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Bee Cee Beemers Events updated June 18, 2009
Bee Cee Beemers meeting: Second Tuesday of each month, starting at about 7:00 pm at ABC Country Restaurant.
Popular Meeting Places:
| Place | Address: |
| Roadhouse Bakery & Eatery | 1763 King George Hwy, Surrey, BC V4A4Z9 (604) 538-3177 |
| Guildford Bread Garden | 2271 Guildford Town Centre, Surrey, BC V3R7B9 (604) 589-8859 |
| Tomahawk Barbeque Limited | 1550 Philip, North Vancouver, BC V7P2V8 (604) 988-2612 |
| Bakerview Inn | 1821 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC V2S4L5 (604) 859-1341 |
| ABC Country Restaurant | 100 Schoolhouse, Coquitlam, BC V3C3V4 (604) 526-2272 |
| Flying Swan Coffee House | 1724 West 4th, Vancouver, BC |
Note: For rides meeting at the specified places, if a time is not mentioned then contact the person listed in the Contact or Club column. I'm not sure (??) about many of the dates and events - please email me (John Robertson) if you can help me fix any of the question marks!
Demo Rides: Dates subject to change. Donations $10 per ride to a charity of the Dealer's choice.
| Date '09 | Event Details | Contact or Club |
| over | Vancouver Motorcycle Show at Tradex in Abbotsford. We require volunteers for the booth as well as ideas for a booth display or backdrop. A camping theme was suggested with all the gear up on a vertical back wall, with a GS on display, showing how all the gear visible also fits in the side bags of the bike. (or similar) |
Doug Williams |
| Feb 10 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Mar 1 | Motorcycle 101 - Introduction to Motorcycling - Trev Deeley Motorcycles - | (604) 291-2453 or www.trevdeeley.com |
| Mar 10 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Mar 13 | Ladies Garage Party & Tech Night - Trev Deeley Motorcycles - | (604) 291-2453 or www.trevdeeley.com |
| Mar 26 | Vancouver Motorcycle Parts Swap Meet - Agridome - PNE grounds | (604) 294-1918 |
| April 9 - 13th | 2009 Easter Ride (confirmed April 6, 2009 - JR) Thursday afternoon /evening 9th April 09 we all meet up and stay at the La Quinta Inn Lynnwood 4300 Alderwood Mall Blvd Lynnwood Washington. Directions: From I-5 NORTH: take exit 181A toward Lynwood, turn left onto 44th Avenue W., turn right onto Alderwood Mall Blvd. Friday morning we shall catch the Edmonds / Kingston ferry and ride the back roads south down to Oregon . Friday night will be somewhere near McMinnville. Saturday a visit to the Air Museum home of the “Spruce Goose” and then continue west to the Oregon coast. Heading north up the coast to spend the night at Mansanita. Sunday will be a short ride north up the coast to Astoria for a visit to the Maritime Museum and spend the night in Astoria . Monday ride home. |
John James Work 360 392 1731 |
| Apr. 14 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
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24th Annual Classic & Vintage Swap Meet & Show n' Shine - South Delta Recreation Centre, Tsawwassen, South Delta recreation center Tsawwassen. The Classic & Vintage Motorcycle Swap Meet and Show ‘N Shine is the biggest event of its kind in Western Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Filling three halls of European, American and Japanese vintage motorcycle parts, the annual Classic and Vintage Swap Meet and Show ‘n Shine has become a calendar fixture for motorcycle enthusiasts from all over North America and beyond. | Located at 1720 56th St. Delta BC (Tsawwassen) Opens at 10:00 am. Contact: Todd Copan by phone at 604-299-0020. Web Site |
| April 26 | 3rd Annual GVMC Spring Fun Ride (Road Ride) - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | Contact – Dwight Harris – (604)466-8812 |
| May 1 | Deadline to renew your annual BeeCeeBeemers membership!! Great folks to meet, and discounts too! | |
| May 1 | MLA RIDE - MAY 7, 2009 Looking for an excuse to take a day off work and go for a ride? You should join us on Thursday, May 7th for the 20th Annual MLA Ride! This is BCCOM's Annual Ride to the Legislature in Victoria to take the MLA's and their staff for a ride on their lunch hour. It is a chance for motorcyclists to speak directly with your individual Member of the Legislative Assembly on motorcycling and safety issues that affect you and your family. It is also the big kickoff to promote May as Motorcycle Awareness Month! VANCOUVER: Riders assemble at Tsawwassen ferry terminal for the 9:00am sailing VICTORIA: Riders meet up at Mayfair Mall (Blanshard St in Victoria) at 11:00am with the riders from the mainland and proceed on to the Legislature |
For more information call: (604) 580-0111 or 1-877-580-0111 |
| May 10 | 4th Annual GVMC Mother's Day Run - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | Web Site Contact – Donna Babcock – (604)514-2216 |
