We are looking forward to another fun and informative ride tomorrow. With so many people coming out each week we have been able to offer three different speed groups. All groups follow a NO Drop mandate and most often some technique is discussed and practiced. Hope to see lots of you out tomorrow!Next week we will have another "Change a flat" session starting at 5:15 with Robin from Coal City Cycles teaching us his tricks and tips.
The Ride for Life is coming up soon, below is a message from Chris Forbes extending an invitation. This is a great cause that will make positive change right here in our community. Please join the MIVA team and get signed up, see you there! ---
May 28th is the Inaugural Ride for Life (Supporting the Nanaimo Regional and District Hospital Foundation).
We are looking for more riders to join the event. I have ridden some of the route, and it looks amazing.
Starting and Ending at the Nanaimo Airport in Cassidy, we have an amazing day planned.
Here are some of the details surround the day of the event:
Thrifty Foods is supplying all of the food for the 3 rest stops and the post ride festivities, which will include salmon and chicken burgers, salads and drinks. Woo hoo.
A live DJ will be “pumping up the crowd all day long.”
Free Participation T-Shirt and Cool “Bottle-Opener Medal” for all finishers.
Very nice “Ride for Life Jerseys” that can be earned by fundraising over and above the entry fee. Three levels of jerseys are available, Pink [Giro Jersey], Red [La Vuelta], Yellow [Tour de France]. Check them our on the website.
Auction Items.
A children’s Fun Zone presented by Coastal Community Credit Union.
Arrowsmith Bikes will be supply a Kids 1km Push Track as we on site and mobile tech support.
Entry Fee is $1 per km. So, if you ride the 25km route, your entry fee will be $25. If you ride the 50km, then entry will be $50, and $100 for the 100km route.
100% OF THE MONEY TAKEN IN WILL BE DONATED TO THE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION. OUR AMAZING SPONSORS HAVE COVERED MORE THAN THE OVERHEAD COST OF THE EVENT.
Come out and have an AMAZING ride all while supporting our Hospital Foundation purchase a much needed CT Scanner.
Cheers,
Chris Forbes
Committee Member
Chris Forbes
CEO
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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
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
We had another great night on Monday with 18 riders showing up. This allowed us to split into 3 different groups. The faster group enjoyed an interesting twist of route choice which included climbing Meadow road.If the Wednesday night group is too fast for you why not come out Monday night as it looks like we will always be able to offer a faster group ride this night. The "new to group riding" or slower group enjoyed a fun ride which included some tips on technique and group riding etiquette. Come on out next Monday!