Remembering my first Owners Event

[Lamonster]

Who knew the Spyder would change my life back then. :doorag:

What was your first Spyder only event?

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[Chupaca]

Spyders in the Redwoods. First one for us was Sonora California. Small in comparison but growing.. Nice photo..:2thumbs:

[murphybrown]

Rode in with some (a lot) of fear...unknown territory....crazy biker people....what if this, what if that. Sat self down and had conversation that went something like: OK if you ride in you CAN ride out!!! DUH...no brainer....lesson learned (again)...fear of the unknown can be such a joy robber/paralyzer for me.
What did I find? Well, reallllly just hung back and watched...that lasted about 10 seconds after I got in line to pick up registration and the first friendly started chatting...that was 2011...already registered for Spyderfest 2015 and it is my #1 premium GO TO event...2300+ miles to get there but oh sooooo worth it.
Why? The people first and foremost...after the folks the rest is just icing on the cake: Tremendous vendors, activities. All of this created, orchestrated and "run" by Vanessa/ Mrs. Pitbull Powersports, MoGang and my attitude of gratitude and adventure.
Have done others since: Spyders in the Redwood; Owners Event; Flamingobabe and Hotglues Memorial Weekend BBQ....all nice...but Memorial Weekend is my #2 go to (2016 again for me).
Hope to meet you at Spyderfest 2015...if not then maybe on the road.
Happy travels.

[Cruzr Joe]

Spyderfest 2013 was my first event, I am hooked.

Spyderfest 2013
Lamonster BBQ 2013
Owners event 2013
Spyderfest 2014
Owners Event 2014

Ready for more


Cruzr Joe

[SpyderAnn01]

Spyders in the Smokies 2010 and your barbecue

[garb55]

Owner's event at Universal Studios in Southern California :yes:

[PrairieSpyder]

Mine was SpyderFest 2013, the first year it was in Springfield/Ozark, instead of Cuba. I had actually made reservations to camp in Cuba, then had to cancel it.

Like MurphyBrown, I stood back and watched, but then I just dived in and found I could swim! It is also my #1 event. It just keeps getting better and better. I've made so many friends and I'm grateful for all the people who make it possible and for the people who attend.

If I have much money left after Spyderfest this year, I may try the Memorial Day event in Texas. I'm also going to the SpyderPalooza in Sept.

I have to say I don't think I've ever been to an event I didn't have fun at.

[Bob Denman]

SpyderFest 2013... :2thumbs:
This whole mess that I call a career; gets in the way of most of the fun... :gaah:
But I'm working toward a solution!

[Copperman]

10 days after I bought my first Spyder.
Owners Event 2013
Lamonts BBQ 2013
Kuttawa, KY 2013
Spyderfest 2014
Brewfest 2014
Owners Event 2014
Spyders in the Smoky's 2014

Planned for 2015... Spyderfest, Owners Event, Brewfest and tentatively Murphy Brown's Alaska trip.

I hope to do more once I retire in... 629 days, 17 hours, 43 minutes and 50 seconds!

[mrfats]

Your BBQ in 2012 in TN. Loved your property there.

[Yazz]

SpyderFest :)

[Pennyrick]

Maggie Valley BRP owner's event in 2012. I still can't believe they served us prime rib with real sauce Bernaise with real silverware on real plates.

[ARtraveler]

Have not had the pleasure of attending an owners event yet. :yikes:

When I got the first :ani29: in 2008 I was pretty much alone here in Alaska. We added a second :spyder2: in 2009 so there was one more.

Found SL in Feb 2010. Have met a few SL's in person when they visited Alaska. Also looking forward to meeting more this June when the intrepid travelers arrive.

It is not looking like I will ever be able to meet folks out East, but maybe, if something is held closer than a couple thousand miles...:yes:

[2RTsGV]

Ours was Spyderfest 2014 though for us it was a 1 day (Sat) trip on the spur of the moment!

the friendliness of both the other riders & vendors got us hooked and this year we are registered & hotel is booked from Thurs. through Sat. nights

Looking forward to meeting everyone

[Trbayth]

Spyderfest this year will be my first. I'm so excited I'm like a kid waiting for Christmas morning!

[GuitarPlayer]

The 2013 Owner's Event in Maggie Valley was my first Spyder gathering. I had just gotten my motorcycle endorsement in the middle of April and in June I rode 950 miles from Iowa to Maggie Valley. I took 3 days to ride down and the third day I met up with about 20 other Spyder riders in Lexington KY, and we caravan'd to Maggie Valley. Met some great people and had a great time.