| May 10 - 16th (Europe) | Hallo Bikers, For May 10th – 16th this year I have planned a motorbike tour starting and ending in Munich cruising the alps and Austria. Due to the economic problems in the USA I have got some cancelations. Therefore I like to offer the tour to some of your members. I would say, have a look and book! This attachment should give you some information. (5.7mb PDF) 2 spots left ! |
I remain with kindest regards, P.O. Box 6208 D-53595 Bad Honnef – Germany Email: tourcontrol@gmx.de |
| May 12 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| May 21 | 37th Annual '49ers Rally - Auburn, CA. hosted by BMW Riders of Northern California Thursday @ 4AM leaving Reinhard's house - passing CrossRoads Restaurant around 4:30AM (not stopping...) |
Reinhard Bartel |
| May 23 & 24 | CMDRA Race - Nl'akapxm Eagle Motorplex, Ashcroft, BC | www.cmdra.com (604) 580-9008 or 1-877-580-9008 |
| May 24 | 17th Annual Gord Heppler Memorial Run for B.C. Children's Hospital is on May 24th, 2009. The Breakfast at the Gord Heppler Run is at 9:00am to 11:00am for $5.00 and official sign up for the Run is from 10:00am to 11:00am for $15.00 with the Ride leaving at 11:00am. from GVMC Clubhouse, 306 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, BC, V4N 4C7 | GVMC Web site Children's Run Poster
Jackie Heppler – (604)888-8152 |
| May 31 | West Coast Motorcycle Ride For Dad | GVMC Web site |
| June 9 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| June 18 - 21 | Chief Joseph Rally, Grant County Fairgrounds, John Day, OR | Information 2009 |
| June 13 | Frasers birthday ride from Abbotsford via Sumas border to Winthrop. Since it is a long ride, they will be leaving fairly early in the morning from the Sumas area of Abby. Make sure to bring your passport as that is required as of June 1, 2009 to visit the USA. Don't speed on Concrete!! Breakfast @ 7:00AM...Leave Crossroads Restaurant 1821 Sumas Way, Abbotsford, BC 8:00AM sharp! Lunch will be at Duck Grand in Winthrop, WA, USA | (604) 852-1614 |
| June 20 | BeeCeeBeemers New Bridge Ride! Meet at Wendell's Cafe @ 7:30AM. Ride over on the ferry and back over the bridge - after that??? |
John James @ 604 951 1644 |
| June 21 | 60th Annual GVMC Piston Run - (Cross Country/Off Road) - Run starts at the Chipmunk Creek/Foley Creek area. | Contact – Wally Klammer – (604)594-5918 |
| July ? | Sunday the 6th at Sasquatch Inn 4th? annual show and shine at the Sasquatch Inn in Harrison Mills just of Hwy 7. There should be hundreds of bikers there for the day, good food and good prizes etc |
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| July 11 | Kilby Historic Site - Pre-1960's Motorcycles required for a 1 day display Only the most original considered for protected display area. There will be prizes for: Oldest, Restored, Unrestored, Most Rare, Military North American, European, British, and Historic Association. Note: ONLY amateurs qualify for prizes. |
Contact: Philip Funnell 604-796-3371 |
| July 10 - 12 | 22nd Annual Rocky Bow Beaupre Creek Road, Cochrane, Alberta Registration includes: 2 nights of camping in large grassy area (no showers), 5 meals, refreshments, field events, door prizes, rally pin (guaranteed only for pre-registered attendants), and more! |
For Registration forms or any other information Please contact Magda at (403) 912-0837 Website link |
| July 12 | Julia's Memorial Ride will leave the Chevron Station at 232nd Street at 9:00am. It will repeat her last ride: # 1 to Hope |
For more information go to www.vrombc.com. |
| July 14 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| July 17 - 19 | BMW Motorrad Canada SUMMERFEST @ Mosport | |
| July 18&19 | 55th Annual GVMC Routledge Run – (Road Ride/Dualsport) - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | Contact – Wes Jamison – (604)857-4880 |
| July 23 - 26 | The mountains are calling us… back to a place where roads draw us around twists, hairpins and sweeping curves through dense forest, meandering rivers, deep valleys and abundant wildlife. On behalf of the RA, we invite you to Canaan Valley, WV for the 2009 rally. The RA held its 2005 rally at this same site only to be chased by Hurricane Ivan | www.bmwra.org |
| July ?? | BMW MOA 36th International Rally @ ???? | |
| July ?? | CURD In The Kawarthas Open to all makes/models of sidecar rigs and solo motorcycles. This is an event focused on Urals and Dneprs, but we are more than happy to have other brands present to share in the joy of sidecars. Ample on-site parking for trailers, campers and 5th wheel outfits. LOCATION |
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| July ?? | Harley Davidson Burn Camp Ride from Deeleys on Boundry Rd to Brackindale, leaves at 1300 hours (1PM), registration at noon. Bring an extra helmet for the kids as we take them for a short ride around the area of Brackindale. Every year the firemen take the burn kids to camp and motorcyclists have been giving them rides for years - lets show up! | Info |
