponsors for the event: White Sails Brewing (@whitesailsbrewing), Rock City Cycles (@rockcitycyclesnanaimo), Kiyo Salon and Day Spa (@houseofkiyo), Frontrunners (@frontrunnersnanaimo), Superstore, Swethaus (@theswethaus) and Omtown Yoga (@omtownyoga).

See you Sunday!

- Janna, Lorrie & Kiyomi

It's limited to 55 in each category (A and B) so don't miss out, sign up! Hosted by Cross On The Rock and MIVA, held at Diver Lake on Wednesday August 9th.

Two categories: The B's start at 6:15 (beginner, intermediate) And the A's at 7:15. (Fast intermediates top 15, experts, advanced) no sandbagging.

Volunteers please contact miva.president@gmail.com, help will be needed during the race as well as setup/teardown. Each race is capped at 55 racers. No refunds. No wait list. No extra race added as we'd be pushing daylight. All pre-registration.

***Must provide valid Cycling BC number during online pre registration.***

https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=106959

A perfect night for a bike race.  Tonight we had 16 riders take the line for a 40 lap points Crit.  With sprints and points every 5 laps Norms suggestion of 39 neutral laps was quickly forgotten as he shot off the front on lap 3.  The pack quickly reeled him in and lined up for the first sprint which was taken by James sage followed by John Lam with the junior rider from Comox, Connor McGrady, taking the third spot. Chris James and John would cover the majority of the remaining sprints making it a close race.

The lap 20 sprint was neutralized as a rider crashed in the top corner one lap before and the racers sat up to make sure he was ok.

17 pts James Sage

16pts Jon Lam

11pts Chris Cameron

4pts Kevin Park

3pts Nate Walsh

2pts Iain Hay

1pt Connor McGrady

Wade Luksay

Kevin Park

Norm Thibault

Brett Whitehead

Phill Birrer

Lee Zavarise

Larry Dicker

Maxime Therrien

Patrick Burnham

Mark Wieler

Lap times can be found here

We also had Eric Byres one of our long time club members come out tonight with his grand daughter Aleah who was selling home made cinnamon buns to raise fund for the Kids International Development Society , the funds raised are going to purchase low cost bicycles for Cambodian children so they can attend school.

Next week will be our final Crit of the season.  Following the race there will be a social at Whitesails.  As always everyone is more than welcome to come watch and cheer.

As always these races simply couldn't happen without the help of our volunteers.  All of whom have been entered into a draw for not one but two sets of shiny new wheels.  The second set of wheels added to our prize pool comes courtesy of Coal City Cycles and is a Cross ready set of disc brake Vision Wheels.

Who - Over 10,000 women around the world, including the women of MIVA! (See #womens100 hashtag on social media) When - The ride will take place on Sunday, July 23, 2017. Start times will vary: 8:00AM (easy), 8:30AM (moderate) and 9AM (fast).

What - The Rapha Women’s 100 is a global challenge inviting female cyclists around the world to ride 100 km or more on the same day. It's not a race. On this day, MIVA will be hosting a female-only group ride in Nanaimo called the "MIVA Women's 100"

Where - Approximate route will be the MIVA Spring Challenge (South) route, but a final route map will be available prior to the event.

Why - Riding bikes is fun. Plus the Rapha100 would provide a goal for riders to work towards together. Having a local option means less travel time for those with busy schedules.

How - Riders would be expected to sign up in advance. A waiver, similar to the Monday night rides, will be required for NON Miva members, so everyone is welcome to ride! https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=105070

The group would be split into 3, with each subgroup having an ambassador assigned. Ambassadors will be seasoned cyclists familiar with the route, safety considerations and will be prepared to ensure that the ride proceeds in a "no-drop" format.

Support, including snacks, water, washrooms could be provided at the mid-point. Post-ride social will be held White Sails Brewing, swag bags and prizes for those that ride!

For more information, please feel free to contact Janna Gillick (jannag@gmail.com) or Kiyomi Schulz

The fight for second place is going to be a tight one as only five points separate the next five riders in the standings.  With four races left and double points in the final it's possible for these five to work together and shut down James Sage who has been great form and willingness to suffer at the front of the pack this season.

We are still looking for volunteers to come out and marshall the corners tonight.  If you're available please let us know by signing up online here

We've got some pretty sweet draw prizes lined up and everyone who volunteers is entered every time they come out, so lend a hand, stack your chances and have some fun watching some exciting local racing.

There is no race next week.  We'll be back on July 11th