WiSTOC 2

[Kevin_56]

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Plans are starting to be formed for WiSTOC 2. It will be held the second weekend in September 2008. Starting on Thursday the 11th and wrapping up on Sunday the 14th. We will be staying at the same motel as this year - the Spring Green Motel. Many suggested a Thursday start and we listened. Rich and I will again plan some routes for Friday and Saturday. One thought was to set up a route to ride some of the designated Rustic Roads. Not enough to get 10, but a good taste. Another plan is to have a cookout at the motel on Friday night.

Saturday night will be a sit down dinner like this year. For those that attended I would like to get an idea if you would like to eat again at Arthur's or should I find an alternate spot. We will cover this in better detail next summer, just looking for feedback from this year.

Rich and his family and myself enjoyed putting on this event this year and hope we have more attend. At least 27 different riders or members showed up this year. Not bad for a first time event by two rookies.

More to be added as feedback is received.

Kevin

Tentative Schedule of Events:

Thursday arrival for those who want.

Friday rides will be up to those who make it early. May route a nice easy one if enough people want.

Friday night will be a cookout at the Motel. There will be a donation can to help defray the costs of the food we will be eating.

Saturday will have 2 or 3 routes to take. Rich will lead one and I another one. Will try to talk someone (Curt :>) into leading a spirited route.

Saturday night a sit down meal - at The Shed. It is a casual place offering Pizza, sandwiches and they have a banquet room. For those that want you can always pick up some food and have a second cookout at the motel..

Stopped at The Shed and the banquet is reserved already. They can put tables together for around 20 people sit as a group. I am thinking that once you get that many together you can not talk to the people at each end anyway. I will post to get some input as September is fast approaching. Input received - we will take what is available and be in smaller groups. I will set up reservations for 6:30 and make a guess as to how many.

WI STOC 2
When: Sept. 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th
Where: Spring Green,WI

Motels: Spring Green Motel (Camping also Avail. Here!)
Highway 14 East, E5296B Hwy 14
Spring Green, WI 53588
Ph: (608) 588-2141 or 1-888-647-4410
Email: sgmotel@charter.net

I ran into the motel owners and was able to get the 2008 rates.
They are holding to the same rates as 2007 for us.
Great people to deal with.
In the spring I will contact them and reserve some rooms for us.

I stopped and am holding 4 Single rooms, 5 Doubles and 1 Triple.
These are reserved for Thursday through Saturday night.
Please make sure you tell them that you are with ST-Owners.

1 bed 55
2 beds $79
3 beds $85

The above rates are for the room, no matter how many you squeeze into it. Camping will be around $7.00 a night. They have a shower room for the tenters. If enough people tent they will set aside a room for them to use. We had 3 tenters at the 2007 event and they found the grass to be of the highest quality around :rolleyes: . Plenty of room for more.


Pat's Place
Highway C & Hwy 14
Spring Green WI 53588
Phone: 608-588-7828

Usonian Inn
608-588-2323
E5116 US Highway 14
Spring Green WI 53588-9787
http://www.usonianinn.com/


There is camping available at Tower Hill State Park,(3 Miles South)

BUT unless you have an annual WI. parks sticker I think it will cost $7 ($10 for non WI. res.) and they DON'T have showers there! NO RESERV. either- First Come First serv....if anyone is interested in camping here PM me and I get more Info

Gov.Dodge Sate park
(About 16 miles south )http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/govdodge/

This one is private! - NO State FEE! http://www.bobsriverside.com/camping.htm




ATTRACTIONS:

Merrimac car ferry (33miles NE. from Spring Green - Hwy 60 East to Hwy 12, to Hwy 78, then to 113)...If you want to go on a short boat ride (15 Min.) with your bike,check out the Merrimac Car (and BIKE)Ferry(FREE!!!) in Merrimac on Hwy 113...(between hwy60-(south end) and hwy78-(north end)(there may be a LONG line,But bikes go first! If there is a line, just pass everybody and they let bikes go first!!This is not "line skipping"-These are the rules! CYCLES 1st! Ya Gotta love it!!!)
(Watch for flashing signs on Highways 12, 113, and 60. These signs provide drivers an early warning when the ferry is not running.)

Cave of the mounds- about a 30 min.tour of a cave...some sharp formations down there!...
http://www.caveofthemounds.com/

House On The Rock - this is an all day project! I walked through there FAST once and it still took 4 hours!
http://www.thehouseontherock.com/

DISCLAIMER: The parks below ALL require an admission fee of $7 WI resident or $10 for out of state for a day pass, unless you have a WI annual sticker. The day pass is good at all state parks that day. If you get one at Governor Dodge, it will be good at Devil's Lake and the others also.

Natural Bridge State Park
Inspect a natural arch of sandstone with a rock shelter used by people when the glacier was melting, 11,000 years ago. On County Highway C, 12 miles west of Devil's Lake in Sauk County. No camping. C/o S5975 Park Road, Baraboo 53913-9299. (608) 356-8301; TDD (608) 356-4281
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/er/sna/sna105.htm

Devil's Lake State Park
An Ice Age unit where 500-foot bluffs flank a 360-acre lake. Swimming, fishing, boating (electric motor only), canoing, scuba diving, hiking, nature center (by appointment during off-season), year-round naturalist and cross-country skiing. S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo 53913-9299. (608) 356-8301; TDD (608) 356-4274).
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/devilslake/

Wildcat Mountain State Park(Good Riding Area!)
Canoing on the winding Kickapoo River and horseback riding for those who bring their own horses are the highlights. An observation point overlooks the Kickapoo Valley and the Village of Ontario. Camping, hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing. Box 99, Ontario 54651. (608) 337-4775.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/wildcat/

Wyalusing State Park
The Wisconsin Ridge Campground overlooks the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers 500 feet below. Scarlet tanagers and wild turkeys are among the more than 100 bird species spotted on one-day field trips. 13342 Cty. Hwy. C, Bagley 53801. (608) 996-2261
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks/specific/wyalusing/

This Event is dedicated to all those that lost their lives
on 9-11-01 and those that GAVE their lives so we ALL can be free to do whatever the hell we want! (well at least within certain laws )

[forgitaboutut]

:yes: :cf1:

[Brighteyesue]

Plans are starting to be formed for WiSTOC 2. It will be held the second weekend in September 2008. Starting on Thursday the 11th and wrapping up on Sunday the 14th. We will be staying at the same motel as this year - the Spring Green Motel. Many suggested a Thursday start and we listened. Rich and I will again plan some routes for Friday and Saturday. One thought was to set up a route to ride some of the designated Rustic Roads. Not enough to get 10, but a good taste. Another plan is to have a cookout at the motel on Friday night.

