The second edition of the Gold River 300 motorcycle navigation trial is set to be run over the weekend of Friday, June 23 to Sunday, June 25 over the gravel roads to the north and west of Gold River and Vancouver Island.
The event will see 30 riders, riding road-legal, cross-country motorcycles navigating three different courses over the three days of the event to cover 550 km of gravel roads.
Event coordinator, Jonathan Binnington said, “These roads are open, public roads and they wind through the most stunning scenery imaginable…. Because the riders have to observe motoring laws and be ready to stop for bears, elk and logging traffic, the event is run to strict speed limits which are enforced by a GPS system. The event winner will be decided after three days of following rally navigation instructions, while keeping to the (monitored) speed limits – and, of course, not getting lost!”
Due care is being taken with the wildfire situation, taking advice from the police and firefighting services with alternative routes ready should a reroute be necessary.
Binnington is watching the weather forecasts closely, “I’m doing a little rain-dance every morning and evening!”
The event is still accepting entrants, riders and their motorcycles must be fully road legal. The event website is www.gr200.com.
