Just back from SITR

[Dragonrider]

Left my bride home for this run, and yes, I was only there long enough to say "HI" to a few folks, pick up my "T" shirt then head back North. The weather was terrific for the whole trip (little over 1,000 miles in 3 days), and the Spyders ran like Swiss watches, averaging 31 mpg over the whole trip, which was heavy with high speed and LOTS of twisties.

Had dinner with Cat & Vaughn and Bill in Grants Pass, OR, and they led Jim and I through a semi-paved goat path, that would only be found by a curious native, but was a highlight of the trip! When they went to meet with some folks from North Bend in Crescent City, Jim and I headed off to Trinidad for lunch, then on to Eureka.

We left the next morning for a 10 hour 400++ mile trip up the Oregon coast home.

Katlyn and the Cal group picked a super location for their event, and I hope all goes well for them (ends today I think). Looked like about 100 Spyders there & lots of nice folks.

Interesting side notes, Jim & I met one rider, age 29, but it looked like the vast majority were 60+ (Jim & I qualify) - we counted 3 SMs, and Jim had the only handbrake (that we found). None of the East coast folks had arrived, so Jim's Idaho plate was the farthest afield.

I'll post a few pics later today, after I have more coffee.

 

[Dragonrider]

OK, now for some pics - and let me reiterate, none of our Spyders experienced a single problem - and I know I hit redline a couple of times passing tourists on 101!! No bike is without it's problems - especially one as complex as the Spyder - but after this trip, I wouldn't consider a standard trike by ANY other manufacturer. These are rock solid on really nasty roads. And sincere thanks to Cat & Vaughn for sharing them!!

 

[Dragonrider]

Pic #1 is Cat and her passenger
Pic #2 is Eastern Oregon, heading to Grants Pass
Pic #3 is Cat & Vaughn's semi-paved goat path…
Pic #4 is our group riding to Cresent City, CA\=
Pic # 5 is Jim Phillips in the Redwoods
Pic # 6 is at the Spyders in the Redwoods hotel
Pic #7 is the California coast at Trinidad

It's hard seeing others photos, with out the notes ….. and # 6 & 7 didn't load on the earlier note

 

[Spyder Cat]

Glad to hear you had a good trip and that you made it home safely Bill. We really enjoyed meeting you and Jim.
Thanks for the pics. You can believe my riding buddy "Bad Leroy Brown" had a good sleep when we finally got to bed that night.

The SITR adventure was a blast. What a cool group of people. :thumbup:
:yes:

 

[SpyderGirl]

Glad you had a great time, love the pics! We'll see you all next year. The dates look like they will be August 6 - 9, 2012.