Simon's Cycles YANA Ride

As with all great events, The Simon's Cycles YANA Ride is made spectacular by the participants and volunteers. It's a fun filled family event, if you are not able to ride, we would love you to join us as a volunteer.

To do so, simply contact YANA 250-871-0343 or email ride@yanacomoxvalley.com. Our volunteer co-ordinator will be in contact with you soon.

Please note that all routes are awaiting approval and subject to change.

There are 4 routes to choose from, the maps below can be viewed in 2 ways; either as the images you see below or via the links which will take you to MapMyRide. Please note, you will need to create an account with MapMyRide in order to view the maps.

100km MapMyRide link

50km MapMyRide link

25km MapMyRide link

Family Loop MapMyRide link

All participants are eligible to a one time only discount at Simon's Cycles. The earlier you register the bigger the discount.

Register before June 14:

Receive a 25% discount on regularly marked bicycle product, this includes parts, accessories and clothing*

Register between June 15 - 30:

Receive a 20% discount on regularly marked bicycle product, this includes parts, accessories and clothing*

Register between July 1 - 31:

Receive a 15% discount on regularly marked bicycle product, this includes parts, accessories and clothing*

Register on or after 1 August:

Receive a 10% discount on on regularly marked bicycle product, this includes parts, accessories and clothing*

*Simon's Cycles reserves the right to authorize applicable product.

100km Ride:

Check-in 8:00 – 8:30 am, Ride Briefing 8:40 am, Ride Starts 9:00 am

50km Ride:

Check-in 9:00 – 9:30 am, Ride Briefing 9:40 am, Ride Starts 10:00 am

25km Ride:

Check-in 10:00 – 10:30 am, Ride Briefing 10:40 am, Ride Starts 11:00 am

Family Ride:

Check-in 10:30 – 11:00 am, Ride Briefing 11:20 am, Ride Starts 11:30 am

BBQ

starts - 12:00 pm

Run Bike Race

Check-in 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Decorate your ride number: 1:30 -2:00 pm, Ride Briefing 1:45 pm, Ride Starts 2:00 pm

Draw Prizes

2:30 pm

We have arranged training rides and would love it if all those registered for ride day would come out and join in. The rides are intended to be a fun outing to help you prepare for August 17th. There will be 2 rides each day, a 50km ride starting at 9:00am and a 25km ride starting at 9:30am. These rides are limited to 30 cyclists and participation is on a first come basis. Join us at the shop on the following dates.

June 21st

July 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th

Aug 9th,

For more information call Simon’s Cycles: 250-339-6683

Ride kits may be collected on Sunday, August 17 from 8:00 am until 1:45 pm at the sign in table. We suggest you collect yours during your check-in period, see Event Schedule above for timing.

Ride kits include:

• Map of the ride
• Your cyclist number

Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride has fueling stations throughout the ride. Expect to find fruit, water, energy bars and electrolyte drinks as well as basic first aid.

Fueling stations for the 100km ride include;

1. Kin Beach Park
2. Merville Road Store
3. Natures Way Farm – enjoy some organic blueberries fresh from the farm
4. Cumberland Village Square – enjoy a world famous Cumberland Village Bakery donut & juice courtesy of The Wandering Moose

On your return to Marina Park you find food and entertainment. Salish Seafoods and Tria Culinary will host a BBQ for all cyclists and volunteers.

There will be a support vehicle driving the route, should you need assistance.

Your bib number will feature a telephone number in case you need support at anytime.

All cyclists will receive a congratulatory medal on their return to Marina Park.

Run bike participants will receive a ribbon.

All participants will be entered in a draw to win prizes donated by Simon's Cycles and their suppliers. There are dozens of prizes including a grand prize draw to win a $500 Simon's Cycles gift certificate.

Question: Can I raise pledges instead of paying the registration fee?

Answer: Yes, but it's tricky. You will need to pay the registration fee with a personal credit card. If you decide to use the first $50 of your fundraising to cover this cost, you can do so, however, you will have to raise those funds personally and these donors will not be eligible for a tax receipt.

Question: What if someone hands me some money, can I still secure them a tax receipt?

Answer: Yes, but it will take a bit of work. You would need to make a pledge on their behalf via this registration site using your credit card and providing their personal details.

2012 - no ride

Thanks to our partners at Simon's Cycles

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of YANA and for making this event possible.

Thank you to our sponsors for their generous support of YANA and for making this event possible.

1) This is not a race, but rather a self-paced ride.
2) Helmets are mandatory. An ASTM, ANSI or SNELL approved helmet is required. Cyclists must wear a certified cycling helmet with the chinstrap buckled at all times while riding on the course.
3) Carry I.D. It is recommended that all participants carry personal ID and health card in case of emergency.
4) Obey all traffic laws. All cyclists are personally responsible for obeying all traffic laws; this includes traffic lights and stop signs.
5) Emergency vehicles always have the right of way. If a rider encounters an emergency vehicle, the rider is to give way to the emergency vehicle by pulling over, stopping and dismounting.
6) Ride safely. Unless passing another rider, please ride on the right side of the lane as far as possible. Before passing another rider, announce yourself by the words “passing on the left” and ensure there is no vehicular traffic approaching from either direction. If you choose to stop while on the route, signal to the riders behind and pull over safely. Ride with your head up and in single file whenever possible. Never overlap your wheels with another cyclist. Please be aware there may be obstacles on the course. You are responsible for your own safety.
7) Maintain control and speed of your bike, even going downhill. Know your limits.
8) Ride within the designated route.
9) Display your event number. All registered cyclists must wear their event number according to instructions.
10) Acceptable bicycles. Hand cycles, wheelchairs, chariots, trail-a bikes, training wheel bikes, run bikes and tandems will be allowed. Please be aware that due to issues of size it may not be possible to transport these bicycles should assistance be required.
11) Use of ipods, MP3 players, headphones, or cell phones is not recommended while riding.
12) Event cancellation. The race directors and local law enforcement have the authority to modify or cancel the event in the event of unsafe conditions. The race directors reserve the right to modify, postpone, shorten or re-route the event at any time either on their own judgment or if instructed by local law enforcement personnel. Entry fees are not refundable.
13) Rain or shine. This event will proceed in the event of rain so please come prepared.
14) Event cut-off time. Any participant on the course after 4:30pm will be offered transport to the finishing area. Those who do not accept transport will be unsupported for the remainder of the ride.
15) Riders 18 years or younger. All riders 18 years or younger must have a waiver signed by a parent/guardian and submitted at the time of package pick-up.
16) No littering or public urination.
17) Be respectful of other riders and help others when needed.
18) Please obey traffic management personnel, volunteers and course marshals.
19) Thank the volunteers. Without volunteers this event would not be possible. We value our dedicated volunteers and want to ensure that they have a great time. Abuse of any volunteer will not be tolerated. Please thank them for helping make your day a successful one.