The youngest participant at the Greater Vancouver Motorcycle Club Ride for the Kids was a kid, at nine years of age.

鈥淭he oldest we had was 83,鈥� said Bill Talley, club president. 鈥淭he furthest I recorded was from Parksville, Vancouver Island.鈥�

Ride for the Kids was Sunday, July 23, and raised money for Burn Fund.

The participants gathered at the clubhouse in Port Kells before setting off on a scenic ride as a fun way to raise money.

Talley said participation has not bounced back since COVID restrictions lifted. Numbers were down for this year鈥檚 ride, as they were last year.

鈥淚 think COVID is still playing a huge thing in all of our lives,鈥� Talley said.

At its heyday, the ride attracted 150 people. This year, 21 people participated and helped the club raise $2,927. There will be a few minor expenses before the majority of the money is donated.

Talley said the club hosts several events each year, some for causes such as Ride for Kids, and some recreational. Most are open to non-members.

鈥淲e have five heritage rides we do every year,鈥� he said.

The club also has open houses for people to learn about the regional club.

The club itself has a long history, starting in 1922.

鈥淥ur club is 101 years old this year,鈥� he noted.

But its future depends on finding new membership. Talley said the members are aging, and he鈥檇 like to see younger riders come on board.

Learn more about the club and its rides at .

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