Friday
Jul082011

July Tour – July 16 & 17 to Gold River

Heber River, alongside Gold River Highway 28Please confirm if you plan to join the ride: - direct email to Melanie Boyce with a cc to Klaus Kreye:

Here's the plan:

Saturday July 16 2011

  • 9:30 Meet at Tim Hortons on Millstream near Costco
  • 11:30 Lunch break in Qualicum Beach at the Shady Rest
  • 16:30 Arrive in Gold River (see your options below for booking your accommodation)
  • 19:00 Dinner – Pipers on the Ridge, Neighbourhood Pub (250) 283-7533

Sunday July 17 2011

  • 09:00 Depart Gold River on your own or ride to Tahsis or other destinations
  • 10:30 Arrive in Tahsis River (about 3 hours round trip)

Accommodations:

Gold River Chalet
, 390 Nimpkish, Gold River. Phone: 250-283-2688 

Ridgeview Motor Inn 395 Donner Court, Gold River. Phone: 250--283-2277

Camping: Lions campground 250-283-7184 – last time it was very basic

If anyone wants to lead a group “off the beaten path”, let Melanie know so that she can advise all that there is an “adventure” part for the weekend.

Monday
May302011

Summer Events

Hello, Everyone,
 
Summer is just around the corner (I hope) and before the searing heat is upon us I thought to remind you of the following events:
  • 25/26 June - Camp and Ride - Duffy Lake Loop
  • 16/17 July - Up Island ride - Gold River/Sayward/Tofino/???
  • 22/23/24 July - Moto GP - Laguna Seca - Ken Sherkin is looking for riders 
  • 24 Sept - Port Renfrew/Cowichan Lake loop ride
  • 25 Sept - Oyster Run - Anacortes
We do not have organisers, so I would like to gauge interest - please respond to any or all of the questions or provide any other feedback:
  1. do you want to organise an event?
  2. do you want to help organise an event?
  3. do you want to attend an event?
Remember Breakfast this Saturday: Olympic View Golf Course
Many thanks
Klaus



Sunday
May082011

Baseball caps are back!

BMWRVI now has baseball caps for sale. Learn more on our Clothing page.

Friday
Apr152011

Brigantine Inn Ride – April 16

The view of Maple Bay, 2009Come and join us on our first ride of the season to the Brigantine Inn.  Enjoy a brisk spring ride on scenic roads to Maple Bay.

Meet at the Tim Hortons on Millstream at McCallum for a 9:30 am departure on April 16.  Thanks to Cindy Liboiron for organizing this ride. 

Sunday
Apr032011

BMW Demo Day – April 29

Island BMW indicated that the Demo Day will be Friday, April 29. The new K1600 will be there. Contact Island BMW to sign-up. The sign-up list opened up on April 1.