August 10 – 14, 2026
Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack up your Spyder and join us on Vancouver Island for the 2026 Ryde the Rock rally.
Ride amazing roads, meet new people and say hello to old friends. This year’s rally will have something for everyone.
THE RALLY
Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
REGISTRATION
Before you know it, it’ll be time to pack up your Spyder and join us on Vancouver Island for the 2026 Ryde the Rock rally. Check back soon to register.
GROUP RIDES
Whether it’s rides along the ocean, through a rain forest, or over a mountain, the 2026 Ryde the Rock rally has group rydes for all experience levels. Click here for more rally information.
DIRECTIONS
Getting to the 2026 rally is easy. But just in case, here are some Google Maps links for directions. Click here for more information.
SWAG!
Ryde the Rock T-Shirts and Patches!
Our custom-designed rally t-shirts are back and are a must-have to commemorate your Ryde the Rock experience.
Make sure to order yours along with rally patches during event registration.
LATEST NEWS
Keep up to date with all the 2026 Ryde the Rock news. This link will direct you to the event Facebook page.
THE LOCATION
The Painters Lodge
Campbell River, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
1625 McDonald Rd, Campbell River, BC V9W 4S5 | www.painterslodge.com
CALL +1 (250) 286-1102 AND MENTION RYDE THE ROCK
STAY
The Painter’s Lodge is a timeless retreat where breathtaking ocean views and the stunning beauty of Vancouver Island come together. The discounted rate of $239 per night.
EAT
Whether you’re looking for intimate restaurants or a local brewery, Campbell River has it! Check our this helpful guide for the area.
TO DO
Plan on arriving early or staying after the rally? Click here for the Visitor Centre or here for a local visitors guide to find great things to do in Campbell River.
IN MEMORIAM
On July 4, 2022, Daniel (Dan) Thompson passed from a rare form of cancer and he will always be remembered in the Spyder community as the founder of the Ryde the Rock Rally.
Dan’s vision for Ryde the Rock started in 2018 and his dream was to bring like minded people to ride and introduce them to this wonderful island. Along with Sebastien Asselin at Ladysmith Motorsports, Dan hosted the very first Ryde The Rock in 2019 in Campbell River with around 70 people in attendance.
He was your first contact when you joined the Ryde the Rock Facebook page, and he never left a parking lot with a Sypder in it that he didn’t know so he could meet the new owners and invite them on our rides. Dan invited Dee and myself out for our first Sunday group ride and we were hooked.
He is missed.
~ Terry Durant
RALLY INFORMATION
Find clear directions to the Ryde the Rock Spyder Rally and get all the details you need to arrive ready for the adventure.
REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!
Rally sign-in starts 3pm at The Painters Lodge in Campbell River. All events and rydes will be held from here.
DIRECTIONS
Unless you are a local, no matter which direction you are coming from, your ryde to the venue will involve a ferry. The links provided will help guide you to the venue:
From BC Ferries Little River Terminal (Comox)
From BC Ferries Departure Bay Terminal (Nanaimo)
From BC Ferries Duke Point Ferry Terminal (Nanaimo)
From BC Ferries Victoria Ferry Terminal (Swartz Bay)
FERRY INFORMATION
From Canada
If traveling from mainland British Columbia, you will be traveling on BC Ferries. This ferry travels between Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Your options include:
Horseshoe Bay in Vancouver to Departure Bay on Vancouver Island. Advance reservations are REQUIRED for travel from Horseshoe Bay while BC Ferries updates the terminal.
Tsawwassen in Vancouver to either Swartz Bay near Victoria or Duke Point near Nanaimo. Advance booking is not required for Spyders on BC Ferries.
Please review the website for information regarding arrival times.
From the United States
If arriving directly from the United States, you will be traveling on the Black Ball Ferry Line. This ferry travels between Port Angeles, WA and Victoria, BC.
Advance bookings are recommended for Spyders on this ferry. Please review the website for information regarding arrival times.
Customs & immigrations
Departing from Port Angeles you will go through Canada Customs after you disembark the ship in Victoria.
Departing from Victoria you will go through US Immigration before boarding the ship. After you disembark the ship in Port Angeles, you will go through a US Customs check.
GROUP RYDES
Monday (August 10) – Registration at The Painter Lodge (starts at 3pm) and an ice cream social (starts at 7pm)
Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday (August 11 – 13) – Guided rides planned
Thursday Night (August 13) – Banquet dinner at The Painter Lodge (starts at 6pm)
We will be supplying the specific ride details to the riders when they show up to registration night
Routes will include some of the most scenic roads on Vancouver Island!