WESTOC XI, Golden CO, Hotel? [Archive]

AZST

02-06-2006, 03:37 PM

Never too early to start making plans.

My question: Has a hotel/gathering place been picked yet?

I foresee many changes this year with my job and want to start thinking about this stuff now.

Thanks in advance.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

AZST1300A

02-06-2006, 05:39 PM

Bryan...
Hope your changes aren't as rough as the ones I'm facing at work. Waiting on the named hotel too, but already have the route planned through the four corners area, can't wait.:D

STony G

02-06-2006, 05:52 PM

AZST

02-06-2006, 05:58 PM

Bryan...
Hope your changes aren't as rough as the ones I'm facing at work. Waiting on the named hotel too, but already have the route planned through the four corners area, can't wait.:D

Brian,

If I am not mistaken...you just had a little addition to the family. Airlines--tough business. Hope things stabilize for you.

Otherwise, I too, am always curious about others routes...especially to WESTOC. What's your plan??

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

(Tony--went out and got me some Kleen King last night-- will test it out on the pipes this weekend )

st_rider

02-06-2006, 06:41 PM

WeSTOC XI will be held in Golden at Denver Marriott West. We "hope" to have the website up and running in the next couple weeks.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

:06biker:

Louie Louie

02-06-2006, 06:45 PM

WeSTOC XI will be held in Golden at Denver Marriott West. We "hope" to have the website up and running in the next couple weeks.

Hope to see you there!!!!!

:06biker:

How far is Golden from Denver? Can we book rooms now or should we wait for our discount codes?
TIA

Putt

02-06-2006, 06:50 PM

Golden is a suburb of Denver.. Not too far between them...

Putt...

st_rider

02-06-2006, 06:53 PM

How far is Golden from Denver? Can we book rooms now or should we wait for our discount codes?
TIA

As was mentioned - it's basically a suburb.

We have a contact name now, but it may be better to wait juST a bit longer in case we are assigned a number.

Clair

02-07-2006, 01:16 PM

Hey, I may be able to attend, wa hoo! It's only an annoying 8-hour superslab ride from SLC ... so depending on when it is I might be able to do this.

But ... I already have a SW Colorado ride planned to Durango and the south west area of CO ... 4 day ride ... man, I need more PTO ...

st_rider

02-07-2006, 01:35 PM

Putt

02-07-2006, 02:15 PM

Avoid the slab... Take US 40... not too bad of a ride, beats the Interstate
all to heck..

Putt...

Hey, I may be able to attend, wa hoo! It's only an annoying 8-hour superslab ride from SLC ... so depending on when it is I might be able to do this.

But ... I already have a SW Colorado ride planned to Durango and the south west area of CO ... 4 day ride ... man, I need more PTO ...

Clair

02-07-2006, 03:50 PM

Yeah, most likely that's the route I'd take to get to Denver. A bit longer than the slab but much better. Though ... from SLC to Steamboat it's a damn boring ride. LOL

Would be nice to meet other ST'ers, learn the tricks, farkles, and so on. I do love my Vulcan to death, but man, all I wanna ride now is my STeed. LOL

st_rider

02-07-2006, 07:51 PM

Here's a little more info on WeSTOC XI until the website is up and running:

The dates are September 4th through 6th, 2006 at
the Marriott Denver West on the north side of
I-70 at exit 263, right up against the foothills.
(GPS: N39-44.426 W105-09.689) This venue is
reported to be one of Marriott’s premier
facilities. Checkout their website at:
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/DENWE.
Disregard their posted rates, we managed to
negotiate a rate less than half that at $75 +
4.6% tax per night, single or multiple occupancy.
Reservations can be made at 1-888-238-1803,
mention WeSTOC for the preferred room rates. We
were able to reserve a block of 125 rooms, but
don’t delay, they could go fast. (I would
encourage everyone to register as early as
possible so we have time to block-out some more
rooms if necessary, thanks.) They have agreed to
honor these rates for two days before the actual
event begins in case anyone wants to arrive early
and spend a little more time in the area.

See ya there!!!!

:06biker:

Louie Louie

02-07-2006, 07:53 PM

Here's a little more info on WeSTOC XI until the website is up and running:

This venue is
reported to be one of Marriott’s premier
facilities. Checkout their website at:
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/DENWE.
Disregard their posted rates, we managed to
negotiate a rate less than half that at $75 +
4.6% tax per night, single or multiple occupancy.
Reservations can be made at 1-888-238-1803,
mention WeSTOC for the preferred room rates.
:06biker:
Excellent price for such a nice hotel..Thank You..

