2010 Kootenay Tour "The Best of BC"

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.

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Dates:

2010 - JULY 17, 18, 19

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START in Abbotsford at the Tim Hortons SOUTH of Hwy 1 closest to the border. Aiming for a 7AM Departure. 1255 Sumas Way
Abbotsford‎ BC‎ V2S
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There's a gas station on the North West corner of Hwy 9 and Hwy 20. That's where we will hook up with the Sedro riders, make sure you're already fueled up.

It's a quick stop and pickup. For the people leaving from Sumas the first gas stop is Marblemount also another meet point (0845hrs). Day one is going to be a longish day so we gotta keep the extraneous stuff to a minimum so we can do more important things like stop, rest, eat and enjoy the scenery.

Were leaving Sumas at 7am so providing the border doesn't hold us up I would be ready at that Sedro gas station for 0745hrs.


SEDRO MEET POINT
http://maps.google.c...003484&t=h&z=19

Two overnights:

Day 1 = Abbotsford, BC to Ainsworth Hot Springs, BC via US Hwy 20.
Overnight at Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort, Reservations: 1-800-668-1171
Distance: 489 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 = Ainsworth Hot Springs to Vernon, BC via the best roads in Beautiful British Columbia.
Overnight at the https://www.travelod...roomId=NQQ1_LV0 Please call to book your room, we have two extra just in case.
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: 1091 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

jasonsmith
jfviffer
34468 Randy
kingsley
petienne VFRW
Gerrys02800
Squamishvfr
Falco1UK
BCmcrider
powderrecon (most likely) VFRW
ZEN Biker (Meet where 3/3b joins the 6 on Day 1) VFRW
relic rider + wife. VFRW
boomerr VFRW
digitallyhip VFRW
agraham VFRW
ExoZagNoid (Meet at Ainsworth) VFRW
PolarBear



USA

E-Ticket (maybe)
V-FORE
choco (maybe)
flyfisher54 (Day 2) VFRW
choco - "probably coming" (Meet in Marblemount)


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

Might meet you during the ride for parts of it. I have family living in Trail, so may also bypass Nelson.
I've done those roads many times and yes they are worth it. I'll be doing at least 4 loops through there this summer.
Planning 2 weeks + for the VFRD PNW meet this summer so I have to balance t/o.

[image: View Post]didit, on 16 January 2010 - 01:31 PM, said:

Might meet you during the ride for parts of it. I have family living in Trail, so may also bypass Nelson.
I've done those roads many times and yes they are worth it. I'll be doing at least 4 loops through there this summer.
Planning 2 weeks + for the VFRD PNW meet this summer so I have to balance t/o.


Sounds good. Let us know where you want to meet and we'll hook up, should be fun.

I would love a repeat engagement in BC/RT20.....great route!

Ooh... that might be nice. I'd like to add a day or two to give more goofin' time or be able to stop if you come acrooss something spectacular. But definately looks interesting!

Will keep it in mind as we start planning our 2010 rides. Cheers! E-Ticket

Great, when you fellas know for sure let us know so we can count up the required lodging. Summertime up there gets busy as you already know.

[image: View Post]didit, on 16 January 2010 - 01:31 PM, said:

Might meet you during the ride for parts of it. I have family living in Trail, so may also bypass Nelson.
I've done those roads many times and yes they are worth it. I'll be doing at least 4 loops through there this summer.
Planning 2 weeks + for the VFRD PNW meet this summer so I have to balance t/o.

Hey Tony, that would be great! now that i think about it if rout was reversed we could hook up in vernon i think JS might slash my tires if i suggest that LOL. either way have to get togther before PNW meet.

Hey..If I am home that week(might be in co on a trip) would offer up a pitstop in Kamloops! will see when closer!

[image: View Post]BCsnowcat, on 18 January 2010 - 04:10 PM, said:

Hey..If I am home that week(might be in co on a trip) would offer up a pitstop in Kamloops! will see when closer!


Sweet, keep us in the loop and we'll see what we can put together.

Added to my Calendar :fing02: Looks like a great little Trip! Looking forward to it!

Gary

I am going to try to make half of the trip.
Catch you in Vernon to Abbotsford then to the Island or Nelson to Kamloops and back to Edmonton.
Marked on the calnder and try to work something out.

Gerry

You don't have to twist my arm to go out to Nelson. I'm in! Add me to the list.

thanx
mike

The boss still hasn't approved the July 17th day off. Looks like I may need asisstance in applying some pressure to a few limbs to speed up the process.

[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 20 January 2010 - 01:30 PM, said:

The boss still hasn't approved the July 17th day off. Looks like I may need asisstance in applying some pressure to a few limbs to speed up the process.


Tell your boss that it is far cheaper than a real shrink and may avoid you "snapping" during the summer... Just saying. :ph34r:

Wow, good initial interest in this ride. Looking forward to it...

Watch for a VFR1200 somewhere between Creston and Vernon. :)

[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 20 January 2010 - 01:30 PM, said:

The boss still hasn't approved the July 17th day off. Looks like I may need asisstance in applying some pressure to a few limbs to speed up the process.

hey Randy see you made it over to other side..eh

[image: View Post]phobe, on 23 January 2010 - 09:50 AM, said:

Watch for a VFR1200 somewhere between Creston and Vernon. :)

does this mean we have a vfr1200 joing ride??? you know what everyone is going to be asking you :wheel:

Exactly, Jeff.
If anyone brings one expect us all to want to have a go on it! ;)

[image: View Post]jfviffer, on 25 January 2010 - 01:09 AM, said:

[image: View Post]phobe, on 23 January 2010 - 09:50 AM, said:

Watch for a VFR1200 somewhere between Creston and Vernon. :)

does this mean we have a vfr1200 joing ride??? you know what everyone is going to be asking you :wheel:

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[image: View Post]phobe, on 23 January 2010 - 09:50 AM, said:

Watch for a VFR1200 somewhere between Creston and Vernon. :)

does this mean we have a vfr1200 joing ride??? you know what everyone is going to be asking you :wheel:



Are they going to be asking me how much it weighs and what the range is? :musik20:

I will have a VFR1200 and I will be riding in the Koots this summer... whether I can join your ride I can't say for sure yet but I'm gonna try.

