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Spyders infest Mural City
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BumbleBee
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ameobe
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I agree. :2thumbs:
jedd
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irish2themax
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I see no reason why Len would have to top this year's event...if next year's is just as good, I think EVERYONE will be pleased. Sometimes the bar is at exactly the right height and doesn't need to be raised.
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pitbull
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You guys are all just too much! I am really glad you guys had a good time. It was my honor to get to have you all here:2thumbs:. So the real thanks here is to all you spyder lovers, you all drove a long ways took off work, left your familys, jobs and came and hung out with us for a few days.....SO THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU!........want to add you all as my friends....but count you all as family!
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Lamonster
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The site has been down more than it's been up so here's the content. Thanks Jane :thumbup:
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Spyders infest Mural City
Written by Jane Reed Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:12 The folks at Cowtown USA had a big weekend when about 100 Spyder riders rolled into town for an event-packed weekend of meeting with friends, making new ones, and riding what they call “twisties,” or country roads to the rest of us. On the surrounding country roads, in the restaurants, and at area motels, Spyder riders and their three-wheel bikes became a distinctive site as they met for the 1st Annual Spyderfest U.S. 2010.
According to Len Damouth of Cowtown USA, “It was both a blast and an honor to host Spyderfest U.S. Spyder people are a very diverse group, but they all share a passion for their Spyders and the open road.”
On the spyderlover.com online forum, there is a story of how it all began. A year ago there was a Spyder event at Fort Wood. Gene Strum, also known online as Spydergene, met Len Damouth of Cowtown in Cuba, and they struck up an acquaintance. Months later, during an oil change they brainstormed about hosting a riding event in Cuba, starting at Cowtown. Strum posted the April 17-18 event on the forum and told riders to sign up. The Damouths only had about a month to organize the event. They thought maybe 20-25 riders might attend.
Then a phenomenon occurred with more and more riders signing up, planning to meet up for the ride across the country, and posts about the event increased. When forum leader Lamont Bryden, known online as LaMonster, signed up, interest increased. Riders came from Florida, the northern states, the Midwest, and anywhere Spyder riders live and ride. One rider who rides with his wheelchair strapped to his bike came from Minnesota. No distance seemed too far for riders to make the trip to Cuba’s Spyderfest. Distance, jobs, and other concerns seemed to melt away as Spyder riders decided “to make it happen.”
Damouth remarked, “To have Lamont, the owner of spyderlovers.com, attend put this event over the top for me. With the help and inspiration of Gene Strum, we had a small grassroots start. In just a little over one month it grew to something amazing. I can’t wait to see what it evolves into over the next several years.”
Lamont Bryden from East Tennessee and owner of the forum, commented, “Spyderfest was an unexpected pleasure for me. I was at the tail end of a 9,000-plus mile trip on my Can-Am Spyder RT and my last stop was Cuba. I had no idea what to expect but I sure didn’t expect such a great event and such friendly folks. We were all greeted with open arms from everyone in the town. They really made us feel like Cuba was a homecoming of sorts. I loved all the paintings on the buildings and of course the World’s Largest Rocking Chair was a big hit, and the BBQ at the Missouri Hick was so good I ate there two days in a row.”
Not only did the Spyders make their presence known at Cowtown, but they also engaged with local people and according to the spyderlovers.com forum, they decided “Cuba rocks.” Even before the Spyder riders arrived in Cuba, photos of welcoming signs in Cuba were posted to the Spyder forum and were a frequent sight once they arrived.
Although they stayed at other local motels, their base was the Holiday Inn Express, and the bright blue Spyder in the lobby couldn’t be overlooked. As LaMonster posted to the forum, “You know you are in the right hotel if there’s a Spyder parked in the lobby.”
Early arrivals gathered Friday to ride to the Cuba Lakes Country Club for dinner, a Colin Shaw art show, and music by Colin and Myles Shaw and Leslie Sanazaro-Santi. When the golfers got rained out of their first Friday evening golf outing and family and friends of the performers gathered, the arrival of the Spyder riders on their distinctive rides created a lot of interest. The country club was packed, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Some of the Cuba Lakes members helped with serving and busing the tables to keep things running smoothly.
Brad Voss, Cuba Lakes owner, stated, “Spyderfest was another example of why I am proud to say I am from Cuba, Mo. Our community has the ability to welcome new people, making them feel like old friends by the time they leave.”
Saturday and Sunday brought blue skies, sunshine, and temperatures in the 60s. It was perfect riding weather.
Saturday’s registration for the official event brought locals to look over the bikes and their distinctive paint jobs and talk to the riders about Spyders. It was a time for riders to meet other riders from around the country that they only knew from the Spyder forums. It was a time for old friends and new ones. They compared bikes and experiences, played inside jokes, and generally had a ball.
