View Full Version : 4CornerSTOC 2005 Anyone?
Mellow
12-22-2004, 10:38 AM
Durango, Colorado
Hotel:
Iron Horse Inn (http://www.ironhorseinndurango.com/)
Campground:
United Campground of Durango
$22.00 a night for two people (http://www.coloradodirectory.com/unitedcg/)
Both located just north of Durango on US-550
Other Hotels:
http://www.motel-discounts.com/us/d...-co-motels.html
NewsMag
12-22-2004, 11:12 AM
Have to do it early or late. It's hotter than hell in July-August. I remember one July it was 112 in Moab. I zipped up my Darien and poured a mini-cooler full of ice water over my head and down my neck. Two skateboarders were sitting and watching me. Thier only comment was, "Duuuude!" It felt deliciously cool for about 15 minutes, then back to miserable.
I generally do a birthday ride the weekend before Memorial Day. SLC area to Vernal, Dinosaur, Rangely, and Grand Junction Day 1. South to Mexican Hat, Monument Valley, up the Moki Dugway to Torrey Day 2. Eat rattlesnake in Torrey. Back home by some scenic route Day 3.
Anyway, early is before June 15. Late is after Sep 15. No good places to stay at 4 Corners - all Indian reservations. Decent places in Grand Junction, Blanding and Torrey. Ripoff places at Moab, Cortez. Too many tourists and RVs driving up prices.
Mellow
12-22-2004, 11:22 AM
Have to do it early or late. It's hotter than hell in July-August. I remember one July it was 112 in Moab. I zipped up my Darien and poured a mini-cooler full of ice water over my head and down my neck. Two skateboarders were sitting and watching me. Thier only comment was, "Duuuude!" It felt deliciously cool for about 15 minutes, then back to miserable.
I generally do a birthday ride the weekend before Memorial Day. SLC area to Vernal, Dinosaur, Rangely, and Grand Junction Day 1. South to Mexican Hat, Monument Valley, up the Moki Dugway to Torrey Day 2. Eat rattlesnake in Torrey. Back home by some scenic route Day 3.
Anyway, early is before June 15. Late is after Sep 15. No good places to stay at 4 Corners - all Indian reservations. Decent places in Grand Junction, Blanding and Torrey. Ripoff places at Moab, Cortez. Too many tourists and RVs driving up prices.
Good info... maybe June 9-12? I like to avoid holidays as places are packed, RV are all over the place and so are the cops...
Mellow
12-22-2004, 12:33 PM
There's already a few June events... so, looks like the end of Sept. would be better. I know the Aspens had started to change on my way back from WeSTOC this year and that was a great view.
NewsMag
12-22-2004, 01:30 PM
Weekend before Memorial Day is May 20-22.
Mellow
12-22-2004, 01:32 PM
Well, I was being selfish on that date, I'm going to CampSTOC and I know I can't take off again from work that soon... If others perfer that date I'm cool with it and I might be able to swing something here but it's rare..
Mellow
12-22-2004, 01:43 PM
Oh what the heck... May 19-22 is 4CornersSTOC in Durango, CO.
Mellow
12-22-2004, 01:56 PM
Well then, let us know when you are planning on flying through and we'll all stand by the side of the road and moon you as you go by... that ought to wake you up...
NewsMag
12-22-2004, 03:05 PM
Shouldn't it be against the "rules" to propose something and not show up?
Mellow
12-22-2004, 03:12 PM
Shouldn't it be against the "rules" to propose something and not show up?
Aw man.. don't play that card... LOL.. guess I'd better kiss some serious ..... at work over the next couple months...
I will be there, count on it.
Hayduke
12-22-2004, 05:13 PM
Sounds sweet to me! That's during high water around here, so I may actually be off work and able to go. If anyone is traveling through Salida on the way, maybe we can meet up for the ride to Durango. :biker:
sandman
12-22-2004, 06:24 PM
Sorry Joe,
I won't be able to get off again that soon after CampSTOC.
September would be better for us on this side of the Mississippi :croc:
Gordon
Sounds sweet to me! That's during high water around here, so I may actually be off work and able to go. If anyone is traveling through Salida on the way, maybe we can meet up for the ride to Durango. :biker:
Oh Crap,
Colorado in the spring.....
This is going to be hard to turn down......
Putt...
lddave
12-23-2004, 01:01 PM
Weekend before Memorial Day is May 20-22.