Louie Louie

02-07-2006, 08:02 PM

Great..I'm booked! Lets hope I can make it! ;)

st_rider

02-07-2006, 08:03 PM

Excellent price for such a nice hotel..Thank You..

The thanks go to Whit who did an EXCELLENT job selecting the location and negotiating the price. We have a GREAT website in process with a lot more info, maps, etc.

I'm excited to be a part of it!!

:06biker:

Putt

02-07-2006, 09:15 PM

Heck, for that price, Motel 6 is cancelled... Reservations at the Marriott
have been made...

Putt...

Louie Louie

02-07-2006, 09:35 PM

Heck, for that price, Motel 6 is cancelled... Reservations at the Marriott
have been made...
Putt...
lol..lol..

MGRAFF128

02-07-2006, 10:03 PM

:biker: i must be a little slow but what is westoc?

AZST

02-07-2006, 10:15 PM

Just made the reservation. Now, seven months to plan my route !!!! :D

Thanks guys.

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

Louie Louie

02-07-2006, 10:18 PM

Its the ST owners Club! West Section! Hope you make it!

ST_Jim

02-07-2006, 11:49 PM

Just for the new guys, here are some web sites for past WeSTOCs, to give you an idea of what you're in for. :D

http://www.st-riders.com/westoc_ix/
http://www.stocrallies.com/westocx/

The WeSTOCX site already has the intro page changed for WeSTOC XI, but the links are still last year's event.

Jim :04biker:

AzDesertRider

02-08-2006, 01:24 PM

Here's a little more info on WeSTOC XI until the website is up and running:

The dates are September 4th through 6th, 2006 at
the Marriott Denver West on the north side of
I-70 at exit 263, right up against the foothills.
(GPS: N39-44.426 W105-09.689) This venue is
reported to be one of Marriott’s premier
facilities. Checkout their website at:
http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/DENWE.
Disregard their posted rates, we managed to
negotiate a rate less than half that at $75 +
4.6% tax per night, single or multiple occupancy.
Reservations can be made at 1-888-238-1803,
mention WeSTOC for the preferred room rates.

See ya there!!!!

:06biker:

Great job on the hotel accommodations. Our Reservations are already made.

Bob...

AZST

02-08-2006, 05:46 PM

Bob,

Remember, this is an ST1300 event...not a V-Strom event. I seem to recall that you got mixed up last year !!! :D

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

AZST1300A

02-08-2006, 05:50 PM

Brian,

If I am not mistaken...you just had a little addition to the family. Airlines--tough business. Hope things stabilize for you.

Otherwise, I too, am always curious about others routes...especially to WESTOC. What's your plan??

When I get the chance, I'll post a jpeg of the route. It'll be a couple of weeks due to modifying the home computer.

I don't know if I'll have a career here within the next year. My options in this industry are limited unless I'm willing to lose half my income...:eek:

st_rider

02-08-2006, 06:07 PM

Bob,

Remember, this is an ST1300 event...not a V-Strom event. I seem to recall that you got mixed up last year !!! :D

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

Ha!!! I've ridden Wings to the laST two and a BMW R1150GS to the WeSTOC 2001 in Kimberley BC!!! I might have rode my V-STrom to one of the recent ones, but sold it.

This year I promise to be on a ST!!!!

:06biker:

Oh yes - it is not a ST1300 event - it's a STOC event.

Mark

02-08-2006, 06:09 PM

Ha!!! I've ridden Wings to the laST two and a BMW R1150GS to the WeSTOC 2001 in Kimberley BC!!! I might have rode my V-STrom to one of the recent ones, but sold it.

This year I promise to be on a ST!!!!

:06biker:

Rod,

I suspect we've heard this before... :rolleyes:

Mark

st_rider

02-08-2006, 06:11 PM

Rod,

I suspect we've heard this before... :rolleyes:

Mark

No - well, maybe?

:)

st_rider

02-08-2006, 08:02 PM

Great job on the hotel accommodations. Our Reservations are already made.

Bob...

You're welcome, but Whit deserves the credit!!!

I made my reservations tonight as well. All set!!

I hope I can find my way!! :eek: :mcrider:

AzDesertRider

02-09-2006, 07:05 PM

You're welcome, but Whit deserves the credit!!!

I made my reservations tonight as well. All set!!

