For our first Social Sunday ride this March 26 we are pleased to offer 3 groups:

C- This group ride will follow the no-drop, social and supportive format DIVA format, but open to all genders. Expect an average moving speed around 22km/h but we will do our best to stay together as a group. This is a good group to start in, particularly if you are newer to group riding. Not too much climbing to ease us into things, unless we decide we are feeling up to an extra challenge. 27km route.

B-This group will be travelling faster at around 25km/h, and will likely be longer and/or tackling more hills, but still maintain the supportive no-drop format of the C ride. 39km route..

A-This will be a group for the speediest among us, with an average speed in the 28-30km/h range. The plan is to regroup at the top of the major climbs, but maintain paceline through the flats and rollers. This will be fast and spicy, so if you find it's a bit too much, you can drop off (let the group know!) and odds are good you can be picked up by the B or C groups following. 64km route.

All groups will meet at 9:00am at RCC. Riders are expected to be prepared for longer rides, carrying supplies for basic mechanicals, fuel and hydration. If applicable, load or study the route ahead of time. Rides may have a formal ride leader (subject to availability of volunteers) but every participant is expected to look out for other riders so that the experience is as safe and fun as possible for all.

If the weather decides not to co-operate we will do our best to post a cancellation notice here by 8:00am Sunday.

One of the stops on this route

If you have been reluctant to join one of MIVA’s gravel rides, this might be the ride for you. About 30km of easy gravel with some incredible vistas. Generally this is not a muddy route, mostly dry crushed gravel and fast compacted dirt.

The Coal City Saturday gravel rides are no drop rides, so we won’t leave you in the wilds and you must be a 2023 MiVA member.

This ride starts and finishes at the end of the pavement on Nanaimo River Road, look for the collection of parked vehicles with bikes. The ride begins at 9am Saturday March 25th and will take 2-2.5hrs. Try to arrive a few minutes early. See you there.

Gentle reminder that the MIVA JAKROO clothing store is closing tomorrow night. If you have been procrastinating now is the time to act!

MIVA Store

Show your club colours on our local MIVA events or during more exotic rides in Mallorca, the Dolomites maybe even in the Andes where our club colours could embellish your photos and leave the locals in awe.

To receive a 10% discount and get shipping covered use the code MIVA10 at the checkout. The answer for most questions are probably on the website. All items ordered will be delivered to Coal City Cycles and should be available for pickup after April 5th.

The MIVA store will be kept open an extra two weeks, until 11:59pm March 20th. This means the delivery date will be approximately 2 weeks later, April 5th, still well before the cycling season goes into full swing mid-April.

As those who made purchases last year can attest, JAKROO clothing is high quality and constructed from perfomant fabic. If you are looking for a cycling jersey that is well fitted but doesn't feel like it's painted on, the Fondo Club jersey might be for you. If you have never used arm warmers, once you have a pair you will appreciate their utility, compact enough to slip in a jersey pocket but there when you need them on chilly mornings or fast descents.

Hope you will find what you need for yourself or as a gift for someone special.

MIVA store

To receive a 10% discount and get shipping covered use the code MIVA10 at the checkout.

Probably not unexpected. We have tried snow before but it will degenerate into a hike-a-bike and your feet will eventually get soggy and cold. Besides the driveway needs to be shoveled and there are countless other chores to be done to clear up your plate for when the good riding weather gets here. Which should be soonish, have patience.

The next Coal City Cycles Saturday gravel ride will leave from the Coal City Cycles parking lot Saturday, March 4th at 9am.