SpyderFest 2012 - The Rock Ride

[SteveMac]

Hello All!

Here to announce tonight The Rock Ride (http://g.co/maps/6xy4f)for SpyderFest 2012! :yes::yes::yes:

The Rock Ride is a new and improved version of the popular ride last year that took SpyderLovers to see Elephant Rocks State Park. This year we have added a stop on the way and extended the route! New for you this year will be a visit to Johnson Shut-Ins State Park! :thumbup::thumbup:

The Rock Ride is planned for both Thursday and Friday, so if you miss one day, you can catch the next. This also will give you some flexibility to catch the popular Herman Ride with ride captain GloryRiders (Jim and Linda), or allow the ladies to catch up with ride captain SpyderLady Linda on the Lady's Ride. There will also be another ride announced soon by ride captain Mo Lee that you may be able to catch!

The ride captains for The Rock Ride will be SpyderMonkey4 (Brenda Barton) and SteveMac (Steve McAnelly)

Ride Specifics are:


When: 26 April @ 9 :30am --- and again --- 27 April @ 9 :30am
Where: Leaving From Cowtown 413 Daniels Rd – Cuba, Mo (NOTE BE SURE TO ARRIVE WITH A FULL TANK TO START)
Approximate Route Time: 7 Hours – Which includes Breaks / Lunch / Visit Time (longest time on Spyders approx 1.5 hours at any one time)
Approximate Route Miles Total: 175 miles (view route (http://g.co/maps/6xy4f))
Leisurely Ride – For Cruisers not Bruisers! :roflblack:
Brief itinerary:

Leave Cowtown 9:30,
Arrive at Johnson Shut-Ins about 11:15, sight see until 12:15,
Arrive at Baily Jo's BBQ at 1:00 for lunch and fuel up in Pilot Knob MO.
Arrive at Elephat Rock State Park at 2:30
Arrive back at Cuba approx 4:30



Here is a tiny bit of information from the Johnson Shut-Ins official website (Click for more info (http://www.missouri-vacations.com/johnson's-shutins-state-park/))

Nearly 1.5 billion years ago, violently explosive volcanoes hurled hot gasses and ash into the air. The ashes and gas fell and cooled, forming rhyolite rock. A billion years later, shallow inland seas swallowed the ancient, worn-down mountains, burying the igneous rock under thousands of feet of sedimentary rock such as limestone, sandstone, shale and dolomite.

About 250 million years later, the entire Ozark region lifted and the seas retreated. The wind and rain took their toll on the upraised land, sending streams of sand- and gravel-laden water to slice away the layers of soft sedimentary rock and expose the rhyolite below. In low places, the swift Black River became shut-in by the hard igneous rocks, swirling and churning to form huge potholes, and breaking away the weaker rock to create natural water slides and canyon-like gorges.

And Here is a little bit of info about Elephant Rocks State Park! (Click for More Info (http://www.missouristateparks.net/elephant-rocks-state-park/index.htm))

Formed About 250 million years ago, Imagine a train of circus elephants dance trunk-to-tail to form an awe-inspiring sight to the young and to the young at heart. This is the appeal of Elephant Rocks State Park, named for a train of gigantic pink granite boulders perched atop a hill, just like circus elephants! This curious geologic formation at the heart of the park is called a tor, or a high, isolated rocky peak which is usually formed of disjointed and weathered granite. This tor was created nearly 1.5 billion years ago by molten magma being pushed to the surface. For millions of years, the magma slowly cooled, forming coarse, crystalline reddish-pink granite.

