Racing in Sunshine on a Tuesday night.  Definitely a welcome change from what we're used to seeing.  A small turn out with only 15riders taking the line. Not surprising considering all the events that took place this weekend.  The highlight of which from a road cycling perspective was the Robert Cameron Law Series in Victoria.  We had quite a few members down to participate and spectate; including Janna Gillick who took third in the final Sprint of the criterium and third overall in the Omnium. We ran a 35 lap race with two Primes, the first Prime went off after 12laps and went to Nick Kupiak and his new chainrings.  We rang the bell for the second Prime with 9laps to go before the finish.  Chris Cameron dropped the hammer and showed the young guns how it's done, making it look easy as he took the sprint.  After that things settled down while everyone recovered and planned for the final sprint.  It was a close finish with Nick taking the win over Liam

I have to apologize, I totally forgot to hand out prizes for the Primes at the end of the race, so Nick and Chris will definitely have to come out for next weeks race which will be a Points race.

Full Results and Lap Times Here

A points race for those who don't know is a race where there is a sprint every five laps with points awarded to the first three riders over the line.  Points are double on the final lap, but the final finishing position for the riders is based on total points earned through out the race.  So in theory the race winner could be the tenth rider over the line on the last lap if they won enough sprints throughout the race.

It's definitely a fun race to watch so even if you're not interested in racing you should still come out to watch and cheer, or volunteer and help out.

Thanks again to our volunteers Rachel, Jim, Peter, Lorrie and Kiyomi who have all been entered for a chance to win a brand new set of Easton EC90 wheels worth over $2000.

 

What a weekend we have ahead of us here.

The on again off again weather we've been having is looking to turn around again bringing the sunshine.

To kick it off we have our weekly time trial out on Nanaimo River Road.  Pre Register here for tonights short and sweet 15km race.  We already have enough volunteers so come out for a last minute tune up before racing this weekend.

Tomorrow night kicks off the Robert Cameron Law Cycling Series in Victoria with the Energy Lab Time trial on Dallas road.  Saturday is the Schwalbe Cycling Classic road race out in Metchosin and Sunday is all about Criteriums with Racing at the Legislature grounds in Victoria from 8am to 2pm.  Even if you're not racing I recommend coming out to watch and cheer on Sunday as it's going to be one heck of an event.

If trees and dirt are more your style Islandcup series has you covered as they return to Cumberland on Sunday for the Coal Town classic xc marathon race. Registration closes Friday at midnight

Not interested in Racing but looking to build your fitness Kiyomi will be leading a 'No Drop' Group ride from Rock City Cycles this Saturday.

This Saturday the BC Randonneurs are also running the Cowichan Populaire, a scenic tour through the Cowichan valley.

If none of that suits your taste or schedule you can always join our facebook group here and post about and set up your own group rides.

Please read about/support this great event to help raise awareness of mental health. Ride Don’t Hide, a community bike ride to create awareness and help break the stigma surrounding mental illness, raises funds to support mental health education and services in the mid island area.

On Sunday, June 25, across Canada 10,000 cyclists, in 31 communities (including Nanaimo) are expected to ride. In Nanaimo accommodates riders of all ages and abilities with two different rides to choose from 16.5 km and 52.3km. The 16.5-km event is great for families and individuals and the 52.3-km event is for more experienced riders. Riders can register as individuals, families or teams.

The registration fee is $35 for riders age 13 and older, and riders 12 years of age and younger ride for free.

All riders will receive a t-shirt, gift bag, delicious lunch and will be entered to win prizes. Top fundraisers will be eligible to win bike gear, an action camera, Fitbit, staycation, and other special prizes. We even have prizes for the best “helmet hair”.

Info/registration http://ridedonthide.com/bc/ride/mid-island/

Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters. Like our volunteers, we couldn’t do this event without their contributions: Platinum Sponsor Island Radio – The Wolf, The Wave, The Lounge, The Beach Gold Sponsor KJ Contracting and Controls Bronze Sponsor Coal City Cycles Campbell and Fairweather Psychology Group Community Sponsor OmTown Yoga Nanaimo News Bulletin

Supporters Vancouver Island University Generation Barber Shop Pedego Qualicum Beach Long and McQuade Coastal Water Store Thrifty Foods Remax Greater Nanaimo Cycling Coalition

Vicki Swan Administration Coordinator

Canadian Mental Health Association, Mid Island 437 Wesley Street Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T8

Tel. 250-618-1599 E. vicki.swan@cmha.bc.ca https://mid-island.cmha.bc.ca

This Saturday is a great opportunity to ride the Cowichan Populaire put on by the BC Randonneurs. You can choose one of three distances - 50k or 100k or 160k! Sign up here.This will also be the first ride for our newly formed "MIVA Women's 100" group which is training to do a 100k event on July 23. MIVA members Kiyomi Shulz and Janna Gillick will be leading these ladies so if you are interested speak to one of them. Hopefully we will see lots of MIVA members out there on Saturday. How will we know? Because you will be wearing your awesome MIVA kits I bet!

Yes it is finally summer!Monday Development Ride - roll out of the NIC @6pm - we have 3 groups ranging from about 24kmh and up. Come ride with a great group of people and improve your fitness and skills.

Tuesday Crit Race - If you want to improve your speed and endurance why not try a Crit race. Yes the pace is fast but hey drafting is encouraged. Volunteers are needed. Racers it is time to take your turn so sign up! A lucky volunteer will win a sweet Easton wheel set at the end of the season.

Wednesday Int/Adv Ride - From Rock City Cycles at 6:15. This is a good chance to push the pace up and ride with stronger riders.

Thursday Time Trial - 15k this week which is a great distance to try out or better your time. Sign up before 4pm on Thursday.

Sign up for all MIVA events https://www.webscorer.com/miva?pg=register