Ahh but we're a disfunctional lot out here, and scattered all over the country wouldn't ya know. It sounds like a geat idea. As for myself I had bypass surgery this winter and though I am riding again I think I must limit myself to less than Ironbutt type rides, which essentially means I'll be sticking on the island. Now then, if someone happens to have plans to make it onto the Rock here with the rest of us, I'd be more than happy to accompany you and show you what little I know about it.MASHBY wrote:Greetings to you all.I was just wondering if any one would be interested in the first TMW Alberta Ride Out this year.Nothing has been set in stone as of yet.So was just curious if any of you BC Lot would be interested in meeting up.We will be going into the rockies so heading in your direction.Im sure if a few of you are interested we could meet in the middle some where.
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Vancouver cagers
I have not yet had the pleasure of riding in Vancouver, but soon will. Coming over for the Motley Crue concert this Summer, so I will get the downtown Vnacouver riding thrills.blues2cruise wrote:You think traffic is bad in Victoria? When you go for a ride here in Vancouver, the first thing to do is leave town.
What's the bike theft situation like over there, do I need to wrap my Ninja in chains and concrete blocks to make it's still there after the show??
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Life is a Highway... wanna go for a ride?
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Re: Vancouver cagers
I don't know if chains and concrete blocks would stop someone determined, but, I would definitely lock your bike.ZX6R-lover wrote:I have not yet had the pleasure of riding in Vancouver, but soon will. Coming over for the Motley Crue concert this Summer, so I will get the downtown Vnacouver riding thrills.blues2cruise wrote:You think traffic is bad in Victoria? When you go for a ride here in Vancouver, the first thing to do is leave town.
What's the bike theft situation like over there, do I need to wrap my Ninja in chains and concrete blocks to make it's still there after the show??
Unfortunately, bike theft and car theft are high. I lock mine with a disc lock even if I'm only going into a coffee shop for coffee.
If you are not familiar with traffic in Vancouver, here's a couple of tips.
Leave lots of following distance between you and the car in front and lots of space in front of you when you're stopped.
Make sure to stay out of driver's blind spots. So many really do not shoulder check or even bother to signal, so keep your eyes moving.
I hope you enjoy the concert.
Re: Vancouver cagers
Thanks for the tips, will remember those. I have two rotor locks, will take 'em both I think. Motley Crue is not worth loosing my ride over that's for sure.blues2cruise wrote:I don't know if chains and concrete blocks would stop someone determined, but, I would definitely lock your bike.
Unfortunately, bike theft and car theft are high. I lock mine with a disc lock even if I'm only going into a coffee shop for coffee.
If you are not familiar with traffic in Vancouver, here's a couple of tips.
Leave lots of following distance between you and the car in front and lots of space in front of you when you're stopped.
Make sure to stay out of driver's blind spots. So many really do not shoulder check or even bother to signal, so keep your eyes moving.
I hope you enjoy the concert.
DocXander
SCRC 443 Victoria
1995 Suzuki VS800 Intruder
1982 Yamaha Maxim 400
Life is a Highway... wanna go for a ride?
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1995 Suzuki VS800 Intruder
1982 Yamaha Maxim 400
Life is a Highway... wanna go for a ride?
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Some events for those adventurous souls that happen to be out this way!
SCRC / TIMBERLAND PUB SHOW N SHINE
First annual Show 'n' Shine
sponsored by
The Southern Cruisers Riding Club #180 of Vancouver island
Call 250-619-9006 for more information or
check out our website and link to the show n shine at
www.scrc180.com.
To be held at the Timberland Pub near the Nanaimo Airport
12:00 am to 5:00pm Saturday May 28, 2005
Pig Roast - Live music - camping nearby!
Hope to see you there!
8TH ANNUAL FORT ST. JAMES TOY RUN
Mr. G's Service Station, Fort St. James,
British Columbia, Canada
May 29
Phone : (250) 996-7513
Hour : noon
Detail Event
Ends at Cottonwood Beach. There will be refreshments served for the motorcycle riders. T-shirts for sales.
1ST ANNUAL GASTOWN SHOW N' SHINE/BCCOM's 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Gastown, British Columbia, Canada
June 5
Phone : (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111.
Event Details:
Motorcycles to Take Over the Streets of Gastown/B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists 20th Anniversary
Mark your calendars early for the biggest motorcycle event the streets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, June 5, 2005, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists, in conjunction with the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) and the Gastown Merchants Association, will be closing down Water Street between Carrall and Richards to put on the first ever all make Gastown Motorcycle Show n' Shine in the heart of Vancouver! They will also be celebrating BCCOM’s 20th Anniversary and 20 years of lobbying for motorcyclists rights. The GBIS is also responsible for putting on such popular events as the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Tour de Gastown bicycle race.
