Cumberland, British Columbia (on Vancouver Island) will host its 2010 Motorcycle roundup on August 7th and 8th 2010 at 2701 Dunsmuir Ave. Cumberland, BC.
If you love motorbikes, then don’t miss this exciting event. The entire business community will be ‘leathered up’ for 2010 Motorcycle roundup and a variety of booths will display everything from motorcycles to leather clothing, tattoos and biker paraphernalia. There are numerous pubs and restaurants on the main street in Cumberland for bikers and visitors to kick back and enjoy excellent food and refreshments, and entertainment.
The Comox Valley has numerous hotels and motels for bikers who wish to spend the night. Comox Lake, located in Cumberland, is only 3 ½ miles away from the downtown area for those who wish a refreshing swim or a forested drive to this recreational area. Camping is also available at the lake at the Cumberland Lake Park Campground.
For reservations, call 250-336-2644
The show will begin on Saturday, August 7th, 2010 with Show and Shine. The registration will take place from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Judging will be at 1:00 pm with awards for first, second, and third place given out at 3:00 p.m. Registration cost for the Show and Shine is only $10.00 per bike. So, if you are proud of your bike then shine it up for this show. The Motorcycles entered in the Show and Shine will be displayed in the centre of Dunsmuir Avenue, the main street of the Village.
To make the things interesting, there will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Cumberland Legion on Dunsmuir Ave from 9.00 a.m. until 11:00 am on Saturday and Sunday morning for $5.00.There will also be food booths, children’s areas and bike games to follow with prizes. Raffles will be held both days with proceeds donated to Tour De Rock.
On Sunday, August 8th 2010 the Fistful of Dollars Poker Run will entail a scenic ride through the Comox Valley including a stop on beautiful Mt Washington. There will be a terrific buffet provided by Mt. Washington Ski Hill, and a ride up the ski lift for the driver OR the passenger to get the third card. Five cards will be given out at five locations. The final card will be collected at the Cumberland Hotel where there will be lots of great draws and prizes, even if you don’t have the winning hand. I would say,definitely worth playing for all the fun and adventure.
Registration for the Fistful of Dollars Poker Run is from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. and the cost is $10.00 per bike
A quick look at all the details:
Saturday August 7th
- 9am : Pancake Breakfast Cumberland Legion
- 10am - 12noon : Registration
- 12noon : Show & Shine
- 1pm : Judging
- 3pm Awards in Village Square
Bike games to immediately follow awards.Sunday August 8th
- 9am : Pancake Breakfast Cumberland Legion
- 11am : Fistful of Dollars Poker Run - Proceeds donated to Cops for Cancer
For more information, about the show, call: Jean Cameron at 250-336-8746