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2009-09-07T11:57:00.000-05:00

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Ride to Aries Winery in Grafton Aug 30th

2009-08-26T21:59:00.002-05:00

We'll be LEAVING the Piasa Bird Monument at 2pm on Sunday Aug. 3oth. Join in for a great time!!

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SPYDER CLASS at Ted's Bike Show

2009-08-23T11:41:00.003-05:00

There was a Colony of Spyders that met at Rothman and several were already there and several came later.

It was a very close competition between the five spyders that competed in Ted's Bike Show on Saturday, Aug. 22.

The competitors(or show offs!!) were: George Warren, Brett Denney, Harold Bost, Linda Austin, and Teresa Cloninger.

The spyders that were awarded a trophy were: Teresa Cloninger 3rd, Linda Austin 2nd and George Warren 1st.

We had a great time all day visiting, sharing stories, showing off, buying things, eating food, taking pictures and getting sunburnt!!

Great showing by all spyders!!

TEDS CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY-SATURDAY AUG 22

2009-08-21T08:38:00.005-05:00

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We'll be leaving Rothman Furniture parking lot at 10:30 to go to Ted's

FREE FOOD AND DRINK Enter your SPYDER in the bike show. The Spyders will be in their own class this year!! Win big trophies, prizes, MONEY!! 20% off in store purchases, Specials outside! Leather coat deals. FREE FOOD AND DRINK

Columbia to Tesson Ferry /HWY 21 AUG 15 RYDE

2009-08-12T19:34:00.001-05:00

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This is the direction we are taking on saturday from Columbia, IL McDonalds

Columbia to Arnold

2009-07-30T16:30:00.001-05:00

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Spyder Ryders update--Columbia, IL to Arnold, MO

2009-07-27T23:28:00.001-05:00

August the 15th Starting at Columbia IL 10am and ending in Arnold Mo,
We will be running down the old and new Hwy 21------It was one of the first north/south roads built by the CCC workers during the depression. So we will be passing by the site of a CCC Camp in Desoto. The CCC road builders were paid by the foot-----so every time you happened upon a big tree or rock they made a curve. You received more money than going in a straight line. That explains why all the curves. We will make a short stop at Ft Davison in Pilot Knob at the site of a civil war battle that took 1200 Confederates soldiers lives in two days. Then on to Ironton's Baylee Joe's BBQ ribs smoked over Cherry wood for lunch.
We will be going by a number of closed mining operations of interest on our way home.
So I hope you can make the run with us----and you should ask a friend it they want to ride along.
There are nice folks out there riding on two wheels that would love to ride along with rock stars.
SmilinGene

Newsletter Mtg. July 16, 2009

2009-07-27T16:21:00.000-05:00

MidAmerica Spyder Ryders Club
Newsletter Mtg. July 16, 2009
17 members present
2 guests present

The group decided in the last meeting that the collection of $10 annual dues would be required, to supplement the mailings and the misc items required to run the club. Helen Gryder, has volunteered to track the money collected for dues, membership cards and t-shirts. Please send $10 to support our club.

Business cards, for information to give to people (who stop us at gas stations, etc.), are in the process. They will be tell about the MidAmerica Spyder Ryders Club and its meetings, with contact information, and possibly, where to get more information. This is still in the works.

Ride Sunday, July 19 to Hardin Riverdock Restaurant. Leaving the Bird at 1pm. This ride went great!! We had eleven spyders; 14 bikes total on the road!! The weather was awesome—if it were scored from 1 to 10 it was an eleven!!

Brent Land – Ted’s Technician shared a lot of great information at our meeting. Brent described what all took place during my 12k service. Brent also shared information about a warranty bulletin on the 2008 SE5’s; and the auto shifting. Brent passed out information on “TWO BROTHERS JUICE BOX” which he had just installed on a Spyder on Tuesday. It was great to have Brent there to answer so many questions that all of us had. Thanks a lot Brent!!

ATTENTION 2008/2009 SPYDER DPS RECALL:
This comes directly from the spyder.brp site:
SPYDER NEWS
July 21, 2009, Spyder Announcements
UPDATE ON SPYDER DPS RECALL
Dear SpyderRyder Subscriber,
We would like to inform you of the official launch of the safety campaign related to the Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) in effect for all 2008 and 2009 Can-AmTM SpyderTM GS roadsters.
We wish to invite you to call an authorized BRP Can-Am Spyder Roadster dealer and make an appointment to have your vehicle repaired. We will re-program the dynamic power steering systems to improve the smoothness of operation. The dealer will perform this work at no charge to you.
Our dedicated toll free line, 1-866-767-0707, is still in service if you have questions regarding this matter. This line is open between 8 AM and 6 PM, Monday through Thursday, and from 8 to 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM to 5.30 PM on Friday, Eastern Standard Time; you will be able to speak to a BRP Representative if you wish to stay on the line after hearing the recorded information.
Thank you for your interest and support for the Can-Am Spyder roadster.

