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Gold Wing Road Riders Association – North West Coast District –July 2018 - Page 1
GOLD WING ROAD RIDERS ASSOCIATION NORTH WEST COAST DISTRICT JULY 2018
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
District Director Kevin Bramhoff
District Ride Coordinator Keiller Gowans
District Treasurer Janet Turner
Motorist Awareness Coordinator Kathy Estey
Membership Enhancement Coordinator
Linda Zervini
District Educator Gavin Karey-McKenna
District Webmaster Dave Ward Articles for the Newsletter may be e-mailed to:
[email protected] Submission deadline is the 22nd of each month
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DISTRICT DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Fellow Wingers:
Before writing this, as it is late, and the newsletter editors have been pushing me for this article, I was on a Zoom Call with other District Directors and our head office. It was somewhat productive however, had absolutely nothing to do with riding motorcycles. All the way through the meeting all I could think about was riding and at the beginning of the third hour…. well, I am sure for those that know me you can figure it out!
My message for you all this month…Get Out and Ride! Just do it.
The weather is great, and we should take advantage while we all can. Our district ride coordinator put together 2 great rides that we all hope you will participate in. All the chapters in the district have multiple rides planned. They are all listed on the district web site under the "What's Happing" tab. http://gwrra- nwc.com. Ride schedules at the chapter level are published on their web sites.
So many options available with GWRRA as well as just getting out on your own for a ride somewhere, anywhere! An afternoon impromptu ride, play hooky from work, (not that I am encouraging this) go for a picnic, call a friend and just GO!
Did you know there are 193 roads listed in the destinations highways book right here in British Columbia alone? Never mind that we have access to Washington State if we like. We are fortunate to live in a region that has some of the best riding in North America. It would be tantamount to negligence to miss out on the opportunity to ride some of them. So, get out there, ride a little ride a lot, I don't care just ride! While you are at it, have some fun…
Thank you for being members of the GWRRA. Your membership and participation are what makes the GWRRA the finest International Motorcycle Riding organization in North America.
Until I see you all again, Be safe – Ride safe. Respectfully Kevin Bramhoff District Director – District N.W.C "The Great North West Coast"
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GWRRA NWC (NORTH WEST COAST) DISTRICT
http://gwrra-nwc.com/
District Director Kevin Bramhoff
GWRRA SCHEDULES
BC-A (Vancouver) https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzEcR6Ei4hmja0NtUWdPcXVwZHc/view
BC-C (Chilliwack) http://www.gwrra-bcc.org/gwrra-bcc-events
BC-D (Surry) http://www.gwrra-bcd.org/events.html
BC-G (Kamloops) http://vwh.ca/bc-g/ride.html
BC-P (Prince George) http://www.vwh.ca/bc-p/ride.html
Washington State Chapters http://www.gwrra-wa.org/
And our very own BC-V (Victoria) https://sites.google.com/site/victoriagwrra/chapter-schedule
BC CHAPTER A (VANCOUVER)
Monthly Breakfast Meeting 3rd Sunday of every Month (except Dec) Check website to confirm location
Breakfast at 8:00 am Meeting at 9:00 am
Tuesday Night Coffee (rides in season) McDonalds—3695 Lougheed Hwy Burnaby. Coffee 6:00 PM Ride 7:00 PM
Directors: Dave Ward and Giselle Collins [email protected]
BC CHAPTER D (SURREY)
Monthly Dinner Meeting 1st Wednesday of the month: 5:30 for Supper, 7PM for the Meeting
Ricky's Family Restaurant, 8958 - 152nd Street Surrey, B.C.
Friday Night Coffee (Ride in Season) 6:30 for Coffee, Ride at 7PM
Tim Horton's on Fraser Hwy & 166
Director: Dave Truesdell 604-882-3954 Email: [email protected]
BC CHAPTER C (CHILLIWACK) Monthly Dinner Meeting
3rd Tuesday of every month (except Dec) Dinner @ 6:00 PM, Meeting @ 7:00 PM
The Rendezvous Restaurant, 9360 Young Rd, Chilliwack
Director: Karin Young
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RIDER EDUCATION MSF’s Guide to Group Riding
Motorcycling is primarily a solo activity, but for many, riding as a group -- whether with friends on a Sunday morning ride or with an organized motorcycle rally -- is the epitome of the motorcycling experience. Here are some tips to help ensure a fun and safe group ride:
Arrive prepared. Arrive on time with a full gas tank.
Hold a riders’ meeting. Discuss things like the route, rest and fuel stops, and hand signals (see diagrams on next page). Assign a lead and sweep (tail) rider. Both should be experienced riders who are well-versed in group riding procedures. The leader should assess everyone’s riding skills and the group’s riding style.
Keep the group to a manageable size, ideally five to seven riders. If necessary, break the group into smaller sub- groups, each with a lead and sweep rider.
Ride prepared. At least one rider in each group should pack a cell phone, first-aid kit, and full tool kit, so the group is prepared for any problem that they might encounter.