[image: View Post]jfviffer, on 25 January 2010 - 01:05 AM, said:

[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 20 January 2010 - 01:30 PM, said:

The boss still hasn't approved the July 17th day off. Looks like I may need asisstance in applying some pressure to a few limbs to speed up the process.

hey Randy see you made it over to other side..eh


I promise to behave...kinda

[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 26 January 2010 - 12:12 AM, said:

[image: View Post]jfviffer, on 25 January 2010 - 01:05 AM, said:

[image: View Post]34468Randy, on 20 January 2010 - 01:30 PM, said:

The boss still hasn't approved the July 17th day off. Looks like I may need asisstance in applying some pressure to a few limbs to speed up the process.

hey Randy see you made it over to other side..eh


I promise to behave...kinda


He let me have the day off. I let him live. Wholya!

One of my dreams is to explore western Canada. BC and Alberta mainly. Would love to come, will check with better half on this.

Joe Carney

[image: View Post]jasonsmith, on 16 January 2010 - 12:10 PM, said:

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Dates:

2010 - JULY 17, 18, 19

Two overnights:

Day 1 = Abbotsford, BC to Nelson, BC via US Hwy 20.
Overnight at the http://www.newgrandhotel.ca/ 4 rooms are booked which is enough for 8 people, no need to call.
Distance: 421.4 mi
Est. time: 10 h 9 minsT
Day 2 = Nelson to Vernon, BC via the best roads in Beautiful British Columbia.
Overnight at the https://www.travelod...roomId=NQQ1_LV0 4 rooms are booked which is enough for 8 people, no need to call.
Distance: 333.5 mi
Est. time: 8 h 37 mins

Day 3 = Vernon, BC to Abbotsford, BC.
Distance: 333.5 mi
Est. time: 7 h 18 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

jasonsmith
jfviffer
34468 Randy
kingsley
petienne VFRW
didit (maybe)
Gerrys02800 (1/2)
superfunkomatic (no arm twisting....) :biggrin:
Falco1UK

USA

E-Ticket (maybe)
V-FORE


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

Thats gotta be the biggest circle I have ever seen. More power to ya.

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[image: View Post]jasonsmith, on 16 January 2010 - 12:10 PM, said:

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Dates:

2010 - JULY 17, 18, 19

Two overnights:

Day 1 = Abbotsford, BC to Nelson, BC via US Hwy 20.
Overnight at the http://www.newgrandhotel.ca/ 4 rooms are booked which is enough for 8 people, no need to call.
Distance: 421.4 mi
Est. time: 10 h 9 minsT
Day 2 = Nelson to Vernon, BC via the best roads in Beautiful British Columbia.
Overnight at the https://www.travelod...roomId=NQQ1_LV0 4 rooms are booked which is enough for 8 people, no need to call.
Distance: 333.5 mi
Est. time: 8 h 37 mins

Day 3 = Vernon, BC to Abbotsford, BC.
Distance: 333.5 mi
Est. time: 7 h 18 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

jasonsmith
jfviffer
34468 Randy
kingsley
petienne VFRW
didit (maybe)
Gerrys02800 (1/2)
superfunkomatic (no arm twisting....) :biggrin:
Falco1UK

USA

E-Ticket (maybe)
V-FORE


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

Thats gotta be the biggest circle I have ever seen. More power to ya.

looks bigger than it really is, will be 3 perfect days of riding and 2 eves of cervesa consuming.last yrs Colorado circle was much bigger, that was saddle sore territory and whole lota cervesa.

JasonSmith,

What time are you leaving Abby for the border on the 17th? Trying to redo my vacation time.

[image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 01 February 2010 - 03:17 PM, said:

JasonSmith,

What time are you leaving Abby for the border on the 17th? Trying to redo my vacation time.


We usually meet at the Tim Hortons down the road from the boarder for an 8am start, maybe slightly earlier in this case.

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[image: View Post]Gerrys02800, on 01 February 2010 - 03:17 PM, said:

JasonSmith,

What time are you leaving Abby for the border on the 17th? Trying to redo my vacation time.


We usually meet at the Tim Hortons down the road from the boarder for an 8am start, maybe slightly earlier in this case.


Not too much earlier I hope. I get off work at 01:30 that day. Maybe I will just stop there on the way home and sleep in the parking lot. JS you can wake me up when you get there.

All of a sudden, this three day jaunt seems ... somewhat doable. I mean I may be able to argue with better half in favor of getting some of my sanity back with this, and it is only three days, right? I'm seriously working on a kitchen pass and I'm keeping these dates open (possible conflict with canoe trip which required negotiations too...). Will keep you updated.

I don't know most of you guys but I hope this ride is open to strangers...

C

[image: View Post]PolarBear, on 04 February 2010 - 12:20 AM, said:

All of a sudden, this three day jaunty seems ... somewhat doable. I mean I may be able to argue with better half in favor of getting some of my sanity back with this, and it is only three days, right? I'm seriously working on a kitchen pass and I'm keeping these dates open (possible conflict with canoe trip which required negotiations too...). Will keep you updated.

I don't know most of you guys but I hope this ride is open to strangers...

C


Looking forward to making a new friend PB, hope you can make it.