Geezers on Wheezers Ride the Iron Horse Trail Part VI July 13 – 18, 2014 Geezers on Wheezers is a ride like none The Ride (Route and stops subject to change) Day 4: Wednesday July 16 other – it is a happening more than a motor cycle Day 1: Sunday EVENING July 13 Wednesday will be spent in the Cold Lake area ride. This event is geared to the oldest bikes and with a visit to the Cold Lake Museums situated on The 2014 Geezers on Wheezers Ride the Iron the frailest riders. the site of a former radar facility. In the afternoon, Horse Trail starts in Vegreville, at 5:30 P.M. we will visit British Bike Specialist Don Jones of This year we will follow The Iron Horse Trail with a Kick-Start Dinner at The Train Station , 4922 Cherry Grove Cycle & Welding. We gather for alongside an old railroad bed through 52 nd Ave., Vegreville, Alberta. Northeastern Alberta. Some past rides have been dinner together and spend the night in Cold Lake. Note: All dinners are included in the registration extremely challenging but the 2014 ride will be Day 5: Thursday, July 17 primarily on paved roads with short sojourns onto fee. All breakfasts and lunches are on your own. Day 2: Monday, July 14 The day’s ride takes us south to Frog Lake with a the actual Iron Horse Trail. stop at Tulliby Lake. We then travel to To promote the participation of older bikes there Gather at 9:00 A.M. in the Pomeroy Inn parking lot, where we ride the Iron Horse Trail to Lindbergh, will be a follow-up vehicle to provide transport of for the daily Rider’s Briefing. Detailed maps, Elk point, Hudson’s Bay Co.’s Buckingham House camping & personal gear and for bike pick-up in instructions and final itinerary will be distributed at and Ft. George for a tour & lunch. case of mechanical failure. each morning’s Rider’s Briefing . Thursday’s ride ends at Saint Paul for eating & This is a rain or shine event so carry your rain We start by heading to Mundare to tour the sleeping. gear on your bike. Some dirt roads will be Basilian Fathers Museum and see the World’s Day 6: Friday, July 18 bypassed if it rains. Largest Sausage. Lunch will be in Waskatenau at We gather at the St. Paul Space Ship Landing In the spirit of Geezers on Wheezers the Iron Horse Café and then we are off on the Victoria Trail. We will stop at the RCMP Victoria Pad and museum for an informal show and shine. Relive the days of past riding. You are Trail Monument, and then take a tour of Fort Our route in the afternoon takes us through encouraged to wear period riding gear with Victoria Provincial Historic Site and Metis Brosseau and Lamont and back to Vegreville for modern helmets. Crossing . Our first day ends in Smoky Lake where our Side Stand Windup Banquet at The Train Come out, spend a week enjoying the traditions of we will have dinner together. Station . Geezers on Wheezers in the company of kindred Day 3: Tuesday, July 15 Companion Program: souls, and have a leisurely tour of the back roads The companion program of alternate activities will We gather at the Smokey Lake museum and of Alberta on your oldest bike. be decided on the spot so come prepared to see campground where the old ferry is on display. and do lots. What Bikes are eligible? Traveling west on Highway 28 we have stops in You may register any motorcycle for the ride but Bellis and Vilna. Lunch will be in Bonnyville Accommodation: (See next page for listing) the tour is designed for older bikes with the ride followed by a visit to the museum. We end the day This is oil country & boom times in Alberta so being more important than the destination. in Cold Lake for dinner. 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. Registration: Sunday, July 13, 2014 Please fill-in and return the registration Vegreville Motels: (Book for the 18th as well if you wish sheet. to stay after the Side Stand Windup Banquet ) Pomeroy Inn & Suites, (rooms held until May 1) 780 632- The cost is $150 (cash or check only) and 2094 Vegreville Camping: includes all evening meals during the Vegreville Municipal Campground (in town) 780 632-6800 event.

Monday, July 14, 2014

Smoky Lake Motels: Smoky Lake Inn Super 8 (rooms held until June 1) 780 656-3615 or 780 656-3738 For Additional Information: Smoky Lake Camping: Hans or Mary Ann Van Huystee – Smoky Lake RV Park (in town) 12 RV sites, Tenting area 780 656-3674 780 462 1842

Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday July 16, 2014 Or e-mail: [email protected] 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 Brought to you by Saint Paul Motels: John P. Oland 204 Windermere Dr. Saint Paul Super 8 (rooms held until June 1) 780 645- 5581 Owner / Manager , Alberta

Woodland Motor Inn 780 645-2577

Saint Paul Camping: Tel/Fax (780) 988-8198 T6R2H6 Saint Paul Overnight Trailer Park – 16 tent, 24 RV sites e-mail: [email protected] 780 645-5313 or 780 614-4244 Website: www.motopartsinc.com Friday, July 18 See Sunday, July 13

GEEZERS on WHEEZERS 2014 Ride the Iron Horse Trail July 13 th to 18 th

REGISTRATION (Please Print) Rider’s Name : Companion’s Name :

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City:

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Motorcycle: Make: Year: Model: CVMG Number: (Must be included - Top line of your address on your CVMG newsletter)

Registration Fee is $150.00 per person and includes all evening meals Sorry, no discount if you do not want some meals. Amount Paid

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 .

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