Blog | Vancouver Island Motosports Events

Mar 11
1 min

Peter Francis: “How to use [Rally Navigator] Roadbook Reader app in a time and distance adventure motorcycle rally”

I would like to thank Peter greatly for putting this video together explain how to use the roadbook reader app that goes with Rally...

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Would you like to be involved in any of this year’s events? As a participant, volunteer or business partner?

Jonathan Binnington

Mar 5
1 min

Would you like to be involved in any of this year’s events? As a participant, volunteer or business partner?

There is still snow on the ground but the promise of the weather forecast is for spring to start on the third weekend of March... I'm...

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How to do a VIME Backcountry Navigation Trial….

Jonathan Binnington

Mar 1
10 min

How to do a VIME Backcountry Navigation Trial….

If you have already participated in a VIME event this update will probably not tell you anything new (perhaps it will), but if you are...

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The suspense is killing me! The call is made!! April Madness is ON 26-28 April. Season ticket available at a discount….

Jonathan Binnington

Feb 8
2 min

The suspense is killing me! The call is made!! April Madness is ON 26-28 April. Season ticket available at a discount….

The suspense is killing me.... the weather continues to be benign (unless you live in California). I am going stirr crazy - I suspect...

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Jonathan Binnington

Feb 1
5 min

February newsletter: Outfitting your bike for a VIME navigation trial - new riders join here…. An end-of-April one day event. Dual sport bike rental. Trade names to look for. GR4 logos

So you are considering your first VIME backcountry navigation trial and you are wondering what you need in terms of hardware and apps to...

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Jonathan Binnington

Jan 14
1 min

Introducing Backcountry Navigation Trials and the VIME YouTube channel!

This is my first YouTube video. It introduces the genre of motorcycle backcountry navigation trials. https://youtu.be/yaZHZwu-zKE?si=VW...

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Jonathan Binnington

Jan 9
5 min

January newsletter. Kove450 in Nanaimo. April VIME event Sayward Junction. Camping GoldRiver400. GR4 crew. Kove450 initial riding impressions.

News release from Tuff City Powersports Nanaimo: "We are excited to announce the Kove 450 Rally is ready to order! We want to notify you...

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“Average” speed and GPS monitoring - RallyComp versus Richta/smartphones

Jonathan Binnington

Jan 1
6 min

“Average” speed and GPS monitoring - RallyComp versus Richta/smartphones

Backcountry Navigation Trials - the motorcycle motorsport for the thinking rider. We are now entering the third year of VIME navigation...

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New Regulations 2024. The GoldRiver Rules

Jonathan Binnington

Dec 28, 2023
25 min

New Regulations 2024. The GoldRiver Rules

Introduction. I have recently heard a motorsport pundit say "If it's not in the rules, it means you can do it...!" This is true. One of...

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VIME Event Regulations 2024. “The GoldRiver Rules…”

Jonathan Binnington

Dec 27, 2023
25 min

VIME Event Regulations 2024. “The GoldRiver Rules…”

These regulations are copyright protected intellectual property of the author. Introduction. I have recently heard a motorsport pundit...

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Frequently Asked Questions - VIME, backcountry navigation trials and GoldRiver400.

Jonathan Binnington

Dec 19, 2023
6 min

Frequently Asked Questions - VIME, backcountry navigation trials and GoldRiver400.

Q: "So what is this all about?" A: VIME is Vancouver Island Motosports Events, the sole proprietorship business I have started through...

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GoldRiver400 - backcountry route from Campbell River to Sayward Junction. 80km, easy gravel roads.

Jonathan Binnington

Dec 9, 2023
3 min

GoldRiver400 - backcountry route from Campbell River to Sayward Junction. 80km, easy gravel roads.

Friday 8 December was promised to be the last dry and sunny day before who knew when... Carpe Diem, young Jedi! There are event routes...

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GoldRiver400 - Les Chemins Sauvage. 2024. Developments, progress, announcements.

Jonathan Binnington

Nov 19, 2023
3 min

GoldRiver400 - Les Chemins Sauvage. 2024. Developments, progress, announcements.

Backcountry Navigation Trials - the motosport you "age into"... Mid November and event arrangements are moving along - following the now...

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A backcountry route from Campbell River to Gold River via Sayward Junction - 140km

Jonathan Binnington

Nov 18, 2023
1 min

A backcountry route from Campbell River to Gold River via Sayward Junction - 140km

I wrote a couple of weeks ago about a backcountry route from Victoria to Highway 19 via Port Alberni as an interesting alternative way...

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Event Notice - The Sayward September Showcase, a dualsport navigation duel Fri 27 - Mon 30 Sep 2024

Jonathan Binnington

Nov 18, 2023
2 min

Event Notice - The Sayward September Showcase, a dualsport navigation duel Fri 27 - Mon 30 Sep 2024

Building on the successes of the VIME autumn events in 2022 and 2023, the 2024 autumn event location and dates are announced. The Sayward...

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Vancouver Island backcountry gravel roads - access, logistics and routes.

Jonathan Binnington

Nov 10, 2023
7 min

Vancouver Island backcountry gravel roads - access, logistics and routes.

There are many thousands of kilometres of gravel roads on Vancouver Island suitable and open for Dualsport and Adventure bike travel,...

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Jonathan Binnington

Nov 9, 2023
7 min

VIME events - the BC legal framework

Why VIME rallies on Vancouver Island are like they are… The Legal Framework. 1. The Motor Vehicle Act. https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix...

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Jonathan Binnington

Nov 4, 2023
1 min

Victoria to Port Alberni backroad route

https://www.gaiagps.com/public/BiyS7Lozpj6osAM36tJhnlBR If you are considering coming to the GoldRiver400 from Victoria and/or Port...

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GR4 Recce weekend - A Grand Day Out, plus Khyber Pass news and cross country Victoria to Gold River

Jonathan Binnington

Oct 30, 2023
5 min

GR4 Recce weekend - A Grand Day Out, plus Khyber Pass news and cross country Victoria to Gold River

A steamy DR650 cold start at -4C... Saturday 28 October saw the latest GoldRiver400 route reconnaissance expedition. The area of...

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Jonathan Binnington

Oct 23, 2023
3 min

GoldRiver400 - Les Chemins Sauvage. Transfer (Liaison) routes, Gold River to Woss and Sayward Junc.

The GR4 will be the third iteration of the Navigation Trials event based in Gold River, Strathcona Vancouver Island. In keeping with...

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