And in April 2012.., These magnificent natural wonders will be explored by SpyderLovers from all over North America! :ohyea::ohyea::spyder::ohyea::ohyea:


Below are some of the awesome sights you will see. Come join us for a full day of Spyder Ridin Fun!!!!!!!!!! :D:D:D

42431 (http://www.missouri-vacations.com/johnson's-shutins-state-park/) 42432 (http://www.bayleejos.com/Home.htm) 42433 (http://missouristateparks.net/elephant-rocks-state-park/index.htm)

---------(website (http://www.missouri-vacations.com/johnson's-shutins-state-park/))-----------------------------(website (http://www.bayleejos.com/Home.htm))------------------------ (website (http://missouristateparks.net/elephant-rocks-state-park/index.htm))--------------

[joet82]

With a 10 minute drive, you'll have to be at breakfast early if you want a change to make both the paid breakfast at recklien hall and this ride on Friday.

[SteveMac]

Aw come on, an early breakfast is no problem joet82!!!!!! :thumbup:

Just think of all the fun you will have on those twisties!

I rode the route a couple of weeks ago. On several curves, I would catch a glimpse of another Spyder's tail lights. I kept pushing to catch up, but finally realized they were my own lights...:yikes:

Now THAT is twisty! :roflblack:

[joet82]

Aw come on, an early breakfast is no problem joet82!!!!!! :thumbup:

Just think of all the fun you will have on those twisties!

I rode the route a couple of weeks ago. On several curves, I would catch a glimpse of another Spyder's tail lights. I kept pushing to catch up, but finally realized they were my own lights...:yikes:

Now THAT is twisty! :roflblack:

I love riding twisties, but also like free breakfasts. Haha. Maybe on Friday you could push the start time to 10? Just a suggestion. It would give the Friday riders plenty of time to wait in line for breakfast though.

[SteveMac]

I love riding twisties, but also like free breakfasts. Haha. Maybe on Friday you could push the start time to 10? Just a suggestion. It would give the Friday riders plenty of time to wait in line for breakfast though.

Actually, what we did was to start the Friday breakfast a little earlier to keep from having folks rush through the free food! :thumbup:
There is an updated events schedule at: http://www.spyderfest.com/Events_Schedule.html
This helped both the Ladies Ride riders and the Rock Ride riders.

We couldn't start the Rock Ride much later because it would cut it too close for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and believe me, NO ONE WANTS TO MISS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS....:yes::yes::yes:

[CyncySpyder]

You know Teddy likes to sleep in, but there's NO WAY he's gonna miss out on FREE FOOD :yes::roflblack: What to do, what to do? :dontknow:

[SteveMac]

You know Teddy likes to sleep in, but there's NO WAY he's gonna miss out on FREE FOOD :yes::roflblack: What to do, what to do? :dontknow:

hmmm.
Maybe a "to-go" container and have Teddy slip bites up to you as you rYde. That is if he doesn't eat it all first!

edit: and Dave, glad you are feeling better!

[Mo Lee]

Thanks for posting your ride Steve, now I guess the pressure is on me.

[rogerb]

SteveMac
What !! Aren't we stopping at the most important stop of the Ryde The Gun (gas, groceries, hardware,souveneer,bait & anything else you may or may-not need) Shop? What a bummer. :(

[GloryRyders]

Thanks for posting your ride Steve, now I guess the pressure is on me.

No pressure Mo Lee............you know the ol' saying............"keep them wanting more" :roflblack: But, don't keep them waiting to long, they all could get a little cranky!:banghead:

[SteveMac]

SteveMac
What !! Aren't we stopping at the most important stop of the Ryde The Gun (gas, groceries, hardware,souveneer,bait & anything else you may or may-not need) Shop? What a bummer. :(

;) we will just have to make it up to you with Johnson Shut-ins ;)

[SteveMac]

Thanks for posting your ride Steve, now I guess the pressure is on me.



