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:
All calendar events postponed or cancelled until further notice.
Probably not worth it anyway...
2020 EVENTS
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, all calendar events have been postponed or cancelled. Members are still welcome to ride at the club property. Please ensure the gate is closed and locked, especially if you are the last one to leave. Individual events may still be held and will be posted in the upcoming events section above.
Please note that as of Nov 18th, there are still some books available. See the "From our Members" section below to the left.
PROPOSED MEMBERSHIP RULES CHANGE
Feb 24, 2020
There has been a proposal to change the membership approval process. Please review the change in the VMC rules section of the Main Menu.
HALL OF FAME
On Saturday, October 26th, 2019 the VMC was inducted into the "Greater Victoria sports hall of fame"
There was a write-up in the local Times Colonist newspaper to accompany the event.
Membership Dues increase
Motion raised by Gary Gronow, seconded by Jim Hannah:
- Increase annual dues in each paying category for 2020 (as previously approved) to the amount as follows: Active Member $80; Senior Member $40; Junior Member $25;
UPDATED BYLAWS
Please see the VMC Rules section to view the updated Bylaws.
See the "From our Members" section below for some more recent user submitted content.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 November 2020 )
From our members
Content submitted by our club members.
A NOTE FROM ROGER ABOUT BOOKS FOR SALE
Per request from Roger Boothroyd
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As you know the new book that Gary & Elizabeth Nordstrom, Barb Lohrmann and I(Roger) have produced is now on sale. Hard copies are sold out but we still have soft copies left.
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.
