| Event Name: | 58th Annual GVMC Routledge Run Road Ride | ||
| Location: | Princeton Castle Resort | ||
| Contact: | Wes Jamison | ||
| Contact Phone: | (604)857-4880 | ||
| Contact Email: | wes@wesjamison.com | Event Date: | Friday, July 27, 2012 |
| Description: | Routledge Run This event was started in 1954, dedicated to Bob Routledge, a respected motorcycle mechanic and one of the signers of the 1939 GVMC incorporation. The original perpetual trophy features a pewter figure of a German army dispatch rider on a BMW. This may have been a souvenir brought back by returning soldiers after World War II, but it’s exact origin and significance is a mystery. Traditionally, the event was held as a Saturday ride to a campground, with a field meet on Sunday. Field meets involved tests of rider skill, such as riding a length of 2x4, throwing darts from a moving bike, rolling a barrel with the front wheel, a slow race (last one across the finish line wins, touch a foot down you’re out), and any other crowd pleasing stunts the organizers could dream up. The field meets gradually lost their appeal, and with the rise in dual sport riding, the event was given a fresh approach. The Routledge Run has in recent years been successful as a two-day ride, with street riders and dual sport riders taking separate routes to an overnight campout. The camaraderie and good times continue. 58th Annual GVMC Routledge Run- Dualsport Ride/Road Ride July 27th, 28th and 29th, 2012 Mark these dates on your calendar for a great Motorcycle Weekend and register early. Three Courses: Scenic Road Route Adventure Dual Sport Tough Enough Dual Sport Bring your riding buddies and meet new ones Location: The Princeton Castle Resort 375 Rainbow Lake Road - just off Princeton - Summerland Road Signup: $60.00 per rider or passenger -if signing up via Pay Pal plus applicable Service Charges - includes one dinner, two breakfasts, a bag lunch, route sheet and awards $5.00 discount for BCORMA Trail Pass Holders Pre-signup at www.gvmc.ca before July 15, 2012 Contact Wes at mynewhome@telus.net or call him at (604)857-4880 for accomodation. Rustic cabanas, campsites and cabins are available now - but only reserved until May 31, 2012. Please note: Those participants wanting their belongings (bedding, etc.) transported up to Princeton by trailer need to have it at the Clubhouse on the Tuesday night before the event July 24, 2012 properly labeled to leave for pickup. Friday July 37,2012: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Pick up route sheets and visit around the campfire Saturday July 28, 2012: 6:30am to 7:30am - Breakfast and last minute route sheet and lunch pickup. 7:30am - First riders out 6:00pm - Dinner - Awards and Social Evening follows Sunday July 29, 2012: 7:30 -8:30am Breakfast served Informal dualsport ride, suggested routes home Information: Wally (604)594-5918 or Wes (604)857-4880 or www.gvmc.ca Check in the Photo Galley for pictures of this event in the past. | ||