After the Owner's event, I went to Lamont's barbecue and actually met Lamont. What a nice guy. Met more people there and then took another 3 days to ride back to Iowa. It's a trip I'll never forget.

Last spring, my wife and I experienced Spyderfest. The day we left it was 40 degrees and the wind was blowing 25-30 miles an hour with a threat of rain. It was my wife's first trip on the Spyder and she never complained. We had a great time at Spyderfest and we are coming back this year (hopefully with a guitar).

See you all there.

Tony

[lwrydr]

Last year I went to Middle Wahington meet, then the Spyders in the Redwoods. This year I am planning Spyderfest (my first) and another Spyders in the Redwoods. I may add to the list since it's only Jan. Leaving for a 2 week cruise in the carribean next week and have not figured out how to take the spyder with me.

[robmorg]

SpyderFest 2013... :2thumbs:
This whole mess that I call a career; gets in the way of most of the fun... :gaah:
But I'm working toward a solution!

Good for you! :2thumbs: I made the break in May of 2013 (and then bought my Spyder later that year) and I am st​ill straightening out taxes and other stuff. But I can tell you that the hassle is worth every swear word uttered in the process. ;)

My first Spyder-only event WILL be SpyderQuest 2015 in Lake George, NY. Can't register yet but have the room reserved, and am really looking forward to it. :yes: (I heard a rumor that there just may be a visitor from the mid-west this year, who I'm anxious to meet there. :rolleyes: )

[boomerkc]

1st Spyder event was SpyderFest 2012, last one in Cuba, MO. Hadn't received my Spyder yet so I felt like I was at the High School prom without a date. Everyone else was having fun, I was just observing. Really, I met many people and realized it didn't make any difference if I had a Spyder to ride or not. Would have been more fun if I was on my Spyder.

SpyderFest 2013 and 2014 #1 and #2 in Springfield

Bikers for Babies - Kansas City - 2013 and 2014

Spyder Rendezvous 2014

2015 -
SpyderFest - registered (along with my accomplices, Cruzr Joe, KMort44 and Moike from Australia)
Memorial Day BBQ in TX (strongly considering)
Spyder Rendezvous - WI planning on it
Spyder Palooza - MO planning on it
Bikers for Babies - Kansas City for sure

[rnet]

So far I think I have the oldest event and that being SITS in 2009 and Lamont's BBQ, but there was an event before this one. Wondering if anyone was at, other that Lamont the year before still here.

[Oldmanzues]

I think my first one was SITS in 2009(?) Not long after I bought my 2008 GS. Anybody on here remember the Gentleman was certain TN was not a helmet state and did not get far, when he got nailed by the law. The next year he had a helmet covered in hair. Then second or third version of Spyderfeast in Cuba with 300 Spyders ? lamoster BBQ, Owners event are all great fun and great people. If you can make them, you will enjoy them.
Thanks for all the great time by all the sponsors. I am no longer able to travel much, but wish the best travels to all of you.
Oldmanzues

[R FUN]

Spyderfest 2012, Cuba Mo.
Ownwers event 2012, Durango Co.
Spyderfest 2013, Springfield Mo.
Spyderfest 2014 [ had to cancel reservations due to heart operation]
Lamonts BBQ 2014 Springfield Mo.
Spyderfest 2015 [tentative]
Murphy Browns Alaska trip [tentative]
Roger

[rnet]

Anybody on here remember the Gentleman was certain TN was not a helmet state and did not get far, when he got nailed by the law. The next year he had a helmet covered in hair. Thanks for all the great time by all the sponsors. I am no longer able to travel much, but wish the best travels to all of you.
Oldmanzues Yup Firefly.

[Jerry & Trish]

Our first and only Spyder event was Lamonts BBQ 2014.
Looking forward to Spyderfest 2015.
Jerry Funk

[randyandsandy74]

Spyderfest 2015 will be our first and getting more and more excited the closer it gets.

[retread]

SITS 2009
Missed the first Spyderfest because we were on a ryde with 15 other Spyders down through Brown County,IN
3 more SITS and BBQs
All the Spyderfests since the second one
Looking at a run up through PA, NY, maybe up to the Thousand Islands to check on friends, been trying to do that for 3 years now.

john

[Charlottes Web]

SITA NEW YORK
Ohio Spyder rally salt fork park Ohio 2012
Spyderfest 2013
Spyderquest New York 2013
Spyder Rally Myrtel beach 2014
Spyderquest New York 2014
Ohio Spyder Rally Ohio 2014
Spyderquest New York 2015
2015 ??????????????????????

