We had another record turnout tonight which including many great new members. We were able to split into 3 different ability groups and I anticipate that we will have 4 groups next week. If you are hesitating you need not anymore as there is a group for all types of "begintermediates". A huge shout out to Robin Dutton of Coal City Cycles who taught an excellent "flat repair" session before our ride tonight. It was well received and appreciated by many. Plus he stayed and lead a group. Thanks Robin!

Reminder to sign up for MIVA (club) and for Cycling BC (insurance) or you can try out a ride once or twice by just signing our waiver. Go to the membership part of our site.

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

1 – Click here for MIVA’s online shop MIVA STORE

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 Friday April 29th (so don't procrastinate)

The threat of rain kept the majority of the riders waiting until the morning of the ride, and luckily the showers held off for the most part. Overall 45 cyclists took part in this mornings ride, with 26 people taking on the 100k and 19 people in the 50k route (thank you Patrick for creating them). It was great to see such a diverse group of cyclists take part in the event, with the highlight seeing 40+ lycra clad cyclists in one room sharing a beer and a few laughs.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped to pull it together behind the scenes, and to Superstore for donating platters for post ride. The biggest thank you has to go to White Sails Brewing for stepping up like no other today. Co-owner (and MIVA member) Monty McKay, Brad, Teighlor, along with the staff worked hard to put together prizes and accommodate MIVA. Allowing MIVA to set up shop for 6 hours out front and inside, as well as letting 40 some bikes be parked right inside the brewery was amazing. They gave away 6 draw prizes, and on top of that a bomber of White Sails beer for every single rider at the social. If you haven't been there yet definitely check them out it's a great spot with tasty beers. This won't be the last MIVA event held here!

Want to learn to repair a flat from an expert?Monday night 5:15, NIC parking lot. Robin of Coal City Cycles will lead you through this skill with tricks and tips and perhaps some free swag. Come one come all. Monday night ride to follow at 6pm as usual.

One final follow up before tomorrows ride! 1: Registration: Online at Webscorer , or if you're like most and want to wait until the last minute, day of registration and cash is fine as well. Don't need cycling BC or to be a MIVA member. $10 per person.

2: Start and finish is at White Sails Brewing. The goal is for everyone to FINISH at noon together. Start your ride accordingly at check in.

3: Corey will be at check in out front of White Sails from just before 8am.

4: Parking - behind White Sails there is a small lot under construction (but not on Saturday). 100k'ers should park here as the Maffeo Sutton parking is 3 hours max. Maffeo will be fine for the 50k group.

5: Routes: We're going mostly paperless here, so if you wish to print the route off at home prior please do. The 50k route is here, the 100k route is here. When you open the route in your Strava app you should first Favourite it by hitting the star, then hit 'use this route' for guidance. Again it is an unmarked course so bring along the directions if you wish to be sure.

6: Not a race. Read this again.

7: One more time, not a race. This is a fun group ride to meet like minded people and have a social beverage at a quality brewery afterwards.

8: I will have all the extra MIVA gear at the registration if you are interested bring cash or cheque for this. Water bottles, socks, knee warmers, winter cycling hats, cycling caps, etc.

Last but not least, MIVA sponsor White Sails Brewing is really stepping forward to support this event (and the club overall this year), so be sure to come inside post ride for some post ride socials and be eligible for awesome draw prizes. White Sails has also let it slip that everyone who partakes in the social will go home with something. On top of that Superstore has committed to providing platters of appys that we will have available for all.

Thanks for your support!