WeSTOC 20 - Spokane Valley, WA August 24-27, 2015

[AdamK]

The WeSTOC 20 shirt ordering page is up and running!

We're offering a 6.1-ounce, 100% cotton, high-quality T-shirt in Ash, Natural and Safety Green colors.

We also have UltraClub Mock Turtlenecks, 6.5-ounce, 100% combed ring-spun Egyptian cotton, High luster in Heather Grey and Stone colors.

The graphics are silk screened in two colors front and back. Shirt prototypes can be seen on the shirt ordering page at http://westoc.org/gear/shirts.

Shirts will be delivered at WeSTOC in Spokane Valley, WA. For those who cannot attend we do offer shipping.

We should be able to take orders for about 6 to 8 weeks.

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[Sport-Touring]

[AdamK]

Ever consider entering a motorcycle rally? Ever try Geocaching? How about trying out both at once!

As promised earlier on the WeSTOC site we've put together a nice 133 mile loop around Lake Coeur D'Alene which features 10 preselected Geocaches along the route.

For those of you who don't know what Geocaching is, it's like treasure hunting with a gps. You can learn more about Geocaching at http://geocaching.com. On the Geocaching site you enter your current location and it shows you all of Geocaches hidden around your area. (You won’t have to do this at WeSTOC as we’ve already found the 10 cache locations for you.) There are over 2.5 million geocaches hidden worldwide by Geocachers.

A typical geocache is a small container, like an ammo can or Tupperware container, which contains a log book and sometimes trinkets for the kids. After you’ve found the cache you sign the log, trade trinkets, return the cache to its hiding place and then log the find at Geocaching.com. Sometimes Geocaches are camouflaged or very small containers containing nothing more than a scrolled piece of paper to log your name. You can use a standard gps or download a free iPhone or Android app for your phone. The app enables you to locate and log caches all from your phone.

So the idea is to ride the route around the lake and stop and find as many of the 10 geocaches we've pre-selected for this adventure. You can view the route at http://westoc.org/rides/133-mile-ride. We'll supply the list of 10 Geocaches IDs at the riders meeting on Monday night of the rally. You can go hunting on as many days of the rally as you desire. As proof of the find we ask for a picture of you holding the Geocache container at the location of the find. The person with the most finds by Thursday afternoon will be declared the winner of a prize!

[Mr.Black]

Will there be goats?

[AdamK]

Will there be goats?

I don't know. Are you coming?  

Seriously, we'd love to have more attendees from the non-Honda ST forums join us at WeSTOC! Many ST riders frequent this site, as I do, as well as ST-Riders, ST-Owners, etc... Many people in the group have moved on from STs to other bikes and keep coming back to WeSTOC. It's a great group of people and the event is always a good time IMHO...

[ST1300Rider]

Will there be goats?

LOL. You're thinking of Dorry. She's FJR and she's a sheep.

[ST1300Rider]

The last 15 I've attended have been great so I'll be there, but I might be on a BMW. I usually ride the Honda to FJR events, (but wear BMW gear).  

[AdamK]

The last 15 I've attended have been great so I'll be there, but I might be on a BMW. I usually ride the Honda to FJR events, (but wear BMW gear).  

Good riding with you the last 4 days Steve!

Back home from the WeSTOC recon ride! Those lucky enough to come to WeSTOC 20 this August will be in for a real treat if you chose to ride the St. Joe River Road to the Montana border. While the road surface is  not maintained beyond Avery and has a few frost heaves here and there, the majority of the road is FABULOUS. And the last 15 miles have about the best road surface I've ridden in a while with numerous 20 mph curves! I'd rate this one Destination Highways #1 if they every publish a book for Idaho. It's like riding Lolo Pass with no traffic!

Pic #1 - Palouse Falls
Pic #2 - Happy riders in Avery
Pic #3 - the road surface at the top of the St. Joe River Road
Pic #4 - the Montana border. 25 miles of gravel to Regis MT

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[AdamK]

99 registered for WeSTOC! Who's going to be number 100?

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[AdamK]

WeSTOC 20 rides route GPX file version 1.0 is now available for download on the WeSTOC 20 'Rides' page.

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[AdamK]

The Mirabeau Park Hotel has informed me we have (10) 2 queen & (4) king rooms left in our hotel block. Be sure and reserve your room before our block closes.
4 weeks remain to register for WeSTOC 20 at the regular rate of $80.
6 weeks remain for ordering WeSTOC 20 T's or mock turtle neck shirts.

