MIVA is proud to announce that the 2015 Time Trial Series is sponsored by Oak Bay Bikes Nanaimo. OBB has been an integral part of the mid island cycling scene for years and even set the foundation for the TT series 7-8 years ago. The 2015 schedule is ready to go, with rack cards on the way still but I wanted to get this out there sooner than later. The 2015 OBB TT Series will feature 14 TT's on Nanaimo River Road, running from April 30th to July 30th.
In total there will be 6x15k, 5x20k, and 3x40k events.
The cost is $5/event, or you can buy a seasons pass for $50. The seasons pass covers your entry for all of 2015 into the time trials, crits, hill climbs, and cross clinics! You can pay the $50 in person, or use Webscorer online by clicking here. All racers must show a valid CyclingBC card for 2015.
The location is just west of the intersection at South Forks Road and Nanaimo River Road, map here. For the course elevation please see our TT page here.
Start time is 630pm for the first 2, then with a bit more light we will be starting at 700pm. Arrive EARLY. Registration will be open from half hour prior to race start, and closing at 10 minutes to. The registration can get very hectic so its best to arrive 15-20 minutes early, register, then get a warm up spin before you set off. The first rider is sent off on time and each racer follows suit at 1 minute intervals. All timing is done via Webscorer and will be posted. Results will be posted after the race. To view the 2014 times click please here, and to view 2013 results click here.
The overall points winner in each category will win the trophy (male, female, youth male, youth female). There are no age graded results. The original OBB Wheelers trophy will go to the BAR award winner, that is a racers best time in each distance (15k, 20k, 40k) added together, then divided over 75k to get the overall average speed. Points are awarded 12pts to the winner, 10pts to 2nd, 9 to 3rd...down to 2pts and then stays at 2pts. Note that in previous years there was a 'Top 5 scores' award, this does not exist anymore.
Volunteers WILL be needed, so if you'd like to come out please contact MIVA as many of you responded on the survey that you'd like to do turnaround marshall or assist in timekeeping (spotting too).
There will be a bounty award this year for the 40k Course Record. If you can top Curtis Deardens 52:59, or Janna Gillicks 1:06:05.. you walk away $50 richer!
We're excited to build on a banner 2014 season. In 2011 we had 128 race entries, in 2012 we jumped to 178. In 2013 we moved to the new location further west on Nanaimo River Road and hit 258 entries. Last season was a banner year as 381 race entries eclipsed the old mark. It was a very social and dedicated group who came out week after week, averaging 20 racers per race. The TT's are a great way to measure yourself against your previous times, come out week after week and you WILL see your times drop.
