Geezers on Wheezers Ride the Iron Horse Trail

Geezers on Wheezers Ride the Iron Horse Trail
Part VI July 13 – 18, 2014
Geezers on Wheezers is a ride like none
other – it is a happening more than a motor cycle
ride. This event is geared to the oldest bikes and
the frailest riders.
This year we will follow The Iron Horse Trail
alongside an old railroad bed through
Northeastern Alberta. Some past rides have been
extremely challenging but the 2014 ride will be
primarily on paved roads with short sojourns onto
the actual Iron Horse Trail.
To promote the participation of older bikes there
will be a follow-up vehicle to provide transport of
camping & personal gear and for bike pick-up in
case of mechanical failure.
This is a rain or shine event so carry your rain
gear on your bike. Some dirt roads will be
bypassed if it rains.
In the spirit of Geezers on Wheezers
Relive the days of past riding. You are
encouraged to wear period riding gear with
modern helmets.
Come out, spend a week enjoying the traditions of
Geezers on Wheezers in the company of kindred
souls, and have a leisurely tour of the back roads
of Alberta on your oldest bike.
What Bikes are eligible?
You may register any motorcycle for the ride but
the tour is designed for older bikes with the ride
being more important than the destination.
The Ride (Route and stops subject to change)
Day 1: Sunday EVENING July 13
The 2014 Geezers on Wheezers Ride the Iron
Horse Trail starts in Vegreville, Alberta at 5:30 P.M.
with a Kick-Start Dinner at The Train Station, 4922
52nd Ave., Vegreville, Alberta.
Note: All dinners are included in the registration
fee. All breakfasts and lunches are on your own.
Day 2: Monday, July 14
Day 4: Wednesday July 16
Wednesday will be spent in the Cold Lake area
with a visit to the Cold Lake Museums situated on
the site of a former radar facility. In the afternoon,
we will visit British Bike Specialist Don Jones of
Cherry Grove Cycle & Welding. We gather for
dinner together and spend the night in Cold Lake.
Day 5: Thursday, July 17
The day’s ride takes us south to Frog Lake with a
stop at Tulliby Lake. We then travel to Heinsburg
where we ride the Iron Horse Trail to Lindbergh,
Elk point, Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Buckingham House
and Ft. George for a tour & lunch.
Thursday’s ride ends at Saint Paul for eating &
sleeping.
Gather at 9:00 A.M. in the Pomeroy Inn parking lot,
for the daily Rider’s Briefing. Detailed maps,
instructions and final itinerary will be distributed at
each morning’s Rider’s Briefing.
We start by heading to Mundare to tour the
Basilian Fathers Museum and see the World’s
Largest Sausage. Lunch will be in Waskatenau at
the Iron Horse Café and then we are off on the
Victoria Trail. We will stop at the RCMP Victoria
Trail Monument, and then take a tour of Fort
Victoria Provincial Historic Site and Metis
Crossing. Our first day ends in Smoky Lake where
we will have dinner together.
We gather at the St. Paul Space Ship Landing
Pad and museum for an informal show and shine.
Our route in the afternoon takes us through
Brosseau and Lamont and back to Vegreville for
our Side Stand Windup Banquet at The Train
Station.
Day 3: Tuesday, July 15
Companion Program:
We gather at the Smokey Lake museum and
campground where the old ferry is on display.
Traveling west on Highway 28 we have stops in
Bellis and Vilna. Lunch will be in Bonnyville
followed by a visit to the museum. We end the day
in Cold Lake for dinner.
Accommodation: (See next page for listing)
Day 6: Friday, July 18
The companion program of alternate activities will
be decided on the spot so come prepared to see
and do lots.
This is oil country & boom times in Alberta so
accommodation is scarce – book your own
EARLY.
Accommodation:
Note: Hotels listed are recommended ones only but other
accommodations are available in each area however, rooms
and RV sites are scarce in some towns.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Vegreville Motels: (Book for the 18th as well if you wish
to stay after the Side Stand Windup Banquet)
Pomeroy Inn & Suites, (rooms held until May 1) 780 6322094
Vegreville Camping:
Vegreville Municipal Campground (in town) 780 632-6800
Monday, July 14, 2014
Smoky Lake Motels:
Smoky Lake Inn Super 8 (rooms held until June 1) 780
656-3615 or 780 656-3738
Smoky Lake Camping:
Smoky Lake RV Park (in town) 12 RV sites, Tenting area
780 656-3674
Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday July 16, 2014
Cold Lake Motels:
Dockside Inn, 780 639-3030
Lakeside Inn, 780 639-0000
Airways Motel (older less expensive) 780 594-7171
Best Western Cold Lake Inn (newer more expensive) 780
594-4888
El Lobo Hotel, 780 594-7521
Lakeland Inn, 780 594-3311
Cold Lake Camping:
Cold Lake M.D. Campground 780 639-4121
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Saint Paul Motels:
Saint Paul Super 8 (rooms held until June 1) 780 6455581
Woodland Motor Inn 780 645-2577
Saint Paul Camping:
Saint Paul Overnight Trailer Park – 16 tent, 24 RV sites
780 645-5313 or 780 614-4244
Friday, July 18
See Sunday, July 13
Registration:
Please fill-in and return the registration
sheet.
The cost is $150 (cash or check only) and
includes all evening meals during the
event.
For Additional Information:
Hans or Mary Ann Van Huystee –
780 462 1842
Or e-mail: [email protected]
Brought to you by
John P. Oland
Owner / Manager
204 Windermere Dr.
Edmonton, Alberta
Tel/Fax (780) 988-8198
Canada T6R2H6
e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.motopartsinc.com
GEEZERS on WHEEZERS 2014
Ride the Iron Horse Trail July 13th to 18th
REGISTRATION (Please Print)
Rider’s Name:
Companion’s Name:
Address:
Street:
City:
Prov./ State:
Postal/Zip:
Phone:
E-mail:
Motorcycle:
CVMG Number:
Year:
Make:
Model:
(Must be included - Top line of your address on your CVMG newsletter)
Registration Fee is $150.00 per person and includes all evening meals
Amount Paid
Sorry, no discount if you do not want some meals.
Dietary considerations cannot be accommodated but some menu selections are provided.
Please print these pages, fill out the Registration Form, sign the bottom, and send it and a cheque to:
Mary Ann VanHuystee
176 Richfield Road
Edmonton, Alberta
T6K 0A2
NOTE: This is a Canadian Vintage Motor Cycle Group (Noral Section) event and as such all participants must be CVMG members in order to comply with insurance requirements.
All motorcycles must have valid registrations and carry public liability and public damage (PL & PD) insurance for the motorcycle that is ridden.
All riders must have a valid driver’s license with motorcycle endorsement as required by their province (or state) of residence.
Your Registration, Insurance and Motorcycle Drivers Licence will be verified
I certify that I will have:
•
valid and current insurance and registration for the motorcycle I will be riding
•
a motorcycle driver’s license
•
current membership in the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group during my participation in the G.V.M.G. event described in this registration
I agree to take part in this event at my own risk and will hold all others, in particular the organizers of this event, blameless for any accident, injury, or damage that may arise during my
participation.
I acknowledge that the organizers of this event have the right to terminate my participation in this event, at any time, at their discretion by the refund of any unused portion of my
registration fee. And that if I terminate my participation or fail to participate no refund necessarily be given.
Signed:
Dated:
At:
Day/Month/Year
in
City
Province/State