MoGang: PLEASE move Spyderfest to MAY

[Capt John]

I would love to attend spyderfest, but the way my vacation is accrued I only have 3.75 days accumulated by April 1st. If the "fest" does not fall on my off time (14 day on, 7 days off) I just cannot make it. By moving to may I have 5 vacation day available. This makes it more feasible for me to make it to the "FEST". Like I've said for the last couple of years...maybe next year.... I'm glad you guys and gals had a good tyme!

 

[Captain Fin]

It's not how much it weighs

A bushel of spinach leafs weighs a whole lot less than a bushel of corn. I'm not one to weigh my pound of corn in another's bushel. (cornfused?)

Chris

It's not the weight. Everyone knows that spinach is soo much better for you than corn. Now one would have to agree that if you want to fatten a pig, feed it corn. Are you still confused?

 

[DocRags]

Thank you for saying what I've been thinking for several years. I have not gone to the event simply because it's still cold in April. Late May would be ideal. You can't do anything about rain but there's a much better chance it will be warmer and no snow in late May.

Thank you for getting the point of my post...it's NOT the rain that I was complaining about, it was the COLD rain! For us to travel 750+ miles to get ONE day of good riding was a bummer. I appreciated all the work the MoGang did (I even helped them stuff registration bags while waiting for some service work to be done), but it was a disappointing time for me (and I know many others) due to the weather. I'm not asking anyone to control the rain, just to consider the temperatures that can occur when it rains in given months of the year. Global warming advocates mention hotter summers as well as colder, later winters so a chilly April in MO may be the new normal, if one believes in global warming (which is a whole 'nother bag of worms!). Kudos, again, to the MoGang and Len for all the hard work.

 

[Love2Ride]

The best laid plans of mice, men and... motorcycle riders.

I didn't ride in the bad weather... I worked in it. That said, it's just part of riding. You can never plan well enough. Crap happens. The same thing could happen in May. You just never know. A couple of years ago it was freezing and even rained in Daytona during Bike Week. Still had a blast. Made the best of it.

 

[Spydeejane]

What do you think we are the Beverly Hillbillies?

How about moving it out west some place the weather is better out here.
This past week it has been in the 80's & low 90's sunny and great riding
weather in the Gold Country near lake Tahoe, Yosemite, Reno and such.
You notice my logo has the sun in the background no rain drops here. hahahah
Dave :thumbup:

MoGang can't just throw everything on the top of an old truck and carry Granny and old Blue off to the west so that we can put on Spyderfest. You should put on your own event and call it Spyders in Paradise. LOL. I am just kidding you. It was hot as Hades here today though.

:doorag:hyea:

 

[Squadcarman]

I'm in!

The best time to come here and play is December thru April and I know by the posts that I see in the winter that those up North would love to have a break from the cold. Those that are interested can let me know what month would be best and I will see what we can do here at the resort to accomodate everyone. It could be a Spyder Winterfest with trips to Key West, Florida Everglades and other nearby points of interest. Let me hear from those that are interested. I think we are a big enough group that we could have a Spyder Winterfest in the Winter and Spyderfest in the Spring. I would like for everyone to experience the beauty of the Keys.

I'm in. The wife just said "hell ya," we'll go! Tomorrow is May 1st and we are forecast to get up to 5"of snow.

 

[Bob Denman]

If life hands you a lemon... make some lemonade! :thumbup:
If you can't ride; enjoy visiting with all of your new best friends indoors...:clap:

 

[pro10is]

Spring comes to the North more than a month in a half later then it does in Missouri. Here in VT the leaves still have yet to emerge. So until we hit better weather much further south, traveling to Spyderfest in April is the equivalent of anyone in the Missouri climate region traveling in late February to early March. I really don't think anyone there would ever consider having Spyderfest in early March so please try to understand how it is for us up North. We are for the most part excluded from Spyderfest unless we want to endure not just some rain but the very real possibility of snow and ice and very dangerous driving conditions for any motorcycle including a Spyder which are terrible on ice. You shouldn't have to risk your life to attend an event.

 

[Phyxius]

Yeah, the rain sucked but, that's what rain gear is for!

The only day I didn't get much riding in was Friday because I had a limp mode on the way to SpyderFest with DPS, VSS, ABS and Check Engine lights. We think it was just something got wet so I was told to keep an eye on it. On Thursday after the ladies ride the computer was wonky again, this time the screen was turning on then going black, showing CanAM then going black over and over. I took it to Pitbull but the techs were at the track and after letting it sit for 20 minutes it was happy again. I followed Len to the drag strip, raced a bit and everything was fine. But, I had a BUD/s appointment at Pitbull in the AM (everything was clear) and missed the Eureka Springs ride.

But, the good thing about the rain on Friday? No one else was out so I got the ultimate seat swapped out, tricfenderz installed and the BUD/s check all in record time.

Saturday AM I went to the last 4 passport stops I needed including the distillery (which was full of purple heart recipients!) and the tiger sanctuary. Then, we had the group ride with 97!!! spyders and the parade.

PROS:

• Meet, hangout and ride with new friends
• learn more about spyders/riding locations etc
• Get farkles!!
• stories, memories and photos

CONS:

• It rained so, I had to wear rain gear
• Too short, needed more time!
• Most of the included meals were hot dogs and hamburgers, two things I don't eat.
• I had stitches in my lip and people kept making me laugh and smile. (Ok, so not a con but I wanted four to make the pros and cons even...)

Thanks MoGang and Pitbull!