Saturday night will be a sit down dinner like this year. For those that attended I would like to get an idea if you would like to eat again at Arthur's or should I find an alternate spot. We will cover this in better detail next summer, just looking for feedback from this year.

Rich and his family and myself enjoyed putting on this event this year and hope we have more attend. At least 27 different riders or members showed up this year. Not bad for a first time event by two rookies.

More to be added as feedback is received.

Kevin


The ride we took was FANTASTIC, great twisties and scenery and the latter part was my favorite :D . I have heard of group rides breaking into seperate groups based on how spirited folks like to ride. Just something to think about maybe.

I vote for a different sit down restaurant next year if possible pretty please. But I will go wherever y'all decide.

I can only hop KC BBQ STOC goes as well as WISTOC did. It is our first time too (be gentle), but I didnt help. I think you guys and gals did GREAT!

[Kevin_56]

The ride we took was FANTASTIC, great twisties and scenery and the latter part was my favorite :D . I have heard of group rides breaking into separate groups based on how spirited folks like to ride. Just something to think about maybe.

I vote for a different sit down restaurant next year if possible pretty please. But I will go wherever y'all decide.

I can only hop KC BBQ STOC goes as well as WISTOC did. It is our first time too (be gentle), but I didn't help. I think you guys and gals did GREAT!

Sue - Thanks for the suggestion of different "levels" of rides. Maybe I can recruit Curt into leading the spirited ride. I know it is way too far off for a commitment, but planting a seed may help.

I will look into other restaurants and throw out those places for a group "vote".

We have 51 weeks to go and the wheels are already turning. :eek:

Kevin

[Mellow]

Kevin, is this the official thread? I'll update the other areas of the site if so.

[Kevin_56]

Kevin, is this the official thread? I'll update the other areas of the site if so.

Mellow - I guess it will be the official site once you make it that way. To answer your direct question. Yes it is.

Thanks for your help.

Kevin

[STPaulK]

Personally I will ride any route that doesn't have gravel roads (hint hint).;)

[3000marty]

kevin, arthur's please!!!:bow1:

[EASt]

Just linked in here from a different thread. This sounds like a lot of fun.

I'm going to consider myself "tentative". It's easy to commit to future rides when I'm buried in snow - it tends to make me bite off more than I can chew.

[stovepipe]

I'm jealous with a hint of envy.

Why can't there be a N.California meet????? :(

[STindy05]

I'm jealous with a hint of envy.

Why can't there be a N.California meet????? :(

There can! Pick a date and place and you will have other show up. Now get to it!:D

[Viggo]

I was really bummed when I had to miss WisSTOC (1) so I've already put this on the '08 calendar. Looking forward to it.

I'll probably camp (partly 'cause I'll procrastinate until all motel rooms are taken and partly 'cause I'm cheap). What does NO FEE "This one is private! - NO FEE!http://www.bobsriverside.com/camping.htm" mean? The website says $21/night for tent camping. I'd call that overpriced unless they're serving a full breakfast :grin:

[STPaulK]

I like the Friday night cookout idea. Actually I was one of those who stayed at the fire and wolfed down Rich's fabulous chili (sorry if it was really the SO who did all the work.) I just couldn't see riding 11 miles to the gathering spot that night and not being able to drink a few beers. ;)

I'm going to also bring up a few route options that have already been perfected by riders who know that area well (hint, no gravel). :D

[Kevin_56]

I was really bummed when I had to miss WisSTOC (1) so I've already put this on the '08 calendar. Looking forward to it.

I'll probably camp (partly 'cause I'll procrastinate until all motel rooms are taken and partly 'cause I'm cheap). What does NO FEE "This one is private! - NO FEE!http://www.bobsriverside.com/camping.htm" mean? The website says $21/night for tent camping. I'd call that overpriced unless they're serving a full breakfast :grin:


Viggo It was meant that there was no State Park Pass needed. Camping at the motel is basically pick a grassy spot and set the stakes. MotoMac was one of the campers this year. HawkeyST also camped. If you need any more info you can PM me and I will get back to you or any one else wanting more information.

Kevin

[STPaulK]

Oh dang, I just remembered that this is the same weekend as the MotoGP at Indy, which I already have tickets for. S'pose there is no chance you could change the schedule? :)

[George]

ya can't ride WI WIthout gravel. Even the paved roads have it. Those double-wide duelies can't make it around the corner without dropping a wheel of the edge and kicking up the dirt. :D

Gotta figure a way to make this one. So far for 2008, DesertSTOC, Moonshine, CampSTOC, WeSTOC, 666STOC. Prolly a couple others I'm forgetting right now. I did the first six(?) TWISTAR's (The Wisconsin Sport Touring Association Rendezvous) for HSTA from the Spring Green Motel. Great folks there. That event has since moved to other environs. Anyone even close ought'a plan to do this one. I'll make it if I can.

[STPaulK]

ya can't ride WI WIthout gravel. Even the paved roads have it. Those double-wide duelies can't make it around the corner without dropping a wheel of the edge and kicking up the dirt. :D

Yeah, but that's not what I was referring to. ;)

[Kevin_56]

Paul - in response to a change in weekends. It is unfortunate that they (INDY) scheduled their event on the same weekend as WiSTOC. Rich and I briefly talked this over and no matter which weekend that we try to have it, some one will not be able to make it. The intent is to hold WiSTOC the second weekend in September till no one shows up. It is neat to see people posting again.

George - Hope you can make it in September. The folks at the motel remember you well. You were a great help in 2006's event on using them for our home motel. It went so well with them.

Lets hope for an early spring so I can route a nice ride for those in attendance. Rich will also be doing a route or two so there will be a few chances to get together and do some scouting this summer if anyone is interested.

