Enduro is a style of racing where the overall race time is the sum of multiple timed stages. It offers a bit more casual approach to racing as the uphill sections are not timed, only the downhill. Don’t let that fool you though, there’s plenty of fitness and pedalling required to excel at this discipline. […]
The 2025 TREK BC Gravel Series presented by Bluebird Self Storage features 4 epic events on Vancouver Island that take participants to the most challenging yet beautiful gravel routes in Campbell River, Duncan, Nanaimo, and Comox Valley. Hosted by Mosaic Forest Management, each event features an epic day of racing, with distance options for people […]
Cross Country (XC) is a classic style of racing where the event starts and ends usually at the same point. XC courses and trails consist of a mix of singletrack trails, and smooth fire roads. On Vancouver Island, that includes lung-burning technical climbs and exciting swerving descents. The 2024 Cross Country series consists of 8 […]
Formerly known as MIVA Unpaved, which was Nanaimo's first gravel fondo, it has since be renamed and re-branded as Nanaimo Unpaved and returns as part of the Vancouver Island Gravel Series. This year we have short, medium and long route options. Nanaimo Unpaved is a mass start, timed event with categories in Open, Masters, Youth, […]
Hot Crossed Bunnies returns to Beban Park in Nanaimo for round #5 of the 2023 Muc Off Cross on the Rock Cyclocross Series!! Beban Park hosted the first EVER official Cyclocross race on Vancouver Island in 2002 with around 30 riders. In 2005 it was the site of the first ever Canadian National Championships for […]
Muc-Off is not “just” the title sponsor of the Cross on the Rock Series but they are also back as title sponsor of the Muc Off Cup again this year! It is always great to have all their amazing products and Pete working hard washing bikes again (If needed). The Bowen park course is a […]
MIVA Unpaved’s 2021 event was the Nanaimo area’s first gravel fondo. Unpaved is a part of the Vancouver Island Gravel Series. This year we have short, medium and long route options. MIVA Unpaved is a mass start, timed event. Enjoy an exciting and safe day out in the backcountry with food and drink stations, first […]
Hillclimbs at various Nanaimo locations. Visit https://midislandvelo.ca for details.
The Nanaimo XC Will be held in the Dumont Trail network. Steep, gruelling climbs, black-diamond descents, and tricky single track. After all, it’s #GNARNAIMO for a reason. RACE DAY SCHEDULE 9:00-10:30 – Registration package pickup in parking lot. 11:00 – Expert race start 11:01 – Intermediate Race Start 11:02 – Beginner Race Start 2:00 ish – […]
Details coming soon.
Details coming soon.
MIVA activities are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 virus. Hill climb up Kilpatrick Rd. to Witchcraft Lake Hill climb up Kilpatrick Rd. to Witchcraft Lake Hill Climb up Foothills development. Hill Climb up Doumont Rd. and Weigles Rd. Hill Climb up Nanaimo Lakes Rd.
MIVA activities are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 virus. 15 km TT and clinic on Nanaimo River Road. See https://midislandvelo.ca for details. 20 km TT on Nanaimo River Road. See https://midislandvelo.ca for details. 15 km TT at Errington on Grafton Rd. See https://midislandvelo.ca for details. 40 km TT on Nanaimo River Road. See […]
MIVA activities are currently on hold due to the COVID-19 virus.
more details to come: http://www.crossontherock.com/
more details to come: http://www.crossontherock.com/
REGISTER HERE Basic Cycling Skills (all disciplines) This 8-hour workshop provides coaches with the understanding and expertise required to instruct the 8 basic and 8 intermediate skills of cycling. Workshop material covers skill analysis, observation, and corrective feedback – all vital skills for coaches of both new and experienced cyclists looking to improve. This course […]
Mid Island Velo Association (MIVA) - Cyclocross Rides For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
The 2018 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs. If you’re a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to […]
The 2018 Vancouver Island Cup Mountain Bike Race Series, is BC’s premiere grassroots race series spanning the length of Vancouver Island. Cross Country, Downhill, Enduro and Marathon disciplines are brought together from numerous local mountain bike clubs. If you’re a first timer, seasoned pro or just out to have some fun we would love to […]
Mid Island Velo Association (MIVA) – Women’s 100 rides For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
Mid Island Velo Association (MIVA) - Hill Climb Championships For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
Mid Island Velo Association (MIVA) -Time Trial Championships For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
Mid Island Velo Association ( MIVA)– Wednesday Intermediate / Advanced Rides For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
Mid Island Velo Association (MIVA) - Criterium Championships For more information, go to: http://bikeracing.ca/
The Victoria Cycling League (VCL) is a collection of local bicycle retailers and cycling clubs that organize weekly road races throughout the spring, summer and fall. We are based out of Victoria, on Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada. The VCL is a completely not-for-profit group. Our priority is to provide cycling enthusiasts and dedicated racers alike, […]
If you raced the Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club Race last October you find this route almost identical save the end due to logging activity. The course is ridden clockwise, I starts on a gravel road and gains elevation until Humility trail for some more technical climbing, then onto Anniversary trail for some mixed terrain . From there […]
