When would you like to see Spyderfest Happening?

[SpyderAnn01]

I'm new, just bought my Spyder RT last week. I love the forum and have learned so much about Spyders. Living on the west side of the country it will be hard for me to probably every make Spyder Fest in MO. I would love to see something alternating East West. Just my thinking and not suggesting that be done. I hear the people in MO have worked hard to make it a great annual event. Just a fleeting thought I had reading all the post. I don't mean to offend anyone or upset the apple cart.

:welcome: Spyderfest is always held in MO but the BRP Owners Event moves around. This year it will be in Maggie Valley, NC but last year it was in Durango, CO and there has been talk that it will rotate between those two locations in the future. There is Spyders in the Redwoods which is held in CA the first week of August.

Hopefully you can make it to one of these events!

 

[boomboom1]

I vote for May

Per the Weather Channel statistics, the average high and low temperature in Springfield is 10 to 12 degrees higher in May than in April. Being from Florida, I was not able to enjoy Spyderfest in the cold rain. I would rather pay more for a hotel room in May and not freeze to death. My two cents.

 

[asp125]

No matter where an event is held, there’s always going to be those who think it’s too far, too cold, too hot, or too whatever to go. No disrespect to MoGang, but Spyderfest is not Sturgis. You also have the BRP Owners event, Spyders in the Redwoods, etc etc. Just pick one and go, and less complaining and more riding.

:bdh:

 

[Nor-Cal Spyder]

Per the Weather Channel statistics, the average high and low temperature in Springfield is 10 to 12 degrees higher in May than in April. Being from Florida, I was not able to enjoy Spyderfest in the cold rain. I would rather pay more for a hotel room in May and not freeze to death. My two cents.

I couldn't agree more about paying extra in May for a room and would love to be back in CUBA, MO.

And, hopefully won't be snowing in Wyoming on the way to the rally next year.

 

[lookerjdc]

I am not voting - I agree with Lamonts post

no matter where you go, or what time of year it is, the weather will always be an unpredictable factor (like trips I've made to Hawaii, Japan, Taiwan, mainland China, Hong Kong, Israel, France, living in California for 25 years, etc)

it can be beautiful one day, and suck the next....

 

[SpyderAnn01]

I have the solution I will hold an event in Las Vegas on July 15th you will be guaranteed hot weather and it hasn't rained on that day in something like 50 years. We will call it SpyderMelt I'll charge at least $100 per person and in return you will get hot dry weather and that is all and in return I will get enough to make a few payments on my new Spyder.

 

[asp125]

I have the solution I will hold an event in Las Vegas on July 15th you will be guaranteed hot weather and it hasn't rained on that day in something like 50 years. We will call it SpyderMelt I'll charge at least $100 per person and in return you will get hot dry weather and that is all and in return I will get enough to make a few payments on my new Spyder.

But, it's a dry heat! :roflblack:

 

[Buttsy]

We will call it SpyderMelt I'll charge at least $100 per person and in return you will get hot dry weather and that is all and in return I will get enough to make a few payments on my new Spyder.

:roflblack: :roflblack: ................I like it, good luck hope you sell out and pay it off!

 

[SpyderAnn01]

:roflblack: :roflblack: ................I like it, good luck hope you sell out and pay it off!

Me too!!!!!

 

[NancysToy]

Now we're not only throwing rocks at the date, but we are throwing rocks at the location? As far as I am concerned, that's just plain rude. I have to tell you that I am pretty disappointed in the comments I've seen here and in other threads. You always have the choice of not attending if you don't like what is offered. The same thing goes for any other event...the BRP Owners Event, Spyders in the Redwoods, Magog, or even a demo day. :gaah:

 

[flybuddy]

Per the Weather Channel statistics, the average high and low temperature in Springfield is 10 to 12 degrees higher in May than in April. Being from Florida, I was not able to enjoy Spyderfest in the cold rain. I would rather pay more for a hotel room in May and not freeze to death. My two cents.

My feelings are the same, in fact, I'd rather see June. Those of us who traveled long distances have a bunch of money in attending. The local hotel bill was only a small percentage of total cost and I'd be more than glad to pay more for a better chance at warmer weather. I enjoyed Spyderfest but the weather was tough on those of us from Florida. If it's in April again next year I'll be staying home.