Cowtown staff provided a BBQ lunch served by local volunteers, helped bikers make last minute adjustments, gave Spyder demo rides, and welcomed riders in any way that they could. Len Damouth and his wife Vanessa were busy but happy with the turnout and the overall atmosphere of the gathering.
A favorite Spyder rider in the group Gene Strum from High Ridge, Missouri stated, “Cowtown has set the gold standard for all Spyder dealerships across the country. Their secret? Everyone that works at the dealership is valuable, and past, present, and future customers are valuable.”
Early arrivals to the event had checked out the planned routes, looking for any hazards or tricky situations. Prior to Saturday’s official ride, they pointed out the nature of the ride, including references to potholes, dogs on the loose, and other road variations.
Saturday afternoon’s ride started off with a visit to the Guinness World’s Largest Rocking Chair at Fanning and a ride along Route 66 into Cuba to the Mobil station where the bikes stopped for more photos and conversations. As the riders rode into Bourbon and Sullivan, they stopped at other Mobils for gas, snacks, and drinks. At Bourbon and Cuba, local police served to escort riders through intersections.
Damouth remarked, “To look in my rear view mirror and see all of those Spyders riding behind me was an indescribable feeling. So many of them are war veterans, and I was humbled by their presence.”
Country roads with rustic scenes and twisty roads were the order of the day, and many waves were exchanged between riders and residents of the farms and homes along the way. When riders approached intersections on the ride, designated guides, stopped traffic until the Spyders passed safely through. After arriving at Sullivan’s Mobil for a final break, the group returned to Cuba on I-44 and rendezvoused at Frisco’s Grill and Pub for dinner and awards.
The group filled the restaurant and had a great time unwinding after a day’s riding. Their bikes lined the streets around Frisco’s and garnered comments and looks by the restaurant’s other customers. Waitresses wore the official Spyderfest T-shirts, and the Frisco’s staff did a great job handling “the Spyder invasion.”
After dinner the group adjourned to the Holiday Inn where they enjoyed a reception that served the Route 66 Fudge Shop’s famous baby cakes.
Although it had been a long day with some traveling hundreds of miles before the Saturday registration, about 26 bikes accompanied Viva Cuba members on a night mural tour along pre-arranged stops to hear the stories behind some of Cuba’s murals.
The ride ended at Cuba’s War Memorial, where Strum introduced the riders who were veterans and acknowledged the debt that was owed to them for helping making the Spyder lifestyle possible. Cuba resident Lesa Mizell saluted the Spyders’ contribution to our freedom and introduced singer Mariah Montgomery, who sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” It was a memorable moment, and many agreed that it was the perfect ending for the day.
Cowtown was opened Sunday for final tune-ups and adjustments, and many of the riders brunched at the Cuba Lakes Country Club before beginning their long ride home with stories to tell about Cuba’s first Spyderfest.
Bryden summed up his experience this way, “Len and the crew from Cowtown put on a great event, and I don’t see how it could have gone any better. I’ve been doing events like this for 10 years now and this was as good as it gets. Everything was well planned out and seemed to have the support of the whole town. I can’t thank you all enough and I hope you will have us back next year. Just a word of warning, though; there will be more of us next time.”
Len Damouth remarked, “Not bad for a little dealer in Cuba, who the big corporation said couldn’t sell Spyders. I guess we showed them that you never underestimate the power of our hometown. Thanks to the Cuba people for making this event more than just a little successful. I can’t wait until next year.”
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Spyders infest Mural City
Written by Jane Reed Thursday, 22 April 2010 08:12 The folks at Cowtown USA had a big weekend when about 100 Spyder riders rolled into town for an event-packed weekend of meeting with friends, making new ones, and riding what they call “twisties,” or country roads to the rest of us. On the surrounding country roads, in the restaurants, and at area motels, Spyder riders and their three-wheel bikes became a distinctive site as they met for the 1st Annual Spyderfest U.S. 2010.
Friscos
According to Len Damouth of Cowtown USA, “It was both a blast and an honor to host Spyderfest U.S. Spyder people are a very diverse group, but they all share a passion for their Spyders and the open road.”
On the spyderlover.com online forum, there is a story of how it all began. A year ago there was a Spyder event at Fort Wood. Gene Strum, also known online as Spydergene, met Len Damouth of Cowtown in Cuba, and they struck up an acquaintance. Months later, during an oil change they brainstormed about hosting a riding event in Cuba, starting at Cowtown. Strum posted the April 17-18 event on the forum and told riders to sign up. The Damouths only had about a month to organize the event. They thought maybe 20-25 riders might attend.
