VFRW 2010 Kootenay Tour "The Best of BC"

[jasonsmith]

This route incorporates the best roads in British Columbia as well as one of the best in Washington. Were thinking we may break it into two groups, one moderately paced take in the scenery group and one quicker take full advantage of the road group. We'll decide when we meet up.

Thread also going on VFRD, click to see if you wish.





Dates:

2010 - JULY 17, 18, 19

Two overnights:

Day 1 = Abbotsford, BC to Nelson, BC via US Hwy 20.
Overnight at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, Reservations: 1-800-668-1171
Distance: 489.4 mi
Est. time: 11 h 22 mins

Please call Ainsworth ASAP and book your room. Standard View Rooms, on the ground floor with parking right out front.

Don't forget your passports!!

Day 2 = Nelson to Vernon, BC via the best roads in Beautiful British Columbia.
Overnight at the https://www.travelodge.com/Travelodg...oomId=NQQ1_LV0 4 rooms are booked which is enough for 8 people, no need to call.
Distance: 307 mi
Est. time: 7 h 32 mins

Day 3 = Vernon, BC to Abbotsford, BC.
Distance: 313 mi
Est. time: 6 h 57 mins

Total

Total Distance: 1088.4 mi
Total Estimated Time: 1 d 2 h 5 mins

MEET POINTS

Lower Mainland or elsewhere, let us know what will work for you if your not from around these parts.

USA folks... we could meet you in Sedro Woolley if that works. Day 3 will bring you back to the Sumas Boarder.

Who's going?

Canada

34468 Randy
chomper
kingsley
jasonsmith
Petienne
Gerrys02800 (1/2) VFRD
superfunkomatic VFRD
Squamish VFR
Falco1UK VFRD
powderrecon (most likely)
ZEN Biker (Meet where 3/3b joins the 6 on Day 1)
relic rider + wife.

USA

E-Ticket (maybe) VFRD
V-FORE VFRD
flyfisher54 (Meet in Whynndel Day 2?)




More to come Post up if you would like to join us. It's going to be a great ride.

[34468 Randy]

My...That was presumptuious of you to say I was going. I work the 17th but have put in a request for this day off. Should be able to swing it. Will assume I can for now. We could stop for a beer on the way back at the Circle Randy Ranch in the UFRR. Passports are not yet required to enter the UFRR

Giddy fuggen up cowboys.

[jasonsmith]

Your going to get the 17th off Randy... otherwise you might just find yourself hog tied in the trunk of a car the day before. The UFRR can be a dangerous place you know...

[34468 Randy]

I think someone should speak with my boss. Make him see the light. My participation in ectra cirricular activities will improve my performance at work. Wait. I have legal responsibilities in my job......that's it...BC Transit is making a hostile takeover attempt at Coast Mountain Bus Company. This is all happening in the Kootenays. I need a subpoena to go to protect our company in court against all them kiniving Dhoukabours.

[jasonsmith]

Okay folks, the bugs have been ironed out, rooms are booked, dates are set, route is planned... it's time to sign up. You have 6 months warning for those that need to suck up to their better halves (me) and tell their bosses you have something better to do than work.

[petienne]

Who's going?

Count me in!

Canada

34468 Randy
chomper
kinglsey
jasonsmith
Petienne


USA

[34468 Randy]

Welcome to the ride Petie. Look forward to meeting you. I have been throught Merrit a few times. Maybe instead of stopping at the choke and puke when I ride though, we can meet for real coffee and lunch next time I am through.

[jasonsmith]

Count me in!

Awesome, decide where you wanna hook up with us when let us know.

[petienne]

It's gonna be nice to meet up with some other VFR riders! Some great riding around Merritt! I missed a couple of 6 gens in town last year, 1 silver and 1 white. I'm thinking that I'll hook up with you guys in Abbotsford.

[jasonsmith]

It's gonna be nice to meet up with some other VFR riders! Some great riding around Merritt! I missed a couple of 6 gens in town last year, 1 silver and 1 white. I'm thinking that I'll hook up with you guys in Abbotsford.

Abbotsford, that's great. You can do the full pull with us and break off on day 3 to head home, works out well for ya.

[jake691980]

Do yall do this every year I am unable to attend this year but I would like to possibly do it next year.

[jasonsmith]

Do yall do this every year I am unable to attend this year but I would like to possibly do it next year.

Yep, so far we have been lucky enough to have had some great rides. Click on the badges in my sig and take a look.

oh and welcome to VFR World Jake.

