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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
94th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Invites You To Our 94th Annual Caribou Trails Road Ride Saturday and Sunday August 17th and 18th 2024
Timed Event with Checkpoints and Prizes. Ride over some of the best roads in the Caribou. Route is approximately 500km. Open to all styles of motorcycles. (Cars welcome.) Bring your friends and meet ours.
End Location: Travelodge by Wyndham 2201 Voght Street, Merritt B.C. V1K 1B8 250-378-4291
17 Rooms have been blocked off. Rooms with two Double sized Beds for $128.00 Rooms with one Queen sized Bed for $129.00 When booking mention GVMC block of rooms.
Signup: Sign Up fee is $25.00 per person. You can sign up at the Clubhouse before or on the day of the event.
Breakfast at the hotel in the Morning.
Your paid entry includes a continental breakfast, prizes for the timed event and door prizes.
Dinner is user pay at a local restaurant the Home Restaurant followed by prizes and trophies.
Schedule: 7:00am - 8:00am - Signup and Breakfast 8:00am - Ride Starts - Ride will be going through Osoyoos. One free Refreshment at the finish line. Dinner and Prizes later.
For More Information: Harold Fink - 778-808-9933 Or stop by the GVMC Clubhouse.
Check in the Photo Gallery and Past Events to see the great fun had at this event in the past.
Event Comments:
2024 GVMC Caribou Run
Thank you to all who participated in this year’s run of the 2024 Caribou Trails Run to Merritt B.C. As you will all be aware that I made a few mistakes that were brought to my attention, namely those who I thought were 1,2,and3.
Time to match without going over was 7 hrs, 49 min, 53 sec.
#1 Jim B. 12min, 51 sec from finish time. #2 Bill W. 14min, 48sec from finish time. #3 Chris C. 26min, 33 sec from finish time.
Fastest Time was Chris C, who received the Rabbit.
The slowest time belongs to Jim and Jackie at 1 hr 51 min 57 sec past the finish time were awarded the Turtle. Rider Times:
#1 Phil B. left 8:00am finished 15:56:29 with a total time of 7:56:29. #2 Pat M. left 8:02am finished 16:07:28 with a total time of 8:05:28. #3 Dave K. left 8:04am finished 16:07:28 with a total time of 8:03:28. #4 Jim B. left 8:06am finished 15:43:02 with a total time of 7:37:02. #5 Bill W. left 8:08am finished 15:43:05 with a total time of7:35:05. #6 Chris C. left 8:10am finished 15:33:20 with a total time of 7:23:20.
Vehicles: #1 Jim B. and Jackie H. left 8:16am finished 17:17:50 with a total time of 9:01:50.
A great time was had by all visiting after the ride and enjoying a great dinner together at the Home Restaurant in Merritt B.C. staying at the Merritt Travel Lodge. Thanks to all who attended the Run. Looking forward to more riders joining us on the 2025 Caribou Run.
