If you had to choose one...

[waytootall67]

I have never been to a Spyder event before, looking to go to Durango in June. April is too early to ride from Calgary to Spyderfest, however not being to any event before I pose the question "If you could only attend one event, which would it be?"

Dave

 

[kinggeek]

Probably Spyderfest.

Never been to Spyderfest, but I am going to both this year. I have been to the owners event my wife. We went last year to Maggie Valley and to me it was a bit lacking. Aside from all the great people there with their Spyders there was not a lot to the 'event' other than the AMAZING local roads and the riding. I have heard that Spyderfest is much more of an event with more to do and see in addition to the great riding.

 

[napper39]

spyder fest moore to do and see and many venders instaling for free.:thumbup::2thumbs::chat:

 

[rafiki2cu]

:agree: Spyderfest.

 

[Bumblebee67]

Did you say the magic word.... FREE?????

 

[docdoru]

Spyderfest. :thumbup:

 

[BajaRon]

I haven't been to every owner's event so take that into consideration. But my feeling is the owner's event (so far anyway) has been so different every time it's hard to say what you're going to get for sure. I do think the Durango, CO venue this year has a lot of potential.

The Quebec and Maggie Valley events were great! I just couldn't bring myself to do the Chicago event but I'm looking forward to this years owner's meeting.

On the other hand, I don't know how Cowtown does it. I didn't think they could have a better event than the previous year, but they did. And I'll say it again this year. I don't know how they can top last year (though just having another Spyderfest as good as last year would be GREAT!).

But this year, even though I don't know how they will do it, I almost expect them to out-do even last years Spyderfest.

 

[Lamonster]

If I had to pick one it would be Spyderfest for sure. This is a grassroots event with vendors and you can't beat the host. :doorag:

The owners event this year should be great too if nothing else then the riding in the area, it's hard to top the riding in that area. Either way I'm sure a good time will be had by all. :thumbup:

 

[BikerDoc]

Definitely Spyderfest.. No comparison.. Spyderfest is no.1 and everything else is a distant 2nd

 

[NancysToy]

Spyderfest! I missed the first. I intend to never, ever miss another.

 

[Firefly]

Agree with the others---- SPYDERFEST would be #1... no question.

 

[rogerb]

Spyderfest is Numero One. The owners event was nice but it lacked a lot. It felt like a one day event. The only thing that seemed planned was the dinner. Spyderfest is the opposite All kind of things to do. This year I am adding an extra day to my schedule. I am going to try harder to keep up with the programs. If you don't have a great time at Spyderfest you have a problem. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Oldmanzues]

I would agree with most of the others, Spyderfest. Maggie Valley did not seem to have events as such planned. People did get togeather and ride, but no central planning point. Dinner was great. I had ridden many of the road in Maggie Valley, so I spent time at the Muesum and talking/looking at Spyders.
Amybody for the Devils Elbow on route 66 again or the worlds tallest rocking chair with 66 Root Beer. Hope to see in one of them. Why does a place called Cowtown sell Spyders ?
Oldmanzues

 

[SteveMac]

Wow. Great to see all the posts supporting SpyderFest! From all the MoGang and Cowtown. THANKS! :bowdown:

Like Lamont, I think both events will be off the hook this year.

Of course, I am partial to SpyderFest, and I wish you all could see everything that MoGang is working on behind the scenes. Emails flying around with new ideas that we know you all are going to love.

Personally, I am also going to the owners event this year.
I am really looking forward to riding in and around Colorado. A first for me! :2excited:

Still, I will say we would LOVE to have you at SpyderFest and there are just so many great people who show up that I am 100% sure you will have a blast! :clap: :2thumbs::clap:

 

[ronv]

Got to be Spyderfest

Ron

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

The Owners events are definitely underwhelming!! Nothing to do, nothing to see. If it were not for the great riding and great folks it would have been a big let down. Spyderfest for sure!! BRP are you listening?

 

[BajaRon]

The Owners events are definitely underwhelming!! Nothing to do, nothing to see. If it were not for the great riding and great folks it would have been a big let down. Spyderfest for sure!! BRP are you listening?

I think BRP is adjusting. Not everyone can get it right the first time like Cowtown did. Then out-do themselves the 2nd year (other than Lamonster's BBQ which is another world altogether).

By the way, have any of you seen the after BBQ group that shows up every year?

Only time will tell but I'm hoping the Owner's event in Durango is one that people will be sorry they missed.

 

[jimclarkf1]

SPYDERFEST

I went by myself, not sure how I would fit in, also my 1st bike advent, I was treated like a SPECIAL person. I still think about the good times, and the GREAT people there.:2thumbs:

 

[johnnyg]

Spyderfest

 

[Mo Lee]

Like Stevemac said we want to thank everyone for all the positive comments about Spyderfest, however Spyderfest is not just the results of LaMonster, Cowtown or the MoGang, it is possible because of each and every Spyderlover who has ever attended, all we do is try to supersize the events we do ourselves all year long and apply the ideas we pick up at Spyderfest and on Spyderlovers. The real reason Spyderfest is so good is because of the friendly group of people who attend and the interaction that takes place.