SpyderQuest 2014 team thanks you

[arntufun]

On behalf of the SpyderQuest team, I would like to take the opportunity to thank all our guests for coming. It was a blast !!!!!! I sincerely hope you all had a wonderful time.

Secondly, I would like to thank our Vendors and Sponsors. Without your support SpyderQuest would not exist. You folks ROCK !!!!!




We would like to apologize for a few things .......

1. We left a few riders behind on one of the rides.

2. The dinner cruise. Although the cruise part was nice, I was assured the boat would seat us all comfortably. It was way to tight, so tight we didn't even have a dance floor. The food was terrible. The fettuccini was cold, tasted like crap and the cheesecake was still semi frozen. This is unacceptable and I will be expressing my displeasure very loudly today. Our guests deserved better and this will not happen again.

3. Parking at GEL on Friday and Saturday while they have other events going on. It was a cluster, so next year trailers will need to be put elsewhere in the other lot so everyone has enough space to park.

4. Shirt size raffle ticket hand out at closing ceremony. This took way too long. In hind sight, we already have your shirt size on your registration form, so this could be done at registration check in. I'm sorry about that.

5. The Waterpark should have been open for our guests to use on Wednesday. I didn't figure the turnout that would show up early would have been enough to open it up, but I was wrong. I definitely would have liked to see it open a day earlier. I'm sure I'm leaving a few hiccups out, but overall I couldn't be happier how SpyderQuest went (besides Saturday's rain).


The Positives

1. Our team. These folks worked there butts off for nearly a year to set this event up.
2. Our guests. Spyder owners are so much fun to hang out with.......
3. The rides. These rides were put together well and ran very smoothly !!!!
4. The Host Hotel was unbeatable, the Comfort Suits was very nice as well.
5. Closing Ceremony Farkle Bingo. Need I say more ?????
6. Pies on Wheels !!!! I knew that this would be awesome when we hired them.
7. Full Itinerary, There were things to be apart of from 6am-9/10pm each day if you wanted.

There are so many more positives, but I'll stop there.

Once again, I wanted to make sure to thank each and everyone of you for trusting us with your Ultimate Spyder Vacation at SpyderQuest 2014. We hope you all had a great time.

[oldguyinTX]

. While the dinner cruise in and of its own was great - AWESOME SUNSET - the food was pretty bad. It was also disappointing that there was not a seafood offering for us folks who are not meat eaters. I had to ask for a knife to cut the cheesecake. Other than that , the overall experience was really great. Thanks to all of the event staff that made this possible for the rest of us. BTW, when does registration for SpyderQuest 2015 begin?

[snics]

Every event will has its hicups.
We all (guests, vendors and organisers) learn from them and make the next event that much better. But you guys rock.

My wife and I decided at the last minute to register and go for our 20th anniversay to SpyderQuest instead of Las Vegas. We have no regrets at all except not doing enought rides. Guess we might now be spending all our anniversary at SpyderQuest.

When do SpyderQuest 2015 registration open?
Seriously, you deserve a break. Well done, again i applause all the organiser and cant wait to hear about SpyderQuest 2015 in the not to distant future i hope.....

Safe riding.

[Bob Denman]

If it was perfect ... there'd be no way to make it better for NEXT year!
I'm sorry that I couldn't get North to it this year... But I AM looking forward to SpyderQuest 2015!

Thanks, for all of your Team's efforts and accomplishments!!

[Netminder]

Every event will have its hiccups! But you guys did an excellent job! We had a blast and really enjoyed the area!

[ThreeWheels]

BTW, when does registration for SpyderQuest 2015 begin?

That's what I want to know too. Can I sign up now ?

[Highwayman2013]

I had a great time overall, the organizers did a great job. Things to improve: host hotel had no lights on in the parking lot, most hotels have breakfast included with the room, host hotel would not give the group rate for Wednesday, vendors could not stay open Saturday and Sunday. Rides: maybe shorten rides with a lot of bikes to one tank of gas. Location: can the rally be moved around? Dinner cruise food was ok but the staff was eating the left overs before we were done eating. The boat was small, I had to sit right next to the kitchen in a very narrow area.

Great things: meeting new friends, Meeting old friends, riding to new locations, 9/11 memorial, PIES ON WHEELS!, Martha's, Vendors! The rooms were very nice.

