Ok procrastinators, break that trend. Get onto the online store and get your order in. Close to a PB? Get that skinsuit. Doing Fondo's? CS allows versatile ordering of whatever chamois you require. Like a 7" zip or prefer to unzip the jersey on Calder and let it flap in the wind? You choose what zipper you like too. Already 35 items ordered, closes next Sunday Feb 7th.

Bibs = 11 Leg Warmers = 3 pairs Long Sleeve Jersey = 2 Hoodie = 1 Cyclocross Skinsuit(!!!) = 1 Skull Cap = 1 Jerseys = 16

http://bikeracing.ca/miva-club-gear-store-is-open/

Ends at midnight tonight, the order goes in tomorrow. Registration link

Arrowsmith Bikes is holding a membership drive today (Saturday) from 3-6pm at the store, both MIVA and the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club will be there. The NMTBC is a great group and an excellent way to get to know people off the road and race circuit. Be sure to check it out, there will be food and deals for club members available.  

MIVA would like to welcome on board a new sponsor this year, White Sails Brewery! Monty McKay is a long time MIVA member and volunteer who spearheaded the sponsorship of the club. Please check out their story here, and be sure to head down to the Brewery and Taproom for some amazing craft beers. There are plans in place already for a few events to finish at White Sails, with secured bike parking for all!

Thank you for your support of cycling in the mid island.

The always-sold-out MIVA $5 SWET HAUS spins are moving! From next week (Weds Feb 3) until March 16th, these will be WEDS NIGHTS @ 7pm! A few important things to get out of the way regarding the spins, signing up, and ETIQUETTE!

1) These are a special deal for MIVA members only. If you are a paid MIVA member, you first have to contact Jacqui or Matt so they can enter you in their system. This allows you to easily register online from there on out. Call them at 250-585-2035, well ahead of time, or use their contact form here.

2) Now you're in their system. Time to get booked! Click here Select your spin, sign in. Pay online or select unpaid and pay upon arrival. There is a 12 hour cancellation policy. No-shows WILL have a $10 fee added to their account that must be paid before their next ride.

3) SPIN NIGHT: The doors open at 6:45pm, no sooner! There are other classes going on before MIVA's, please show our sponsors respect by not breaking down the door at 625.

4) IN THE DOOR: Do NOT just race by the front desk, this isn't your garage. EVERYONE MUST CHECK IN with the front desk person, even if you have already paid. Pretty standard etiquette here, wait in line, smile, make small talk, pay/check in, and carry on. This extra 60 seconds will not ruin your workout.

5) FRESH GEAR: we all can admit to pushing our jerseys a ride or two past the point of washing them, which is fine when riding solo. But when you are with 15 other Swetters in closed confines, we are all breathing in that stink. Another easy one here: wear clean gear :)

6) Sign up for another spin class during the week to maximize it, once a week is nice but to maximize the efforts you are putting in now is the time to HIT IT HARD.

The Swet Haus offering these top end spin classes at only $5 to our club is borderline insane, when a single class fair value is $20. Please be gracious, and please support this locally owned start up by trying out other classes (including the new TRX class!) Please take the time to check their schedule and utilize their many fine spins held all week long as well!

Thank you again to huge MIVA sponsor the Swet Haus for generously setting these up!