This is one of the reasons I like being on this site, I get to run into Steve. I will have to keep these dates in mind and see if I can ease out to Utah and see your new STeed.
Dave Bankhead
STOC 166
IBA 178
Katy,Texas
NewsMag
12-23-2004, 01:37 PM
Great to hear from you, Dave. Welcome to the high-tech ST community board. It's a good place. I think I owe you a beer, so there's another reason to come.
Hayduke
01-05-2005, 12:55 PM
How many are planning on doing this? I'm trying to plan some time off for that weekend, but if it fizzles I'm going to the AMA superbike races at PPIR!
How many are planning on doing this? I'm trying to plan some time off for that weekend, but if it fizzles I'm going to the AMA superbike races at PPIR!
Am pretty sure I am going to make this one.... Will probably be
going thru Salida on the way there...
Putt...
Lets see... Moline, IL to Durango, CO:
via Colorado Springs 1230 miles
via 285 to 160 outta Denver, 1179 miles......
285 is a much nicer ride...
285 it is..... Should be able to make that in
a day... (might have to stop in Denver to
see some old friends.. Maybe on the way back)
Putt...
hiflynbrd
01-12-2005, 09:42 AM
Hey, the 19th to the 22nd interferes with work.......so I'll just bag work.
Ray
1993 ST1100
STOC # 4210
lddave
02-19-2005, 11:32 AM
Is this still on for May 20 - 22 in Durango ?
For me I have to work on the Thursday the 19th butt can leave on Friday and be there late Friday or early Saturday.
Mellow
02-19-2005, 11:39 AM
Dave,
the official dates are May 19-22nd... Looks like you can easily make it.. :D
lddave
02-19-2005, 11:45 AM
Thanks Mellow, any hotels or meeting place picked yet?
Mellow
02-19-2005, 11:47 AM
Thanks Mellow, any hotels or meeting place picked yet?
The only details I have are Here (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/calendar.php?do=getinfo&e=40&day=2005-5-19&c=1)
lddave
02-19-2005, 11:54 AM
Looks like I might be camping. Now to decide if it will be the ST or the KTM.
Mellow
02-19-2005, 11:56 AM
I'll be camping as well... Those KTM sure are popular...
Reservations made at the Iron Horse... 19/20 20/21st....
Hey, there is even a micro brewery in Durango..... With Tours!!
Putt...
For those of us that are more civilized, and require a more refined place of rest than some of the ruffians on this board.
URL has most of the Motels in the Durango area, click
on the motel for rates....
http://www.motel-discounts.com/us/durango-co-motels.html
Putt...
coldoughboy
02-19-2005, 02:44 PM
I do not have as far to ride as most, but it sounds like a great time. :D
Mellow
02-19-2005, 03:41 PM
For those of us that are more civilized, and require a more refined place of rest than some of the ruffians on this board.
URL has most of the Motels in the Durango area, click
on the motel for rates....
http://www.motel-discounts.com/us/durango-co-motels.html
Putt...
Thanks Putt... I just added that link to the calendar event...
For those going to the 4 cornersSTOC,
Durango WX....
Larry,
The middle/end of May is generally about 70 during the day (colder in the
mts) and lows in the low 40's. We have been know to get snow then. Wish we
could predict "Mother Nature" for you!! Just be sure to have a coat and put
on layers as the weather can change on a dime!
Thanks for your interest in Durango
Durango Area Tourism Office
Putt...
Mellow
03-24-2005, 11:57 AM
I just tried calling united campground and I guess they aren't open 'til 4/1 so I'll call back then and make a reservation.
I also added a poll at the top of this thread so we could see who's showing up and when.
lddave
03-24-2005, 08:15 PM
I have to work on Thursday so I will arrive Friday afternoon.
ride-on
03-24-2005, 09:31 PM
Anyone from No. Cal or No. Nev going over to 4 cornerSTOC on the 18th, I'm taking Hwy 50 to 70 and stop along the way (Green River) or ? and then riding on in to Durango on the 19th, It would nice to ride over with someone.
Tom
electrajoe
04-17-2005, 08:41 PM
I am planning another trip to Colorado in May. My little trip from Pearland/Houston, Texas last September was 2,728 miles. It took 2 days to get to Walsenburg CO, taking less traveled routes (off the interstates.) Durango is another 246 miles. This rally may be the ticket for me.
