| 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: | 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 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. For a few years in the late 1960’s it had simultaneous starts in Vancouver and Bellingham, finishing 300 miles later at an all-night campout and party. A high point of the rally was the 50th anniversary in 1980, when 702 riders, many with passengers, braved the rain soaked streets. The Caribou was conceived as a challenging event, and has always retained the tradition of a 300 mile endurance ride. 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. | ||