Spring Challenge 50k/100k! Register here https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=65424&owner=0 $10 per person, anyone and everyone welcome (don't need CycBC or MIVA membership, just come ride) Timing will be via your Strava (so stay on the course!) times post race Start Finish at White Sails Brewing 50k starts at 10am Route here 100k starts at 8am Route here Noon-ish finish for all at White Sails, MIVA will provide platters.
by Angelina Landry
MIVA Wednesday Night Rides April 13, 2016 to September 21, 2016, the MIVA Intermediate/Advanced Wednesday evening ride rolls out of the parking lot at Rock City Cycles (3700 Island Highway, Nanaimo, BC) at 6pm sharp. Duration: 2-3 hours. Pace is moderate to fast 24-33km/hr) over hilly terrain. A and B options are available with groups meeting at the top of climbs. This ride typically follows the same route: http://www.strava.com/routes/2045033 however, we are occasionally hijacked by aliens whose idea of a good time involves traversing alternative routes to the same destination. Rides are open to everyone and safety is paramount, so we ask that all participants be proficient in group ride technique and etiquette before joining the rides. We also ask that all riders wear a helmet, obey traffic laws and come equipped with a repair kit including spare tube(s) and pump. Participants must be members of MIVA and Cycling BC. This year we are pleased to announce that MIVA will be contributing $1 for each participant of our weekly group rides to Bicycles for Humanity, a global grassroots movement that provides the gift of mobility delivered by a bicycle to many in developing countries. To find out more about this worthy cause go to: www.bicycles-for-humanity.org We will be accepting additional donations for B4H throughout the season. Anyone wishing to contribute more is welcome to do so!
Do you want to learn to ride safely in a group? Do you want to learn some techniques to ride smoother and easier?
Do you want to meet some like minded friendly people?
These are just a few of the reasons why you might want to come try out MIVA’s Monday night group ride (“Begin to group ride” "Development Ride").
This weekly group ride became really popular last year which meant that we were able to offer 3 different groups = 3 different speeds. This means there is a group just right for most people. It is important that you are competent on a bike but you do not need to be fast. We will maintain an average speed of 20-24 km/hr and we will not drop anyone - yes it is a “no drop” ride.
We will meet at the NIC (Nanaimo Ice Center) parking lot and roll out at 6pm sharp. You must be a member of MIVA and hold a CyclingBC license/membership, so please go to our site and sign up online before hand. OR you can try two MIVA events as long as you sign a waiver first, then decide if you want to join (nobody ever changes their mind:)). Cycling BC (any license/membership), MIVA sign up.
Our usual route is out and back on Jingle Pot road with a couple offshoots thrown in for fun (read hills). We will start out with a shorter ride of about 20km but will build that up as it suits the group. Pacing lining will be instructed and practiced where it works best on this route. As well this year we plan to do some instruction on simple bike maintenance and safety checks before some of the rides.
These rides are lead by at least one experienced MIVA rider who is there to guide you and help you feel comfortable in the group as well as push you a bit when you may need it.
Start Date: Monday April 11
Time: 6pm
Meeting spot: NIC parking lot.
Come ride with us!
*Sample of a route last year, more or less http://www.gmap-pedometer.
Proudly sponsored again by KIYO SPA, thank you!
We have been working HARD for most of this month to secure a legit park (with permission) to hold cyclocross clinics, but unfortunately have been stone walled by red tape. The RDN won't allow us to use Anders and Dorrits park as "The farm property was only recently received by the East Wellington-Pleasant Valley community as park and the property and its uses are still being established." and "Setting out a course on the property, again, is not an acceptable special use of the property at this time". It's unfortunate but MIVA officially asks that you refrain from using this park.
There are unofficial group CX rides happening on Tuesdays @ 6pm, meeting at Maxey Rd and Wellington. Where you go from there is up to the group! The MIVA facebook group has the details each week.
Weds group ride goes tonight from Oak Bay Bikes @ 6pm, details here!