Come on warm weather.

Kevin

[STeve1300]

Well Kevin... tomorrow is the longest night of the year.... How far away can spring be??? (insert blizzard here)

[Kevin_56]

Well Kevin... tomorrow is the longest night of the year.... How far away can spring be??? (insert blizzard here)

TOO FAR. Take advantage of that long night, Ya hear.

Kevin

[BridgeMan]

So then, is this going to be the fabled "BratwurSToc?" I'd even volunteer to zip over to Sheboygan and bring back about 20-lb. from Miesfeldt's to grill over charcoal Fri. night, along with the beer-butter-onions sauce to simmer them in. I'm speaking from experience here--helped the Sheboygan jaycees fry up 13 tons of sausages one Saturday in August many years ago.

[mstgsaly269]

So then, is this going to be the fabled "BratwurSToc?" I'd even volunteer to zip over to Sheboygan and bring back about 20-lb. from Miesfeldt's to grill over charcoal Fri. night, along with the beer-butter-onions sauce to simmer them in. I'm speaking from experience here--helped the Sheboygan jaycees fry up 13 tons of sausages one Saturday in August many years ago.


hey that would be awsome of you, Rich will also be fryin up a turkey that night too, we can get some burgers, hot dogs, i can do a tuna salad, some chips and heck we got us a heck of a cook out then.

kevin, i hear ya i can't wait til spring either, this snow is for the birds, sept seems so far away , but i can't wait. I hope your practicing you basketball skills, kasandra is looking forward to kickin your butt next year.

[crazykz]

Looking forward to being there.

Curt

[Kevin_56]

Crazykz - Glad to see you are planning on attending again. Hopefully you will not have any repairs to your bike this year.

Kevin

[Dave Tracy]

So I am going to the MotoGp in Indy too. But I want to camp over thursday night on my way down, and hang out. I should arrive early afternoon and I'll have a friend with me. So if there could be a scheduled get together friday evening that would be fantastic.

Dave Tracy
(715)833-9060

[Kevin_56]

I have added a tentative Shedule of Events for WiSTOC.

Rich - drop me a note if you want something added.

Kevin

[Diggers1300]

I'm jealous with a hint of envy.

Why can't there be a N.California meet????? :(


Plan it and they will come!

Hell, we rode to last year's WiSTOC from Texas! We plan on doing it again this year. And yes Mac, we WILL be tenting it this year. Had to wimp out last year but gotta keep Momma happy! :)

PS. Glen, Virginia wants to know if you'll have the BIG room again this year! :rolleyes:

[George]

I'm jealous with a hint of envy.

Why can't there be a N.California meet????? :(

Stovepipe, there was SierraSTOC back in September. Don Feyma helped put it together. About 12 of us made it for that one. Maybe not as far north as you'd like but easily doable. I came up from Kingman, AZ, others from as far as San Diego.

Plan something. If you build it, they will come. :D

[forgitaboutut]

I have added a tentative Shedule of Events for WiSTOC.

Rich - drop me a note if you want something added.

Kevin

...looks good Kevin!....:popcorn

[Dave Tracy]

Kevin,

I meant Thursday not Friday night. Do you want to do anything for the early arrivers?

Thanks,

Dave

[Papa]

PS. Glen, Virginia wants to know if you'll have the BIG room again this year! :rolleyes:

I dunno Steve,, but I will have my cpap,, I promise.:rolleyes:

[mstgsaly269]

i already have my same room rented, can't wait, but then again I can, cause once this event is over that means winter will be creepin in again, and right now, I can wait forever for that.

[Kevin_56]

Well Kevin... tomorrow is the longest night of the year.... How far away can spring be??? (insert blizzard here)

At the current rate of snow fall - May. :eek:

I do not see the area roads being free of melting snow for several weeks yet. Sure seems I got a few rides in before the middle of March last year. Then again with my memory - I can hide my own Easter Eggs.

Just a little over 6 months to go. :cool:

Kevin

[STPaulK]

Outside of early snowfalls, the Minneapolis area has fallen below average again so we might be lucky to get out in March again. Unfortunately the Wisconsin twisties have had the record snowfalls so we might be stuck riding around central Minnesota, yuck.

[Kevin_56]

But at least you will be riding.

Kevin

[HurricaneST1100]

Just got a p-mail from Dannyk that reminded me I hadn't been on the forum forever. Although I don't think I can't make YooperSTOC this year :cus: due to a prior commitment, I will try to make WiSTOC. Look forward to seeing all of you I met at YooperSTOC last year!

BTW, I'm now "permanently" in Muskegon, MI, so I guess I have to change my handle...no longer in Hurricane, WV. So those of you in WI that want to come across the pond, I'm not far from the Lake Express (http://www.lakeexpress.com/) Muskegon, MI terminal if you want a place to camp or stay on a journey.

-Karl
STeed still in storage :(

[Kevin_56]

I stopped and am holding 4 Single rooms, 5 Doubles and 1 Triple. These are reserved for Thursday through Saturday night. Please make sure you tell them that you are with ST-Owners.

1 bed $55
2 beds $79
3 beds $85

It is still a little early for some to commit, but not Rich and myself. We are reserved for Thursday through Saturday night.

What great riding weather we are having right now.

Added - 5- 19-08

As soon as I get my seat back from Spencer I am going do a pre ride of the long loop. Any one interested in riding along?


Come on and lets ride.

Kevin

[Ben Timms]

Kevin and all,

First, Kevin, thanks for putting this together. While it probably won't get as big as WeSToc, that area is great for riding. I got my first bike while at the UW and I've ridden all the roads within that region, many, many times. I haven't been there since, oh, maybe 25 years ago when I left Wisconsin for a better job.

I will be attending and have a 1 bed room reserved. See ya in September.

Lastly, for those taking the tour around Devil's Lake and Merrimac Ferry, be sure to spend a little time at a place called Parfrey's Glen. It's 2.1 miles east of the intersection of Hwy 113 and County DL. If you take the ferry north across the Wisconsin River, it's on your way to Devil's Lake by way of Bluff Road. Wi DNR has a web link for it, http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/land/er/sna/sna1.htm

The hike to the head of the glen is short and well worth the time.