I had a great time and would attend again, I can only see this thing getting bigger and better!

Len Laskowski

[bscrive]

Randy,

The way Deb and I look at it is that we thank you guys/gals doing all the hard work for us to enjoy ourselves. We don't care if it is not perfect. Spending time with great people and having a great time is all that we need. We did have a little mess up with our ride on Saturday but it was our fault and we made the best of it.

We enjoyed ourselves at this years event and you guys/gals have nothing to apologize for.

See you at next year's event.

[03hdjill]

If you are talking about the 7:45 am Friday ride, it was a great ride! Otter did a great job, yes there were a few hiccups, but the ride was a blast. We had a nice time at Spyderquest. The cruise was the only thing that was a bit disappointing. Last year's cruise was nicer. You guys did a great job! Thank you.

[mindman]

Thank YOU --all the volunteers for a wonderful time yet again !!
Yes...the cruise was disappointing especially compared to last year, and the weather on Saturday could have been better- but weather is always a wild card. Overall it was great and I hope you all move forward with plans for 2015. If you do...we'll be there !

[bbodah]

Bill here from Web Boards,

Im a really easy guy to please... I have Nothing to complain about.., in fact I think the entire New York Spyder Riders and helpers involved did a Fantastic job!. The rooms and facility were very clean, all the events were well organized and most importantly ...All of the Spyder riders were so nice and it was a complete pleasure to meet each and everyone of them!

I really feel like I left with a much larger family when I left SpyderQuest... No kidding and I cant wait to see you all again!

[bmccaffrey]

inc had a great time overall, the organizers did a great job. Things to improve: host hotel had no lights on in the parking lot, most hotels have breakfast included with the room, host hotel would not give the group rate for Wednesday, vendors could not stay open Saturday and Sunday. Rides: maybe shorten rides with a lot of bikes to one tank of gas. Location: can the rally be moved around? Dinner cruise food was ok but the staff was eating the left overs before we were done eating. The boat was small, I had to sit right next to the kitchen in a very narrow area.

Great things: meeting new friends, Meeting old friends, riding to new locations, 9/11 memorial, PIES ON WHEELS!, Martha's, Vendors! The rooms were very nice.

I had a great time and would attend again, I can only see this thing getting bigger and better!

Len Laskowski

Comfort suites breakfast was Included. I agree with the rides shorter

[bmccaffrey]

What an event...articleseat job Spyderquest team....Until next year.... this is the video.

http://spydertv.net/en/videos-2/?wb_...d=0&movie=1400

Did u do any rides on the Spyder Pierre? Good articles

[Spidergirl]

The pies on wheels was an awesome idea. I really enjoyed that as well. The music was awesome as well, something for everyone. As soon as you announce Spyderquest 2015, we are in!!!!

[purplepig]

Having been involved in events something like this, I understand the amount of behind the scenes work involved. So... Thank You to your whole team. Well done.

[Peoriafirefighter]

I think you and Ron and your group of volunteers put on an excellent event that was very well organized. I enjoyed everything including the cruise. It's always fun to get together with old friends.

[Dan McNally]

To you and all the organizers, my most sincere thanks. SpyderQuest 2014 was great. As was said, no event goes off without hiccups . . . and there weren't many. I'm eagerly awaiting the registration process for SpyderQuest 2015!

[new adventure]

Just want to say what a wonderful time we had attending spyder quest. To all the organizers you did a marvelous job. Hat's off to you. Will look forward to next year.
Allan & Ruth Irish
Ontario Canada.

[Deanna777]

Having been involved in events something like this, I understand the amount of behind the scenes work involved. So... Thank You to your whole team. Well done.

I have been involved in similar events, yes, their is ALOT of work that happens behind the scenes to make events work. I also would like give a BIG Thanks to all the volunteers, vendors, Host Hotels, Pierre from Spyder TV( doing interviews and taking videos) etc. for putting on Spyderquest 2014. I am looking forward to Spyderquest 2015. Deanna777

[new2spyder]

I need to say...thank you to the SpyderQuest team for all all you did to make this event happen!!! With the growth rate from last year to this year, hiccups will happen, but it was still a wonderful event!!! My husband an I had a great time and are looking forward to planning the trip to the 2015 SpyderQuest!!! Jean