Ride in formation. The staggered riding formation allows a proper space cushion between motorcycles so that each rider has enough time and space to maneuver and to react to hazards. The leader rides in the left third of the lane, while the next rider stays at least one second behind in the right third of the lane; the rest of the group follows the same pattern. A single-file formation is preferred on a curvy road, under conditions of poor visibility or poor road surfaces, entering/leaving highways, or other situations where an increased space cushion or maneuvering room is needed.
Avoid side-by-side formations, as they reduce the space cushion. If you suddenly needed to swerve to avoid a hazard, you would not have room to do so. You don’t want handlebars to get entangled.
Periodically check the riders following in your rear view mirror. If you see a rider falling behind, slow down so they may catch up. If all the riders in the group use this technique, the group should be able to maintain a fairly steady speed without pressure to ride too fast to catch up.
If you’re separated from the group, don’t panic. Your group should have a pre-planned procedure in place to regroup. Don’t break the law or ride beyond your skills to catch up.
For mechanical or medical problems, use a cell phone to call for assistance as the situation warrants.
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NWC Island Loop Accommodations July 14th Island Loop Ride - Campbell River Hotel Heritage River Inn 4-star hotel – 10 rooms Blocked off – call for reservation – Ensure you Mention GWRRA for the Quoted Rate and available Rooms. (A good rate was negotiated Should be under $100.00 Inc. Taxes) There are several Restaurants nearby. There is a morning continental breakfast provided. Each participant / rider will call the Hotel and book their own room. You will provide a credit card upon booking your reservation. You have until June 30th to book rooms from the rooms package noted above. They will be released to public sale after that date. Address: 2140 N Island Hwy, Campbell River, BC V9W 2G7 Phone: (250) 286-6295
Dinner at Hoot in the Ute Rally
Bruce & Jeri Wood, Janet & Arnie Tucker, Jean Ondof, Dan Jackson, Pat Williams, and Donna Walton
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Please register via Doodle Poll at: https://doodle.com/poll/rkiik7x9f6652284
Note: Even if you only think you may attend, please sign up. We can always cancel your reservations, but if you wait too long, the venues may already be fully booked.
For more info regarding this ride or GWRRA Membership, contact: [email protected]
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“Happy Halloween” July 19, 20, 21, 2018
Chelan County Events Center 5700 Wescott Drive, Cashmere, WA 98815
$700 & $300 Grand Prizes! + Lots More!!
Friday Night Ice Cream Social – Bike Games – Trike Games - Bike Show – ROAD CAPTAIN’S SEMINAR (classroom and road course available) Light
Parade – Scenic Rides – Quarter Bingo – Trunk Search
Chapter and Individual Competitions – Brown Bag Auction – Silent Auction Halloween Themed Campsite Competition
The Gnomes of Cashmere Walking Tour in Downtown Cashmere Aplets and Cotlets Factory Tours
Friday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter B, Friday Dinner Hosted by Chapter N and Saturday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter Q
Saturday Dinner Hosted by Washington District Staff
For more information contact: Garry Alexander, Washington District Director
Phone: (253) 677-7812 / E-mail: [email protected]
Mike White, Washington District Rally Coordinator/Treasurer Phone: (360) 340-2588 / E-mail: [email protected]
District website: www.gwrra-wa.org
Rider GWRRA# Chapter
Co-rider GWRRA# Chapter
Street City State/Province Zip
Telephone Email
I/we agree to conform and comply with all rules and regulations governing this event and its location and properties. I/we also agree to hold harmless GWRRA, its affiliates, vendors, properties and all participants of this event, for any liabilities due to any injury or loss due to my participation and involvement in the event.