Gastown is a very unique setting for a motorcycle event. Steeped in history, it is where Vancouver originated, named after the first settler and saloon owner "Gassy Jack" Deighton. Imagine hundreds of custom bikes in every make and model lined up along the cobble stone streets, with the backdrop of brick heritage buildings. It will definitely be an event that you do not want to miss!
For more information please (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111.
HERITAGE PARK RALLY
Heritage Park, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Agust 13
Event Details:
This two day event is open to all motorcyclists. Event includes Flat Track Racing and a Saturday ride.
Parksville & District Bikers Toy Run. Starts at the Frontiersman Pub Sunday morning Sept 25th,poker run, toy run, show-n-shine, music and fun and for a good cause. for more info call Tom 250-240-1383
SCRC / TIMBERLAND PUB SHOW N SHINE
First annual Show 'n' Shine
sponsored by
The Southern Cruisers Riding Club #180 of Vancouver island
Call 250-619-9006 for more information or
check out our website and link to the show n shine at
www.scrc180.com.
To be held at the Timberland Pub near the Nanaimo Airport
12:00 am to 5:00pm Saturday May 28, 2005
Pig Roast - Live music - camping nearby!
Hope to see you there!
8TH ANNUAL FORT ST. JAMES TOY RUN
Mr. G's Service Station, Fort St. James,
British Columbia, Canada
May 29
Phone : (250) 996-7513
Hour : noon
Detail Event
Ends at Cottonwood Beach. There will be refreshments served for the motorcycle riders. T-shirts for sales.
1ST ANNUAL GASTOWN SHOW N' SHINE/BCCOM's 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Gastown, British Columbia, Canada
June 5
Phone : (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111.
Event Details:
Motorcycles to Take Over the Streets of Gastown/B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists 20th Anniversary
Mark your calendars early for the biggest motorcycle event the streets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, June 5, 2005, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists, in conjunction with the Gastown Business Improvement Society (GBIS) and the Gastown Merchants Association, will be closing down Water Street between Carrall and Richards to put on the first ever all make Gastown Motorcycle Show n' Shine in the heart of Vancouver! They will also be celebrating BCCOM’s 20th Anniversary and 20 years of lobbying for motorcyclists rights. The GBIS is also responsible for putting on such popular events as the Vancouver International Jazz Festival and the Tour de Gastown bicycle race.
Gastown is a very unique setting for a motorcycle event. Steeped in history, it is where Vancouver originated, named after the first settler and saloon owner "Gassy Jack" Deighton. Imagine hundreds of custom bikes in every make and model lined up along the cobble stone streets, with the backdrop of brick heritage buildings. It will definitely be an event that you do not want to miss!
For more information please (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111.
HERITAGE PARK RALLY
Heritage Park, Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Agust 13
Event Details:
This two day event is open to all motorcyclists. Event includes Flat Track Racing and a Saturday ride.
Parksville & District Bikers Toy Run. Starts at the Frontiersman Pub Sunday morning Sept 25th,poker run, toy run, show-n-shine, music and fun and for a good cause. for more info call Tom 250-240-1383
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Found more info about riding events across BC.
The first entry is a link to the source which contains information about rides across Alberta and other Eastern places.
