Plus breaking news: Fast Gravel Ride launches Sunday April 19

Meeting 9 AM Sundays - at Linley Valley Bike Path East (just off Hammond Bay road)

This will be an approx. 70-100KM semi drop gravel ride led by Evan and Jaymi, suitable for advanced gravel riders comfortable with maintaining a higher pace. Riders with an FTP of approx. 3.5 watts/KG+ FTP would be most comfortable on this ride.

These rides will run on Sundays April 19 through June with the exception of BC Gravel Series dates. Head on over to Discord if you have any questions about this exciting new ride.

Upcoming Events

Check our calendar to see all the details on upcoming rides and events, and our Discord server for updates and all the latest chatter.

Sat Apr 4: Coal City Gravel ride meeting at the end of the pavement on Nanaimo River Road and riding out to Fourth Lake- check the Discord #club-coal-city-gravel-ride channel for the route file

Sat Apr 4: Fast Gravel Ride led by Evan and Jaymi (on Saturday this week only)

Sun Apr 5: Sunday Road Rides start

Tues Apr 7: AGM via Discord Voice, 7pm. Check your email for details

Sat Apr 11: Green gravel rides start: these will run twice per month in April, May and June. Check the calendar for dates and meeting locations.

Mon Apr 13: Strava challenges start

Tues Apr 14: Tuesday Development ride starts, 6:30pm. This year we will meet in the gravel lot at the corner of Westwood and East Wellington as the Cavalotti Lodge site is no longer available

Sun Apr 19: Spring challenge starting at Maffeo Sutton Park. Meet at White Sails after to socialize. Check calendar for details and route options

Sun Apr 19: Fast Gravel ride led by Evan and Jaymi, meet at Linley Valley Bike Path East (just off Hammond Bay road) at 9am

Wed Apr 22: Wednesday Night Intermediate/Advanced Road Ride led by Angelina, meet at Arrowsmith Bikes at 6:15pm

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to renew your membership!  Sign up here to join in the fun.

The Jakroo store will be for club clothing orders mid April, stay tuned for more details.

See you out there!

Due to precipitation and low temps today’s Coal City Gravel Ride is cancelled.

If you are riding indoors check out the Discord indoor channel and chat while you ride.

We are excited to announce that the Wednesday Night Ride is back for 2026! Led by Angelina, starting April 22, this intermediate to advanced road ride is a chance to push up the pace and ride with stronger riders. Ride will be 1.5-2.5 hours long, meeting at 6:15 pm at Arrowsmith Bikes Nanaimo location. Pace will be brisk in the range of 24-35km/h.

Wednesday Night Int/Adv Road Ride — Mid Island Velo Association

Check out the Discord #club-wed-night-adv-road-ride channel for updates or questions.

Temperatures have been a bit higher than usual this year, so its a great time to get your bikes tuned up and ready to roll! Head on over to our calendar to see all the details, and our Discord server for indoor riding, updates, and all the latest chatter.

And if you haven’t already, don’t forget to renew your membership!  Sign up here to join in the fun.

Sat Feb 14: Coal City Gravel rides start, meeting at the shop 9am. Check Discord #club-coal-city-gravel-ride channel for any updates/ cancellations. First ride of the year will likely be something like this, but subject to change.

Sun Apr 5: Sunday Road Rides start

Tues Apr 7: AGM via Discord Voice, 7pm If you are interested in joining us on the board, or volunteering as a ride leader this year drop us an email!

Sat Apr 11: Green gravel rides start: these will run 2 time per month in April, May and June. Check the calendar for dates and meeting locations.

Mon Apr 13: Strava challenges start, see calendar for details

Tues Apr 14: Tuesday Development ride starts

Sun Apr 19: Spring challenge starting at White Sails

We are planning to open the Jackroo store for orders in April, stay tuned for more details.

New to the club and have questions? Drop us a line, we’re friendly!

We are looking forward to another great year in cycling! MIVA membership gains you access to weekly road and gravel rides, friendly competition via our Strava challenges, and special events such as our Spring and Summer challenges, and destination gravel rides exploring new locations. Gravel rides are expected to start in February and road rides in April, keep an eye on our calendar for all the latest.

MIVA is an IMBA affiliate club, insured under Oasis Insurance, so Cycling BC membership is not required in order to become a MIVA member. As members of a IMBA affiliated club, MIVA members are eligible for discounts on optional personal liability, accident, or physical bike damage insurance coverage through Pedal Power. To find out more, go to: https://pedalpowerinsurance.ca/ click on “Get an Online Quote” and under “Membership to Participating Provincial Association” select “International Mountain Bicycling Association of Canada”, or consult with your insurance professional.

Other Ways to be Involved

Volunteers are truly what keeps MIVA rolling along! We would like to again thank each and every one of our ride leaders and volunteers who worked so hard in 2025. If you are interested in becoming a ride leader for 2026, or have other ideas of how you’d like to be involved, please email miva.president@gmail.com or reach out to any one of the board members.

Discord

While we wait for the official 2026 calendar to start, make sure to join us on the MIVA discord server for informal indoor and outdoor rides, as well as bike talk, buy & sell and more. Join Discord here.