Ride Safe,

Ben
STOC 784

[Dave Tracy]

I would lead a spirited ride! Do you have a route in mind, how long? I will be able to attend the whole weekend now. Let me know.

Dave

[crazykz]

The rides tend to keep all riders in mind so "spirited" might not be in order but I do tend to try and stretch it out in places where people want to let loose a little. However I still give time for the leisurely riders to catch up at their own pace.

We all ride a little different so I like to keep that in mind so no one feels pressured and everyone can enjoy the ride.

Curt

I would lead a spirited ride! Do you have a route in mind, how long? I will be able to attend the whole weekend now. Let me know.

Dave

[Kevin_56]

Dave. Thanks for the offer. When I first posted for WiSTOC2 I asked for suggestions based on last years event. Brighteyedsue suggested maybe different routes base on riding styles.

Right now I am working on a long loop of about 300 miles for those that want to do this. I rode the first half a week ago and need to find roads that are less traveled and with character. These tend to be a little less aggressive due to the type of roads I am looking for.

Right now it is headed NW including Wildcat Mountain and points west and south of there. I have work to do on this route and it seems like it might take some doing to get it fine tuned.

Rich will be doing the short route this year and I have not contacted him about any ideas he might have. I am sure we will discuss this at the RTE next weekend in Richland Center.

Any one wanting to scout routes and give suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Hope to see some of you next weekend at the RTE.

Kevin

[Dave Tracy]

Kevin,

I know the roads pretty well south of Eau Claire down to Fountain City. I was the president of the local Sportbike club for 3 years. So those roads have been traveled a lot. Anything I can do to help.

Dave

[Papa]

I hope I can make it this year but as far as a place to eat, I think I'll go to Bob's Campground for a burger. :burger

[forgitaboutut]

I hope I can make it this year but as far as a place to eat, I think I'll go to Bob's Campground for a burger. :burger

Rookies was a great place from last year also....

[Kevin_56]

I hope I can make it this year but as far as a place to eat, I think I'll go to Bob's Campground for a burger. :burger

I have never been there for food. Do they have a large seating area for our group to have our Saturday night dinner?

Kevin

[mstgsaly269]

www.wiriverside.com this is bob's campground, under new owners with a new name, nothing has changed tho... Glenn I hope you do make it, friday is the cookout, but I have no problem with burgers all weekend really don't matter to me, whatever kevin decides for Sat is fine with us. We are just going with the flow....

[Kevin_56]

Time to get things going for our Friday night cookout. The main cooks and bottle washers would like a head count of who is planning or might show up on Friday night.

Please respond so we have plenty of food for all to enjoy.

Thanks for your replies in advance.

Kevin, Sally and Rich

On the menu so far is:

Deep fried Turkey
WI Brats
Burgers
Hot Dogs
Tuna Salad

So far we have:

Kevin (Kevin_56)
Sally (mstgsaly269)
Rich (forgitaboutut)
Guest or 2 of Sally
Dave Tracy +1 (Dave Tracy)
Danny (dannyk)
Bob (MNwing)
Karl (HurricaneST1100)
Bob & Sue (Old Guy New Bike)
Mary-Anne and Steve (Irish).
George (George)
Adam C.
Tom and Son (Upnorthdad)
Viggo
Scout17
John +1 (Cstorm10)
Ben Timms
Jim Neagle

[forgitaboutut]

FYI...
Fri. nite I'm planning on Deep frying a LARGE Turkey....I had planned on doing this after last year...this one will have to be dedicated to Mellow....for the one he hit with his Brand new ST!:eek: :crackup

Other than that...I was thinking burgers, brats and hot dogs,ect...
If anyone has any other suggestions.please sound off,and we'll try our best to get it out there!

[Dave Tracy]

I will be there about 6:30pm on friday. And very hungry!

Dave

[dannyk]

As of right now I plan on being there, returning from tent stoc in Utah on the way home. :biker:

[MNwing]

I'm planning being there Friday, should arrive mid afternoon.

Bob

[mstgsaly269]

We will have chips too, I was thinkin of makin a tuna salad friday so we would have that friday night too. Tuna salad good for you all????

[Papa]

www.wiriverside.com this is bob's campground, under new owners with a new name, nothing has changed tho... Glenn I hope you do make it, friday is the cookout, but I have no problem with burgers all weekend really don't matter to me, whatever kevin decides for Sat is fine with us. We are just going with the flow....

Hmm,, I think they have plenty of seating Kevin,, just unsure about the quality of the burger now. Maybe Rich could roll on down for a sample?

[Kevin_56]

Hmm,, I think they have plenty of seating Kevin,, just unsure about the quality of the burger now. Maybe Rich could roll on down for a sample?

I am olny half an hour away. With all the high water that the town has I will give things a chance to settle down and then get a grip on Saturday nights meal site.

Kevin

[forgitaboutut]

We will have chips too, I was thinkin of makin a tuna salad friday so we would have that friday night too. Tuna salad good for you all????

:scared2: :puk1:

[mstgsaly269]

:scared2: :puk1:

don't listen to him, I have fed him for going on 11 yrs now and he hasn't died yet, and he sure isn't waistin away here either.: :spank1:

[HurricaneST1100]

I've got the date set and should be able to be there. I'll call about hotels tomorrow. Anyone know if the main hotel booked or if there are still rooms.

I also need to make reservations on the http://www.lake-express.com/ since that does book up. Anyone else coming across from the MI side?

-Karl

[Kevin_56]

Karl - I am sure there are still rooms available. Make sure you tell them you are with the ST-Owners group.

Will you be attending the Friday night cookout?

Kevin

[Papa]

i like tuna salad,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I plan to be there, if I'm not,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,werkin,,,,,ewwwwww

[HurricaneST1100]

Will you be attending the Friday night cookout?

Yes, I plan to be there.

-Karl

[mstgsaly269]

i like tuna salad,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I plan to be there, if I'm not,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,werkin,,,,,ewwwwww

Glen I wouls makw anything for you, hope you do make it, heck get a job when winter kicks in enjoy the summer while it lasts

[Dave Tracy]

Kevin,

I want to camp. Where is the largest crowds going to be?

