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GoldRiver 400 - Les Chemins Sauvage.
Last weekend we were doing the Sayward event, this weekend we have moved onto the GoldRiver event. On Friday, the two properly employed...
Jonathan Binnington
May 5, 20241 min read
Sayward April Madness from the seat - a YouTube video by Peter Francis.
Peter Francis shot this YouTube video of his trip around the Sayward April Madness course and he has just finished editing and producing...
Jonathan Binnington
May 1, 20241 min read


Sayward April Madness
0930. All riders away. Morning Glory is a trifling matter of 70km, although overnight rain will make every stony climb and descent...
Jonathan Binnington
Apr 27, 20241 min read


April newsletter - The Sayward April Madness event, New Readers Join Here, the other events of the season, event sponsors, other musings…..
We made it! Spring is here..... It feels like it has been a long winter, for some further east and north it probably still is and...
Jonathan Binnington
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Vancouver Island Motosports Events, Release of Liability, Indemnity Agreement and Signing-on document.
This document isn't greatly different to Liability Release documents we have used previously, just tidied up a little. Each event...
Jonathan Binnington
Mar 13, 20245 min read
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...
Jonathan Binnington
Mar 11, 20241 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Mar 1, 202410 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Feb 8, 20242 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Feb 1, 20245 min read
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...
Jonathan Binnington
Jan 14, 20241 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Jan 9, 20245 min read


“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...
Jonathan Binnington
Jan 1, 20246 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Dec 28, 202325 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Dec 27, 202325 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Dec 19, 20236 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Dec 9, 20233 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 19, 20233 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 18, 20231 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 18, 20232 min read


Repost. Vancouver Island backcountry gravel roads - access, logistics and routes.
Now that September has begun and the end of the summer drought is in sight, it is appropriate to revisit and repost this. One...
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 10, 20238 min read
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