Simon's Cycles YANA RIDE

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 11:10 am, Ride starts 11:30 am

BBQ

Starts 12:00 pm

Music:

Anela Kahiamoe starts: 12:15 pm

Stella Swanson and her Family Band starts 1 pm

Run Bike Race

Check-in 1:00 – 1:20 pm, Decorate your ride number: 1:00 -1:20 pm, Ride Briefing 1:20 pm, Ride starts 1:30 pm

Draw Prizes

From 12:45 pm, Grand Prize 1:45 pm

Check out the 2015 routes viewable as images or via MapMyRide as links below. All routes subject to change.

100km MapMyRide link NEW 2015 ROUTE

50km MapMyRide link

25km MapMyRide link

Family Loop MapMyRide link NEW 2015 ROUTE

Registrants have the opportunity to order a bike jersey while quantities last through Simon's Cycles. This Sugoi Evolution Semi-fit jersey is perfect for your Sunday ride. Simply drop by Simon's Cycles on Comox Avenue where you will have the opportunity to try one on and place your order. Please bring cash or cheque made payable to YANA to pay for your jersey. Jerseys cost $75 with all profit going to YANA. You can also purchase jerseys at the event using the same methods of payment.

Now you can rock the Simon's Cycles YANA Ride with every pedal stroke! Keep your feet feeling warm and cozy and looking fine with these awesome ride socks.

Simon's Cycles YANA Ride socks come in two sizes and are available for $10 from the merchandise tent on ride day.

Ride kits may be collected on Sunday, August 16 from 8:00 am until 11:30 am at the registration area. We suggest you collect yours during your check-in period, see Event Schedule above for timing.

Ride kits include:

• Map of the ride
• Your bib number
• Nutritional bar
• A shirt if you register on or before July 23rd

Simon’s Cycles YANA Ride has fueling stations throughout the various routes. Expect to find fruit, water and energy bars as well as basic first aid. Bathrooms are available at all fueling stations.

Fueling stations for the 100km ride include:

1. Kin Beach Park
2. Merville Road Store
3. Natures Way Farm
4. Cumberland Village Square

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

We will have support vehicles and riding mechanics on routes in case you are in need of bike support.

Your bib number will feature a telephone number in case you need bicycle support at any time. 911 for emergencies.

All cyclists will receive a congratulatory medal at Marina Park.

Run bike participants will receive a special prize.

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.

As with all great events, The Simon's Cycles YANA Ride is made spectacular by the participants and volunteers. We're delighted to announce that our volunteer needs have been filled thanks to a great community response. We will continue to keep a list of interested volunteers for future. Please email ride@yanacomoxvalley.com if you have questions about volunteering or if you would like to be involved as a volunteer for future events.

All partcipants who are registered on or before July 23rd will be given a free souvenir t-shirt thanks to Simon's Cycles YANA Ride sponsor, Dr. Conradi. Check out the groovy design! Not available for purchase at event.

To help with sizing, have a look at the following:

Men's Women's Youth

All participants are eligible to a one time only discount at Simon's Cycles. The earlier you register the bigger the discount. Please provide your proof of registration to Simon's Cyles in order to receive your discount. Discounts will be honoured until August 15, 2015.

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 August 1:

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

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

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 16th. 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 20th, 27th

July 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th

Aug 8th,

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

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

Answer: Yes, but it is a bit 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.

2) 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 will need to make a pledge on their behalf via this registration site using your credit card but provide their full name for the tax receipt. Cash and cheque pledges can also be brought to Marina Park on ride day. Look for the Pledges & Donations station under the YANA tent. Full names and addresses of your donors are required for tax receipts to be issued.

3) Question: What is the minimum donation amount to secure a tax receipt?

Answer: Minimum donation amount for tax receipts is $10.

4) Question: Can I buy a jersey after I've registered?

Answer: Yes, as long as quantities last. Simply drop by Simon's Cycles on Comox Avenue where you will have the opportunity to try one on and place your order. Please bring cash or cheque made payable to YANA to pay for your jersey. Jerseys cost $75 with all profit going to YANA. You can also purchase jerseys at the event using the same methods of payment.

5) Question: Can I join a team after I've registered?

Answer: Yes, just email info@yanacomoxvalley.com and indicate your name and the team that you'd like to join.

2013 - Simon's Cycles YANA 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.

COMOX FIRE RESCUE

Gram’s Goodies Home Baking

Merville Road Store

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.