August 9th, 2025 – Duffy Lake Rec Site, Kamloops BC
Join us for the ultimate off-road adventure at the GKMA – BFF Ride & Campout – where we’ll ride, camp, and have a blast! Co-ed guided rides/skills sessions and campout, with women’s specific rides and skills sessions. Family friendly camping!
Min age participation 13 years old for ticket purchase, ticket sales will be capped at 100.
Bike demos and Team Canada Trials Members will be in attendance.
Event Timeline Summary – Detailed View at Bottom
Friday August 8
Pre-Registration 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday August 9
Registration 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Saturday Skills Sessions: 8:15 AM to 10:15 AM
Riders Meeting: 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Guided Rides 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Group Lunch/Games/Lake Free Time: 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Group Dinner and Prizes: 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Campout: 8:00 PM onward
Sunday August 10
Emily Roberts Beginner Skills Session 2 hour (co-ed/kid friendly): 9:00 am
Stephen Foord Intermediate Skills Session 3 hour (co-ed 13+): 9:00 am
$75 Event Ticket includes:
Registration goody bag. Event T-Shirt – Unisex. Meal tickets – Saturday lunch and dinner. Prize ticket. Guided rides.
Optional Purchases:
Additional Meal Pass Lunch/Dinner $30
Saturday – Emily Roberts – Women’s Beginner/Intermediate Skills Session, 2 hours. $75 Cap at 10
Saturday – Stephen Foord – Co-Ed Intermediate Skills Session, 2 hours. $75 Cap at 10
Sunday – Emily Roberts Beginner Skills Session (co-ed/kid friendly), 2 hours. $75 Cap at 10
Sunday – Stephen Foord Intermediate Skills Session (co-ed 13+), 3 hours. $100 Cap at 10
Refunds:
No refunds on ticket sales however tickets can be transferable up until two weeks before. Two weeks before non refundable. Please advise event team at bffcampout@gkma.ca of any changes.
Organizer Contact Information: bffcampout@gkma.ca
Weather disclaimer: The event will proceed rain/shine/heat/cold. Experienced in hot weather event management.
Detailed weekend timeline:
August 8 – 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Pre-Registration – Highly Encouraged!
Pre-registration at the camp/event host site. Pick up your registration goody bag with event details, meal tickets, prize ticket, event t-shirt, ride group sticker and other event related and safety information
August 9
Registration – 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration at the camp/event host site. Pick up your registration goody bag with event details, meal tickets, prize ticket, event t-shirt, ride group sticker and other event related and safety information
Saturday Skills Sessions – 8:15 AM – 10:15 AM
For those who purchased skills sessions tickets. Meet at the camp/event host site in your full gear and bike in tow. Skills Sessions hosts will lead you to your skills session destination.
Riders Meeting/Pre-Ride Inspection/Ride Check Out – 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
All riders assemble at the Shade Structure (map to be uploaded on the event page) for a pre-ride meeting. Riders will meet guides and tails, separate into groups and go over some general house keeping and group ride measures to ensure everyone has a great ride!
Guided Rides – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Join your group for your guided ride. Departing from the Shade Structure. Return time is approximate, we aim to have the rides completed in 2 hours however more advanced groups B+ and A will likely encounter longer rides by .5 to 1 hour. Be prepared!
Group Lunch and Games – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Join us for group lunch and games at the shade structure near the lower camp sites. Smokie/Hamburger lunch with sides, water and other non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Ride your bike over as we have some exciting and fun dirt bike games planned for after lunch. Or head back to your campsite and relax!
Camping and Lake Free Time – 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Relax at your camp site or on the lake! Free time to enjoy the amenities at Duffy Lake Rec site. Swimming at guests discretion, no lifeguard on duty at Duffy Lake Rec site.
Dinner and prizes – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Join us back at the shade structure for dinner and prize giveaways from some of our amazing event sponsors
Campout and Fire – 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Enjoy your campsite and visit with friends!
August 10
Sunday Morning – Now What?
Emily and Stephen skills sessions – 9:00am to 11:00am and 12:00pm
This is your time! Ride at your leisure with your new pals, or head home – we’re not picky!
Help us continue to throw awesome events like these! Your membership supports trail maintenance, GKMA events, GKMA group rides etc. Also comes with local area maps for download. For more information regarding GKMA membership, or to purchase your membership, please see our membership page.