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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


VIME events - the BC legal framework
Why VI Motosports Events rallies on Vancouver Island are like they are… The Legal Framework. 1. The Motor Vehicle Act....
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 9, 20237 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Nov 4, 20231 min read


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...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 30, 20235 min read
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...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 23, 20233 min read
Alberni Autumn Adventure routes by Gaia and roadbook.
You have read the write up, seen the pictures, now try the routes! Below are the hyperlinks to the Saturday and Sunday routes. You will...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 18, 20231 min read


Alberni Autumn Adventure’23 - event report
The weekend of the 14th and 15th of October saw the second autumn navigation trial in the hills adjacent to Port Alberni, Vancouver...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 17, 20234 min read
VIME event participant waiver.
Vancouver Island Motosports Events - VIME Event: The Alberni Autumn Adventure 14+15 Oct 2023. PARTICIPANT WAIVER OF LIABILITY. WAIVER OF...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Dualsport Trials - developing motorcycle motorsport genre.
STOP PRESS! New Development... new participation class for 2024: Guided group rides! It has become apparent that the solo or pairs Gaia...
Jonathan Binnington
Oct 2, 202312 min read
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