Then a phenomenon occurred with more and more riders signing up, planning to meet up for the ride across the country, and posts about the event increased. When forum leader Lamont Bryden, known online as LaMonster, signed up, interest increased. Riders came from Florida, the northern states, the Midwest, and anywhere Spyder riders live and ride. One rider who rides with his wheelchair strapped to his bike came from Minnesota. No distance seemed too far for riders to make the trip to Cuba’s Spyderfest. Distance, jobs, and other concerns seemed to melt away as Spyder riders decided “to make it happen.”
Damouth remarked, “To have Lamont, the owner of spyderlovers.com, attend put this event over the top for me. With the help and inspiration of Gene Strum, we had a small grassroots start. In just a little over one month it grew to something amazing. I can’t wait to see what it evolves into over the next several years.”
SmithStreet
Lamont Bryden from East Tennessee and owner of the forum, commented, “Spyderfest was an unexpected pleasure for me. I was at the tail end of a 9,000-plus mile trip on my Can-Am Spyder RT and my last stop was Cuba. I had no idea what to expect but I sure didn’t expect such a great event and such friendly folks. We were all greeted with open arms from everyone in the town. They really made us feel like Cuba was a homecoming of sorts. I loved all the paintings on the buildings and of course the World’s Largest Rocking Chair was a big hit, and the BBQ at the Missouri Hick was so good I ate there two days in a row.”
Not only did the Spyders make their presence known at Cowtown, but they also engaged with local people and according to the spyderlovers.com forum, they decided “Cuba rocks.” Even before the Spyder riders arrived in Cuba, photos of welcoming signs in Cuba were posted to the Spyder forum and were a frequent sight once they arrived.
Although they stayed at other local motels, their base was the Holiday Inn Express, and the bright blue Spyder in the lobby couldn’t be overlooked. As LaMonster posted to the forum, “You know you are in the right hotel if there’s a Spyder parked in the lobby.”
Early arrivals gathered Friday to ride to the Cuba Lakes Country Club for dinner, a Colin Shaw art show, and music by Colin and Myles Shaw and Leslie Sanazaro-Santi. When the golfers got rained out of their first Friday evening golf outing and family and friends of the performers gathered, the arrival of the Spyder riders on their distinctive rides created a lot of interest. The country club was packed, and everyone seemed to have a good time. Some of the Cuba Lakes members helped with serving and busing the tables to keep things running smoothly.
Brad Voss, Cuba Lakes owner, stated, “Spyderfest was another example of why I am proud to say I am from Cuba, Mo. Our community has the ability to welcome new people, making them feel like old friends by the time they leave.”
Saturday and Sunday brought blue skies, sunshine, and temperatures in the 60s. It was perfect riding weather.
Saturday’s registration for the official event brought locals to look over the bikes and their distinctive paint jobs and talk to the riders about Spyders. It was a time for riders to meet other riders from around the country that they only knew from the Spyder forums. It was a time for old friends and new ones. They compared bikes and experiences, played inside jokes, and generally had a ball.
Cowtown staff provided a BBQ lunch served by local volunteers, helped bikers make last minute adjustments, gave Spyder demo rides, and welcomed riders in any way that they could. Len Damouth and his wife Vanessa were busy but happy with the turnout and the overall atmosphere of the gathering.
A favorite Spyder rider in the group Gene Strum from High Ridge, Missouri stated, “Cowtown has set the gold standard for all Spyder dealerships across the country. Their secret? Everyone that works at the dealership is valuable, and past, present, and future customers are valuable.”
Spyders
Early arrivals to the event had checked out the planned routes, looking for any hazards or tricky situations. Prior to Saturday’s official ride, they pointed out the nature of the ride, including references to potholes, dogs on the loose, and other road variations.
Saturday afternoon’s ride started off with a visit to the Guinness World’s Largest Rocking Chair at Fanning and a ride along Route 66 into Cuba to the Mobil station where the bikes stopped for more photos and conversations. As the riders rode into Bourbon and Sullivan, they stopped at other Mobils for gas, snacks, and drinks. At Bourbon and Cuba, local police served to escort riders through intersections.
Damouth remarked, “To look in my rear view mirror and see all of those Spyders riding behind me was an indescribable feeling. So many of them are war veterans, and I was humbled by their presence.”
Country roads with rustic scenes and twisty roads were the order of the day, and many waves were exchanged between riders and residents of the farms and homes along the way. When riders approached intersections on the ride, designated guides, stopped traffic until the Spyders passed safely through. After arriving at Sullivan’s Mobil for a final break, the group returned to Cuba on I-44 and rendezvoused at Frisco’s Grill and Pub for dinner and awards.