I hope I can find my way!! :eek: :mcrider:

Great Job Whit!!! Thank you. Really looking forward to "Doing Colorado"

Yes, the confusion has settled & I will be leaving the V-Strom home this year... I even have an extra set of ST drive flange bearings, seals & installer tool. just in case...

Bob...

st_rider

02-09-2006, 08:18 PM

Great Job Whit!!! Thank you. Really looking forward to "Doing Colorado"

Yes, the confusion has settled & I will be leaving the V-Strom home this year... I even have an extra set of ST drive flange bearings, seals & installer tool. just in case...

Bob...

Actually, you may wish you had brought the V-STrom!!! A lot of really nice dual-sport roads around this way.

(I gotta quit talking like that - otherwise I'll get the bug (again) to get another). :eek:

AzDesertRider

02-10-2006, 10:15 AM

Actually, you may wish you had brought the V-STrom!!! A lot of really nice dual-sport roads around this way.

(I gotta quit talking like that - otherwise I'll get the bug (again) to get another). :eek:

The Strom is a fun bike fa sho. Still, I'm thinking hard about a KTM 950 Adventure....:D

st_rider

02-10-2006, 01:42 PM

The Strom is a fun bike fa sho. Still, I'm thinking hard about a KTM 950 Adventure....:D

I put about 3500 or so miles on my '03 and enjoyed it. I have owned 3 Honda TransAlps and the V-STrom always reminded me of what the TA SHOULD be (and maybe is now in Europe where they STill sell it).

:06biker:

ChucksKLRST

02-11-2006, 08:14 AM

Putt

02-11-2006, 04:31 PM

Chuck,
When you you get to Georgetown, you could get all the bikes on the
"Loop" and REALLY give em a ride..

Putt...

<<<<Actually, you may wish you had brought the V-STrom!!! A lot of really nice dual-sport roads around this way. >>>>>

Rod, what do you think should I bring Step Child to the rally? May be I will do one day with the KLR and another with the ST1300. I think a ride over top of Guanella Pass From Grant into George Town would be a good ride for some one with a the V-Strom. If anybody is interest I could lead a light dualsport ride.

st_rider

02-13-2006, 07:20 AM

<<<<Actually, you may wish you had brought the V-STrom!!! A lot of really nice dual-sport roads around this way. >>>>>

Rod, what do you think should I bring Step Child to the rally? May be I will do one day with the KLR and another with the ST1300. I think a ride over top of Guanella Pass From Grant into George Town would be a good ride for some one with a the V-Strom. If anybody is interest I could lead a light dualsport ride.

Since you will have it there, why not?!?! I don't have all those choices on what to bring..............as of tomorow, the only STeed in my garage will be my ST1100! (well, I guess I could bring the little NX!!) My GL1800A will be on it's way to the new owner.

:06biker:

curmudgeon

02-13-2006, 08:28 PM

:biker: i must be a little slow but what is westoc?

Western ST Owners Club = WeSTOC. An annual Informal rally of ST owners. It's in a different location in the Western U.S./Canada every year.

Phil

st_rider

02-13-2006, 09:11 PM

Made my reservations at the Motel 6 in Wheat Ridge..
35 bucks a night.... Cheap sleep...

Putt...

If you split a room with another liSTer (as moST of us do), it will be about the same price as what you are paying at Motel 6 - plus you will be right where all the WeSTOC activities are. And I think you will find the amenities juST a tad nicer at the Marriott.

:cool:

EDITED!!! Whoops - I see in a later poST, that's exactly what you did!!!

st_rider

02-13-2006, 09:16 PM

:biker: i must be a little slow but what is westoc?

Where are you located in Colorado??? You owe it to yourself to make it to WeSTOC, if at all possible.

:06biker:

Clair

02-15-2006, 01:20 PM

Bob,

Remember, this is an ST1300 event...not a V-Strom event. I seem to recall that you got mixed up last year !!! :D

--Bryan
04ST1300A
STOC# 5197
:04biker:

Um, does that mean me and my ST1100 can't come? :-)

st_rider

02-15-2006, 09:23 PM

Um, does that mean me and my ST1100 can't come? :-)

See my post #26 above.

Come one - come all!!!! :biker:

curmudgeon

02-19-2006, 12:50 AM

I have my reservation in. $75 per night split between two people is a great deal. I usually end up in roach motels.
See Ya there Rod. Hope you're riding a 06 ST1300 ;)
By the way my brother that lived in Loveland for awhile moved back to Colorado and bought a house in Evans.

Phil