Join us for the Ride in the Rockies
July 14th - 18th, 2010
Our Largest and most travelled multi day ride is our Annual
"RIDE in the ROCKIES"
This awesome combination of riding & socializing is commonly referred to as the "Annual RITR"
Our 3rd Annual RITR held in July of 2009 brought 15 bikes & 18 riders together as we traveled over 3000 kms of some of the finest roads in the west, including a side trip into Idaho & Montana for a half dozen riders. If you have never experienced the Rockies from the saddle of a bike, you have definitely been missing out! No worries though! We have good news! The Rockies are not going anywhere & planning for the RITR 2010 is well underway. In fact, we will raise the kickstands and head out on our 4th Annual RITR in just
RIDES & SPECIAL EVENTS
-==RIDE IN THE ROCKIES ROUTE==-
July 14 - 18th, 2010
Plan on joining us for our 4th Annual RITR in 2010!
**Please keep in mind that the RITR is not always a "leisurely ride in the park". We will be traveling on some stretches of highway that, depending on weather, traffic, animals, and road conditions may challenge even the most experienced of riders. This is not a statement to discourage anyone from coming along, but rather a "heads up" for those who are unaware, and do not know what to expect. Also, as with all CMC rides we strongly encourage all riders to Ride within your Limits. You, and only you are in control of your machine, so YOU set YOUR pace, not the bike/vehicle in front of you or the bike/vehicle behind. Keep in mind that everyone who is on the trip will be enjoying it and the roads we travel in their own way.**
4th ANNUAL RITR - Wednesday, July 14th - Sunday, July 18th, 2010
4 nights, 5 days, 2 Provinces, 3 States, & over 3000 kms of
4 nights, 5 days, 2 Provinces, 3 States, & over 3000 kms of
"BIKING HEAVEN"
**PLEASE NOTE: The map links are not working properly at the moment. I am working on correcting the problem and hope to have it fixed shortly. Please check back at a later date, or go to our CMC Chapter forum to view them now.**
Click on the box below to visit our Chapter 012 store where you will find 2010 RITR Shirts and other Chapter 012 & Motorcycle related apparel
ROUTE MAP EXCLUDING DAY 3 SIDE TRIPS
Ride Itinerary (*subject to changes*)
DAY ONE, WEDNESDAY, JULY 14th, 2010Day 1 Map - ... B+MH4wfg==
We will meet at the Tim Horton's along Highway 16X in Spruce Grove between 0900 & 0930 on July 14th with FULL TANKS and EMPTY BLADDERS
Between the hours of 0930 - 1000, we will hold a Pre-Ride meeting where we will be introducing the possible Road Captain(s) and Tail Gunner(s) for the trip.Please, if you are joining us for the ride, DO NOT be late for the Pre Ride meeting as it will be as important to you and the rest of us as the fuel in our tanks.
NOTE: In line with the Pre Ride meetings that will be held before we head out each morning, at the end of each ride day we will be making every attempt to also hold a Post Ride meeting. These meetings may involve just the Road Captain(s) & Tail Gunner(s) OR they may involve the whole group, so please be prepared to put aside 10 - 15 minutes at the end of the daily ride for this
Our "Day One" destination is Golden, BC. Golden is 645 kms from Spruce Grove. We will travel west to Jasper, then south on Highway 93 past the Columbia Icefields before reaching Golden roughly around 6 or 7 that evening.
Please keep in mind that our fuel stops will be accommodating the bike(s) with the smallest tank, not the largest, so fuel up when you can, and/or as necessary. Excluding lunch stops & depending on how large of a group we have fueling, I would expect each stop to be no longer then 20 minutes.
Day One Fuel/Meal stops will take place in the following places... Edson (173 kms from Spruce Grove) *Jasper (163 kms from Edson) *We will be having lunch in Jasper. Saskatchewan River Crossing (155 kms from Jasper), and Lake Louise (81 kms from SRC & 84 kms to Golden).
Morning Meet Locations- NOTE: There is a chance (depending on numbers) that we will not all be staying at the same hotel/motel. A morning meeting point will be determined at the Post Ride meeting and if need be, the morning meet location & time will be passed on to all riders soon thereafter. ** Please arrive at these meeting points fueled up and ready to go, unless instructed otherwise the night before
Accommodations available in Golden, BC (for the night of July 14th)Keep in mind that the motels/hotels listed below are only suggestions. *All riders are responsible for booking and paying for their own rooms*
http://sportsmanlodge.kootenays.com/When in Golden we usually stay at the Sportsman Lodge.
http://www.super8.com/Super8/control/BoOR you can try here... ... tyId=08662
OR here..
http://www.marysmotel.com/index.html
DAY TWO & THREE, THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JULY 15th & 16th, 2010Day 2 Map - ... B+MH4wfg==
Due to the many incredible roads in this region of BC, we will be spending 2 days in the Nelson area. I have posted three route maps for day 3. All routes are excellent for Motorcycle travel. The choice is yours. Travel one of the routes below, or plan one of your own. Either way, the perfect day will have us all meeting back up in Castlegar for a group run south to Trail for some spaghetti & meatballs.