Dave

[forgitaboutut]

?? don't know of anyone camping as of now....you can camp right at the motel,but it's noisy,being right on a main highway, and an open field...it can get very windy....:wind1:....
FYI...it was rough for the campers last year, as we had an early frost that weekend....

[Kevin_56]

Kevin,

I want to camp. Where is the largest crowds going to be?

Dave

Best location to be near the after hours festivities will be the motel. The grassy area is behind the new addition to the motel so you are a little protected from the highway. It can be windy any place you camp out in the open like the motel is. Regardless of the campsite, if it gets cold it gets cold. At least the area is FLAT and grassy. If I were camping this weekend I would do it at the motel. Ear plugs and you will think you are in the sticks.

2 Months to go.

Kevin

[dannyk]

I'm camping :biker:

[motomac]

+1 on the camping at the motel. If I were going to camp for this event it would be behind the motel. I did it last year and it wasn't too bad. The wind made it a little rough setting up, but once I got a stake in my ground cloth, everything went ok.

[Dave Tracy]

I will be there and dont care what the conditions. $7 a night and they said I did not need to make a reservation. See you there!!!

Dave

[forgitaboutut]

no res. needed for camping

[Papa]

?? don't know of anyone camping as of now....you can camp right at the motel,but it's noisy,being right on a main highway, and an open field...it can get very windy....:wind1:....


You mean for camping, or around the fire Rich? :D

[Kevin_56]

OK attendees - I am trying to finalize the Saturday Night dinner. There is a restaurant in "down town" Spring Green called The Shed. For those that were here last year it is kind of like Rookies as far as the menu selections go with just one room of tables.

Menu attached :eat2:

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There is the minor problem though, the banquet room is reserved already. They do take reservations so we can have tables set aside for our group. They can put tables together for around 20 people to sit as a group. I am thinking that once you get that many together you can not talk to the people at each end anyway. If the weather is good they have outside seating also. They can seat over 50 inside if we were the only ones there. I went mid week and they had plenty of room, but we are doing this on a Saturday.

Any comments from the attendees will be appreciated.

Thanks for your help, Kevin

[Rich R]

Hey Kevin,

Is there any "cutoff date" for attendies?

I would be a last minute decision to go.

TIA

Rich

[Kevin_56]

Hey Kevin,

Is there any "cutoff date" for attendies?

I would be a last minute decision to go.

TIA

Rich

Rich and all not yet registered. I will be contacting the motel after I get back from my trip :D to Colorado on Thursday and the following week. I will then find out how many rooms are already being held and how many are still available. I will give them time to fill their rooms if we do not have the ones we are holding taken. I am thinking that August 15th will be a good date to release the rooms not taken. Last year even though they did not have rooms to stay in there were last minute cancellations. If you are camping then there is NO need to hold a site as it is group camping and we will not fill the spacious yard anytime soon. One other option is to ask for on this thread to room share. I have room for one body but earplugs will be needed by that person. I offered to share the extra bed already and once I get a nay or yea I will post if I really do have space for one.

More details to be filled in later.

Kevin

[mstgsaly269]

I'm thinkin this will be a fine place to dine sat. night. there will be so much socializing at the motel, we don't all need to be sittin on top of each other at dinner do we??? if we all have to sit in differant spots, oh well so be it, we will just be in small dinner groups instead of one big massive blog .

[Kevin_56]

NOTICE.

I stopped at the Spring Green Motel and the rooms that are reserved for ST-Owners, will be ending September 1st. After that you will be at a small risk of not getting a room. A few last year got one the last minute due to cancellations. There are still several rooms available to stay in. Come on now and get your rooms so we can top last years attendance.

1 month to go.

I took advantage of the great weather today and did a pre ride of part of the route. A few spots of gravel due to the early summer floods. Have one county road that would be GREAT, but gravel in almost every corner :( I will evaluate that section for an alternate route. It was that way in early June and I was hoping the summer rains would wash it away. I would rather run a state highway than crawl around those corners.

See some of you in Anamosa next weekend

Kevin

[dannyk]

Just a thought, my opinion, the social part of the gathering is better than a sit down dinner, brats, burgers, and hot dogs or bring your own steaks to grill along with some chili or bbq. would be fine. nothing better than beer brats on a grill. :biker:

[Kevin_56]

Danny, the Saturday night dinner will be VERY casual. It will be at The Shed. Seeing how we are all friends and have our own minds (some even can think) where you eat or what you eat is always up to each off us. I am sure others may want to hit the local grocery and join anyone that would rather stay back and eat light, heavy and toss a few down. In fact a cookout for Saturday night that is "eat what you bring" is now an unofficial event. Let the games begin.

Kevin

[Kevin_56]

We would like a head count for Friday nights cook out. Post #47 has a list of attendees. If you are not not this list please let us know so you can be added. It is mainly for the amount of food to get. It might also get a few on the fence people to come.

Thanks for your help. It will not be long.

Kevin

[George]

Kevin, put me down for Friday cook out. I'll be there and hope Adam C. will be, too.

<edit> turns out Adam C. can't make it, but I'll be there.

[upnorthdad]

Kevin,
My son and I are coming... we should be there around 6:00pm on Friday and count us in for the cookout... we will both have burgers..... we will be camping behind the motel. Anything else I should know before we get there......??
Thanks Dave

[Kevin_56]

George, Adam C, upnorthdad and son. I have you on the cookout list.

Thanks for the replies.

All any of you need to bring to the cookout is your beverage of choice. Any one that wants to bring a dish to pass or add something to a basic cookout is more than welcome to do so.

We will have wood to burn and I have a close source to bring more if need be.

Kevin

[Viggo]

Kevin, add me to the list for the Friday cookout.

[HurricaneST1100]

I'll be there for the cookout. Getting psyched!

-Karl

[mstgsaly269]

Kevin,
we had decided we won't be attending this event this year, just no interest anymore. So we're leaving it all up to you. LOL is the blood flowing threw the veins again???? see you in a few weeks.... Keep smilin

[Kevin_56]

Kevin,
we had decided we won't be attending this event this year, just no interest anymore. So we're leaving it all up to you. LOL is the blood flowing threw the veins again???? see you in a few weeks.... Keep smilin

Funny, real funny Sally.