The group filled the restaurant and had a great time unwinding after a day’s riding. Their bikes lined the streets around Frisco’s and garnered comments and looks by the restaurant’s other customers. Waitresses wore the official Spyderfest T-shirts, and the Frisco’s staff did a great job handling “the Spyder invasion.”
After dinner the group adjourned to the Holiday Inn where they enjoyed a reception that served the Route 66 Fudge Shop’s famous baby cakes.
Although it had been a long day with some traveling hundreds of miles before the Saturday registration, about 26 bikes accompanied Viva Cuba members on a night mural tour along pre-arranged stops to hear the stories behind some of Cuba’s murals.
The ride ended at Cuba’s War Memorial, where Strum introduced the riders who were veterans and acknowledged the debt that was owed to them for helping making the Spyder lifestyle possible. Cuba resident Lesa Mizell saluted the Spyders’ contribution to our freedom and introduced singer Mariah Montgomery, who sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” It was a memorable moment, and many agreed that it was the perfect ending for the day.
Cowtown was opened Sunday for final tune-ups and adjustments, and many of the riders brunched at the Cuba Lakes Country Club before beginning their long ride home with stories to tell about Cuba’s first Spyderfest.
Bryden summed up his experience this way, “Len and the crew from Cowtown put on a great event, and I don’t see how it could have gone any better. I’ve been doing events like this for 10 years now and this was as good as it gets. Everything was well planned out and seemed to have the support of the whole town. I can’t thank you all enough and I hope you will have us back next year. Just a word of warning, though; there will be more of us next time.”
Len Damouth remarked, “Not bad for a little dealer in Cuba, who the big corporation said couldn’t sell Spyders. I guess we showed them that you never underestimate the power of our hometown. Thanks to the Cuba people for making this event more than just a little successful. I can’t wait until next year.”
BumbleBee
RT-S PE#0174
Mystery this morning!
A mystery at my front door this morning! :2thumbs:
I found a Cuba Daily Paper laying on the door step, no idea where it came from, I really likes it a lot, Thanks whoever brought me the paper :2thumbs:
Am I ever going to find out who brought me a paper?
Thanks
A mystery at my front door this morning! :2thumbs:
I found a Cuba Daily Paper laying on the door step, no idea where it came from, I really likes it a lot, Thanks whoever brought me the paper :2thumbs:
Am I ever going to find out who brought me a paper?
Thanks
BajaRon
Well-known member
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Bryden summed up his experience this way, “Len and the crew from Cowtown put on a great event, and I don’t see how it could have gone any better. I’ve been doing events like this for 10 years now and this was as good as it gets. Everything was well planned out and seemed to have the support of the whole town. I can’t thank you all enough and I hope you will have us back next year. Just a word of warning, though; there will be more of us next time.”
Len Damouth remarked, “Not bad for a little dealer in Cuba, who the big corporation said couldn’t sell Spyders. I guess we showed them that you never underestimate the power of our hometown. Thanks to the Cuba people for making this event more than just a little successful. I can’t wait until next year.”
Excellent article! And the best part about it is that they didn't exaggerate at all! Really, as good as the article is, words just can't do justice to what took place there in Cuba, MO.
Bryden summed up his experience this way, “Len and the crew from Cowtown put on a great event, and I don’t see how it could have gone any better. I’ve been doing events like this for 10 years now and this was as good as it gets. Everything was well planned out and seemed to have the support of the whole town. I can’t thank you all enough and I hope you will have us back next year. Just a word of warning, though; there will be more of us next time.”
Len Damouth remarked, “Not bad for a little dealer in Cuba, who the big corporation said couldn’t sell Spyders. I guess we showed them that you never underestimate the power of our hometown. Thanks to the Cuba people for making this event more than just a little successful. I can’t wait until next year.”
Excellent article! And the best part about it is that they didn't exaggerate at all! Really, as good as the article is, words just can't do justice to what took place there in Cuba, MO.
SpyderWolf
New member
Even more reason to be sorry I missed it, and to make sure the same thing doesn't happen next year.
BajaRon
Well-known member
Even more reason to be sorry I missed it, and to make sure the same thing doesn't happen next year.
Is that why the icon on your avatar is frowing?
SpyderWolf
New member
Could very well be! Not enough interaction with other members of its species. :thumbup:
Mo Lee
MOgang Member
I got one too!A mystery at my front door this morning! :2thumbs:
I found a Cuba Daily Paper laying on the door step, no idea where it came from, I really likes it a lot, Thanks whoever brought me the paper :2thumbs:
Am I ever going to find out who brought me a paper?
Thanks
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