To become a club member sign up for MIVA here. In order to ride in any MIVA event you must also get insurance through Cycling BC here (a general membership or more if you want).
As of today (4.18.2016): MIVA Members 139 (new record) Adult: 116 (76 male, 40 female) Youth: 23 (12 youth male, 11 youth female)
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.