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[bubba zanetti]

It's close enough, I just may have to attend. Besides, I owe Steve a beer !

There is a fleeting resemblance between the Guzzi and the ST. With the proper badges, I might just sneak in unnoticed  

[AdamK]

It's close enough, I just may have to attend. Besides, I owe Steve a beer !

There is a fleeting resemblance between the Guzzi and the ST. With the proper badges, I might just sneak in unnoticed  

No need to disguise your bike bubba! You're welcome on anything you show up on. Would be great to see you there and have a beer again like you, Steve and I did in Castlegar. A couple or three years ago maybe? Some bar with a big rooster out front??

[bubba zanetti]

No need to disguise your bike bubba! You're welcome on anything you show up on. Would be great to see you there and have a beer again like you, Steve and I did in Castlegar. A couple or three years ago maybe? Some bar with a big rooster out front??

Well there you go !  I did not know your online name !! I owe you a beet too !!!  

Small world ..  

I can likely get down via early morning Saturday. But it is not the best time of year for me.

[AdamK]

Well there you go !  I did not know your online name !! I owe you a beet too !!!  

Small world ..  

I can likely get down via early morning Saturday. But it is not the best time of year for me.

WeSTOC is a Monday thru Thursday night event with most people leaving for home Friday morning. That being said, Steve and I are hooking up somewhere in Montana and looping through Wyoming and Utah to make the 230 mile trip to Spokane Valley thousands of miles. We'll be picking up people from Kentucky and Nevada along the way. I'm leaving a week early and we'll all be arriving in Spokane Valley on Sunday the 23rd.

[bubba zanetti]

WeSTOC is a Monday thru Thursday night event with most people leaving for home Friday morning. That being said, Steve and I are hooking up somewhere in Montana and looping through Wyoming and Utah to make the 230 mile trip to Spokane Valley thousands of miles. We'll be picking up people from Kentucky and Nevada along the way. I'm leaving a week early and we'll all be arriving in Spokane Valley on Sunday the 23rd.

Shame you guys cannot make the Borscht Burn next weekend.

And yes, my reading comprehension is still as bad as Mrs. Scanlon told me in Grade 5 !  Doh !!  

[AdamK]

Shame you guys cannot make the Borscht Burn next weekend.

I remember you telling us about that event! I didn't realize it was "on" this year.

[AdamK]

The Mirabeau Park Hotel has informed me we have (10) 2 queen & (4) king rooms left in our hotel block. Be sure and reserve your room before our block closes.
4 weeks remain to register for WeSTOC 20 at the regular rate of $80.
6 weeks remain for ordering WeSTOC 20 T's or mock turtle neck shirts.

(16) additional deluxe rooms have been added to the room block. The executive rooms in the original room block come with a refrigerator and microwave. The refrigerator and microwave is available in a limited number of the deluxe rooms, so book now if you want this option.

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[AdamK]

Here's the latest update on the room availability at WeSTOC. For the Deluxe Rooms, each guest can request a refrigerator and/or microwave at the time of the reservation or check-in.  These amenities will be complimentary and based upon availability. The Executive rooms ALWAYS include the fridge and microwave.

8/24
Executive (Double/Double) - 10
Executive (King) - 1
Deluxe (Queen/Queen) - 16
Deluxe (King) - 3
 
8/25
Executive (Double/Double) - 10
Executive (King) - 2
Deluxe (Queen/Queen) - 16
Deluxe (King) - 3
 
8/26
Executive (Double/Double) - 10
Executive (King) - 2
Deluxe (Queen/Queen) - 16
Deluxe (King) - 3
 
8/27
Executive (Double/Double) - 10
Executive (King) - 1
Executive (Queen/Queen) - 1
Deluxe (Queen/Queen) - 16
Deluxe (King) - 3
 

[AdamK]

3 more weeks before registration prices increase to $90.
5 more weeks to order your WeSTOC shirts on the ‘Gear‘ page!

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[AdamK]

I was just informed that one of our sponsors, Allsport, in Spokane Valley will be providing a parking lot BBQ during WeSTOC on Tuesday August 25th!! They are located less than 3 miles from the WeSTOC hotel. They will have food, games, vendors and a bike wash!