[MouthPiece]

Owner's event 2010 at Maggie Valley & Lamont's BBQ.

Chris

[flamingobabe]

I think my 1st Spyder only event was Spyderfest 2011 in Cuba....

[2Paw]

My first was Spyderfest 2014 in Springfield
and my 2nd will be Spyderfest 2015

[thehawk]

Spyderfest 2013 was my first event, I am hooked.

Spyderfest 2013
Lamonster BBQ 2013
Owners event 2013
Spyderfest 2014
Owners Event 2014

Ready for more


Cruzr Joe

this is my list, too. best one so far was Durango last year, as my daughter came along as my riding buddy. we reprised a trip we'd made 38 years ago, two-up on two wheels!!! already registered for Spyderfest '15 ... and counting.

thehawk

[SpyderAnn01]

Owner's event 2010 at Maggie Valley & Lamont's BBQ.

Chris

Chris, in2010 it was Spyders In the Smokies put on by Spyder Talk and Lamont had a BBQ. The Owners Event was in Chicago that year.

I said that the Smoky event was my first event but really I went to an event in Wisconsin that was put on by Robs Performance, the dealer who now does Spyder Rendevous. It was a Spyder event but there were less than 10 Spyders there. That is where I met Butch and Paula and Kelly. We all met up in Gatlinburg for the Smoky event and have been friends with them ever since.

[retired1]

Lamont's BBQ 2009 and SITS.

[SDM]

2011 Owners Event in Maggie Valley and your BBQ. Had just bought the bike in March.

[one2doo]

2009 Smokies and Lamonsters BBQ hooked.

[bscrive]

For us it was Spyderquest 2013, Spyderquest 2014 and Spyderquest 2015 next year. We just love it. Unfortunately, it is the only one close enough for us. May do Pierre's bash in Quebec City if we have the time.

[Trickie Dick]

Spyders in the Smokies 2009 and then Lamont's BBQ.
5 Spyderfests & 5 Owner's Events plus others.

[LEEB]

SITS 2009
Missed the first Spyderfest because we were on a ryde with 15 other Spyders down through Brown County,IN
3 more SITS and BBQs
All the Spyderfests since the second one
Looking at a run up through PA, NY, maybe up to the Thousand Islands to check on friends, been trying to do that for 3 years now.

john

John, if you do run up through PA and are near Harrisburg, give me a heads up. I'll treat you to a meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

[LEEB]

For us it was Spyderquest 2013, Spyderquest 2014 and Spyderquest 2015 next year. We just love it. Unfortunately, it is the only one close enough for us. May do Pierre's bash in Quebec City if we have the time.

We're new to the world of Spyder, but are considering going to Spyderquest 2015. Maybe you can fill us in on the do's and don'ts we should expect or avoid.

[SpyderGTL]

I guess I'll have to say Spyderfest 2015 will be my first event on MY Spyder, though I've been a +1 at both Owners Events in Durango and at Spyderfest 2014. Looking forward to attending these events on a Spyder of my own!


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[Spyder-Buck]

Spyderfest 2014.Stayed at KOA. Making plans to be at KOA again this year for Spyderfest.

[Yazz]

I think my first one was SITS in 2009(?) Not long after I bought my 2008 GS. Anybody on here remember the Gentleman was certain TN was not a helmet state and did not get far, when he got nailed by the law. The next year he had a helmet covered in hair.

I remember that Gentleman in his hairy helmet quite well... :roflblack:

[spyder-dude]

My first spyder event was the home coming at the BRP factory in Canada in 2008. It was great and have met so many friends there and everyplace else since.

100758

[ruthie]

My first one was 2012 - Durango, CO I was amazed at all the Spyders that was there. Getting to talk with Spyders owners from all over. The bad thing, I did not win the trip.
2013- Maggie Valley another fun time and it was nice that I remembered folks that I had meet last night. Once again the bad was, I did not win the trip.
2014 - Durango, CO (a beautiful place to ride) great time seeing friends and making new friends. The highlight was getting to ride on a photo shoot with Pierre, Lamont, Joan, Fred, Cherrie. I was the old lady with the young heart. That ride almost made up for me not winning the trip for the third time.
2015 - where will BRP take us for a fun fill time?

[Web Runner]

My first Spyder only event was "Gathering of the Spyders" hosted by Hotglue and Flamingobabe.
Thanks for the hospitality!

[bscrive]

We're new to the world of Spyder, but are considering going to Spyderquest 2015. Maybe you can fill us in on the do's and don'ts we should expect or avoid.


