Vancouver Charity Rides

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ceemes · #1 Post by **ceemes** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:49 am

Well, it's getting close to that season again, when all the hibernating bikes and riders start to shake off the dust and start riding again. This year I plan on attending the Ride For Dad again, but haven't decided yet whether to do the Vancouver ride or the one on Vancouver Island. Last years Vancouver ride was a bit of a disappointment with the route change, so I am seriously thinking on doing the Island ride for a change of pace. Might even catch the Kelowna ride if I get the chance.

Another good charity ride is the Vancouver Firefighers Burn Run, a small event that attracts more of the sport bike crowd. Went on it last year and had a blast. Rode from Vancouver to Harrison, nice. Funds collected go to the Vancouver Firefighters Burn Fund which sends kids who have been burned to summer camp. A good cause.

Anyone planning on attending any of these rides or rides in their local communities?

#2 Post by **dr_bar** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:45 pm

I'm planning on the local version of the "Ride for Dad" Seeing how there was a falling out with the National program, the local organizers are doing their own thing.

The burn run is a possibility as well as the local toy runs...

ceemes · #3 Post by **ceemes** » Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:58 pm

dr_bar wrote:I'm planning on the local version of the "Ride for Dad" Seeing how there was a falling out with the National program, the local organizers are doing their own thing.

The burn run is a possibility as well as the local toy runs...

So I heard while attending the bike show. Seems contrary to what we were told, not all the money collected is staying in the area, or at least that is the rumour.

I wasn't overly impressed with last years ride, way too much city and not enough open road, the year before though longer was much better. That's why I think I will go on the Island run this year since they are being held on the same day. Make a change of pace and the Island is a great place to ride once you are out of Victoria. Plan on catching the early Ferry, and make a day of it. With luck I can catch one of the Spirit boats back and gorge on the buffet.

#4 Post by **blues2cruise** » Tue Feb 09, 2010 5:47 pm

For me it will depend on whether my shift at work changes and I get my weekends off again.

I'd like to be able to participate.