Stillwater 500: Will we be able to ride there again?

[Moteaux]

The last two years people were able to go to the 500 and ride. I never have made it yet and was wondering if it was going to be an option this year? I sure would like to make it there at least once!

Randy

 

[Okiewan]

Haven't heard much from Justql this year? I know he was involved in the club that runs the 500, maybe BSWIFT and/or some of the other Heartland Spodes too? Hopefully someone will respond, but the place is ususally open. What the cost to ride there is I don't know.

 

[mx547]

it costs $25/year for a family membership. i don't believe that they normally sell one day passes but i think justql had an arrangement with them to do that last year. i don't know whether or not he's still an officer. i kinda doubt it since he moved so far away.

 

[Okiewan]

If we can ccome-up with a contact there, maybe we can work something out. Any info would be helpful.

 

[Enduro_Nut]

I have my membership and can take a geust...I'll be there on Friday/Saturday and plan on hitting the 500.

 

[justql]

I'm still an officer there. Any of the heartland spodes that are members there can get you in. Swift, Dwreck, and Craig_enid are the ones most likely to be around during DW. I'll be a no show so have fun and be safe.

 

[Moteaux]

Thanks Justin, I got a PM from DWreck and am going to respond to him. I never made it there the last two years and was looking forward to being able to try it this year. :cool:

 

[motometal]

I know you are a woods nut, you'd like it a lot! There are some longer loops over there. A few hills too. Also, I believe most of it is one way. It can be a bit dusty at times, if there's a light rain then the next day might be the best time to go.

 

[mdkuder]

I didn't make it to the 500 during DW02 and would like to go I know my son would have a blast riding the long trails!

 

[CAL]

We went last year with Lorin and a few other locals. It's pretty fun. Seemed like it took forever to get there, but worth it. We hope to go back this year. I did my tree hugging duty there last year. :bang: I don't plan on hugging any this year! ;)

 

[Okiewan]

Seemed like it took forever to get there, but worth it.

Humm, it's like 7 miles from Cooperland?

 

[Fred T]

The 500 is like 5 miles away by road.

The MI crew hit it a few times each year we were there. We like dodging trees. There are several loops there and of various degrees of difficulty. I think there are 3 options and the loop is around 20-25 miles long. We preferred the tightest single track loop but it was easy to get off it because it ducks in an out of the easier QUAD trail. If you ride it twice you may need to bring fuel. Last year the rain made it real wet and fun but that red OK stuff killed many fork seals so if it's rainy you mioght plan to bring some spare fork seals. Have fun.

 

[BSWIFT]

There is an OCCRA race there next Sunday. The trails will likely be whooped out in sections. We need some rain. I won't race if it doesn't rain this week. We can arrange for "special use" passes. The money will go directly to the Stillwater Trail Riders. Of course, any STR member can take a guest for free. ;)

 

[CAL]

Humm, it's like 7 miles from Cooperland?

7 miles, idling in 4th gear (so not to disturb the neighbors) on a flat dirt road seems like forever...

 

[LoriKTM]

Dave and I would be up for a trip to the 500 if someone can show us the way.
Never made it out there last year.

 

[Lorin]

I should be able to guide a ride to the 500 sometime between Wednesday and Friday. There is one small rule, though. You cant ride faster than your guide! Or at the very least, wait and pass me when there isnt anyone else around. Until then. Lorin.

 

[motometal]

I seem to remember Lorin hopping on motometal's CR250 and proceeding to "haul the groceries"

 

[Enduro_Nut]

I should be able to guide a ride to the 500 sometime between Wednesday and Friday. There is one small rule, though. You cant ride faster than your guide! Or at the very least, wait and pass me when there isnt anyone else around. Until then. Lorin.

:laugh: If Stan Flemmings goes along he'll be "cookin' " as he puts it. Can't wait for a little 500!

 

[Grady]

:laugh: If Stan Flemmings goes along he'll be "cookin' " as he puts it. Can't wait for a little 500!

Yea, I remember when Stan was 'cookin' in a nice little stretch of some 'woods' @ Muenster, then the 'boulder creek' section came up, and his 'cookin', turned into 'slow simmer' mode :laugh:

 

[Enduro_Nut]

:laugh: and he thinks the old timers are slow... :laugh:

I must say though - hes' certainly moving at a good clip!

 

[Grady]

Everytime we go riding, Stan gets faster, I just get older :ugg:

Well, he did learn from the best :)

 

[DWreck]

OK, I just posted a new thread about riding at the 500 during Dirt Week. Maybe someone who isn't as E-tarded as I can post a direct link to it. :)