 

[rnet]

Now we're not only throwing rocks at the date, but we are throwing rocks at the location? As far as I am concerned, that's just plain rude. I have to tell you that I am pretty disappointed in the comments I've seen here and in other threads. You always have the choice of not attending if you don't like what is offered. The same thing goes for any other event...the BRP Owners Event, Spyders in the Redwoods, Magog, or even a demo day. :gaah:

:agree: I have been on the organizing end of public events and sometimes it can be a thankless job, but then I know that going into such things like this. Now I have not been to Spyderfest yet, but I am looking forward to it in 2015 as my 2014 schedule has been set for a while. My advise to Mogang is to ignore the chatter knowing that you did the best you could and just put on a wonderful event, even if the weather did not cooperate. Thanks Ron

 

[Kratos]

Wow....some crappy weather really got the forum in disarray. First time I've seen it like this. Come on fellow spyderlovers....let's put this to rest. It's not that serious, lol.

 

[DocRags]

Wow....some crappy weather really got the forum in disarray. First time I've seen it like this. Come on fellow spyderlovers....let's put this to rest. It's not that serious, lol.

I totally agree. I have never been on this forum and felt unwelcome to voice an opinion before, but there have been a lot of hostile comments over this issue. I am sorry I ever brought up the :cus: weather. Usually people can offer their opinion about something without feeling under attack, but not on this issue. The Spyder camaraderie that I always brag about to non-riders has not been evident here. A simple request that the weather be taken into consideration when scheduling occurs has morphed into an attack on people, rather than being a simple request to consider the weather. The Northern/Midwestern folks who are used to frigid temperatures and snow may feel that riding for days in under 50 degree rain is wonderful but I personally found it to be horrible. We ride in rain a lot at home, but NOT when it's in the 40's. There were many wonderful things about Spyderfest this year, but the weather was certainly not one of them. As Kratos said, let's put it to rest.

 

[asp125]

Ironic

Kind of funny (& sad) that a group called Spyderlovers would be so full of animosity.

 

[coastrider]

I don't see questioning the timing as a slam at the event. If the weather stats for this time of year are less conducive to riding than other dates, and those dates are possible for the organizers, why not optimize attendance and enjoyment by making the change? You wouldn't schedule a bike event in December, would you? If the organizers are locked into April for some reason so be it, and we thank them for your efforts on our behalf.

 

[flybuddy]

I read through the posts and I'm not really seeing any animosity. People have been complaining about the weather since they lived in caves. Positive criticisms are a good thing, no reason to suppress others opinions. Looks like everyone responding is just trying to improve the Spyderfest experience. We may not agree in every case but everyone has the right to express an opinion as long as it's not hurtful.
There were lots of hard working people involved in making the Fest successful, I'm sure they would be interested in ways to improve simple stuff like:
* better maps (directions) and real addresses for events
* some indoor events, if feasible
* standard notification system if events change--showed up at Pitbull on Wed for a Spyder class that was listed but didn't happen. One specific thread that everyone could access on Spyderlovers could take care of this.
* when you're giving out hot dogs and burgers don't block the line with the condiment table
For a first time, major event..most everything went surprisingly smooth and those involved in planning/execution are to be congratulated. The above are minor things easily worked around, but still, you won't know if you can improve on things if no one tells you.

 

[Dochands]

The subject of weather is a simple one. The issue here is family and financial. Events cost money but obviously make money for many people involved. That being said the MoGang and Len have done these events with a lot of love but not solely out of love.

Springfield is not Cuba. Cuba is a charming little town with a lot of self pride. It was surprise to me how great a town and area it was. Springfield is much less so. Springfield is also in the path of the same weather pattern that sweeps up from Texas through Oklahoma. Cuba was at the edge of that pattern even though it had it's share of weather at events as well.

An events size and success can often lead to its demise but we all know the event moved because of the dealership not because of its size.

Nobody should get upset over discussing the weather. But this is a little bit of a turf war.

 

[Bob Denman]

Maybe this thread just needs to be closed, and everybody who voiced an opinion should be thanked for doing so... :bdh:

 

[Dragonrider]

36 - I would not consider attending…..