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| 80th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
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
80th Annual GVMC Caribou Trails Run
MARK YOUR CALENDARS...
August 21st & 22nd, 2010 for a great weekend event.
This Will Be A Timed Event!
Compete for awesome prizes in an event that focuses on your love of riding.
Overnight in 108 Mile at the 108 Mile Ranch Resort.
All makes, riders & styles of bikes welcome
Bring along your buddies, and be ready to meet new ones
START LOCATION:
GVMC Clubhouse - Unit 307 - 9785 - 192nd Street - Surrey - B.C.
END LOCATION:
108 Mile Ranch Resort in 108 Mile B.C.
Accommodation motel or tenting is self booking - mention GVMC
Contact - 1-800-667-5233 0r 108resort.bcresorts.com
SIGNUP:
On the GVMC website www.gvmc.ca via Pay Pal or at the Clubhouse on the day of the event.
Pre-Registration is preferred by August 15, 2010
Event day registratiions will be accepted.
$75.00 Entry Fee includes:
Continental Breakfast Saturday
Continental Breakfast Sunday
Saturday Banquet Dinner,
Event T-shirts, Trophies, and Merchandise Prizes.
SATURDAY SCHEDULE:
6:30 - 7:30am - Signup and Continental Breakfast
8:00am - Last Rider Out
6:00pm - Last Rider In
7:00pm - Dinner
8:00pm - Awards
SUNDAY SCHEDULE:
7:00 - 9:30am Continental Breakfast
MORE INFORMATION:
Jim Brooke - (604)930-8464
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