You are invited to join us for the first Keefer Madness Adventure Bike Weekend! It all happens the weekend of July 21st-23rd, 2023. You will enjoy a weekend of exploring the backcountry with a group of dedicated, like minded riders and stay in one of two lakeside mountain lodges. Choose from full day or half day Group Rides. Once the day is done, relax at our lakeside lodge for apres and meals that will impress you away as much as the terrain.

If you are an adventure bike rider, you will want to make sure this event is on your calendar this Summer!

Who’s this for? Let’s talk Bikes, Tires, Riders

This weekend will be epic, but you’ll have more fun when you’re prepared. We’ll have routes that tailor to Beginner/Novice up to Advanced so there will be something for everyone. Remember, everything is harder on a bigger bike, and trails that are no brainers on dirt bikes become challenging pretty quickly. Watch the video below for a taste of the terrain– most of what’s shown would be intermediate/advanced trails better suited for 300-700cc Enduro bikes.

If you’re coming on a mid-heavy ADV bike (KTM 890, Africa Twin, Tiger 800/1200, BMW GS, etc) there will be routes for you too. But be warned, stock tires won’t be your friend out here! Tires designed for pavement or 80/20 tires just don’t perform the moment a hill has gravel or there’s a hint of mud. 50/50 are much better. Dirt tires are best. The more traction, the better.

This weekend isn’t for pure beginners, but it’s perfect for a wide range of abilities and fitness levels. Men and women who have ridden offroad before and can comfortably ride for 2-3hrs will have fun. Better riders who can rip all day and ride vertical walls on 1 tire will also have a blast. (Groups will be split, don’t worry!)

• If you are on a dual sport, it will be easier than being on a big bike, but it will not be easy. This is spicy terrain with options up to D5/6.
• If you ride a sporty adventure bike (like KTM 790/890, T7, etc) you will be offered challenges from D2/6 to D5/6. And, as always, the people on their dual sport bikes will lay down and worship you for riding a big bike. ;-)

Difficulty Rating System explained

Bring all your gear! Boots, pants, armour, jersey, jacket, gloves, rain gear, backpack (with hydration bladder if you have it), snacks, tools, bug spray, etc. You won’t be alone, so there will be people to help in tricky situations. Oh, and don’t forget a camera/phone - the views are amazing!

Non-Riders: coming with someone who doesn’t ride? No problem. If you don’t ride, feel free to chill at the Lodge while others are out riding! Note, there’s no difference in cost, other than the rate offered to a 2nd person in the same room.

Some pics of the good times at last year's Vernon gathering.

The Dirt Chimps have teamed up with Keefer Lake Lodge to help put their routes together and to come host some of the excursions. It's great because these guys work for bananas! If you aren't familiar with them yet, click a few of these links. You're going to love em!