When: Friday, September 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT - Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT
Where: Chevron, Lougheed Highway, West Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, V2X 2P8, Canada
Fri, Sep 11, 5:00 PM PDT · Chevron, Lougheed Highway, West Maple Ridge, Maple Ridge, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, V2X 2P8, Canada Ride Leader: TBD Organizer: Daryl Thomas Ride: Casual Length: Aprox. 5 days. Hotel: [Motel 6 Merritt](https://www.reservationdesk.com/hotel/6947f21/motel-6-merritt-bc-merritt-british-columbia/?cid=sem::TPRD::BA::Reservation%20Desk%20%3E%20International%20%3E%20Origin%20%3E%20Canada%20%3E%20British%20Columbia::CA%20%3E%20British%20Columbia%20%3E%20Merritt%20%3E%20Motel%206%20Merritt%20BC%20%3E%20did-6947f21%20%3E%20110395169::motel%206%20merritt::e&creative=82807387025765&device=c&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=motel%206%20merritt&utm_campaign=Reservation%20Desk%20%3E%20International%20%3E%20Origin%20%3E%20Canada%20%3E%20British%20Columbia&iv_=__iv_m_e_c_82807387025765_k_82808675883241_w_kwd-82808675883241:loc-4056_g_1324914242318635_n_o_e__h_5086_ii_5106_p_2_b_be_d_c_vi__&msclkid=ff59408ea3b91a04522c2953ef8530be#) ($108 plus taxes per night) (236) 575-2284 Route (Can discuss order of trips): **Day 1 Friday:** Hwy 7 & Hwy 3 to Princeton & Hwy 5A to Merritt. Book into Hotel - or leave on your own after work and go via Coquihalla to Merritt **Day 2:** Loop #1 - Shuswap Loop & West Side of Okanagan Lake (longest loop 455 km) (paved backroads) **Day 3:** Loop #2 - Lytton / Lilloet - Mable Canyon, Thompson Canyon **Day 4:** Loop #3 - Summerland to Princeton Kettle Valley Rail Route has 35 km of good gravel road or go all pavement via Keremeos to Princeton. Meet up in Princeton. Good gravel road from Princeton through Coalmont to Merritt There is an alternate fully paved route for Loop #3 **Day 5:** Home The Merritt weather in Sept is expected to be in the 16 to 22 deg range. Each rider is responsible to make their own motel reservation. Discounted rate at Motel 6 offered till Aug 15 Contact email for reservations m65764bo@6franchise.com attention Harmandeep Singh. Motel has restaurant and pub (a pre-requisite). Other restaurants and pubs within walking distance.