| July 23 - 26 | 37th annual Cascade Country rendezvous hosted by the Washington State BMW Riders, Pacific County Fairgrounds in Menlo, WA | Poster with info |
| Aug 11 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Aug ?? | AIM event - Association for Injured Motorcyclists - Annual Show & Shine - meet at GF Strong | PDF poster |
| Aug 13-16 | Annual Bee Cee Beemers Rally - NAKUSP, BC (2009) | |
| August ? | Pacific Yamaha/BMW Invites you to a Summer BBQ |
604-276-2552 pacificyamahabmw.com |
| August 16 | AUGUST 16, 2009 - 5th ANNUAL GASTOWN MOTORCYCLE SHOW N' SHINE It's time to mark your calendars for the biggest motorcycle event the streets of Vancouver have ever seen! On Sunday, August 17, 2008, the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists will be closing down Water Street between Carrall and Richards and Gastown will once again become a "motorcycles only" zone for the 5th Annual Gastown ALL MAKE Motorcycle Show & Shine, Vancouver's largest free motorcycle show. |
If you enter your bike by July 17th registration is only $10.00. All entries received after July 17th are $20.00. Proceeds from bike entries support the B.C. Coalition of Motorcyclists. |
| August ?? | Marq's Mystery Tour "The Most Fun you can have with Your Chaps On!" - $10/rider, $15/rider&passenger. Registration 10-11:30AM, leaving from Western PowerSports - 20551 Langley Bypass. Hosted by Pacific Coast Cruisers Motorcycle Club. | 604-530-9788 - flyer |
| Aug 22&23 | 79th Annual GVMC Cariboo Trails Run - (Road Ride) - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | www.gvmc.ca Contact – Jim Brooke – (604)930-8464 |
| Aug 29 | The 2009 Mercy Ride for the Homeless will support the The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope facility in Langley,BC... | Press Release. |
| Sept 8 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Sept 20 | 6th Annual GVMC Pioneer Run – (Road Ride) - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | Contact – Bob Vickers – (604)888-9405 |
| Sept ? | Oyster Run, Anacortes, Washington | |
| Sept ? | 8th Annual Ride for Literacy - "Hog Wild" (2007 poster) See you at Moody Middle School in Port Moody - Registeration starts at 8:30, ride at 10AM. | Web Page |
| Sept. ? | RPM - National Motorcycle Symposium Whistler, BC Website: http://www.motorcycling-rpm.ca |
Web Site |
| Oct ? | Vancouver Christmas Toy Run (poster from 2006) VANCOUVER MOTORCYCLE TOY RUN - OCTOBER ?th The entry fee is a new child's toy wrapped in plastic or a monetary donation. The Zeller's at Coquitlam Centre is usually open at 8:00 AM on the morning of the run for last minute shopping and their restaurant will be open as well in case anyone needs a bite to eat or a hot coffee. BeeCeeBeemers Club Members: All those who can help out blocking the small intersections so the Toy Run doesn't get a huge police bill, should meet for breakfast about 8am ish at the Coquitlam Grill, 2635 Barnett, our traditional We have to set out before the main ride leaves at 10am sharp, hence the early breakie. We traditionally get about two dozen volunteers, but will need more this year as many of our members are out of town as it is a long weekend. Pray for sun as the forecast right now is rather grim OUR SECTION OF HASTINGS IS INVERMERE TO SPRINGER, OTHER CLUBS HAVE OTHER AREAS, THE LAST FEW RIDERS SHOULD JUST HEAD WEST AND FILL ANY HOLES LEFT AS BBY CITY ALSO MANS SOME INTERSECTIONS |
604.580.0111 |
| Oct 13 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm. | |
| Oct ?? | Barnes HD on this Saturday the 18th has demo rides if it is dry and Bbq etc | |
| Oct ?? | Valley Toy Run on Sunday 19th from Chilliwack and Mission to the Agriplex in Abby, bring a toy or money and dress warm as the valley is real cold in October. Free coffee and snacks at the finish. Leaving 10am I believe. | |
| Oct. ?? | Deeleys HD on Sunday the ??th same thing, pray for sun as the insurance company wont let the bikes go if the road is wet. | |
| Oct ?? (Sat). | Club OCTOBERFEST - @ Reinhards starting at 4:30 - Pot Luck, but please let him know if you are coming so there will be enough bratwurst on hand! | Reinhard Bartel 19519 Park Rd. Pitt Meadows Phone 604 465 1823 |
| Nov. 10 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Nov. 11 | GVMC Remembrance Day Fall Crib Tournament | Contact – Ron Serne – (604)514-2216 |
| Dec. 8 | Bee Cee Beemers Meeting - ABC Country Restaurant 7:00 pm | |
| Jan 1, 2010 | GVMC New Year's Day Run – (Road Ride) - Runs start at the GVMC Clubhouse which is at #307 - 9785 192nd Street, Surrey, B.C. | Contact – Jim Sloat – (604)533-7603 |
| Jan 12th, 2010 | AGM: January 12th 2010 (Tuesday) 7pm @ ABC Country Restaurant - the normal club meeting. Reinhard will have a list of open positions and possible names at October 13/09 meeting. Looking for nominations. |