The adoption of the Nanaimo Transportation Master Plan is being discussed in Council tomorrow evening . The regular council meeting opens at 7 pm in the Shaw Auditorium of the Nanaimo Conference Centre. The Master Plan adoption is item #9 on a fast-moving agenda. One of the submissions to the Council will be by GNCC Chair and MIVA Board member Leo Boon. It is vital that we fill the Shaw Centre with as many cyclists as possible as a number of the councillors, including mayor John Ruttan, only pay lip service to cyclists and pedestrians and are hell-bent on the Master Plan being automobile focused.Let's show our politicians, by packing the place, that they are there to serve the voters, not to dictate to them. See you there. Club jackets are encouraged.

Nanaimo Bike to Work Week is fast approaching so MIVA  members have the opportunity to amass abundant kilometres and win the contest for greatest distance ridden by a group. Although the title is Bike to Work, you can count any commuter kilometres ridden - shopping, library, school, VIU, etc.  To record your kilometres, go to the Nanaimo BTWW site.

Results and report for the MIVA  15 kilometre time trial, held on the Nanaimo River Road at http://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=22812.Don Gillmore observed the riders starting and finishing this evening and suggested holding a time trial clinic in the near future. Details to follow.

The fifth criterium in the Longwood Brewery Series saw 18 riders cruise the 1.1kilometre circuit at almost 40 kph. Male youth participant, Aiden Hare did half the 36 lap distance on his own as he was the only starter in his category. There is a report on the event plus full results here.  

Great news. Angelina Landry is leading an evening ride tomorrow, leaving the playground car park in Beban Park at 6.30pm. For this week, If you’re familiar with the MapMyRide app, the route was created by A. Landry and labelled “Wednesday Ride #1” 38.65 KMS It leaves from Beban, heading north on Bowen Rd. Left on Labieux to Jinglepot, left on Mostar, Right on Biggs, Right on Doumont, Left on the Parkway Trail, Left on Aulds, Right past Aspengrove School, Left on Ware, Right on Ronald, Right on Phillip, Left on Harby, Right Superior, Right Lantzville to Dover, Right Dickinson, Left on Island Highway, Right Mostar, Left on E and N Trail, Right Eberts, Left Northumberland, Right Townsite, Right Boundary, Left Northfield, Right Dorman, Left Labieux, Left Beban Parkway