No pressure Mo Lee............you know the ol' saying............"keep them wanting more" :roflblack: But, don't keep them waiting to long, they all could get a little cranky!:banghead:

LOL. Now you know how I was feeling after GloryRyders and SpyderLady put the pressure on me! :):):)

My dear, departed Mother always used to tell me that peer pressure was tough. Sheesh! Was she ever right! :roflblack:

[bullant12]

Yeah... what to do?!?! Wife wants to do Lady's Ryde... I can run The Rock Ride that day and tell her all about it, she can do it the next day and I do a different rYde... Got to love having 2 :spyder2: :D

[joet82]

Actually, what we did was to start the Friday breakfast a little earlier to keep from having folks rush through the free food! :thumbup:
There is an updated events schedule at: http://www.spyderfest.com/Events_Schedule.html
This helped both the Ladies Ride riders and the Rock Ride riders.

We couldn't start the Rock Ride much later because it would cut it too close for FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS and believe me, NO ONE WANTS TO MISS FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS....:yes::yes::yes:

Cool. Definitly can't wait! 34 days till I start my trip there. :-)

[GloryRyders]

My dear, departed Mother always used to tell me that peer pressure was tough. Sheesh! Was she ever right! :roflblack:[/QUOTE]

You know the ol' saying.........."FATHER KNOWS BEST"...............but, "MOM'S ALWAYS RIGHT"!:roflblack:

[SpyderLady]

Thanks for posting your ride Steve, now I guess the pressure is on me.


Lee, seriously it is okay if you don't get your ride posted till the last minute:clap: That just means everyone will have already planned to go on Steve's, GloryRiders and mine.... not an issue I promise:shemademe_smilie:

[Mo Lee]

Lee, seriously it is okay if you don't get your ride posted till the last minute:clap: That just means everyone will have already planned to go on Steve's, GloryRiders and mine.... not an issue I promise:shemademe_smilie:
That is ok, I do not have any fancy places to see or eat/drink planned anyway, so why would they go with me

[SteveMac]

That is ok, I do not have any fancy places to see or eat/drink planned anyway, so why would they go with me

You asked why?
Because you are such a warm and fuzzy guy!!! I hear less "fuzzy" recently tho??? ;)

[Mo Lee]

You asked why?
Because you are such a warm and fuzzy guy!!! I hear less "fuzzy" recently tho??? ;)
And if you were on Facebook you would know for sure.:roflblack:

[pitbull]

See I told ya folks would want to sleep in:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: ok ok ok I'll be nice. Cant wait for the party to get started!!!!

[Joanie]

Len, sleep in?!?!? We are staying at the same hotel with Linda & John, we might be awake the whole time!!!!!

[pitbull]

Len, sleep in?!?!? We are staying at the same hotel with Linda & John, we might be awake the whole time!!!!!

Wow that was quick!!! :roflblack: ok ok it was Joanies idea to start the breakfast early:yikes:Anyone knows me knows I have no stop! But getting the party started early is not my strong points! Lol game on! :doorag:

[GloryRyders]

Wow that was quick!!! :roflblack: ok ok it was Joanies idea to start the breakfast early:yikes:Anyone knows me knows I have no stop! But getting the party started early is not my strong points! Lol game on! :doorag:

But...........with a couple of energy drinks in you, you'll be ready to go. :roflblack:

[SteveMac]

But...........with a couple of energy drinks in you, you'll be ready to go. :roflblack:

Yes!
And guess what kind??

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[ThreeFeet]

SteveMac
What !! Aren't we stopping at the most important stop of the Ryde The Gun (gas, groceries, hardware,souveneer,bait & anything else you may or may-not need) Shop? What a bummer. :( Those stops look like they are on yer own!! in between fun and games.

[SpyderLady]

SteveMac
What !! Aren't we stopping at the most important stop of the Ryde The Gun (gas, groceries, hardware,souveneer,bait & anything else you may or may-not need) Shop? What a bummer. :(

Guess you did not hear......no shopping this year......oh wait a minute I am in the wrong thread....that is the ladies ride..LOL

[rogerb]

All that shopping is in one store, A Man Store. :yes:

[ThreeFeet]

Wither way ya look at it this ryde is gona be FUN!!!!:2thumbs:

[Mo Lee]

Bump

[ThreeFeet]

Those are HUGE BOULDERS!!!!

