Ride the United Way     September 13   Hamilton, Ontario
The second annual United Way poker run will wind through 150 km of roads around the Hamilton, Flamboro, and Burlington area. The OPP Golden Helmets will be on hand to demonstrate some precision riding afterwards. Registration is $25 for riders, $15 for passengers.

BEAT Cancer Ride    September 14    Newmarket, Ontario
It's a noncompetitive, three-hour motorcycle ride around beautiful Newmarket, Calif ... er, Ontario. Raise money to help wipe out cancer. No pets, no smoking, no booze ... and they want your money. Who said charity work isn't fun? Registration is $25 rider, $10 passenger. 

GS Challenge    September 19-  21    Lac Beauregard, Quebec
Organized by Moto Internationale of Montreal, this event is geared toward BMW GS owners but is open to all dual sport riders and their machines. Activities include on and off road clinics and general things that get you dirty.

Bikers for Burns Ride    September 21    Flying Swan Cafe, Vancouver, B.C.
This ride is becoming a popular Vancouver tradition, running from the Flying Swan Cafe on W. 4th Ave. to Harrison Hot Springs. The first 150 riders get something from the German Advertising Advantage (eh?) and 5th Gear will put on a stunt show. Minimum contribution $25.

BEAT Cancer Ride    September 27   St. Catharines, Ontario
If you missed the Newmarket event, you can still join other riders and contribute to the battle against all types of cancer. Hey, you might not get many more chances for group riding this season. And they need you. Their goal: $15,000. So far: $36 ....

Calabogie Boogie Trail Ride     September 6-7   Calabogie, Ontario
The Boogie is suited to novices, but optional tougher trails, rated for difficulty, and a GPS dual sport route will be available. Quiet bikes only. Entry is $100 until Aug. 30, $120 after or $65 for a single day's entry. An Ontario Trail Ride Series event with the Bytown Motorcycle Association.

Mazinaw Trail & GPS Dual Sport Ride    September 13-14    Cloyne, Ontario
An Ontario Dual Sport Club event. Saturday's trail ride is okay for blue and green plated bikes (i.e. not dual sports), but don't forget the gas can. Sunday's is dual sport day with 200 km of easy trails all laid out on GPS. Entry is $70 for both days, or $45 Saturday and $35 Sunday.

GS Challenge    September 19-21    La Pourvoirie du Lac Beauregard, Quebec
The second annual Quebec GS Challenge dual purpose ride for all enthusiasts. Limited to 100 entrants. Registration is $165. Contact Olivier Thibert or Chantal Cournoyer at 514-483-6686 or 800-871-6686, or send e-mail to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

A Rally Connex event for fans of the Corduroy Enduro: Watch the event on the Saturday and cheer on the enduro riders, attend the supper, and then join a GPS ride on the Sunday. Forest access and gravel road riding, but no actual competition. Pre-reg: $70/$80 day of event.

Maxi Scooter Meet   September 5-7   Peterborough, Ontario
Not much info about this, but if you have a big scooter and if you know where Peterborough is, you might want to show up so that you can swap tales of maxi scooter riding heroics. Send e-mail to  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for info.

Canadian National Mini Roadracing Series
August 31 – September 1
Martensville Speedway, Martensville, Saskatchewan
National mini race series final

Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association
September 1
Stratotech Park, Edmonton, Alberta
Endurance racing

Speedway Road Racers Club
September 6
Saratoga Speedway, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Club racing round 9

Vintage Road Racing Association
September 6-7
Runway Romp, North Bay, Ontario
Vintage road racing around an old airport

Manitoba Roadracing Association
September 6-7
Gimli Motorsport Park, Gimli, Manitoba
Club racing final round

Pacific Coast Mini Roadracing Club
September 7
Tradex, Abbotsford, B.C.
Mini road racing final

Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association
September 13-14
Castrol Raceway, Edmonton, Alberta
Drag racing final

Alberta Mini RoadRacing Association
September 14
Calgary Speed Park, Calgary, Alberta
Regional mini racing round 7

Speedway Road Racers Club
September 20
Saratoga Speedway, Vancouver Island, B.C.
Club racing round 10

Calgary Motorcycle Roadracing Association
September 20-21
Speed City, Calgary, Alberta
Club racing rounds 5 and 6

Atlantic Roadracing League
September 26-28
Atlantic Motorsport Park, Shubenacadie, N.S.
Club race round 6 

R.A.C.E. Superseries
September 26-28
Shannonville Motorsport Park, Shannonville, Ontario
Club racing final round

Festival of Horsepower
September 28
Hiawatha Horse Park, Sarnia, Ontario
SuperMoto event

Alberta Mini RoadRacing Association
September 28
Stratotech Park, Edmonton, Alberta
Regional mini racing final round

Haugen's Motorcycle Cruise-In    Thursdays    Port Perry, Ontario
More than 1,000 bikes will show up on occasion for this Thursday get-together. September 4: The Big One. September 18: The Last One (for the season).

Weekly group ride    Tuesdays    #10 Hwy and Fraser Hwy, Langley, B.C.
This is a Langley RoadRiders event, but everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy the ride. 

Biker night     Tuesdays    A&W, Dartmouth, N.S.
                       Thursdays    Arbys, Bedford, N.S.
Defenders consist of military, coastguard and RCMP, but Biker Nights are open to all.