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/

Rock City Cycles has again teamed up with MIVA to supply high quality Specialized water bottles as they did in 2015 as well. These are FREE when you volunteer for an event, a small token of appreciation because without volunteers there would be no events held, zero. If you can't wait for race season though and want one NOW, as stated in the last club email we have them on a super low introductory offer of only $5 a piece or 2 for $8, ONLY until the end of February.

Good news MIVA, the online store is open! Instructions on how to order are below:

1 - Click here for MIVA's online shop http://custom.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?Osyogiwy7bURCPB

2 - As you choose the gear you want, drop down menus appear to show the different styles available along with the prices. Here is where you can add reflective piping, and what type of zipper you prefer.

3 - When you go to checkout, you will be prompted to login if you haven't already or SIGN UP (if you have not set up an account)

4 - For questions please use the 'Contact Us' button on the ordering page, or email miva.jason@gmail.com Champsys also has a CHAT icon on the ordering page, utilize this for quick help.

5 - The store is set to close Sunday February 7th.

A sneak peak at the skinsuit! Click here to spin it around and keep yourself entertained for hours.

Quick update for the 2016 Gear! Proofs are in (see below). They are being uploaded to Champsys as we speak.

The online store is NOT open yet, it'll be a few days but you'll know the second that it is. In the meantime you can browse Champsys products to see what style jersey you might like, which shorts/bibs you prefer, etc.

The sizing samples ARE still at Rock City Cycles, until this coming Friday (Jan 22). Try to get in there to try on or see the different samples they've provided us with.

SIZING: some of you ordered kit last year, so you can chime in on Facebook to help others. In general, SIZE UP.

Here is their sizing chart: http://champ-sys.ca/custom/cycling/size-chart/

Here is a blog post review on some ChampSys gear: http://www.danielcassidyracing.com/razor-bib-short--razor-lite-cycling-jersey.html

Here is a word from our ChampSys rep: "For other sizes that are not included in your sample kit, we suggest using our Online Sizing charts or ask for related size charts to be sent. You can also compare your existing item with the measurements of our product to get a good sense of comparison. We have found that this is fairly accurate for our clients. FYI, I highly recommend if any of your teammates find themselves in-between measurements - always go one size up! (Definitely for vests & jackets for width, since they are worn over top)"

Champsys sample gear has arrived and is at Rock City Cycles for 2 weeks! Head on in and try on a few pieces to determine your size. They did the best they could to put an assortment of sizes but inevitably there will be some missing, hopefully it will still assist in your gear size choice! The final gear layouts are in the works with final revisions being made, stay tuned for another post on that VERY soon.

MIVA is again utilizing the ChampSys online store as we did in 2015. We'll let you know when it is up and running...for now, go try on some gear, write it down, browse the custom store and read up on the different styles available.  If there is a cycling item you'd like us to apply our design to, let us know and we'll do our best to get it up in the store (ie: cycling caps)

We'll be setting up proofs for:

• Short sleeve jerseys
• Long sleeve jerseys
• Jackets
• Shorts
• Bib shorts
• Arm warmers
• Leg warmers
• Skinsuit
• Socks

Thank you to RCC for hosting the samples for MIVA to try on!

**Edit** Note from ChampSys Rep:

Just as a reminder, we tried our best to get you what you requested based on our present available inventory. (**orange tags are Womens sizes)

 For other sizes that are not included in your sample kit, we suggest using our Online Sizing chartsor ask for related size charts to be sent. You can also compare your existing item with the measurements of our product to get a good sense of comparison. We have found that this is fairly accurate for our clients. If you have more specific concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 FYI, I highly recommend if any of your teammates find themselves in-between measurements - always go one size up! (Definitely for vests & jackets for width, since they are worn over top)