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Event Cancellations

IdahoMtnSpyder

IdahoMtnSpyder

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Event Cancellations - Updated April 27

In case you haven't already heard or seen by checking the links on the 2020 Spyder Events page the following events are postponed or cancelled.

Update 4-5-20

Laughlin River Run - canceled. The link on SL events page is incorrect. See https://laughlinriverrun.com/

Arizona Bike Week - now scheduled for October 7 – 11

Leesburg Bike Fest - cancelled.

Everything for May and on appear to be still on schedule.
 
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Thank you Idaho. We are discussing cancelation or postponing or Temple Riders Association Rally in June also. Very trying times.
 
There is going to be a lot of that. We were going to Deadwood...but that is now on hold until we see what July brings.

A very good idea to check those events before heading out. :yes:
 
Well, with a lot new Spyders out there and the need for speed and need for Wind Therapy, we'll be waving at each other out there on the open back roads. I just hope that "The Man" doesn't actually close the state borders b'cuz Arkansas has the most twisties.
 
Revalden said:
Well, with a lot new Spyders out there and the need for speed and need for Wind Therapy, we'll be waving at each other out there on the open back roads. I just hope that "The Man" doesn't actually close the state borders b'cuz Arkansas has the most twisties.
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:agree: x2 :yes:
 
Update 4/27

Just got an email today about Wing Ding so thought it's time to update this list. Here are additions to the list in post #1.

Update 4/27

Myrtle Beach Bike Week - rescheduled to July 13 - 19

Carolina Spyder Rally - Postponed until ?

Americade - Rescheduled to July 21 - 25

Spyders in the Ozarks - canceled

ROT Rally - Rescheduled to next year

Thunder in the Valley - Rescheduled to next year

East TN Owners Rally - Canceled

PAC NW Spyder Fest - Rescheduled to next year

Spyder Rendezvous Johnson Creek - canceled

Wing Ding 42 - Canceled
 
Just an FYI.
Spyderfever in Council Bluffs, IA is still a GO for the later part of August. I do know there are a couple of spots left as they limit the attendees..
BIG F
 
I've heard a lot of people complain that a rally, concert or some such won't be until late June or July, things will be open then so why is it cancelled? Many events have been cancelled not because there may be future shutdowns, but because there have been and currently are shutdowns and the planning meetings were not able to be held. Folks that have not been in on setting up an event may think the meetings can be held remotely with internet meeting programs, and a lot of planning can be done that way. But there are many things in an event, especially when the participants are mobile as in a motorcycle event, where face to face, boots on the ground contact is needed. A lot of that couldn't happen this year.

Quote Originally Posted by Revalden
Well, with a lot new Spyders out there and the need for speed and need for Wind Therapy, we'll be waving at each other out there on the open back roads. I just hope that "The Man" doesn't actually close the state borders b'cuz Arkansas has the most twisties.

No doubt! I live in the Missouri Ozarks just south of Joplin, and there is great riding here, but in Northwest Arkansas running old 71 over the Boston Mountains, around Ft Smith, the Pig Trail and the Beaver Lake/Eureka Springs area are some of our favorite areas to ride.
 
Germany has canceled Oktober Fest, scheduled for September. Makes me wonder what they know or understand or appreciate that we don't, canceling this far ahead.
 
Events like this have expenses that need to be paid sometimes far in advance. People need to schedule vacation time and budget money in advance also. With so many people laid off or using vacation time to get thru shut down and living on savings instead of putting it aside for fun. All of this affects the potential pool of possible attendees. Also it is hard to promote an event that may not happen. I was the Rally Master for the 2020 Temple Riders Association Rally. We had all of these problems and even though by June 12 we may be more open, we just couldn't guarantee enough attendance to cover the expenses and so decided to cancel. Very sad for us and I am sure the other rally sponsors and attendees feel the same way. But you just can't do this stuff for large groups of people on the spur of the moment.
 
Add to list of Event Cancellations;

Laconia, New Hampshire bike week The Worlds Oldest Motorcycle Rally, postponed from June 13-21.

Moved to Aug. 22-30, 2020.


Deanna
 
what is a good source to get a map of those areas you describe??? we were at Eureka Springs area a couple of years ago and really enjoyed the riding but cut short with some wet weather? where is the Pig Tail? Boston Mountains? tks
BIG F
 
The annual and popular SPYDERFEVER rally in Council Bluffs, IA for August 27-30 is still on and only a couple spots left on their limited registrations.
BIG F
 
Big F said:
what is a good source to get a map of those areas you describe??? we were at Eureka Springs area a couple of years ago and really enjoyed the riding but cut short with some wet weather? where is the Pig Tail? Boston Mountains? tks
BIG F
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Some of these ought to do to give you a start:
I like this site for checking out riding roads in general. This link if for Arkansas - https://www.motorcycleroads.com/motorcycle-rides-in/arkansas
Here is the page for the Boston Mountains - https://www.motorcycleroads.com/motorcycle-roads/arkansas/boston-mountains-scenic-drive

https://www.eurekaspringsmotorcyclerides.com/

https://ozarkrides.com/arkansas rides.htm

https://www.cruisetheozarks.com/map-pigtrail.shtml
 
Just found out that the NorCal Spyder Rally has also been cancelled. We are not happy campers.
 
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