630pm first rider is off. 15 riders signed up ready to climb 162m vertical as fast as they can.

It's almost here.. time to build on last years super popular hill climb series, complete with sponsor Arrowsmith Bikes who have stepped up to help out. All races are at 630pm, all have pre reg links. A start list will be posted at 430pm each race day, any who just show up go to the back, no questions asked. The ipad will have been programmed with the start list prior to arrival. $5 per race, or free if you bought the season pass. Racers will start 30s apart. Each race below has the latest results, a pre registration link, and the strava link. Book mark this page! On the strava link, favourite the segment as it'll then show up for you. VOLUNTEERS will be needed. To run the hill climb we need a minimum of 2 people. The main timekeeper will be at the base and will set the first rider off, leaving the assistant with a start list to set people off in 30s intervals. Main timekeeper then races to the finish line at the top and waits for the arrival.

Hill Climb 1 : Witchcraft Lake : Thursday August 4th : 6:30pm

Pre Reg link Last year 22 racers took the line in this classic climb. Results here. Strava Link here.

Hill Climb 2 : Nanaimo Lakes Road : Thursday August 11th : 6:30pm

Pre Reg link Last year 22 racers took the line in this longer climb climb. Results here. It is a long slog, 7.2km. Don't burn out too soon. Strava Link here.

Hill Climb 3 : Aho Road : Thursday August 18th : 6:30pm

Pre Reg link We skipped Aho last year, opting for 'unnamed road' up Jameson which was perhaps 'not authorized'. We're back to Aho, in 2014 10 racers took it on, with Justin Mark setting the bar with 7:01 and Lorrie Baildham with 9:27. Results here. Strava Link here. This race is out in Yellow Point, one of the best climbs around don't miss it.

Hill Climb 4 : Departure Bay Road : Thursday August 27th : 6:30pm

Pre Reg link An annual favourite, the Departure Bay Climb had a huge turnout last year with 26 (!!!) coming out to hit it hard.  Results here. Strava Link here. 

Hill Climb 5 : Doumont Road DOUBLE POINTS FINALE: Thursday Sept 1st : 6:30pm

Pre Reg link The classic. The difference maker. The standings up ender. The social afterward at the Black Bear. Results here. Strava Link here.  

Arrowsmith Bikes has stepped up to sponsor the Hill Climb Series in 2016. The hill climbs saw serious growth in 2015 with an average of 23 riders a night coming out, up from 7 the year before. The series is 5 hill climbs running August 4th until September 1st, held every Thursday night @ 630.

Aug 4: Witchcraft Aug 11: Nanaimo Lakes Road Aug 18: Aho Aug 25: Departure Bay Sept 1: Doumount Double Points Finale

Here are last years Hill Climb results, now is a great time to set a goal and start working towards it.

Thanks again Arrowsmith Bikes!

The Mount Washington Hill Climb scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday June 11, has been cancelled due to the weather. Sorry everyone - we will keep you posted if we are able to reschedule! - Cheryl

(by David Steen)MIVA joined BC Masters Cycling Association for the first time to stage the successful double hill climb in Mill Bay and South Shawnigan last Saturday. MIVA's Cheryl Morch, Dave Steen and Glenda Harling helped manage the annual events. Results available at bcmasterscycling.com. The first climb takes 2 to 4 minutes and the second, at 9 km held 2 hours later, takes more than 20 minutes to complete. A total of 29 climbers took part in the two events combined, well done to all and thank you to the organizer for their hard work!