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It seems like there is not much chatter from Illinois Spyder owners compared to other states. I live in DuPage County and would be interested in getting together with like ryders. A ride to Bristol Tap for their famous 1/2 pound burgers would be a good start. Anybody interested please feel free to comment. Come on lets get rolling!!
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DougB
07-25-2011, 11:56 PM
Bristol Tap sounds good to me. Great big juicy burgers. Most anytime is good for me.
tofriendscreek
07-26-2011, 11:34 AM
:agree: with 3pod that there is almost no communication on the IL page and I don't know the reason. I'm somewhat at a disadvantage living in the central part of the State, hours from metro areas. The ryde a couple of weeks ago in the western burbs would have been nice and for a good cause, but participating in such events means leaving very early, makes for a very long day and all the other excuses.
I've contacted, called and emailed some nearer ryders, but things never come together. Some just simply don't respond. Some are just plain too busy to plan a few days out.
And in my case I'm one that tends to hop on the :spyder2: and just go where it takes me. 2 weeks ago I ended up having lunch at Starved Rock. Never met Doug B and other than a PM or maybe an email had no way of contacting you. I just continued past Ottawa and drifted back home.
Did have success getting together with some ryders from southern WI and northern IL on the way to the BBQ and on to Maggie Valley. It was great!
Don't have a solution, just that it's very hard to ryde with others for a host of communicative reasons. I'll get off my soapbox now.
JJW SpyderRider
07-26-2011, 12:37 PM
I live in the northern part of the state but now have a good group to ride with. Two weeks ago we had a good ride out of Woodstock and last weekend we had 6 Spyders run up to Oshkosh, WI for another good run.
We will be posting other rides shortly going a little south that you make like to meet up for. I'll try to PM anyone who wants to be notified of any rides as well.
DougB
07-26-2011, 02:27 PM
I'd like info on an Illinois chapter
Smokinspyder
07-26-2011, 11:07 PM
really some more rides going south huh ? please keep us in the loop that would be FUN !!! ANd whats with this 1/2 burger I read about a few posts ago ?
There is a place in yorkville/sugar grove area (actually in Bristol, Il.) called Bristol Tap. I think it started years ago as a local rural tavern. Area is getting more populated now. Anyway there speciality is a 1/2 pound burger which is delicious. Residents from the area and bikers frequent it. Actual address is 46 N. Cannonbal Trail Bristol, Illinois. Not fancy but has cold beer while U wait for the burger. Try it you'll like it. Out in the country location makes for a nice ryde. :2thumbs:
Smokinspyder
07-27-2011, 01:22 PM
I think we need to try and get a Illinois ride and meet up there one sunday or saturday and try one of these burgers ... Since I kind of have to do things kind of on the cheap side of things for a while since I have 2 vacations booked for the rest of this year ( Las vegas and Punta cana Dominican republic )
eawilliams
07-30-2011, 12:52 PM
Keep me in the loop on information about rides. I'm at the Bristol Tap quite often as I play cards there burgers and beer is the best.
jascreek
07-30-2011, 06:11 PM
I would be interested in Bristol Tap on a Sunday. I also had a good ride out of Woodstock and one just to get here.
Smokinspyder
07-30-2011, 10:02 PM
yes I agree with that lets see when everyone could make it and set a date ?
Chitown Newbie
07-30-2011, 10:37 PM
I am in as well...let's do it in early August
I was happy to see several replys for my DuPage message in recent past. Looks like we might finally get something going. Agreement seems to be on Sunday at Bristol Tap for a burger and a chance to meet face to face. I'd propose meeting at the Tap on Sunday Aug 7 or 14 at 2PM. We could plan a ryde in the future at that time. Also if any of you guys have anything planned for the future let all of us know.
Please reply if interested.
Bristol has a decent 2 hour circle, Maybe we could make it a regular spot, first Sunday of every month, rain or shine, cage if you must.
Once we start getting a few people there we can talk about other locations, other rides etc. Get a calendar started. Pretty t-shirts with our mascot... :joke:
Noon might be better time if we want to have lunch there, and maybe a ride afterwards leaving enough time for people to wander home?
Anyhow, Ruth and I will be there on the 7th....
Chitown Newbie
07-31-2011, 08:41 PM
I was going suggest 14th but if all want to do it on the 7th, I should be in as well :)
freakzilla
07-31-2011, 11:17 PM
i would like to meet people with spyder i live in freeport il anyone want to ride let me know have a good one
Smokinspyder
08-01-2011, 04:43 PM
Aug 7th huh ? Should be all good , let me ask the wife LOL ha ha !
DougB
08-01-2011, 05:06 PM
Aug 7 werx fer me. Please confirm date and time and I'll be there.
JJW SpyderRider
08-01-2011, 07:40 PM
Count me in for the Bristol Tap on Sunday @ 12:00. It's a two hour ride one way for me. I will work up a route for the ride back up north for those that are headed that way.
Ok than it will be Bristol Tap on Sunday August 7 @ 12 Noon.
Rain or Shine Spyder or Cage
Wear clothes or hat with Spyder Logo so we won't miss anyone.
Smokinspyder
08-02-2011, 05:38 PM
Some of us dont have Spyder clothing ... yet LOL ha ha
Sounds like a good plan to me:thumbup:I'll be there:spyder2:
DougB
08-03-2011, 04:36 PM
I'll be there
Y Rider
08-03-2011, 04:41 PM
Looks like most of the Illinois riders are all in the Chicago area. We live the in west central Il. Any Il riders near Quincy?
JJW SpyderRider
08-03-2011, 06:11 PM
Y Rider I will be working in Payson, IL next week Monday to Wednesday. I will be staying in Quincy, maybe we can meet up for dinner! I plan on riding my Spyder seeing it is only 260 miles from my house.