Does anyone have a count of possible attendees? Any parking lot 'tire kicking' planned. Where are you guys staying and what are the motel rates? I'll wait for some responses and will call for lodging.
ride-on
04-17-2005, 09:52 PM
Hello Joe
I will be there on the 19th before noon I hope and I'm booked in the Iron Horse Inn I know a few will be camping, So far it looks like only about 10 showing up unless they are not posting
Tom
BikemanKZ
04-17-2005, 10:59 PM
I'll Be There
Kz
Booked in at the Iron Horse 19/20 20/21'st..
Where we gonna all meet??
Putt....
electrajoe
04-21-2005, 06:03 PM
I have not make reservations yet. What rates you guys get at the Iron Horse, their site shows $79 single, Best Western had a $59 rate.
My clutch is a little weak, slips a little WOT 5800-6200 on flat land, will decide tomorrow if I'll put in new plates before the trip.
PS
Mellow, what you ridding?
Mellow
04-21-2005, 06:09 PM
Joe... at this point it's looking like I won't make it.. as it is, I'm struggling to get the weekend to go get the new bike.. I'll have the Wing by then but I don't know if I have the time off yet.
Joe... at this point it's looking like I won't make it.. as it is, I'm struggling to get the weekend to go get the new bike.. I'll have the Wing by then but I don't know if I have the time off yet.
DANG!!!! He does not even HAVE the Wing yet, and he is already shunning
us..... :eek: :spank1: :cus: :a13: :banghead:
Mellow
04-21-2005, 06:50 PM
Trust me, I hate it when people plan events then bail and don't even show up.. I've never done this and everything I've planned so far I can't make... I'm gonna have to get Charlie to start planning the events so I can actually show up.
I'd rather be riding than working.
Trust me, I hate it when people plan events then bail and don't even show up.. I've never done this and everything I've planned so far I can't make... I'm gonna have to get Charlie to start planning the events so I can actually show up.
I'd rather be riding than working.
Joe,
Don't worry about things you have no controll over :), just enjoy the
things that you do....
Putt...
Mellow
04-21-2005, 10:03 PM
Hmmm... so I'd get it back by November? :D
dg-rides
04-22-2005, 04:43 PM
I'm new to "st-owners" and have a question. What, uhm, is the 4CornerSTOC event ? A gathering to ride the area together ? A reason to ride to Durango ? Or, more along the lines of "no reason, just a great ride." Anyway, Iron Horse Inn just quoted me $69/night.
ST13 :04biker:
I'm new to "st-owners" and have a question. What, uhm, is the 4CornerSTOC event ? A gathering to ride the area together ? A reason to ride to Durango ? Or, more along the lines of "no reason, just a great ride." Anyway, Iron Horse Inn just quoted me $69/night.
ST13 :04biker:
Yes to all of the above!!! And the $69/night at the Iron horse is for a
fair sized room from what I understand... Two beds, on on the ground floor, and one in the loft.... If you have a Military ID, it's $59 a night... You gonna take 285 outta Denver?? (via Wolf Creek Pass)
Putt...
dg-rides
04-26-2005, 12:16 PM
Yes to all of the above!!! And the $69/night at the Iron horse is for a
fair sized room from what I understand... Two beds, on on the ground floor, and one in the loft.... If you have a Military ID, it's $59 a night... You gonna take 285 outta Denver?? (via Wolf Creek Pass)
Putt...
My USMC ID expired about 12 years ago, so looks like $69 for me. I probably won't decide my route until a day or two before as the weather will be the determining factor. One route I'm thinking of is I-70 west from Denver to Glenwood Springs. South to Carbondale, the take 133 over McClure Pass, on down through Paonia to Delta. From Delta, south through Montrose, then take 550 through Ridgway, Ouray, over Red Mountain Pass (at 11,000+ feet, snow could be falling) and on into Durango. Or maybe out of Denver on 285 to Poncha Springs, west to Gunnison and Montrose, then down 550 to Durango. Or down 285, and once in the San Luis Valley, a quick detour to the Alligator Farm over near Great Sand Dunes, then up and over Wolf Creek Pass (snow?). So many great roads...
As you well know, the Rockies can be "iffy" in May....
The I-70 West then down is a great route...
For an Interstate, I-70 is a great ride... I generally
get off on U.S. RT 6 and take Loveland Pass rather than the Eisenhower :)
Gunnison to Durango is a great ride also... Might come back the way that
your are going, when I head for home...
Putt...
It's getting closer....
