93rd Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run

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Saturday, August 19, 2023
7:00:00 AM
GVMC Clubhouse
Harold Fink
(778)808-9933
hffink01@gmail.c0m
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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


93rd Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run


The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Invites You To Our 93rd Annual Caribou Trails Road Ride
Saturday August 19th, 2023 to Sunday August 20th 2023


MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
Saturday August 19th, 2023 for a great motorcycling event.

Timed Event with checkpoints and Prizes
Ride over some of the best roads in Lower B.C.
Route is approximately 500 km
All makes, riders & styles of bikes welcome (Cars are welcome)
Bring along your buddies, and be ready to meet new ones

Start Location:
GVMC Clubhouse Unit 306 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey

End Location:
Canadas Best Value Desert Inn & Suites
1069 Trans-Canada Hwy Cache Creek

Phone for reservations: 250-457-6226

Signup:
Sign Up fee is $25.00 per person.
You can sign up at the Clubhouse before or on the day of the event.

Your paid entry includes a continental breakfast, prizes for the timed event and door prizes.

Dinner is user pay at a local restaurant.

Schedule:
7:00am - 8:00am - Signup and Breakfast
8:00am - Ride Starts
One free beer at the finish line. Dinner and prizes later that night.

For More Information:
Harold Fink - 778-808-9933

Check in the Photo Gallery and Past Events to see the great fun had at this event in the past.


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