2024 Wells Ride
You must be a member of ATVBC and PGATV Club to participate
in this year's group ride to Wells!
That is your "fee" to join us on this great adventure!
Not a member yet! It's Simple... Visit ATVBC to Join Us!
The following link will provide resgistration information for ride
About the Ride!
Friday, July 19: Ride to Wells - from the PG Snowmobile Club parking lot.
Saturday, July 20: Guided ride with the Wells Wheels ATV Club.
Sunday, July 21: Return Ride to Prince George.
Tentative agenda…
Friday, July 19: Riders to meet at the PG Snowmobile/PGATV Club parking lot (12000 Scott Road) ready to ride at 8:30am.
Riders will form two or three groups, with experienced leaders and tail riders.
Group leaders will give instructions and rules to all riders.
Leave by 9:00am
You must be a member of ATVBC and PGATV Club to participate
in this year's group ride to Wells!
That is your "fee" to join us on this great adventure!
Not a member yet! It's Simple... Visit ATVBC to Join Us!
About the Ride!
Friday, July 19: Ride to Wells - from the PG Snowmobile Club parking lot.
Saturday, July 20: Guided ride with the Wells Wheels ATV Club.
Sunday, July 21: Return Ride to Prince George.
Tentative agenda…
Friday, July 19: Riders to meet at the PG Snowmobile/PGATV Club parking lot (12000 Scott Road) ready to ride at 8:30am.
Riders will form two or three groups, with experienced leaders and tail riders.
Group leaders will give instructions and rules to all riders.
Leave by 9:00am
- - IMPORTANT - -
Helmets must be worn, seat belts used where applicable!
Sunglasses/Goggles are a must! Very dusty on the trails!
No alcohol or drugs on any of the group rides. Save it for after!
Bring current Liability Insurance, ORV Insurance and a Valid Driver's licence, ALL mandatory to participate in the group rides.
Only quads, side x sides and dirt bikes allowed on this ride.
CLEAN RADIATORS BEFORE LEAVING, PLUGGED RADS HAVE BEEN ISSUES
ON PREVIOUS RIDES.
Trip to Wells…
We will stop for breaks with lunch at Stony Lake. Riders should bring water and lunch and snacks.
Food and good supplies will be available at the stores in Wells for Saturday’s ride and for the return ride on Sunday. bag lunches will be available from various businesses in Wells. Further information will be available at a later date for attendees.
Distance is approximately 160kms one way.
Carry enough fuel for one-way, 5 to 10 extra litres recommended, we will fill up at Jack O’Clubs upon arrival in Wells and again Saturday night to be ready for the return trip on Sunday morning.
Marshalling point on Sunday is the parking lot behind Jack O’Clubs near fuel pumps.
Upon arrival in Wells, order your lunch for the Saturday and Sunday rides, give the local staff at Wells Hotel, Diggy's Diner and Jack O'Club and other restaurants time to prepare.
ATV riding in Wells is permitted on very well marked streets.
We will provide updates when the riding season starts in the spring.
Accommodations in Wells...
https://wellshotel.com/
https://www.wells.ca/.../restaurants/jack-o-clubs-general
This is an issue each year, so it is important to decide where you are going to stay and make arrangements.
1) Wells Hotel 250-994-3427, we have blocked rooms there for that weekend, so call the hotel and advise that you are with the Club, cannot do it on-line.
2) Mountain Thyme Getaway 250-994-2345 Cheryl or Dave, they have control of rooms in several locations, riders in small groups may find this convenient.
3) White Cap Motel & Diner - Shannon McDonagh at 250-991-1020 or whitecapmotel@hotmail.com. Rooms have been blocked there for that weekend, please call and advise that you are with the Club.
Diggy's Diner serves breakfast and lunch from 7am to 3pm, Tuesday-Sunday.
Accommodations in Barkerville…
https://barkerville.shop/
1) Barkerville Historic Town & Park (1-888-994-3332)
Cabins & Hotel rooms may be available in Barkerville, and are booked thru Barkerville administration.
2) Campgrounds:
Lowhee Campground and Forest Rose Campground, near Barkerville, booking is thru the Barkerville Administration office 1-888-994-3332 ext 99
Accommodations in Prince George…
The Carmel Inn Motel would be a good place to stay! You can park your vehicle in front of your motel room!
It’s not too expensive and the restaurant has great food and supports our club!
https://carmelinn.ca/rooms-page/
https://www.97motorinn.ca/
Will advise of other locations, such as B&B’s as they become available.
The riders can access accommodations in the community of Wells, including camping, food, shopping, fuel, and local rides on their ATVs on designated streets only.
A visit to the Barkerville Historic Town and Park is a few kilometres away.
Thanks,
John & Ernie - Ride coordinators