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The
Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club is dedicated to promoting
the safe and enjoyable sport of motorcycling, both on and off road.
Our month by month calendar
is jam packed with rides open to all riders on a dirt bike, road
bike or three wheeler. |
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regularly take part in motorcycle shows and benefit events for local
organizations as well as riding for the pure enjoyment of having
the wind on our face.
Come
join us !!!
Meetings are held at 7:30pm
the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday of each month at the
GVMC Clubhouse at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey,
B.C.
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Official Sponsor of the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club
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*** NOTICE ***
Updated: Friday, September 03, 2010
Meetings, Runs, Work Parties Etc. : Welcome to the GVMC Website!!!!
Celebrating 88 Years Of Motorcycling !!!
We are excited to notify everyone that the GVMC will be inducted into the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame on Nov. 6, 2010 at their 5th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Reunion at the Delta Burnaby Hotel and Conference Center.
GVMC MAILING ADDRESS:
Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club,
Box 12,
Milner, B.C.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Tuesday, September 7:
7:30pm - Business Meeting - Members Only
Tuesday, September 14:
7:30pm - General Meeting - Guests Welcome
Tuesday, September 21:
6:30pm - Dinner and a Ride Night - Guests Welcome
Tuesday, September 28:
7:30pm - General Meeting - Guests Welcome
UPCOMING EVENTS:
7th Annual GVMC Pioneer Run:
The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club invites you to the 7th Annual GVMC Pioneer Run on Sunday September 19, 2010. This is an Observation Road Run through some of the lower mainland "twisties". Prizes for the winning Riders and Passengers plus a Full Course Ham Dinner at the Clubhouse at the end of the Run included. The Pioneer Run is dedicated to the memory of all the loyal and hardworking Club Members who have passed on, but who had a tremendous part in the forming of the GVMC into what it is today. Preregister by September 15, 2010 to confirm dinner. Check under Road Rides for full details and to sign up via Pay Pal.
NOTEWORTHY:
PAST EVENTS:
Caribou Trails 80th Anniversary Ride
The 80th Anniversary Caribou Trails ride went back to its roots this year and was once again a timed event. There was coffee and a light breakfast waiting for the twenty-nine riders and seven passengers that braved the early morning start for this ride. At 7:30AM sharp the first two riders were sent on their way and the others followed in pairs at one minute intervals until everyone was on the road.
The course took us up the very scenic and much improved Sea to Sky highway past Whistler to Pemberton, Mt. Currie and onto the often challenging Duffy Lake Road. Our lunch stop was in Lillooet with a good number of riders choosing the same restaurant where there was much discussion and good natured ribbing about the ride to this point. Since this was a timed event we were on our way again in an hour and continued in perfect riding weather on the second leg of the ride through the namesake (albeit different spelling) Cariboo Country. Our ride took us to our final destination which was the historic 108 Mile Ranch (now resort) where we were all timed through the final check point and off to our comfortable accommodations.
It was not long after everyone was safely off the road that the skies opened up and there was a major thunder, lightening and rain storm. The hotel has a very nice covered patio area which accommodated everyone out of the rain while we watched the light show and enjoyed appetizers and refreshments.
Next it was onto our delicious buffet dinner and the awards presentations. The first trophy of the evening was presented to our sister club from Oakland, California, seven riders from the club joined us for this ride and they were presented with a trophy for their long distance participation. The first five riders with the best overall time and the two passengers with the best poker hands were then presented with their trophies and prizes. Check under Past Events for a list of winners.
Then it was on to the prize drawings and there was something for everyone. During all of this amid light hearted jeers and cheers there was lots of time for tall tales, to catch up with old friends, discuss the days riding and to make plans for our next riding adventure before we called it a day.
A big thank-you to all of our GVMC helpers and to the volunteers that worked so hard to make this run a success and thank-you also, to all the riders and passengers that participated in this event.
56th Annual GVMC Routledge Run:
The organizers gave road riders a choice of three routes to get to the Princeton Castle Resort Resort on Saturday, July 17, depending on how long they wanted to be in the saddle. With a scoring system based on points for towns visited and route questions deciphered, total available points were the same for all three routes, levelling the field for everyone who thought it would be fun to bring home a souvenir trophy. Most riders opted for the middle route, about 500km, which featured some great Destination Highways in blue sky weather. Those wanting a little more of the low-traffic, backroads twisties took on the long route, over 800km, including a section of smooth gravel going into Tulameen.
The dual sporters had two routes, one for Adventure Bikes like KLR’s and big BMW’s, and a Tough Enough course for trail worthy bikes. Both routes were in the 340km range and had a lot of fast gravel and jeep track, with the Tough Enough guys doing some washed out powerline and ATV trails to keep it interesting. Most dual sporters started in Agassiz, to skip 82km of blacktop and get into the entertaining stuff sooner. The last Dual Sport riders rolled in as dinner was being served from 6:00-7:00 pm, proof of a long and dusty day in the saddle.
The Princeton Castle Resort was a great site for the event, with varied accommodation available, shady trees and a social area around a fire pit in the campground. Cruisers, sport riders, dirt bikers and Adventure bike riders shared stories and a few cold ones in a relaxed, small group atmosphere. Pete Grundy won First Place Dual Sport, with Mark Gray receiving the First Place Road trophy.
Once again, if you weren’t there, you missed a good one. Check in the Photo Gallery for pictures of this event.
5th Annual GVMC Circle Tour
Circle Tour V took place on June 25,26 and 27, 2010.We based ouselves at the Bonaparte Motel in Cache Creek, B.C. The motel was not bad for the price. Arrivals on Friday were staggered and those of us that were early went for a Chinese Buffet Dinner and we all met in the courtyard of the motel for beverages and a chit chat.
The actual tour took place on Saturday, June 26, 2010. The riders left the motel and headed for Lillooet but were not to go into Lillooet proper but to continue on to Lytton. At Lytton ( where the Thompson River and the Fraser River meet) they proceeded onto Hiway 1 North to Spences Bridge where they turned off to Merritt. After fuel and refreshments in Merritt they followed Hiway 5A (Old Kamloops Hiway) to just south of Kamloops where they veered away from Kamloops and headed for Lac La Jeune and Logan Lake. Following the Hiway to Ashcroft they passed by Highland Valley Copper which covers over 300 square miles including the Tailings ponds. Returning to Cache creek and after having a swim or sauna it was off to The Bear's Claw Lodge for dinner. Not too bad for food. The weather all weekend was fantastic (28Deg C) and sunny. All in all a good time was had by all 28 people in attendance.
See You Next Year for Whidby Island.
GVMC EVENTS FOR 2010:
Sunday September 19, 2010 - GVMC 7th Annual Pioneer Run
Sunday October 3, 2010 - Vancouver Toy Run
Sunday October 17, 2010 - Fraser Valley Toy Run
Thursday November 11, 2010 - GVMC Remembrance Day Crib Tournament
Tuesday December 14, 2010 - GVMC Christmas Potluck Dinner and Photo Night (Closed Club Event)
Saturday January 1, 2011 - GVMC New Year's Day Run
PHOTO GALLERY
Check out our Photo Gallery to see the fun had at our Events. 2010 Routledge Run pictures have been added.
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