Rider Signature
Co-Rider Signature _
Motels
Village Inn, Cashmere: ($89 to $99) 509-782-3522 – www.cashmerevillageinn.net
Numerous Hotels/Motels in Leavenworth, approximately 13 miles from
Fairgrounds Numerous Hotels/Motels in Wenatchee, approximately 12 miles from
Registration Fees (In US Dollars)
Postmarked on or before July 1, 2018 GWRRA Mbr $25.00 x = $ Life Member $20.00 x = $ Non-Member $30.00 x = $
Postmarked after July 1, 2018 GWRRA Mbr $30.00 x = $ Life Member $25.00 x = $ Non Member $35.00 x = $
Grand Prizes $700 & $300 (Must be present to win)
Price per ticket $1.00 x = $
Pre-registration 50/50 Drawing (Must be present to win)
Price per ticket $1.00 x = $
Friday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter B Skillet Breakfast, fruit, juice, coffee Price per ticket $6.00 x = $
Friday Night Dinner Hosted by Chapter N All you can eat Baked Potato Bar with all the fixins
Price per ticket $7.00 x = $
Saturday Breakfast Hosted by Chapter Q Pancakes, Sausage, juice, coffee
Price per ticket $6.00 x = $
Saturday Night “HARVEST” Dinner Includes: Pot Roast with potatoes, carrots, celery, onion & gravy, cole slaw, roll, beverage & dessert;
Will have roast chicken for those that wish. Price per ticket (beef) $13.00 x = $
Price per ticket (chicken) $13.00 x = $
Camping, RV’s, Tents & Tent Trailers
(Thursday, Friday, Saturday) Tent & Tent Trailer (No
power) Price per night $15.00 x = $
RV, Tent, Tent Trailer (15/30/50 amp, water, sewer) Price per night $20.00 x = $
Total amount enclosed = $
Make check to: GWRRA Washington District Mail to:
Mike White – GWRRA TREASURER PO BOX 151
Allyn, WA. 98524-0151
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NWC Gypsy Run Accommodations
August Gypsy Ride Hotels Sandman Hotel Williams Lake BC – August 17th 10 rooms Blocked off – call for reservation – Ensure you Mention GWRRA for the Quoted Rate and available Rooms. Group confirmation number 67853 Straightforward rooms in a casual venue, plus an indoor pool, an exercise room & an American diner. Room type: Standard 2 beds Rate: $89.00 / night, plus taxes You have until July 30th to book rooms from the rooms package noted above. They will be released to public sale after that date. Each participant / rider will call the Hotel and book their own room. You can change room type at that time if the room style is not what you want, the price may change. You will provide a credit card upon booking your reservation. Address: 664 Oliver St, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1M6 Phone: (250) 392-6557
Sandman Hotel McBride BC – August 18th 10 rooms Blocked off – call for reservation – Ensure you Mention Kevin - GWRRA for the Quoted Rate and available Rooms. Mountain-view rooms featuring work desks & free WiFi in a low-rise option with a restaurant. Room Type: Standard - ask when booking Rate: $123.17 / night Inc. Taxes You have until July 30th to book rooms from the rooms package noted above. They will be released to public sale after that date. Each participant / rider will call the Hotel and book their own room. You can change room type at that time if the room style is not what you want, the price may change. You will provide a credit card upon booking your reservation. Address: 1051 S E Frontage Rd, McBride, BC V0J 2E0 Phone: (250) 569-2285
Sandman Hotel Revelstoke BC – August 19th 10 rooms Blocked off – call for reservation – Ensure you Mention GWRRA for the Quoted Rate and available Rooms. Group confirmation number 345976 Arrival Date: Sunday, August 19, 2018 Departure Date: Monday, August 20, 2018 We booked assorted room types as noted below at this time. Please note if there is a preference and they will book accordingly. Type of Rooms: 2 Rooms-1 Queen Bed 4 Rooms-1 King Bed
4 Rooms-2 Queen Beds The Sandman Hotel located at 1901 LaForme Boulevard features 173 guest rooms, two indoor pools, 2 indoor hot tubs, high speed internet access, fitness room, guest laundry room and Denny’s 24-Hour Restaurant and Bar One Lounge. Rate: $149.00 / night plus Taxes You have until July 30th to book rooms from the rooms package noted above. They will be released to public sale after that date. Each participant / rider will call the Hotel and book their own room. You can change room type at that time if the room style is not what you want, the price may change. You will provide a credit card upon booking your reservation. Address: 1901 Laforme Blvd, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Phone: (250) 837-6161
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DISTRICT CALENDAR
30 Jun – 2 Jul
Chapter A Olympic Peninsula Ride
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/olympic-peninsula-ride/
Sun 1 Jul 18 Canada Day
14 – 15 Jul 18 2018 NWC District Island Ride
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/district-ride-nwc-district/?instance_id=615
15 Jul 18 Chapter A Breakfast Gathering
8AM at Ricky's Restaurant, 2350 Boundary Rd, Burnaby BC V5M 3Z3
17 Jul 18 Chapter C Chapter Meeting
7PM at Rendezvous Restaurant, 9360 Young Road North, Chilliwack, BC V2P 4S4
19 – 21 Jul 18 Washington District Rally County Events Centre, 5700 Wescott Dr, Cashmere, WA 98815 http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/washington-district-rally/?instance_id=620
21 Jul 18 Chapter V Salt Spring Island Ride
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/chapter-v-saltspring-island-ride/?instance_id=641
1 Aug 18 Chapter D Dinner Gathering
6PM at Ricky's All-Day Grill, 8958 152 St, Surrey, BC V3R 4E4
4 Aug 18 Chapter D Kootenay Lake Loop Ride
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/kootenay-loop-ride-chapter-d/
11 Aug 18 LeMay Auto Museum – Tacoma, WA
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/lemay-auto-museum-tacoma-wa/
25 Aug 18 Chapter A Duffy Lake Loop Ride
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/duffey-lake-loop-ride-chapter-a/
28 Aug – 1 Sep Wing Ding – Knoxville, TN
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/wing-ding-knoxville-tn/
1 – 2 Sep 18 Chapter D Gold Run
http://gwrra-nwc.com/blog/event/gold-run-chapter-d/