[SpyderLady]

Rocks.... bumpity bump bump

[SteveMac]

Well. Thank you?!?

;););)

[SteveMac]

Running the Rock Ride today! What a gorgeous day. Co-Captain Brenda Spydermonkey4 and I wanted to run the route and make sure of run times etc (not to mention the fun of running these twisty Ozarks roads!).

We met up with a new SpyderLover member and RSS owner Sally "JelloBrain" :)

We paid a visit to Baily Jos BBQ and took some pics and we also found a fuel stop large enough to handle all of us!

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Awesome BBQ and curly fries!
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[GloryRyders]

Steve, hope you invited "JelloBrain" to come to Spyderfest?:dontknow:

[SteveMac]

Steve, hope you invited "JelloBrain" to come to Spyderfest?:dontknow:

You know it!!!!! :yes:

[SteveMac]

Stopped for a short break in Steelville and grabbed a shot of the Spyders with myself and Brenda SpyderMonkey4!

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[SteveMac]

Also made a quick visit to Johnson shut-ins and took some pics. Ill post some more info about that for you later. (still on the road!)

But here are some pics of the park

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[SpyderLady]

Ok that is not fair posting pics while riding the route. I don't have my purple lady back so I am not yet able to ride my route again. Now I guess I will have to take pics and post them also. Competition, competition, competition

[SpyderLady]

Oh wait. Yes post lots of pics then they will have seen it all and can go on someone else's ride. Yes yes that is it!

[SteveMac]

Oh wait. Yes post lots of pics then they will have seen it all and can go on someone else's ride. Yes yes that is it!

I don't have trinkets, so pics will have to make do!!!!!

And the pics truly don't do it justice. Awesome sights!

;););)

[Mo Lee]

Dang! and all I have to offer is sore arms at every gas stop.:yikes::roflblack::p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

[SteveMac]

The word from Baily Jos BBQ is that they will be offering all the Rock Riders special deals on both Rib Plates and Shrimp Dinners! :yes:

[pitbull]

It's kinda funny, I was running the rout with steve, just going east when he was heading west so to speak. I hit elephant rock and Johnson shutt inns, bothersome cool places. This is a fun run with a lot of great stops, wish I could go with you guys the days of the event but sadly no...... I'll be chained to the event..... MOVING CHAIRS:roflblack:

[spydermonkey4]

It's kinda funny, I was running the rout with steve, just going east when he was heading west so to speak. I hit elephant rock and Johnson shutt inns, bothersome cool places. This is a fun run with a lot of great stops, wish I could go with you guys the days of the event but sadly no...... I'll be chained to the event..... MOVING CHAIRS:roflblack:
Come on everyone, if you want to have a wonderful twisty ride you will want to sign up for this ride. On this ride you will meet the back of your spyder starring at you as you leave curves. You will have a chance to travel thur Mark Twain National Forest, which at this time of the year the trees and flowers are spectular. We will continue on with lots of twisty roads. We will travle along the "Black River". This is an awesome ride, don't be the one that says I wish I could say I made it through all those twisty roads, and wonderful sites of the ozarks. OH MY!!!!!!! we cannot forget about the wonderful food at Bailey Jo's, you be the judge you seen the food on spyderlovers, don't lose out. You snooze, you lose. See you on this RIDE!!!!!!!!

[dancogan]

Come on everyone, if you want to have a wonderful twisty ride you will want to sign up for this ride. On this ride you will meet the back of your spyder starring at you as you leave curves. You will have a chance to travel thur Mark Twain National Forest, which at this time of the year the trees and flowers are spectular. We will continue on with lots of twisty roads. We will travle along the "Black River". This is an awesome ride, don't be the one that says I wish I could say I made it through all those twisty roads, and wonderful sites of the ozarks. OH MY!!!!!!! we cannot forget about the wonderful food at Bailey Jo's, you be the judge you seen the food on spyderlovers, don't lose out. You snooze, you lose. See you on this RIDE!!!!!!!!