2 weeks to go and for those that do not have a room reserved - MONDAY is when the ones being held for the ST-Owners will be released for others to take. Do not wait.

I have a very nice 280 mile loop from Spring Green to Wildcat Mountain down and along the Wisconsin River over to the Mississippi and south to Potosi and then back to Spring Green set up for Saturday's ride. Can you say plenty of twisties and enough straights to set back and either relax or let your legs stretch a bit if you want.

See you in 2 weeks.

Kevin

[ennacac]

Is anyone going to be there on Thursday as I was planning on riding down Thursday and leaving to go back home on Friday night or Saturday morning?

I have the weekend booked and can not be there!

Tom

[scout17]

Kevin: Add me to the Friday night cookout, but I won't be there until about 9pm. If that is too late let me know and I will make other arrangements.

[MNwing]

Will probably make it down there Thursday unless the weather gets crappy.

[STPaulK]

It saddens me to think how much fun you guys will be having without me. Thankfully that sad feeling will probably disappear within the first mile of my ride over to the INDY MOTGP. :p:

[mstgsaly269]

the event will actually start on thursday, we will be thre thursday afternoon and I believe kevin will arrive thursday after work and he gets settled, thre are others arriving thursday I'm sure also

[Kevin_56]

Is anyone going to be there on Thursday as I was planning on riding down Thursday and leaving to go back home on Friday night or Saturday morning?

I have the weekend booked and can not be there!

Tom

Tom there will be a few of us there Thursday night. I will be there.

Hope you come down for what ever time you can.

Kevin

[Kevin_56]

Kevin: Add me to the Friday night cookout, but I won't be there until about 9pm. If that is too late let me know and I will make other arrangements.

I am sure there will be something left. If not there is a Culver's in town or other places that will still be open.

Kevin

[forgitaboutut]

Don't worry Scout, I'll at least save you some Turkey and chilli....:eat1:

[cstorm10]

I just wanted to make sure that the WiStoc 2008 rally point is the Spring Green Motel. Not that i end up somewhere else..

John
aka
cstorm10

[cstorm10]

Put two more down for the Friday night cookout.

John
aka
cstorm10

[Kevin_56]

I just wanted to make sure that the WiStoc 2008 rally point is the Spring Green Motel. Not that i end up somewhere else..

John
aka
cstorm10

Yes, event central is the Spring Green Motel. See you there.

Kevin

[Ben Timms]

Kevin,

I'll be in, arriving on Thursday, after (maybe) digging some fossils near the Mississippi. Count me in for Friday's cookout.

Ben
STOC 784

[mstgsaly269]

Well times is arriving soon for this event, I hope you all got your reservations set if your not campin in the open yard there. This should be a great event, last year turned out good, lets make this even better. We will see some of you thursday, and the rest friday or whenever you can make it.

[upnorthdad]

Sally,
We all need to pray hard so we have weather like we had the last 2 days..... it's been perfect.... my son and I are looking forward to it.... see ya around supper time on Friday.
Thanks Dave

[Kevin_56]

Notes of interest - Post #47 has the list for those that have said they are going to be at the cookout on Friday. If your name is not on this list please post or PM me so we can get you added to the list (No ACL is not doing the list). You DO NOT have to be on the list to come to the cookout. We just need a head count so we have enough food. I am figuring a brat and hamburger for each person. You do not have to eat one of each, I am just talking out loud. There will be turkey and I believe chili and a tuna fish dish.

Curt has said he will lead a ride on Saturday if anyone wants to follow him. I believe around 2 -3 hours. Rich will lead one or more depending on interest and weather. When these shorter rides leave will be determined at the motel.

I will lead the long route of about 280 miles. I would like to leave at 8 Saturday morning. This will allow for several stops to break up the ride.

Saturday night will be a casual meal at The Shed in downtown Spring Green. Just got off the phone with the restaurant. We will need to split up how many go to it at a time. It is a small dining room. We would take every table if we went all at once. I told them we would send 12 or so starting between 5:30 and 6 and then more every 20 minutes or so. Saturday church gets out at 7 and he said that is when they get real busy. They have a banquet room but it is taken. I am hoping that the food will make up for this platooning of folks. You can tar and feather after the meal. We have all weekend to talk at the motel. Some have mentioned about cooking up some meat at the motel Saturday night. Any one that wants to do this is on their own for what they eat. If there any leftovers from Friday night I am sure it will be out to eat. DO NOT want anyone to go home hungry.

Look forward to seeing you at WiSTOC.

Kevin

Here is the long route for Mapsource - 35555

Curt sent his routes also -35588

[Dave Tracy]

Kevin,

I will be bringing a friend, so please add him to the friday night list.

Thanks,

Dave

[Eagle120]

Kevin:

This is my first STOC and I'm not quite sure of what to expect. I plan to camp and I will be there for the Friday night cook out.
I plan to ride up there on Thursday afternoon weather permitting. The forecast for the entire weekend is not very encouraging. Let's all hope the weather man is off this time.

Thanks, Jim Neagle

[dannyk]

Kevin, as of now I still plan on attending, depending on my left ear, I noticed some soreness in it on the road prior to tentstoc. I has some blood on the foam ear plug that I use, and the soreness got progressively worse. I rode the weekend at tentstoc without the hearing protection hopeing that it would heal. As of now its swollen enough that I cannot get a Q tip into it to apply any kind of ointment and I am hopeing that it isn't something serious. Time will tell I guess. Danny

[scout17]

Danny:

Hope you can make it, but your health always comes first. Looking forward to seeing you again if not this weekend then some time in the future. YooperSTOC is on my '09 calendar.

[Kevin_56]

Kevin:

This is my first STOC and I'm not quite sure of what to expect. I plan to camp and I will be there for the Friday night cook out.
I plan to ride up there on Thursday afternoon weather permitting. The forecast for the entire weekend is not very encouraging. Let's all hope the weather man is off this time.

Thanks, Jim Neagle

Expect to hear plenty of stories. Most will be a little inflated. A fire will be burning at night. Plenty of great people and names to remember. There will NOT be a test on who is who.

Ride up no matter what the weather is. Many will be there to make you feel at home.

Kevin

[forgitaboutut]

if the weather sux for riding we could tour house on the rock...that would kill the entire day....