PM'd you.

[Paula(Butch2025)]

Spyders in the Smokies 2010 and your barbecue
Nuh, uh....we met you and Joe in Wisconsin at that rally at Devils Head Resort!!! Wouldn't that be our first event?
Then we went to the Chicago Owners Event the next June.

[Erags]

SITS 2010 and Lamont's BBQ

[MouthPiece]

Chris, in2010 it was Spyders In the Smokies put on by Spyder Talk and Lamont had a BBQ. The Owners Event was in Chicago that year.

I said that the Smoky event was my first event but really I went to an event in Wisconsin that was put on by Robs Performance, the dealer who now does Spyder Rendevous. It was a Spyder event but there were less than 10 Spyders there. That is where I met Butch and Paula and Kelly. We all met up in Gatlinburg for the Smoky event and have been friends with them ever since.

Silly me!!! You're absolutely right. I had my 2010 RT-S Premier Edition. Perhaps it was the following year, 2011, at Maggie Valley?

​Chris

[PrairieSpyder]

My first spyder event was the home coming at the BRP factory in Canada in 2008. It was great and have met so many friends there and everyplace else since.

100758

Noting the join date on your profile. You must be an original SpyderLover! :thumbup:

[ddfried]

2010 BRP Owners Event - Chicago (2008 GS - Corbin Special)
2011 Spyderfest - Cuba - (2008 GS - Corbin Special)
2011 BRP Owners Event - Maggie Valley - (2008 GS - Corbin Special)
2012 Spyderfest - Cuba - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2012 BRP Owners Event - Durango (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2013 Spyderfest - Springfield/Ozark - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2013 BRP Owners Event - Maggie Valley - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2014 Spyderfest - Springfield - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2014 BRP Owners Event - Durango - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2014 Spyder Rendevous - Johnson Creek, WI - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2015 Spyderfest - Springfield (registered) - (2012 RT Ltd + 622 trailer)
2015 BRP Owners Event - ????????????????????? Planning on it!

Loving every mile! Saving for a 1330 RT Ltd.

[Big F]

The 2013 Owner's Event in Maggie Valley was my first Spyder gathering. I had just gotten my motorcycle endorsement in the middle of April and in June I rode 950 miles from Iowa to Maggie Valley. I took 3 days to ride down and the third day I met up with about 20 other Spyder riders in Lexington KY, and we caravan'd to Maggie Valley. Met some great people and had a great time.

After the Owner's event, I went to Lamont's barbecue and actually met Lamont. What a nice guy. Met more people there and then took another 3 days to ride back to Iowa. It's a trip I'll never forget.

Last spring, my wife and I experienced Spyderfest. The day we left it was 40 degrees and the wind was blowing 25-30 miles an hour with a threat of rain. It was my wife's first trip on the Spyder and she never complained. We had a great time at Spyderfest and we are coming back this year (hopefully with a guitar).

See you all there.

Tony

Tony: You should hook up with Chico from Omaha. He is a Spyder owner with a guitar also!! We will both be at Spyderfest again this year. Maybe put Aug. 29-30 on your calendar as we will be having our Spydermania II in Council Bluffs, IA. Chico and I (THE BIG F) are the organizers this year. Got a couple great rydes planned in the Loess Hills Byway plus lots of other fun stuff. My email is: bigeff@cox.net
THE BIG F

[OJ UK]

Well as many of you know SpyderFest 2014 was my first event but I
shall be at SF 2015 and I'm looking forward to seeing you all again.

@akspyderman..... Get yourself into a plane and fly down! Not being able to bring your ryde
doesn't stop you having a good time.

[Spyder ri]

Spyderquest 2014. Planning on 2015.

[spyderbirds]

Spyderfest 2012, while it was still in Cuba, MO.

[Empty Pockets]

2014 owners event was the first

2014 Owners event
2014 Spyder Palooza
2014 Laumont BBQ

hoping to do a few this year

[GuitarPlayer]

Tony: You should hook up with Chico from Omaha. He is a Spyder owner with a guitar also!! We will both be at Spyderfest again this year. Maybe put Aug. 29-30 on your calendar as we will be having our Spydermania II in Council Bluffs, IA. Chico and I (THE BIG F) are the organizers this year. Got a couple great rydes planned in the Loess Hills Byway plus lots of other fun stuff. My email is: bigeff@cox.net
THE BIG F

I will do that. I'll also put Aug. 29-30 on my calendar.

See you all at Spyderfest!

Tony