Be leaving here on the 17th. Spend the night in N. Platte, NE, from there to Denver RON, head out on 285 towards Wolf Creek Pass and Pagosa Springs, (CW McCall: "The bridge was at the 12 foot line, and them chickens were stacked to 13'9.....") to Durango, stay till the morning of the 21st head on back to
Denver and home... I am sacrificing two chickens and a goat to the weather
gods for clear skies and warm temps.... Oh, you might want to bring liners
for your riding gear, the days might be pleasant, but at 6500 feet, when the
sun goes down, it cools off rather quickly.... Stay warm!!
Putt...
NewsMag
05-10-2005, 08:47 AM
Weather here has been truly awful. Mid 40s and constant, never-ending, bone-chilling, mind-numbing, drizzly, dirty, rain. With brief intervals of gloomy overcast and high winds. And they tell me we live in the desert! Really got a bad case of PMS (Parked Motorcycle Syndrome). Can't leave until Friday May 20 (due to work obligations) and I sorta plan to take the scenic route to Grand Junction, staying the night somewhere between GJ and Crawford, then do the Black Canyon of the Gunnison on the way to Durango on Saturday. But no promises. If it's crappy weather to the south and clear to the North or West, I will probably head for blue skies and open spaces. I love having only half-baked plans anyway!
lddave
05-10-2005, 08:47 AM
Dark clouds at work so I am not going to be able to get away. Have fun.
electrajoe
05-14-2005, 08:37 PM
Are you ready?
In the last month I:
Checked valve clearances - all in spec at 46,293 miles.
Changed oil & filter. Made general inspection.
Replaced tires Bridgestone Exedra G547 & G548, (moly on splines)- those old fashioned bias tires are smooth at 5-125 mph, last year seemed to enable peg scraping.
Replaced clutch frictions and springs.
Replaced both front wheel bearings (discovered after clutch work - rocking the bars while on center stand really made the loose bearing show up.
Looks like I am becomming a Honda mechanic - oops! technician. Looks like the trip next week from Houston to Durango is a go.
electrajoe
05-14-2005, 08:49 PM
It looks like a really light turnout.
Pease reply if you are comming or not
1 electrajoe (Joe Urban) estimated arrival - midafternoon Thursday 5/1/2005 staying at Iron Horse.
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It looks like a really light turnout.
Please reply if you are coming or not
1 electrajoe (Joe Urban) estimated arrival - mid afternoon Thursday 5/1/2005 staying at Iron Horse.
2 Putt, Arrival some time Thursday ( depends on how many stops I make between Littleton and Durango :)) (Darn, Independence Pass and Mt. Evans will be closed till Memorial day grrrr...)
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electrajoe
05-15-2005, 05:48 PM
It looks like a really light turnout.
Please reply if you are coming or not
1 electrajoe (Joe Urban) I am not comming. Mt. Evans is on my must ride list, guess a July- Sept trip will be in order.
2 Putt, Arrival some time Thursday ( depends on how many stops I make between Littleton and Durango ) (Darn, Independence Pass and Mt. Evans will be closed till Memorial day grrrr...)
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allypurp
05-16-2005, 06:58 PM
May have to convince my husband to go as nothing is yet unpacked from campstok. Last minute plans are great. By the way Putt, nearly every summer we're in Salida. Don't know about this year. Had plans for an early May trip to Utah that didn't work out. I think we met you Joe last year at texstok.
allypurp
05-16-2005, 07:03 PM
Oops. I guess Hayduke lives in Salida, not Putt.
NewsMag
05-18-2005, 10:38 AM
It looks like a really light turnout.
Please reply if you are coming or not
1 electrajoe (Joe Urban) I am not comming. Mt. Evans is on my must ride list, guess a July- Sept trip will be in order.
2 Putt, Arrival some time Thursday ( depends on how many stops I make between Littleton and Durango ) (Darn, Independence Pass and Mt. Evans will be closed till Memorial day grrrr...)
3 NewsMag, arriving Saturday mid-afternoonish. Unless a new monsoon sweeps in like was here Monday!
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allypurp
05-18-2005, 03:05 PM
Won't be able to make it up there this weekwnd.
hiflynbrd
05-20-2005, 08:53 AM
Made arrangements to bag work. Have to put a new rear tire on as I don't want to take the flack for the cord showing on the one that's there now. Also got a new shock for the rear while I'm in the neighborhood. Won't get away until after lunch. Look for me before dark.
Ray
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