S-Wood Newbie
08-03-2011, 06:27 PM
Keep me in mind! I would like to get together with fellow spyder riders,, but my girl is in the shop for the 3rd time since I bought her on 07/17/11!!!!!
So Add my name to the list please ;)
Y Rider
08-03-2011, 06:29 PM
Y Rider I will be working in Payson, IL next week Monday to Wednesday. I will be staying in Quincy, maybe we can meet up for dinner! I plan on riding my Spyder seeing it is only 260 miles from my house.
Sent you a PM.
eawilliams
08-03-2011, 08:01 PM
I will be there.
Explorer53525
08-05-2011, 12:35 PM
Some of us dont have Spyder clothing ... yet LOL ha ha
here is what got used for Spyder clothing :roflblack:in Winneconne last month:
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Chitown Newbie
08-05-2011, 01:59 PM
Too funny Greta...pink bra is classy :)
If anyone is coming from North IL, a few spyders are meeting up at 10:30am in Mundelein by 45@83. Let me know if you want to ride with us to Bristol.
Too funny Greta...pink bra is classy :)
If anyone is coming from North IL, a few spyders are meeting up at 10:30am in Mundelein by 45@83. Let me know if you want to ride with us to Bristol.
I'll see you there at 10:30 :spyder2::thumbup:
Smokinspyder
08-05-2011, 05:51 PM
Ill be there @ 10:30 !!!
freakzilla
08-06-2011, 07:51 AM
wish i could go but have to take a rain check i have to work i hope everyone has a good ride and i hope i get to ride with some of you one day have a good one
Explorer53525
08-06-2011, 06:29 PM
Count me in for the Bristol Tap on Sunday @ 12:00. It's a two hour ride one way for me. I will work up a route for the ride back up north for those that are headed that way.
Jeff, do you want to ride over together? Give Jim or I a call to coordinate. thanks!
Smokinspyder
08-07-2011, 09:22 AM
Reall Rain and Thunder ???? CMon man I wanna RYDE...least I have about an hour till we are meeting up eith everyone hopefully itll be done by then .
Reall Rain and Thunder ???? CMon man I wanna RYDE...least I have about an hour till we are meeting up eith everyone hopefully itll be done by then .
The rains stopped an the Sun is coming out, I'll meet you guys at 11:00
Smokinspyder
08-07-2011, 05:04 PM
That was a great time. and who ever said the burgers were good I agree the burgers were awesome ! I hope everyone got home safe. Chi New and JPV hope ya made it home i broke off from you guys at Hicks and Lake cook .
JJW SpyderRider
08-07-2011, 05:31 PM
Dave McDuffa and I made it home safe but wet. Got caught in a downpour just north of the Boone county fair grounds. Stop there to put on some rain gear then got about 400 yards down the road and it started to pour. We pulled into the drive thru at a bank where an HD couple were wiating out the rain. Short delay and was able to dodge to rain the rest of the way home.
It was great to meet up and plan the next ride. Sounds like I WILL be able to go to Galena the 28th. :ohyea:
That was a great time. and who ever said the burgers were good I agree the burgers were awesome ! I hope everyone got home safe. Chi New and JPV hope ya made it home i broke off from you guys at Hicks and Lake cook .
We got soaked,but we weren't to far from Chi New's house so I dryed off there and waited out the down pour. I agree the burgers were awesome I know you like them because you wolfed down TWO of those bad boys and you were thinking about a third one. You are the burgerman!!!!!!!
We swam home safe and mostly sound. Got water in my helmet on a speaker which proceeded to make demonic sounds so I shut it off. Didn't think to close the vents!
Happy to see so many show up.
Keep your eyes on the calendar or pm if you have no idea what I'm talking about!
Mike
Smokinspyder
08-07-2011, 07:19 PM
Wow looks like i lucked out, I made it home before it started to downpour . Yes i was hungry LOL . maybe one day Ill try to eat 8 of them in a hour likel the owner said ... But glad everyone got home ok and I beleive Ill be able to make the august 28th ride !!!!
Chitown Newbie
08-07-2011, 07:50 PM
John and I got killed by sudden hail like downpour but luckily my place was close and I am not sure how we got there since visibility was none
existent :(
Now I know that fast rain feels on a bare skin... Not very pleasant :) ha
Explorer53525
08-07-2011, 10:02 PM
Dave McDuffa and I made it home safe but wet. Got caught in a downpour just north of the Boone county fair grounds. Stop there to put on some rain gear then got about 400 yards down the road and it started to pour. We pulled into the drive thru at a bank where an HD couple were wiating out the rain. Short delay and was able to dodge to rain the rest of the way home.
It was great to meet up and plan the next ride. Sounds like I WILL be able to go to Galena the 28th. :ohyea:
Jim and I must have been minutes apart from you. Funny we stopped in the Boone County fair grounds parking lot too to put on our rain suits and barely back on the road heading north when the rain hit. There was a pause of a few sunny miles before the really heavy stuff poured just north of the Wisconsin border. It was probably raining too heavy when we passed the bank to notice if you were there. Glad everyone got home safe.
I'm working on getting everyone in the website and photos posted.
JJW SpyderRider
09-02-2011, 07:43 PM
There is a place in yorkville/sugar grove area (actually in Bristol, Il.) called Bristol Tap. I think it started years ago as a local rural tavern. Area is getting more populated now. Anyway there speciality is a 1/2 pound burger which is delicious. Residents from the area and bikers frequent it. Actual address is 46 N. Cannonbal Trail Bristol, Illinois. Not fancy but has cold beer while U wait for the burger. Try it you'll like it. Out in the country location makes for a nice ryde. :2thumbs:
We have another ride to the Bristol Tap Sunday 9/4. We will meet at 12:00 for burgers and friendship :chat:.
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