[Papa]

It's offical, I'm not gonna make it.:(

[Kevin_56]

It's offical, I'm not gonna make it.:(

That sucks. There is always next year Glen. Ride safe.

Kevin

[ennacac]

I am not excited about the weather forecast. As it stands now I would be riding down Thursday 250 miles in the rain and the same going back on Saturday night which I am not too happy about.

I will have to see how it pans out in the next two days to see if I will make it.

Tom

[Viggo]

I'm not going to let the weather stop me and I don't even have decent rain gear at the moment. My rain suit jacket bit the dust and I dare not run out and get a replacement because I'm pretty sure my wife intends to get me a new Tourmaster Defender suit for my birthday (or Christmas). I have a cheap vinyl jacket that will have to get me through this trip and some old heavy duty rain pants that are ugly, dirty, and not very comfortable but they keep the lower half dry.

Sounds like I'll be camping in the rain too. Oh well, I've done that before and it's not a lot of fun but the camaraderie of the event will make up for it.

[Dave Tracy]

Rain or shine I'll be there! Do we have somewhere to hang out if its raining. Once we are done riding I mean!

Dave

[mstgsaly269]

I will have at least 2 canopys that I will put up and we can us when raining, or last year the owners offered there garage for us to use, who knows maybe they will offer again this year

[Kevin_56]

WiSTOC is officially started. One camper is already set up and out exploring. I put my rain gear on and that made it not rain on my trip here. Try it, it might work for you. At least it is not suppose to be cold this weekend. Mid 70's for highs and around 60 for the lows. Other than the forecasted scattered rain, what more could you ask for.

See you this weekend.

Kevin

[crazykz]

Ok I don't see it so I'm going to post this.

This is the route I have planned for Saturday. It will be a spirited ride so interpret that however you want.

Curt

[Scooterb]

Curt, what time are you starting your ride on Saturday?

[crazykz]

Curt, what time are you starting your ride on Saturday?

Good question. What time do you want it to start? :) Seriously.

Curt

[Scooterb]

Good question. What time do you want it to start? :) Seriously.

Curt

After I get there, of course! :p:

Seriously though, looks like I won't be up there till early afternoon because I need to help the in-laws take their pier down on Saturday morning. So I don't want you hanging around there waiting for me to show up.

[crazykz]

After I get there, of course! :p:

Seriously though, looks like I won't be up there till early afternoon because I need to help the in-laws take their pier down on Saturday morning. So I don't want you hanging around there waiting for me to show up.

So I'll try and do it in the afternoon unless people are dying to go. I posted the ride so you can put it in the GPS so it will make it easier to find us if necessary. You can try and call me and let me know when you might get there. Maybe I could do a ride in the morning and one in the afternoon.

We'll see. I'll check with Kevin and Rich to see what they are planning for their rides.

Curt

[Scooterb]

I'll give you a call later in the morning when I know how things are shaping up. If you want to go in the morning don't wait for me. Thanks.

[crazykz]

Hi Rich,

Do you know what time you're doing your ride?

Kevin what about you?

Curt

[Kevin_56]

Hi Rich,

Do you know what time you're doing your ride?

Kevin what about you?

Curt

Rich is thinking around 9.

I am planning a 8 o'clock kick stands up die to length and of the ride and making it bake vor supper.

Kevin

[crazykz]

Rich is thinking around 9.

I am planning a 8 o'clock kick stands up die to length and of the ride and making it bake vor supper.

Kevin

I know yours is all day. Do you know what time Rich would be back?

Curt

[forgitaboutut]

I know yours is all day. Do you know what time Rich would be back?

Curt
I'll leave whenever evryone is ready to go....
I'm doing an "on the fly ride"
I will probably do your ride when we get back....Just need to know what time your leaving....

[crazykz]

I'll leave whenever evryone is ready to go....
I'm doing an "on the fly ride"
I will probably do your ride when we get back....Just need to know what time your leaving....

If you can do yours in the morning I'll do mine in the afternoon. I know we're meeting for dinner but I'm hoping dinner will be closer to 6:00-6:30 so I can have my ride from 2:00-5:00.

Curt

[forgitaboutut]

that sounds good Curt..I'll try to get back by 1:30....

[crazykz]

that sounds good Curt..I'll try to get back by 1:30....

Can you try to be back by 1:00? People might want to grab lunch or something.

Curt

[mstgsaly269]

Curt,
Rich said he would make sure he is back sometime between 12-1.. that way if someone wants to eat or whatever before your ride there set to go. See you tomorrow.

[Kevin_56]

Here it is Sunday morning and the skies are WiSTOC II grey. Forecast for rain and the radar shows we are on the edge of the remnants of Ike. A great time was had by myself and rumors of those that attended. I want to thank all that made it this year. There will be a WiSTOC III in 2009. Tentative dates to be - September 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th.

Thanks, Kevin

I added pictures to My Albums. Click on the Camera to the left, below my Avitar.

Here are three to get you started for WiSTOC III,

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[crazykz]

It was a good time and thanks to you, Sally and Rich for setting everything up. The people who bailed missed out.

I've got my sausage and will be heading back to Milwaukee in a little while. :)

Curt

[HurricaneST1100]

Good time and great meeting everybody. Rain notwithstanding!

-Karl

[Eagle120]

I can't tell everyone how much I enjoyed meeting all of you and doing the ride on Friday.
It was a great new experience for me and surely wont be my last WISTOC.
Kevin and Rich deserve a round of applause for all their work setting up the fun time.
Thanks again and I hope to see all of you soon.

Jim Neagle

[irish]

Steve and I had a really nice ride home this morning and are back home drying everything out. We had a wonderful time!!

Thank you Kevin, Rich and Sally. The food and hospitality were the best. Steve's craving mozzarella sticks :D

[upnorthdad]

Nick and I are back home and safe and sound. Thanks so much to Kevin, Sally and Rich for a great event... enjoyed meeting everyone... Nick said when we got home " those people this weekend were great"... remember that's coming from a 16yr old.
Thanks Dave

[cstorm10]

Jennifer and i would like to thank everyone for a most enjoyable weekend. A special thanks to kevin and Richie for setting everything up. I was nice meeting all of you and hope to see more of you in the future.