Now there's a great sales job! :yes::thumbup::ohyea: Sounds like a ride I'd love to do.

[SteveMac]

SpyderMonkey4 rocks!!

You tell em Brenda!! :yes:

[SpyderLady]

Yacketty yack. All the rides will be great and each is different!

[SteveMac]

Yacketty yack. All the rides will be great and each is different!

Oh yeah. NOW you say that!!!!!!! Little miss "trinket"!! ;)

:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[ThreeFeet]

ALL the rides will be really great!!! Everyone will get alot of fun out of them. Not EVEN counting the passport hunt!!

[GloryRyders]

Decisions, decisions.............Thursday we have a "free" day (if their is such a thing for the Mo Gang) to go on a ryde :yes:. Should it be the "rock" ryde or Alley Springs :dontknow: One of them does offer great BBQ :bbq:and the other offers lots of twisty's :gaah:........decisions, decisions................

[SteveMac]

Now Jim,
The Rock Ride offers plenty of twistys also. Hwy-49 is a really nice twisty route. We will be just going at a (how shall I say this,,,) more "leisurely" pace! :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[Mo Lee]

Yep! and the Alley Springs ride will travel Hwy 49 as well.

[dancogan]

Decisions, decisions.............One of them does offer great BBQ:bbq:.......decisions, decisions................

There, fixed! :roflblack:

[ThreeFeet]

More good food!!!

[pitbull]

Yep! and the Alley Springs ride will travel Hwy 49 as well.

Looks like there is going to be a throw down :roflblack::roflblack:

[SteveMac]

Looks like there is going to be a throw down :roflblack::roflblack:

And I'm all Juiced up for it !!!
:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:

[pitbull]

Mo's sleeping right now.... Game on time! :ohyea::roflblack:....... But he will be up in like 2 hours:yikes:..... Then we be in trouble:banghead:

[Mo Lee]

Mo's sleeping right now.... Game on time! :ohyea::roflblack:....... But he will be up in like 2 hours:yikes:..... Then we be in trouble:banghead:
Sorry it is Sunday so I slept in, you guys talking about me in my sleep.

[GloryRyders]

Yep! and the Alley Springs ride will travel Hwy 49 as well.

It looks like there will be an INFESTATION of Spyders on Hwy. 49!:roflblack:

[ThreeFeet]

It looks like there will be an INFESTATION of Spyders on Hwy. 49!:roflblack:BEEP BEEP!!!

[SpyderLady]

Decisions, decisions.............Thursday we have a "free" day (if their is such a thing for the Mo Gang) to go on a ryde :yes:. Should it be the "rock" ryde or Alley Springs :dontknow: One of them does offer great BBQ :bbq:and the other offers lots of twisty's :gaah:........decisions, decisions................

Alley Springs will sure give the Elkas a workout. Unfortunately I won't be able to make any Thursday ride as I have registration going on ;((

[SteveMac]

Alley Springs will sure give the Elkas a workout. Unfortunately I won't be able to make any Thursday ride as I have registration going on ;((

Hey now, how about a little love for the Rock Ride!

We have twisties too, and we have BBQ!!!! :bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:

[Mo Lee]

Hey now, how about a little love for the Rock Ride!

We have twisties too, and we have BBQ!!!! :bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq::bbq:
Sorry Steve, But on the Alley Springs ride we plan on BBQing some asphalt.:yes::yes::yes::firstplace:

[joet82]

Sorry Steve, But on the Alley Springs ride we plan on BBQing some asphalt.:yes::yes::yes::firstplace:

:yes::2thumbs::clap:can't wait!:clap::2thumbs::yes:

[ThreeFeet]

Here we go again!!! Gettin er done tho!!! BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP

[SteveMac]

Sorry Steve, But on the Alley Springs ride we plan on BBQing some asphalt.:yes::yes::yes::firstplace:

I've tasted asphalt once or twice. I prefer RIBS!!!!! :)

[SpyderLady]

Ok Steve game is on. I hear Joanie is making charms for the wine ryde, I have my items so I guess you will have to come up with rock items lol.... Just not fair what Joanie is doing. I am going to file formal protest tomorrow !!

