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:
Please be advised that the entry fee for the Canada Day Dual Sport on Sunday, July 9th, is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. The poster is incorrect.
See the "From our Members" section below for some more recent user submitted content.
ISTC CLUB PROPERTY CLOSED
As per the Executive's recommendation, the ISTC property at Shawnigan Lake is closed until further notice due to the dryness of the woods.
NOTICE OF MOTION - DUES INCREASE
“To increase the annual membership dues for the upcoming year 2018 for Active member from $65 to $70, and for Senior from $32.50 to $35.00. All other dues to remain the same”. Discussion will take place at the September monthly meeting.
Due to the province-wide fire ban the executive has decided to close the upper portion of the VMC property (above the endurocross track) effective Wednesday, July 12 at 9 pm.
The lower section will remain open for riding, please be mindful of the posted hazard signs and roped off barriers restricting entry in the heavily forested area.
Manual fire extinguishers (backpack), shovels and pick axes are located at the Club Shack and at the top of the hill climb should there be a fire incident.
Remember, NO SMOKING on this property during the fire ban!
***Riding in the restricted area will result in a one year suspension from ALL club activities including use of the property.
Further inquiries can be directed to the number below.
Regards,
Brent Donaldson
Director 250-532-7644
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.
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.
