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.

1. Nick Kupiak 12:59 five hills
2. Sean Lunney 13:02 five hills
3. Janna Gillick 13:10 five hills
4. Chris Cameron 13:10 five hills
5. Bill “Big Ring” Mcmillan 13:16 zero hills (doesn’t believe in selfies)
6. Lorrie Baildham 13:43 five hills
7. Gary Argyle 13:43 five hills
8. Leslie Anderson 13:43 five hills
9. Mike McCarney 13:43 five hills
10. Brad Temple 13:52 Five hills
11. Aiden Houle 13:10 four hills (16years old)
12. Cheryl Morch 13:43 four hills and one dead tube
13. 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

604-737-3034

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 

MIVA’s Second Annual Mount Washington Hill Climb and Social!

Need a reason to kick your training up a notch?  Join us on climbing 1,100m of elevation in 18.2 km

up Mount Washington!  This is not a race, but we will provide timing for the fun of it.  Burger and

beverage social at Ted’s to follow so that you can share your suffering with fellow cyclists from

across the island.  There will also be a start at the 8 km mark for those wishing to avoid the “Wall of

Suffering” at the bottom of the hill.

When – 10am Saturday June 11, 2016 (Weather Permitting).

Details:

         Pre-register online at webscorer  by Wednesday June 8, 2016.  $10 fee due day of race

includes a beverage and burger. $15 day of registration.  Cash only.

         Must have Cycling BC Citizen’s License and either a MIVA or CVCC membership.

         9:30 am – Meet at the bottom of Strathcona Parkway at the base of Mount Washington.  Drop

of f a small bag with a change of clothes/kit and comfortable shoes for the social event at the top.

***It is also wise to pack a jacket for the descent as it can be extremely cold coming down.***

         10:00 am – Start time from the bottom

         10:15 am – Start time at the 8km mark.

         11:30 am – Social at Ted’s.  Exciting draw prizes from our sponsors!

Please Note – Due to safety concerns, if the weather is looking inclement for June 11, we will have

to postpone/cancel the event.  Please check www.bikeracing.ca for details.  There are no washroom

facilities at the base of the hill.  Parking at Tim Horton’s/Superstore is 13 km/approximately 25

minutes away is a great warm-up.

Contact - Cheryl Morch at ontheroadcheryl@gmail.com

Reminder for climbers. MIVA is partnering with the BC Masters Cycling Association to host the annual dual hill climbs Saturday. The first time trial is a short, steep climb in Mill Bay at noon; the second, a 9 km climb inSouth Shawnigan at 2 p.m. Medals are awarded for each 5-year category for riders 30 and older. The Masters welcomes women and men of all  experience levels to its road races, time trials and hill climbs, several held on Vancouver Island. You don't have to join the Masters to take part. An entry fee of $20 covers both climbs. $5 is added for non-members. For more, see  bcmasterscycling.com and/or contact MIVA member Dave Steen at 250 246-3530.

Sunday May 8

This year we’re building on the success of our Arrowsmith Bikes Hill Climb series and our incredibly successful Spring 50/100km challenge to offer something new and exciting.

Sunday May 8 come out and test your legs by riding all five of our Hill climbs in one go.  Five hills only 60kilometers of riding and 1200m of elevation gain.

Starting from Departure Bay to Uplands, then cut across town to ride to the top of the Doumberg, relax on the fastest descent in town before heading over to Jameson and Northwood road, almost immediately climb again up to Witchcraft lake then its off to the final and biggest of the Five -Nanaimo Lakes road.

To finish off everyone will return to Whitesails Brewing co. to check in, grab a recovery beverage and trade war stories of epic leg cramps.

Last year we had record turn outs for our hill climbs and many records were broken.  This is a chance to warm up for this years Hill climb series coming in August.  Come set a baseline for yourself or see how you do against your friends.  Take it seriously and try for the Strava KOMs or just enjoy a scenic ride around Nanaimo.

This is not a supported ride, so if you flat you'll need to have tools or friends with tools to help you out.  Also since it's a big ask to have volunteers standing in the sun or rain for several hours while you huff and puff to the top our check points will be by selfie with unique posters at the top of each climb.

1030am – Sign up and Registration at Departure Bay Beach

1100am – Riders off

1pm – 3pm Check in and snacks at Whitesails

The segments

Departure Bay Climb

Doumont Climb

Jameson Climb

Witchcraft Climb

Nanaimo Lakes Road Climb

Super Duper Climb