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Saturday, September 13, 2025
7:00:00 AM
GVMC Clubhouse
Dave Kingston
604-802-0058 dkingston604@gmail.com
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
95th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Invites You To Our 95th Annual Caribou Trails Road Ride Saturday and Sunday September 13th and 14th 2025
Timed Event with Checkpoints and Prizes. Ride over some of the best roads in the Caribou. Route is approximately 550km. Open to all styles of motorcycles. (Cars welcome.) Bring your friends and meet ours.