John & Jennifer Hoppe:06biker:

[mstgsaly269]

well we made it back home, we were the last to leave. Van and bike are all unpacked , everything is back in it's spot at home, and of course, Rich is nappin now. We had a great time, even with the weather of rain, it was fun, rain did hold of every night for a great fire. Cookout went great, turn out was awsome and people were nice , cheerful and friendly. Every year is great at WiStoc. Kevin, I think we all did an awsome job, and Thanks to all that were there for makin WiStoc 2 a great time. See you all next year

[Viggo]

Kevin, Rich and Sally, thanks so much for putting WiSTOC together again. The food was great and those were the best mozarella sticks I've ever had.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

I've got my sausage and will be heading back to Milwaukee...........

Curt

:eek:

[Kevin_56]

I wondered if someone was going to pick up that one, Solo.

Kevin

[George]

Scout 17 and I made it to Madison for P.E. pictures. I'll get'em all posted soon. As we were mounting up for the run south, I said, "Let's look for a road house and maybe get some eggs."

Five miles later, on US 12 east (really south) out of the haze and rain appeared:

THE ROAD HOUSE!

No breakfast, but a pretty darn good cheese burger and fries. With drinks, the total was $10 for _both of us!_ Glad the food was cheap cause gas not. When I rolled into Illinois, it 's all well over $4. I saw under $3.50 last week in Minnesota. Ike has'em running scared.

Anyhoo, more thanks to Sally, Rich, and Kevin for a great weekednd in spite of the rain. Also Tammy and Fred at the Spring Green Motel. I've been going there for 14 years and it's better every time.

Scout and I split at Route 12 qnd Route 67, he headed on east and I went south. Rained the whole, right into Adam's garage. Things ought'a start clearing up tonight.

Good to see all youse guys and meet some new friends. Dave, keep yur boy on the road.

Next week, Tex/NatSTOC.

[scout17]

Solo's mind is in the gutter...again. :-).

Kevin, Rich, and Sally- You all did a great job hosting, planning, and coordinating this event.

Rich and Curt did a great job on their route choices.

Rich- The chili was awsome.

Sally- Thank you very everything you did, the tent was setup great. :bow1:

And last I would like to thank WI DOT for putting just the right amount of gravel on the side of the roads. :D

Edit: George you forgot to mention the covered reserved parking at THE ROADHOUSE.

[SoloTotoCoyote]

I wondered if someone was going to pick up that one, Solo.

Kevin

It was waaaaaaay too easy. I couldn't resist.

Solo's mind is in the gutter...again. :-).
..........


The use of "again" entails that at some point my mind was out of the gutter and then returned......not sure when that happened.

[HurricaneST1100]

A quick epilogue to my travels... I received word early afternoon Sunday that the Lake Expres1s ferry wasn't running last night due to weather.

So I made the trek around Chicago only to discover that there was flooding that affected I-80 and I-94. The detour ran at stop and go speeds for hours. So to make a long story short, I pulled into my driveway around 2:10 AM this morning.

Always an adventure!

Oh, and would the person that asked me about the 12V USB adapters please message me. I ordered one and received 3 in the mail, so I have 2 spares and we can split the price.

-Karl

[MNwing]

Kevin, Rich & Sally, thanks for all the effort the three of you put in making this event happen. Had a great time. I lost a pair of Held Gloves someplace around the motel or at least I think that's where I lost them and was wondering if anyone happened to find them.

Thanks again for a great WISTOC

[crazykz]

Kevin, Rich & Sally, thanks for all the effort the three of you put in making this event happen. Had a great time. I lost a pair of Held Gloves someplace around the motel or at least I think that's where I lost them and was wondering if anyone happened to find them.

Thanks again for a great WISTOC

Yeah they are there somewhere or someone has them.

So you bailed before the afternoon ride. You missed out Bob.

Curt

[MNwing]

Curt, thanks for letting me know about my gloves. Yeah, figured I would miss a good ride, but after two nights of not sleeping very well it was probably for the best.

[Scooterb]

...I lost a pair of Held Gloves someplace around the motel or at least I think that's where I lost them and was wondering if anyone happened to find them.


Bob, Sally has your gloves, see this post: linky (http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthread.php?p=545708#post545708)

I told her at the event that we should give them out as a door prize! :rolleyes:

I was hoping to run into you on Saturday after seeing your picture posted on Friday night.

[forgitaboutut]

Thanks to all who came out to have a great time!!:bow1:
The weather "sounded" worse than it was! mostley wet roads...with a little rain!
Well worth the ride! (AWSOME route Curt!:bow1:)
Mellow...This bird's for you!(I managed to get some red paint off it!:D)
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee142/forgitaboutut/53400711.jpg
http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee142/forgitaboutut/53400712.jpg

[George]

Here's a pic of Rich carving the turkey. No blood was lost during this operation. :D
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...and Rich and Sally at...
35791

...the campfire.They must be shy. ;)
35792

Also, Kevin, who had a ton of firewood delivered.
35793

Youse guys throw a good party.

[Kevin_56]

Here is a list of attendees this year. If I missed you let me know.

1. Kevin – Kevin_56
2. Rich – Forgitaboutut
3. Sally – Mstgsaly269
4. Dan Boothsbe– Dan B
5. Bob Black – MNwing
6. Ben Timms – Ben Timms
7. Jim Neagle – jneagle@mchsi.c
8. John & Jenny Hoppe – cstorm10
9. Mary-Anne & Steve – Irish
10. George Catt – George
11. Karl Bloss - Hurricane1100
12. Dave Tracy - Dave Tracy
13. Curt Gran – crazykz
14. Tom Laux - tlartist
15. Dave & Nick- upnorthdad
16. Viggo – Viggo
17. Dave Mayo - (Dave Tracy Friend)
18. Scout – scout17
19. Bob & Sue - Old Guy New Bike
20. Scott – Scooterb

[upnorthdad]

Kevin,
One minor name change.... Tom on upnorthdad should be Dave....
Thanks again for a great weekend..
Dave

[Kevin_56]

Kevin,
One minor name change.... Tom on upnorthdad should be Dave....
Thanks again for a great weekend..
Dave

Done. Sorry.

Kevin