Following is a list of events across BC. I didn't bother with those that had no contact information, for the most part. So iffen ya happen to be in and around BC during the summer months, here ya go. Have fun, ride and meet some like minded people.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dmunro/mainpage2.htm
May 21-24 AIM Boogie Bash - Kelowna - 800-360-9079
May 28. SCRC-180 1st annual Show and Shine held at the Timberland Pub
May 30 12 GVMC Gord Heppler Memorial Run - Cruisers, Restaurant,
Langley - 604-888-8152
June 2/3 Bruce Couch Memorial Ride - Kelowna - 800-360-9079
5-6 Hog 13th Annual Poker Run - Kamloops - 250-314-0080
10 Trev Deeley Reunion Picnic - New Westminster - 604-291-2453
16 Jan Simpson Memorial Poker Run - Armstrong - 250-546-8478
20 Campbell River Poker Run - Campbell River - 877-580-0111
25-27 Thunder Run - Ft St John - 250-785-8364
26 V.I. Ride For Sight - Vancouver - www.rideforsight.org
July 1-4 Toad Rock Rocks - Nelson - 250-229-5448
3/4 North West Classic MC Meet - Heritage Park, Chilliwack
- 604-299-0020
3/4 Dead Zone Dual Sport Ride - Lytton - 604-572-9667
8/12 Blue Knights MC West Coast Conference - Abbotsford
17/18 Fraser Lake Toy Run - Fraser Lake - 250-789-3267
17/18 Salmon Arm Summer Stomp - Salmon Arm - 250-832-0014
23/25 Ymir Bike Daze - Ymir - 250-357-9611
24/25 Routledge Run - Coalmont - 604-572-9667
25/27 Eyes Wide Open Vancouver Island Ride - Vancouver Island
- 250-755-1866
26 Colling Custom Cycle Rally - Chilliwack
- 604-795-2984/604-997-2377
27 5th Annual Nomads Show 'n Shine - Burnaby - 604-298-7232
Aug 1/4 Prince George Road Rash Bash - Prince George
- 250-964-6636
15/17 Sport Bike West - Kelowna - 250-860-1261
20/22 VIAIM Pig n Fin - Coombs - 877-500-4423
27/29 Sportbike West - 8 Mile Ranch, Kelowna - 250-860-1261
September 3-6 Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Rodeo, Wycliff, BC
250-355-2727
12 Toys For Tots - Castlegar - 250-365-6363
18/19 Toy Run - Port Alberni
26 Parksville & District Toy Run - Coombs
October Toys For Tots - Coquitlam - 877-580-0111
The first entry is a link to the source which contains information about rides across Alberta and other Eastern places.
Following is a list of events across BC. I didn't bother with those that had no contact information, for the most part. So iffen ya happen to be in and around BC during the summer months, here ya go. Have fun, ride and meet some like minded people.
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/dmunro/mainpage2.htm
May 21-24 AIM Boogie Bash - Kelowna - 800-360-9079
May 28. SCRC-180 1st annual Show and Shine held at the Timberland Pub
May 30 12 GVMC Gord Heppler Memorial Run - Cruisers, Restaurant,
Langley - 604-888-8152
June 2/3 Bruce Couch Memorial Ride - Kelowna - 800-360-9079
5-6 Hog 13th Annual Poker Run - Kamloops - 250-314-0080
10 Trev Deeley Reunion Picnic - New Westminster - 604-291-2453
16 Jan Simpson Memorial Poker Run - Armstrong - 250-546-8478
20 Campbell River Poker Run - Campbell River - 877-580-0111
25-27 Thunder Run - Ft St John - 250-785-8364
26 V.I. Ride For Sight - Vancouver - www.rideforsight.org
July 1-4 Toad Rock Rocks - Nelson - 250-229-5448
3/4 North West Classic MC Meet - Heritage Park, Chilliwack
- 604-299-0020
3/4 Dead Zone Dual Sport Ride - Lytton - 604-572-9667
8/12 Blue Knights MC West Coast Conference - Abbotsford
17/18 Fraser Lake Toy Run - Fraser Lake - 250-789-3267
17/18 Salmon Arm Summer Stomp - Salmon Arm - 250-832-0014
23/25 Ymir Bike Daze - Ymir - 250-357-9611
24/25 Routledge Run - Coalmont - 604-572-9667
25/27 Eyes Wide Open Vancouver Island Ride - Vancouver Island
- 250-755-1866
26 Colling Custom Cycle Rally - Chilliwack
- 604-795-2984/604-997-2377
27 5th Annual Nomads Show 'n Shine - Burnaby - 604-298-7232
Aug 1/4 Prince George Road Rash Bash - Prince George
- 250-964-6636
15/17 Sport Bike West - Kelowna - 250-860-1261
20/22 VIAIM Pig n Fin - Coombs - 877-500-4423
27/29 Sportbike West - 8 Mile Ranch, Kelowna - 250-860-1261
September 3-6 Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Rodeo, Wycliff, BC
250-355-2727
12 Toys For Tots - Castlegar - 250-365-6363
18/19 Toy Run - Port Alberni
26 Parksville & District Toy Run - Coombs
October Toys For Tots - Coquitlam - 877-580-0111
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There's a couple of other toy runs that happen in the fall, but I can't seem to find the exact dates at the moment.
There is a toy run on the Sunshine Coast and one in the Fraser Valley usually around the same time as the Vancouver one that starts in Coquitlam.
old-n-slow, do you happen to know the dates of those 2 events?
There is a toy run on the Sunshine Coast and one in the Fraser Valley usually around the same time as the Vancouver one that starts in Coquitlam.
old-n-slow, do you happen to know the dates of those 2 events?
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