[34468 Randy]

Do yall do this every year I am unable to attend this year but I would like to possibly do it next year.

Welcome for sure. You are just a hop skip and jump away so come on next year. You only live 3,208 miles away. You will definately have a major case of ass rash after that ride.

[jake691980]

Thanks for welcoming me I have a friend that I ride with her in the states and he was telling me how nice it was duing the summer and I would like to see it. I do believe that I would have to trailer my bike up for the ride though lol

[chomper]

I know my name is on the list ...but officially i got the green light today... most importantly from the wife!!! wmrc has thier race dates set now to, nothin conflicts yah

[jasonsmith]

I know my name is on the list ...but officially i got the green light today... most importantly from the wife!!! wmrc has thier race dates set now to, nothin conflicts yah

rock n roll man, it's gonna be a great trip.

[34468 Randy]

I still haven't been giiven the 17th off. I hear a grievance in the distance.

[34468 Randy]

So. Me and the boss have come to an understanding on the issue of getting the 17th off. I promised to stop choking the shit out of him and he promised to give me that day off. He is still breathing so guess what?

[jasonsmith]

So. Me and the boss have come to an understanding on the issue of getting the 17th off. I promised to stop choking the shit out of him and he promised to give me that day off. He is still breathing so guess what?

Yahoo!!!! I knew you were coming anyway though. I already talked with your boss and told him you were going. I also told him to just go along with whatever you threw at him or else.

[34468 Randy]

It is good to have friend with influence. Actually it is good to have friends....I am told anyways.

[Squamish VFR]

It's a long way off, but put me down as a maybe. I would probably say goodbye in lytton and head for home over the Duffy lake Road. I've been whining that I don't ride enough and my reg crew have more distractions these days so this might be just the thing! Keep me posted. How do you normaly deal with the hotel costs? I'm assuming the pace will be brisk and safe not fast and stupid? Meeting place and time in Abby on the 17th?

[34468 Randy]

It's a long way off, but put me down as a maybe. I would probably say goodbye in lytton and head for home over the Duffy lake Road. I've been whining that I don't ride enough and my reg crew have more distractions these days so this might be just the thing! Keep me posted. How do you normaly deal with the hotel costs? I'm assuming the pace will be brisk and safe not fast and stupid? Meeting place and time in Abby on the 17th?

Maybe is a word that usually means "fuggen A Buddy" So you might as well committ right now. Think positive. As far as the ride goes, there should be a reasonable mix of those who are spirited and those who like to smell the flowers. Hotel cost will be split down the middle if shared accomodation. If you want your own room because Jasonsmith snores too loud, then you will pick up the tab.

[ZEN biker]

I wont be able to do the US side of the tour ( timming and location gets in the way) but for the trip up the 3 to kamloops ill join in, I have family in enderby (1hr away from kamloops) and was thinking of the duffy down to vancouver. Never know might just tag along.

[jasonsmith]

I wont be able to do the US side of the tour ( timming and location gets in the way) but for the trip up the 3 to kamloops ill join in, I have family in enderby (1hr away from kamloops) and was thinking of the duffy down to vancouver. Never know might just tag along.

That's cool Zen, just let us know closer to where and when you wanna meet us so we know to wait for you.

[34468 Randy]

I have family in enderby

Enderby is not that big. I have great friends there. Morgan is their last name.

[powderrecon]

I am a maybe to highly likely for this ride. I toured BC in 2008 and have been itching to get back out there.

Anything that includes Highway 31A is worth riding 1000 miles for!

[34468 Randy]

Please join in. Some of us had the pleasure of reading your trip report and those great pix you took

[2thdr]

Do you have a link to the route map you could post or send me? Thanks.

Steve

[jasonsmith]

Do you have a link to the route map you could post or send me? Thanks.

Steve

I've updated the map in the first post, should be more clear. Steve if your attending we can meet you in Sedro-Woolley probably around 0830ish. Let me know and I'll add you to the list.

[jasonsmith]

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It looks as though the Triumph boys are also headed to Nelson on the 17th and the rooms are almost all booked up. There is currently one room left that is reserved under "VFR WORLD", two of you need to get together, pair up, call Sandy at (1-888-722-2258) and put your names on them. Make sure you quote VFR WORLD. If you want a room to yourself there are a bunch of Hostel rooms still available. They are checking to see if there are any more regular rooms that they can scrounge up for us. I will find out tonight.

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