50 / 50 Ride
August 19, 20, 21, 2011

August 13, 14, 15, 2010
August 14, 15, 16, 2009
August 8, 9, 10, 2008
August 10, 11, 12, 2007

August 11, 12, 13, 2006
August 6 - 7, 2005
August 14 - 15, 2004
August 16 - 17, 2003

If you would like to join us, you must let me know
Contact David Morrow :  djm AT ldrider.ca
Registration Closed For 2011

Route for 2011
Day 1 : Abbotsford to Nakusp - 437 miles / 704 Km's
Day 2 : Nakusp to Electric City - 373 miles / 601 Km's
Day 3 : Electric City to Vancouver - about 310 miles / 500 Km's
Route may change without notice

Garmin Waypoint and Route File (gdb format )
Updated to July 30, 2011


The Fine Print - this is not a sanctioned ride in any way, shape or form. There are no ride masters or organizers. It is simply a number of riders all starting and ending in the same place. It is not a group ride. It is assumed that you are capable of riding your motorcycle in the prevailing conditions. The route is a suggested route only.   We have a place to start from and a place we end up; usually we have lunch together somewhere in between. We strongly discourage the consumption of alcohol before reaching the destination. We leave it to you to determine if it is safe for your skill level. If you're not comfortable with the route or the pace of other riders, slow down or take a different route. Don't worry, we all end up in the same place at the end of the day.

Abbotsford accommodations:
The ones in the 1800 block of Sumas Way will be where you want to be.

Day 1

Meet up : we will meet at the MacDonald's parking lot in Abbotsford. If you cross the border at Sumas, just keep going north until you pass under the freeway and you'll see the Golden Arches on your right. If you're coming from Vancouver, take the Sumas / Abbotsford exit. (If you miss us, head up the freeway and catch us near Hope.

Departure time : 7:00 AM sharp Friday morning.


There are usually too many bikes to ride as a group. In fact, I strongly encourage everyone to ride their own ride. Either ride alone or with someone who suits you speed, skills, and style. This is not a race. We'll all end up at the same place at the end of the day. We also normally stop for a morning break and for lunch.

Lunch : Lunch will likely be at the Logan Lake Lodge. N50.49287 W120.81272

Dinner : The motel has good food. We usually eat around 7PM.
The preferred Day 1 motel is :

Kuskanax Lodge
 515 Broadway Street West
Nakusp, BC
(250) 265-3618
N50.23912 W117.80424

Day 2

Roughly, the route will be Nakusp - Salmo - Creston - Sandpoint, Id - Coulee Dam
The preferred Day 2 motel is :

Coulee House Inn & Suites
 110 Roosevelt Way
Coulee Dam, WA  99116
Toll free 800-715-7767
Local 509-633-1101
N47.96558 W118.97932

Who's Coming - 2011

Sherri Pelican, Bellingham, Wa.
David Morrow, Vancouver, BC
Kevin Beretta, Vancouver, BC
Tony Robertson, Vancouver, BC
Mark Binstead, Vancouver, BC
Greg Duda, Wa.

Ken Bergen, Vancouver, BC
Marv Travis, Wa.
Claude Deslauriers, BC
Jim Braden, BC
Glenn Derksen, BC
Chris Harnish, 


The nightly bull & debriefing session at the motel

Dinner & brews

And, occasionally it rains.

Breakfast in Kaslo


End of the day. End of the rainbow

Regroup at the border crossing. 

Sunday lunch in Twisp

Robb Belo heading up Washington Pass

Updated July 30, 2011