 

[joet82]

I find it interesting and irritating that last year it rained and nobody whined about the weather or changing the dates....really, if you don't want to be out in the weather. Get a car. Oh, wait. People hide from the rain and cold when they have cars too....never mind.

I'm from WA where I grew up with less than mild temps and more rain than I could fill an ocean with. Rain is water. It gets you wet, it dries. MoGang and Ricky are going to keep the date on the same week because of what goes on in May...tourists, graduations, proms, and everything else. If this is really the only grip you have, learn to adjust....there's also a company out there who sells gear to combat the cold. They are called Gerbings. They sell enough heated gear to cover you from neck to toe if you need that much.

The only difference between riding when its clear and 70 and rainy and 50, or any combination of the 2 is what gear you put on. If you can't adjust, maybe mc ryding isn't for you.

Sorry if this offends anyone...wait...naw. I'm not. Its what needs to happen.

 

[Littlebadwolf]

I find it interesting and irritating that last year it rained and nobody whined about the weather or changing the dates....really, if you don't want to be out in the weather. Get a car. Oh, wait. People hide from the rain and cold when they have cars too....never mind.

I'm from WA where I grew up with less than mild temps and more rain than I could fill an ocean with. Rain is water. It gets you wet, it dries. MoGang and Ricky are going to keep the date on the same week because of what goes on in May...tourists, graduations, proms, and everything else. If this is really the only grip you have, learn to adjust....there's also a company out there who sells gear to combat the cold. They are called Gerbings. They sell enough heated gear to cover you from neck to toe if you need that much.

The only difference between riding when its clear and 70 and rainy and 50, or any combination of the 2 is what gear you put on. If you can't adjust, maybe mc ryding isn't for you.

Sorry if this offends anyone...wait...naw. I'm not. Its what needs to happen.

Come up to Michigan if you want some riding in April...You'd probably have snow, rain, thunderstorms, maybe a rare tornado but you can carry both your snowmobile and Spyder on a large trailer...High marks for the MOGang and Pitbull...They put on a fantastic event that I couldn't attend because of health issues with a by-pass operation but one thing I can say for sure...I'll be there hell or high water next April...

 

[lookerjdc]

Every time I go to Florida (and I go at least once a year), it rains... no matter what part of the state!!

its raining now in Florida.... been raining since I got back from Spyderfest.....

 

[Phyxius]

Oh and I'd much rather be cold than hot. You can always pile on more clothes but you can only get so naked...

 

[pro10is]

I find it interesting and irritating that last year it rained and nobody whined about the weather or changing the dates....really, if you don't want to be out in the weather. Get a car. Oh, wait. People hide from the rain and cold when they have cars too....never mind.

I'm from WA where I grew up with less than mild temps and more rain than I could fill an ocean with. Rain is water. It gets you wet, it dries. MoGang and Ricky are going to keep the date on the same week because of what goes on in May...tourists, graduations, proms, and everything else. If this is really the only grip you have, learn to adjust....there's also a company out there who sells gear to combat the cold. They are called Gerbings. They sell enough heated gear to cover you from neck to toe if you need that much.

The only difference between riding when its clear and 70 and rainy and 50, or any combination of the 2 is what gear you put on. If you can't adjust, maybe mc ryding isn't for you.

Sorry if this offends anyone...wait...naw. I'm not. Its what needs to happen.

This may be true for rain, wind, and chill which are merely annoyances but when you factor in snow and ice you are now talking life and death when it comes to motorcycles, so don't be so judgmental. People who like to ride in rain, wind, and chill are road warriors, people who intentionally ride sport, cruising, or touring motorcycles on snow and ice are idiots. Correct me if I'm wrong but Spyderfest is supposed to be a nationwide event, however the April date effectively weeds out sane riders from the northern states where snow and ice are common that time of year. If Spyderfest is only for the more moderate climate states then the April date is fine, if it's a nationwide event then the date is flawed.

 

[Buttsy]

MoGang and Ricky

Who the heck is Ricky :dontknow: ?

 

[Trickie Dick]

AS I understand, Spyderfiest is for all that choose to attend. Noone forces you to attend. If you deem it dangerous to attend then stay home. Attend another event. As others have posted, there are multiple events held throughout the country and throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall.
The Mogang has put in a ton of time and effort to put this event on. I would guess, that given the criticism levied on them because of the weather, they may decide the hell with it. Then everyone can stay home.

 

[joet82]

Who the heck is Ricky :dontknow: ?

Ricky, aka Len, aka, Rickylen, aka PitBull, aka owner of Pitbull Powersports and SpyderFest.

 

[Buttsy]

Ricky, aka Len, aka, Rickylen, aka PitBull, aka owner of Pitbull Powersports and SpyderFest.

:thumbup: got it..........

 

[NancysToy]

AS I understand, Spyderfiest is for all that choose to attend. Noone forces you to attend. If you deem it dangerous to attend then stay home. Attend another event. As others have posted, there are multiple events held throughout the country and throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall.
The Mogang has put in a ton of time and effort to put this event on. I would guess, that given the criticism levied on them because of the weather, they may decide the hell with it. Then everyone can stay home.

Well put Dick...and I wouldn't blame them a bit if they did just that.

 

[hotglue]

Well... I had an XXXXXtra Large time at Spyderfest..... hey it's just the weather.... if ya wanna complain.... call Al Gore... it's probably his global warming....
My ONLY complaint is: my 4 year old waterproof Tour Master boots leaked.... got a new pair today!!!!! FIXED!!!!!!:yes:

My thanks to Len and the Mo Gang for a job well done!!!!