CLUB LISTINGS

PEI MOTORCYCLE TOURING CLUB

 Active for over 25 years, the PEIMTC was formed to develop and promote safety, friendship, good will, and a favourable image with the general public, both on and off‑Island. This family‑oriented club holds summer rides, and during winter enjoy movie or games nights, sleigh rides, and Sunday get‑togethers. 

Membership is open to anyone age 19 or over, who is a motorcycle rider, or is a motorcycle enthusiast. The club's official charity is a fund designed to assist with the costs incurred by individuals needing medical care out of province. 

Meetings are held on the last Monday evening of each month at Sobeys Community Room (across from Canadian Tire) at 8pm.  The PEIMTC hosts the Island Rally at Vacationland RV Park in Brackley Beach. For more info: p/f Sharon at

(902) 629‑1320, or Fax # (902)629‑1319 or write PEIMTC, P.O. Box 2856, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 8C4; email (underthesun@pei.sympatico.ca) or log on to (http://www.angelfire.com/pe/peimtc) Rally dates August 27 to 29, 2010 for information www.redislandrun.com.

PEI HARLEY OWNERS GROUP

 The PEI chapter of the Harley Owners Group is under the sponsorship of Red Rock Harley-Davidson. The Chapter has been active in raising funds and providing toys for kids in need for most of its existence. Members participate in many different runs raising thousands of dollars for various children's charities including Camp Gencheff and Children's Wish Foundation 

The Chapter plans a safe and exciting season of riding and social events (all makes welcome on Chapter rides.) Their weekly pick-up rides are open to anyone who loves to ride motorcycles. Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month. For more info: check the bulletin board in the H.O.G. room at Red Rock Harley-Davidson on the Warren Grove Road in North River. www.peihog.com

G.W.R.R.A. CHAPTER "A" PEI

 "FRIENDS FOR FUN, SAFETY AND KNOWLEDGE." - Gold Wing Road Riders Association stands for an atmosphere of fun, safety, and knowledge to Gold Wing and Valkyrie motorcycle owners, as well as non-Gold Wing owners. The Association provides a culture which fosters shared values, team concepts and camaraderie. 

Chapter "A" PEI meets the 3rd Sunday of every month, 1 pm at the Stratford Town Hall, 234 Shakespear Drive in Stratford. Activities include their Tour Master program, which visits interesting points across PEI, riding skills program, as well as BBQ's, Poker runs, corn boil camp out, bowling, sleigh rides, coffee get-togethers, Christmas party, etc. Rides scheduled monthly. For more info: Stephen and Cornelia Pineau, pineausgoldwing@gmail.com, or www.chapterapei.web.com

CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS

 CMC is an 100% all Canadian, family oriented riding club with chapters in every province and four chapters (with 130 members) on PEI. CMC welcomes both new and veteran riders, on all makes and models, with special attention placed on rider safety, and enjoyment of the biking lifestyle. There are no membership fees to join. 

They hold weekly and monthly rides, with experienced road captains. Rides held bi-weekly. Leaving Tim Hortons, 385 Grafton Street, Charlottetown or Tim Hortons, 820 Water Street every Tuesday at 7 pm and Sundays at 1 pm. More info: cmcsummerside@hotmail.com, or www.cmcpei.ca

RED KNIGHTS PEI CHAPTER 1

Red Knights is an international motorcycle club for members of the fire service, and their families, who enjoy riding motorcycles. Membership is open to ALL firefighters, active or retired, volunteer, or industrial, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle drivers license. Spouses, members' children, boy/girlfriends and brothers/sister can be Social Members. To start a new chapter, a minimum of 7 firefighter members is required. Red Knights take part in the nation-wide campaign Fire Fighters supporting Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Let's Make Muscles Move, since 1954. 

Rides are Thursday evenings at 7 pm, leaving the Charlottetown Fire Department Station 2, 152 St. Peters Road. For more info, contact Scott Ryan, President at sryan@city.charlottetown.pe.ca or surf to www.redknightsmc.com 

CANADIAN ARMY VETERANS (CAV)

 www.thecav.ca                             

 South Africa Unit  &  Misano Ridge Unit  (2nd CAV) 

Under the name of Canadian Army Veterans The CAV is a brotherhood of serving and veteran motorcycle enthusiasts who have volunteered to serve our country, whether it be in regiments, on ships or with air squadrons or bases across Canada and overseas.  CAV units formed across Canada are named in tribute of Canadian Battle Honours, to continue the traditions and bonds formed in war and peace. 

The CAV was formed by Canadian Veterans whose common bond was service to one’s country and the fact they were avid motorcyclists. To date we have members who have served our country in every theatre of military operations, in peace or at war; as members of NATO, the United Nations or members of Canada s present Army, Navy or Air Force. 

Our Mission is to provide our members with a unit to continue service to each other and our communities and country. We are a brotherhood of Canadian Army Veterans, mounted on motorcycles of all different types. The CAV promotes safe, responsible motorcycling.

 Alongside our Veteran Supporter members, (brothers, sisters, husbands, wives, partners, friends and comrades that share a love of country, community and motorcycles) we continue to volunteer our time for our Country by actively supporting each other, our brothers in arms and our communities through charity rides and events. 

The CAV is now represented on PEI by the South Africa Unit located in Charlottetown & Misano Ridge Unit located in Summerside.  South Africa Unit (Charlottetown) don t have regular meetings at present but are in the planning stages for the upcoming riding season, with a charity ride planned  Ride for the Troops  in July.  Contact South Africa Unit by email 2CAVSouthAfrica@thecav.ca

CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION

Prince Edward Island members of this group of men and women who love motorcycling and love Jesus offer assistance to those in need.  They also  organize the PEI Biker Blessing, in 2010  in conjunction with Canada’s Motorcycle Ride For Dad raising money to fight prostate cancer through research and awareness.. For five years they have been holding an annual Run for the Son.  The group put donations to good use, sending bibles to ‘restructed access’ countries through Open Door Ministries, Motorcycles for Native Pastors through Missionary Ventures and Outreach to  Canadian motorcyclists through the Christian Motorcyclists Association of Canada.  Local contacts: Blair & Janet Neill: (Area Rep.) underthesun@pei.sympatico.ca 902 672-1933, Lance & Carla Inman 902 888-8715, Ron & Coleen Arsenault 902-888-2245

PEI MOTOCROSS

Fans of Motocross racing need not fear going into withdrawal whilst on PEI - you can feed your addiction, thanks to the PEI Motorcross thrilling line-up of events! Get your fill of "Big Air" at one of the Island tracks: the PEI Mudrooters track in Desable (just off the Appin Rd, directly acros from the Car Life Museum), or the West Prince Motocross track (on the Duvar Road near Mill River) or Burkes MX Park at Rollo Bay (on the main highway, on the left as you are going Souris.

 Formed to promote recognition and growth of motocross on PEI, they see MX as very much a family-oriented sport, and the group encourages family admittance. For more information, visit their website: www.imxc.ca, or email peimudrooters@gmail.com  For details about race days, check out our Events section.

TIGNISH BIKERS

 Tignish Bikers are an informal small group of enthusiasts with a love of getting together to ride.  For more information on the Tignish Bikers, contact Christa Gaudet at 882-3668 or gaudetchrista@hotmail.com