Would you like to receive GVMC
mail outs? To register simply fill in the form below:
Your privacy is important to
us. Any information given
to us, by you, is for our internal use and
will under NO circumstances
be shared with, or sold to a third
party.
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: Canada's Best Value Desert Inn & Suites 1069 Trans Canada Hwy, Cache Creek B.C. 250-457-6226 12 rooms have been blocked off. 8 rooms with one Queen sized Bed for $119.00 And 4 rooms with 2 Queen sized Beds for $149.00 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.
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 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.
