GVMC Event Details

Event Name:92nd Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
Location:GVMC Clubhouse
Contact:Jim Sloat
Contact Phone:604-888-8152
Contact Email:houseape@shaw.ca
Event Date:Saturday, August 13, 2022
Description:
History of the Caribou Trails Run


Caribou Trails

Vancouver Harley Davidson dealer Fred Deeley is given credit for starting the “300 Miler” in 1930. It was a true test of man and machine and in those days, held on gravel and dirt roads, with many riders finishing long after dark. Photos of the 1938 start, taken at Stanley Park, show a long line of smiling riders on Indians, Harleys and British bikes, wearing leather helmets and peaked caps, all with numbered vests bearing a sponsor’s name (“Export”).

In 1948 it was re-named the “Caribou Trails” and went through many changes over the years. Often it was held as a one-day enduro, sometimes a two-day ride, or a ride plus a field meet the next day. The Caribou Trails has always been a timed event with checkpoints along the route and the winner was whoever had the closest time loss between the checkpoints.

The 1980 Caribou Trails Run was the 50th running of this event and the start and finish was held in Hope, B.C. This was a CMA sanctioned event and we had riders from all across Canada and the U.S.A. This was the largest motorcycle Run ever held by our Club and at the time, the largest in the Province with over 1200 people, riders and passengers included.

The weather was perfect and the City of Hope out did itself to welcome us. The Stolo First Nations of Hope prepared a salmon barbeque for all the participants and in the evening there was a beer garden and dance.

The Caribou Trails was conceived as a challenging event and has retained the tradition of a 300-mile endurance ride that continues to this day. The Ride now alternates between a one or two day event with the Run taking different routes through the Province each year depending on the judgement of the Ride Coordinator.

Current Information on the Caribou Trails Run


92nd Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run


The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Invites You To Our 92nd Annual Caribou Trails Road Ride
Saturday August 13th, 2022


MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Saturday August 13th, 2022 for a great motorcycling event.

Timed Event with checkpoints and Cash Prizes
Ride over some of the best roads in the Lower B.C.
Compete for prizes in an event that focuses on your love of riding.
Route is approximately 500 km
All makes, riders & styles of bikes welcome
Bring along your buddies, and be ready to meet new ones

START LOCATION:
GVMC Clubhouse - Unit 306 - 9785 - 192nd Street - Surrey - B.C.

END LOCATION:
Andrea's Restaurant - 20227 - 56th Ave., Langley B.C.


SIGNUP:
Sign Up Fee - $25.00 per person

You can sign up at the Clubhouse on the day of the event.
Your paid entry includes a Continental Breakfast, Prizes for the Timed Event with door prizes.

Dinner at Andrea's Restaurant is user pay - $28.00 & Beverages & Tip

SCHEDULE:
7:00am - 8:00am - Signup and Continental Breakfast
8:00am - Ride Leaves
End of Run Dinner and Prizes

INFORMATION:

Jim Sloat - (604)888-8152

Check in the Photo Gallery for pictures of previous Caribou Trails Runs.