The 3 routes listed below vary in distance and time to complete. Keep in mind that the distance and time listed on the route maps is travel time only and does not include fuel, meal, or photo op stops. We have chosen to stay in Castlegar on the nights of the 15th & 16th because rooms are usually more readily available there, as well as less expensive then the rooms offered in Nelson.
ROUTE ONE (501 kms - 7 hrs, 22 min.) This route will take you south down into the States of Washington & Idaho, then back up, and around thru Nelson before coming back down and over to Castlegar. Day 3, Route Option 1 - The International Selkirk Loop with the Rivers, Dams, and Mines Super Side TripFor more information on the Intl. Selkirk Loop check out the following link This is the one that I will be riding. ...
For the riders without passports, who do not want to travel down into the States, or would like a shorter route on day 3 of the 5 day trip, here are a couple alternatives to the International Selkirk Loop. The Selkirk Mini Loop, is a great ride that winds it's way along cliff faces, lakes, and rivers, AND also offers a few choices for ice cream/food/beverage stops along the way.
ROUTE TWO (259 kms - 3 hrs, 40 min.) will have you doing a loop north of Nelson, past the Slocan lookout point, through New Denver, across to Kaslo, back south along Kootenay Lake, through Nelson, and then down back into Castlegar.
Day 3, Route Option 2 - ... B+MH4wfg==http://www.bing.com/maps/#JmNwPTQ5LjM1M
ROUTE THREE (317 kms - 5 hrs) will take you east to Creston, north to the Crawford Bay ferry crossing, across Kootenay Lake, and back round through Nelson to Castlegar. Day 3, Route Option 3 ... 0wfjB+MH4=
- Golden, BC - Castlegar, BC, - 637 kms
Accommodation's available in Castlegar, BC (for the nights of July 15th & 16th)
Twin Rivers Motel & RV Park
1485 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar V1N 1H8
tel: 1-250-365-6900
fax: 1-250-365-0924
1485 Columbia Ave.
Castlegar V1N 1H8
tel: 1-250-365-6900
fax: 1-250-365-0924
Cozy Pines Motel
2100 Crestview Cres.
Castlegar V1N 3B3
tel: 1-250-365-5613
fax: 1-250-365-0845
2100 Crestview Cres.
Castlegar V1N 3B3
tel: 1-250-365-5613
fax: 1-250-365-0845
Monte Carlo Inn
1935 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar V1N 2W8
toll free: 1-888-820-3313
tel: 1-250-365-2177
fax: 1-250-365-3877
1935 Columbia Avenue
Castlegar V1N 2W8
toll free: 1-888-820-3313
tel: 1-250-365-2177
fax: 1-250-365-3877
DAY FOUR, SATURDAY, JULY 17th, 2010
Day 4 will have us leaving Castlegar and heading to Pincher Creek, AB by way of Kalispell Montana. This route brings us through the Waterton - Glacier International Peace Park, Glacier National Park , and Waterton Lakes National Park, where the scenic views at any time of the year are magnificent.
- Castlegar, BC - Pincher Creek, AB - 637 kms
Day 4 Map
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=48.740 ... A9MH4wfjB+
http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&cp=48.740 ... A9MH4wfjB+
Accommodation's in Pincher Creek, AB (for the night of July 17th)
1) Super 8 Motel Pincher Creek - $115.00 - $145.00 - 1-403-627-5671
There are cheaper places to stay, but for the extra $15.00 we decided on the Super 8.
2) Blue Mountain Motel - 1-403-627-5335
3) Foothills Motel - 1-403-627-3341
4) Stardust Motel - 1-403-627-4366
5) Westcastle Motel - 1-403-627-2880
There are cheaper places to stay, but for the extra $15.00 we decided on the Super 8.
2) Blue Mountain Motel - 1-403-627-5335
3) Foothills Motel - 1-403-627-3341
4) Stardust Motel - 1-403-627-4366
5) Westcastle Motel - 1-403-627-2880
Once settled into our rooms in Pincher Creek, you may wish to attend the Annual fireworks and pyrotechnics show (Thunder in the Valley) which is held in Blairmore, AB. that evening. Check it out here http://www.thunderinthevalley.ca/
DAY FIVE, SUNDAY, JULY 18th, 2010
- Pincher Creek, AB - Edmonton, AB - 650 kms
This final day of the trip will have us going through Kananaskis Country to Cochrane then home via Olds and Highway 2.
So, there you have it. Of course everything but the overnight locations is subject to revision, but I do not see things changing much.
If you are pretty sure that you will be making this ride, I would suggest you book your accommodations sooner, rather then later as the areas/towns we are going to be visiting fill up fast, and you can always cancel a room or transfer it to another rider later on if need be.
July 14th thru 18th, 2010