[joet82]

Ok Steve game is on. I hear Joanie is making charms for the wine ryde, I have my items so I guess you will have to come up with rock items lol.... Just not fair what Joanie is doing. I am going to file formal protest tomorrow !!

So you will hand out pebbles and cal them pet rocks? Haha

[Joanie]

So you will hand out pebbles and cal them pet rocks? Haha

Yeah Steve you can give pet rocks out for everyone to talk to because they are sad that they didn't get charms from the wine ryde or tinkets from the ladies ryde. :p

[SteveMac]

Hmmm.

Pet Rocks. That may be a good idea. Perhaps with a twist......

You may regret that you just gave me a good idea!!!!!!!!!

He who laughs last and all that !!!!!! :yes::yes::yes:

[Joanie]

Hmmm.

Pet Rocks. That may be a good idea. Perhaps with a twist......

You may regret that you just gave me a good idea!!!!!!!!!

He who laughs last and all that !!!!!! :yes::yes::yes:

But just remember who came up with the idea!!

[joet82]

But just remember who came up with the idea!!

Ya, me. Haha :roflblack: well, with the pet rocks at least.

[GloryRyders]

Ok Steve game is on. I hear Joanie is making charms for the wine ryde, I have my items so I guess you will have to come up with rock items lol.... Just not fair what Joanie is doing. I am going to file formal protest tomorrow !!

The only protest that is valid is that you didn't come up with an "idea" as outstandings as Jonie's!:roflblack: See you in a couple of hours!:ohyea:I'm getting into a "filling of the bags" frame of mind!

[SpyderLady]

The only protest that is valid is that you didn't come up with an "idea" as outstandings as Jonie's!:roflblack: See you in a couple of hours!:ohyea:I'm getting into a "filling of the bags" frame of mind!

My idea was original and is outstanding. The wine ryde ad the rock ryde just stole the idea from the ladies. Not to worry all Rydes for all Ryder's will have a great time. It is about the ryde, the friends and getting to meet new people!

[SteveMac]

What a GREAT day to ride!

We had the Thursday version of the Rock ride today!

Sorry. I don't have video of the ride. Highway 49 was incredible!

Hope everyone there enjoyed the ride.

Sound isn't great but here is a short video!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFFmGcvrST0

[murphybrown]

SteveMac you done GOOD on organizing the Rock Ryde...but who was that incredible leader of the pack?????:yes::yes: Oh yea she was rockin' GREAT....hiway 49 was totally "rockin"...yep this was a rockin great ryde with at least 85 Spyders and many more awesome people!!! thanks SteveMac and crew...you all rock!!! :bowdown:

[SteveMac]

SteveMac you done GOOD on organizing the Rock Ryde...but who was that incredible leader of the pack?????:yes::yes: Oh yea she was rockin' GREAT....hiway 49 was totally "rockin"...yep this was a rockin great ryde with at least 85 Spyders and many more awesome people!!! thanks SteveMac and crew...you all rock!!! :bowdown:

RIGHT you are Murphy Brown! Brenda Barton "SpyderMonkey4" led that ride today and did an amazing job. An amazing story really. She has had her spyder for only 14 months. Never rode a bike before that. And today this amazing lady led 86 folks through some of the twistiest roads the Missouri Ozarks can offer.

A testament to the safety and stability of the Spyder and to her guts and skill.

LOVE YA Brenda!!!

[GloryRyders]

:agree:..........great job Brenda:clap:, it was a fun day and the weather was perfect!:2thumbs: