The VMC is a volunteer organization. As such, all events are done for the members and public, by the members. Volunteering to help on one of the events is the best way to get to know people and to help make a good name for yourself, along with making the event a success. Check the Events section to find upcoming events and then contact the organizer listed on the poster, to offer to help out.
Aside from being one of the entrance requirements, volunteering some time is educational, often good fitness, and a fun way to become more a part of this club that we all enjoy.
WHERE ARE EVENTS HELD
Events are held in several locations. Please see the event notice/poster to see which venue is being used. Some of the common venues are:
See the "From our Members" section below for some more recent user submitted content.
PROPERTY UPPER SECTION CLOSED DUE TO FIRE HAZARD
The executive have decided that, due to the risk of fire, the top portion of the Club property down to the enduro track is now closed. Members may still use the portion from the parking lot up to the enduro track but must be reminded that there will be no smoking. The whole property may be closed in the future depending on the extreme fire danger.
Discussion took place at the May general meeting about changing the description of section 119 to a "Managed Forest." The Executive have been working on this for some time and the main advantage of this change would be to lower our taxes. However, the cost for this change is high but could be paid for in a few years with tax savings.
The Executive are requesting the attendance of as many members possible at the June 19th meeting to vote on this change.
A NEW BOOK BY GARY AND ELIZABETH NORDSTROM AND ROGER BOOTHROYD
Please see the "From our Members" section below for details.
STOLEN MOTORCYCLE ALERT
TAKEN FEB 3 2016
Please keep a lookout for this 2014 GASGAS TXT Replica 280cc VIN VTRTG2803E0746380
with plain white rear fender (no decal).
If you see it or hear of anyone trying to sell this bike, please contact Dave Fair, Gas Gas Pacific at 250 380 7137 or Andrew Watson at 250 478 7846 or your nearest police department.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 July 2018 )
From our members
Content submitted by our club members.
A NEW BOOK BY GARY AND ELIZABETH NORDSTROM AND ROGER BOOTHROYD
Gary and Elizabeth Nordstrom and Roger Boothroyd have produced a book called Vintage Motorcycles of Victoria - Builders, Collectors, Restorers. They are for sale for $20 plus shipping (if needed). Roger can be contacted at
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or 250-479-8628.
B.C. Liberals' Off-Road Licensing Tax Grab Goes Too Far
For a government that prides itself on holding the line on taxes and cutting red tape, the B.C. Liberals have sure blundered on their new off-road vehicle (ORV) tax and licensing scheme. ...continue reading
Voluntary ORV registration extended to Nov. 1, 2015
From http://www.newsroom.gov.bc.ca/
VICTORIA - Mandatory off-road vehicle registration is being deferred from June 1 to Nov. 1, 2015.
The extra time provides additional time for off-road users to prepare for the mandatory registration, while the regulatory details are finalized on both registration and safety.
Please note that there is now full time logging at Boyd's Pit 7 days a week, therefore riding is strongly discouraged.
There were some near misses at Boyd's Pit recently and the VMC is being blamed. Please talk to your friends and ask them not to ride there as it is private property and riding is only by permit during events. The VMC is working toward obtaining a riding permit for this area but until this time, please
Since its beginning, the Victoria Motorcycle Club has promoted the sport of motorcycling of all types and for all ages. As a club, we believe that riding is one of the few things left that is family oriented, healthy, enjoyable, and isn't prohibitively expensive.
As a mode of transportation, motorcycling has several advantages over automobiles such as fuel efficiency resulting in a lower carbon footprint and the simple fact that a motorcycle is easier to park than a car.
For many years, the VMC has been a steward of the motorcycle club property. Preservation of green space on Vancouver Island is becoming a tough challenge as urban sprawl encroaches on natural areas. The VMC has maintained the 175 acre plot in virtually the same natural state as it was purchased with minimal trail clearing, in fact much less than is required to create a park or campsite.
At present, the VMC is actively working to develop more riding areas and needs your support to make this happen.
Register with this website to support the sport of motorcycling. Click FAQ in the left menu and select the "Registration" link. To join the VMC, select "Membership Form" from the Main Menu.