Sonic free meal is still on! Saturday, Aug. 1st from 6 pm until 9 pm. We will meet at the Sonic in Florissant and stay the 3 hours.

August 15th , we will meet at the McDonalds in Columbia, IL LEAVING at 10 AM. We will continue to the St. Anthony’s Hospital on Tesson Ferry and pick more members up and go on a ride to Ironton on Hwy. 21. Remember!! All bikes are welcomed!!

Ted’s Customer Appreciation Day 10am – 4pm. We will be meeting at Rothman Furniture parking lot on Humbert Road in Alton (at 10:30am) and ride into Ted’s together. The rest of the day is up to you. Take advantage of the 20% discount on all purchases at Ted’s.

The annual ‘Spyders in the Smokies’ event that will be held in Gatlinburg, TN; September 21 – 25, 2009. The on-line flyer is at: http://www.spydertalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=9182 They have a meet-n-greet planned for Monday evening, (9/21) an optional dinner planned for Wednesday (9/23) evening and the Bar-B-Q and banquet on Friday afternoon (9/25). Tuesday and Thursday evenings will be free nights. They will also have guided rides planned for Tues, Wed and Thurs. They will have on-line registration this year to sign-up for the Bar-B-Q and rides. We also will be providing maps of alternative routes for folks that want to tour the Smokies on their own. The registration form for this event is at: http://spydertalk.com/RegistrationForm.php
Don and Myself, George and Linda, John and Linda, Smilin’ Gene, Paul Brennan are planning on attending this event so far. Last year there were over 100 spyders in attendance.

Just a reminder; 11 AM every Thursday is a “men’s social ride”. Starting from Ted’s.

Our next meeting will be at Johnson’s Corner, 2000 State St. Alton, IL – Aug. 20th at 7pm. Their phone number is (618)465-5640. Weather permitting ride your bikes!! The map locating this restaurant is on our blog: http://midamericaspyderryders.blogspot.com/

Follow the banner at www.spyderlovers.com .

We welcome all feedback, suggestions, and ride suggestions. Submit them on our blog site. http://midamericaspyderryders.blogspot.com/ Or email at spyderryders@gmail.com

JOIN MIDAMERICA SPYDER RYDERS CLUB!!!
MIDAMERICA SPYDER RYDERS contacts:
Teresa- email spyderryders@gmail.com
or cell phone: (618)806-1898
Al- redvette20@att.net

Ride to RiverDock Restaurant Hardin IL

2009-07-16T21:53:00.001-05:00

MidAmerica Spyder Ryders will be meeting at the Piasa Bird on the river road in Alton,IL on Sunday July 19.

We will be leaving at 1PM for a ride through Grafton to Hardin and eating at the Riverdock Restaurant. If you can make it - we are leaving at 1PM.
For more information contact Teresa 618-806-1898 or Don 618-410-4901.
You can also leave a voice mail message or text these numbers as well.

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MidAmerica Spyder Ryders Meeting

2009-07-13T21:08:00.001-05:00

There will be a meeting this Thursday August 20 at Johnson's Corner in Alton at 7pm

SPYDER IN THE SMOKIES

2009-05-08T14:17:00.001-05:00

At the inaugural “Spyders in the Smokies” rally in Gatlinburg, TN, last September, Spyder riders from all over North America came together for some of the best riding the United States has to offer.What began as a grassroots Spyder owner gathering has grown into the world's largest Spyder rally. “Spyders in the Smokies” will again take place in Gatlinburg, TN, from September 21 – 25, 2009.Register by June 1 and be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift certificate from BRP!

MIDAMERICA SPYDER RYDERS MEETING

2009-04-25T00:12:00.003-05:00

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE MAY 21ST AT JOHNSON'S CORNER 7PM ! Hope you all can make it!!

Rothman Furniture Parking Lot on the corner of Homer Adams Parkway and Humbert Road in Alton

2009-03-30T07:53:00.001-05:00

TED'S OPEN HOUSE

2009-03-30T07:40:00.002-05:00

Saturday, April 18. 4103 Humbert Road

We will be meeting at ROTHMAN FURNITURE parking lot at 10:30 am and ride to Ted's together. ROTHMAN FURNITURE parking lot is south of the railroad tracks on Humbert Road in Alton.

Bird's eye view parking across the street from Johnson's

2009-03-30T07:38:00.001-05:00

Johnson's Corner - 2000 State St., Alton, IL 62002

Map to Johnson's Corner in Alton - meeting place

2009-03-29T23:52:00.002-05:00

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Ride to Riverdock, Hardin, IL April 4th

2009-03-28T15:53:00.002-05:00

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SpyderLovers Banner Run! - SpyderLovers.com

2009-03-28T15:02:00.000-05:00

SpyderLovers Banner Run! - SpyderLovers.com