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| 79th Annual GVMC CaribouTrails Run
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Saturday, August 22, 2009
6:30:00 AM
GVMC Clubhouse
Jim Brooke
(604)930-8464
jebrooke@telus.net
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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 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.
Current Information on the Caribou Trails Run
79th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
The Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club invites you to our 79th Annual Caribou Trails Ride on August 22-23, 2009
Save these dates on your Calendar for a great weekend adventure.
*Not a timed event much more than a Poker Run
*Ride at your own pace over some of the best roads in B.C.
*Compete for awesome prizes in an event that focuses on your love of riding
*Main course is under 500km with extra sections for extra points
*Overnight at a location in Sicamous B.C. Gateway to the Shuswap & Mara Lakes
*All makes, riders & styles of bikes welcome
*Bring along your buddies, and be ready to meet new ones
Start Location:
GVMC Clubhouse - Unit 307 - 192nd Street - Surrey - B.C.
End Location:
Alpiner Motel Sicamous B.C.
Accommodation motel or tenting is self booking - mention GVMC
Contact - 1-800-303-0733 or website www.alpinermotel.com
Sign Up:
On the GVMC website via Pay Pal or at the Clubhouse on the day of the event.
Pre-Registration Closes on August 16,2009
Pre-Registration is $60.00 per person
Same Day/Late Registration is $70.00 per person
Your paid entry includes:
Continental Breakfast Saturday
Full Breakfast Sunday
Saturday Banquet Dinner
Event T-shirts
Trophies
Merchandise Prizes
Saturday Schedule:
6:30 - 7:30am - Signup and Breakfast
8:00am - Last Rider Out
6:00pm - Last Rider In
7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Awards
Sunday Schedule:
7:00 - 9:30am - Breakfast
For more information or questions contact Jim Brooke at (604)930-8464
**To view pictures of this event please check it out in the Past Events section of this website or the Photo Gallery.
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