Event by Richardson Spyder Shop

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1030808257824383/?ref=newsfeed

This event is Official! The Richardson Spyder Shop Gathering is happening!

When: Wednesday, May 11th, 2022 - Sunday May 15th, 2022

Where: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson 877 Edelweiss Strasse Helen, GA 30545

Rate: $129 a Night

*Please tell them you are with the "Richardson Spyder Shop Gathering" when booking - we presently have 15 rooms being held.

*To stay Friday or Saturday night does require a 2 night minimum.

What: This is an informal "Gathering" - not a "Rally." What does this mean? This will be an event for friends, family, etc. who love to ride to get together and have a good time. There will be no vendors present. There will be no "Schedule of Events." Things will be very fluid and chill.

Helen, GA is an amazing mountain town with loads of great roads all around. There's lots of shops and restaurants for those that want to relax and enjoy the town as well.

I will be posting some ride options in the discussion of this event and I will definitely be leading rides each day. The Tail of the Dragon is within riding distance and locally Blood Mountain and the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway are amazing stretches of road.

Helen Visitors Bureau: https://www.helenga.org

Explore Georgia: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/article/guide-to-helen

Road RUNNER Magazine Shamrock Tour Video, Article (part 1), Article (part 2), Article (part 3), and GPX.

This event is being hosted by Richardson Spyder Shop so we hope to see lots of Spyders and/or Rykers but the event is open to any type of Motorcycle with any number of wheels!

Come have a good time with us!

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January 1, 2022

Brickyard Chapter Polar Bear Ryde

There is a bit of a 'Choose Your Own Adventure' to earn your Polar Bear patch for 2022:

One option is that Paul Watterson is going to lead a ride out of Blueberry Hill BEFORE lunch for our traditional loop around 465! The ryde from Blueberry Hill starts at 12:00 PM

Ryde around 465 begins at 12:00PM from Blueberry Hill (7803 E Washington St) – weather depending! Please make sure you sign up on the website so we know who to contact if there are changes, Watch the Facebook group page for updates as well.

Lunch at Blueberry Hill 1:00PM – this will be a ‘go’ either way. If you aren’t comfortable ryding your Spyder, join us in your 4 wheeled vehicle (no Polar Bear patch if you drive 4 wheels)!

Another option is to ryde your Spyder at least 40 miles to and from Blueberry Hill Pancake House for lunch - so if you live 15 miles away that would only be 30 miles round trip...you'll need to take the long way so that you ryde at least 40 miles there and back. This option is on the honor system, you seem like a trustworthy bunch!

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NOBODY STEPPED FORWARD TO ORGANIZE OR LEAD THE RYDE.

Group Ryde - November 20, 2021

Group Ryde - November 20, 2021Organizer: ?

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NOBODY STEPPED FORWARD TO ORGANIZE OR LEAD THE RYDE.

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In celebration of Oktoberfest this month's ryde will lead us to the Brau Haus in Oldenburg for lunch before ending our trip's destination in the quaint town of Metamora.

Road Captain: Robin King

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Meet on Saturday October 23rd in the parking lot south of Noble Romans, 2826 S State Rd 135 Greenwood. Feet and kickstands up at 10:30 AM.

We will take a leisurely ryde to Batesville and then north on 229 to the Brau Haus for lunch. Reservation set for 12:30. Afterwards, for those wishing to continue on for the 2nd leg, we will head north about 10 miles to Metamora. The ryde will officially end there, as to give everyone time to walk the town, site see, score some ice cream for dessert, or whatever else tickles your fancy.

Approximately 76 miles from Greenwood to Metamora.

Ryde time: 1.75 hours plus lunch and your travel time home.

Please sign up below so that we can get an accurate count for the lunch reservation. Thanks! And hope to see you on the 23rd!

PROST!

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Group Ryde - September 25, 2021

Road Captain: Chad Livingston

Meet Up Location: Belaire Shopping Center

2525 IN-44, Shelbyville, IN 46176

Meet Up Time: 10:00 AM

Feet Up Time: 10:30 AM

Lunch at Ainsley's Cafe

https://ainsleyslakeside.com

15179 Old State Rd 101, Liberty, IN 47353

The restaurant has a beautiful view of the lake. After lunch we would head back through the country, ending back in Shelbyville.

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Join us for the 4th Annual Brickyard Spyder Ryders Ladies Retreat! 

September 17- 19, 2021

Host Hotel: General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton, KY (Near Madison, IN) 502-732-4384

The rate for a double queen room is $105/night plus taxes and fees.  Our entire block is double queen rooms – you can arrange a room for yourself or pair up with a friend to share a room and save costs! The deadline to reserve a room is August 17, 2021. Mention that you are with the Brickyard Spyder Ryders Ladies Retreat and/or Group Code 5191

All lady Spyder Ryders are welcome!  Of course, we encourage member participation and encourage ryders to join our incredible Brickyard Spyder Ryder community, but you do not have to be a member of the US Spyder Ryders Brickyard group to attend!

We will meet at the City of Franklin parking lot on the corner of W. Jefferson St. and Jackson St. in Franklin IN at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 17.  From there we will travel to General Butler State Resort Park with a lunch stop and likely a few scenic stops along the way.  We tend to take our time and enjoy the ride!

On Saturday, we will have led rydes in the area (soliciting route leaders if you’re interested).  Ideally, we will offer several rides and leaders throughout the day with different start times, all originating at the hotel – so pick your favorite routes and destinations and ride with different groups! We will gather together somewhere for dinner at the end of the day.

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On Sunday, we will likely divide into several smaller groups to travel home – with options in many directions, timelines, and stops along the way. 

There will also be time to explore the state park, socialize with friends, play games, and simply relax! If you’ve been in years past, I know you’re already looking forward to it! If you have not attended a Ladies Retreat with us before, I promise you’ll have a great time, meet friends, and make lasting memories!

Email Erin Richardson with questions at ejrichardson00@gmail.com

Please also email Erin if/when you confirm hotel reservations or intend to attend.  A group email will be established to share specific updates as needed.

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Group Ryde - August 14, 2021

August Sanctioned Ride Info:

Road Captain: Erin Richardson

Meeting Point is BP Gas Station at 1510 W South St. , Lebanon, IN

Feet up at 3:30

Travel (no interstate) about an hour to Williamsport Falls near Attica, IN; then approx. 40 minutes to Triple XXX Family Diner in West Lafayette. The diner is CASH ONLY, indoor and outdoor seating, counter service. We will not be making any scavenger hunt stops along the way, but you can arrive early to Lebanon to pick up those points and stick around after dinner to get points in the Lafayette area on your own!

More information about Williamsport Falls: https://gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/williamsport.shtml

Triple XXX Family Restaurant: https://www.triplexxxfamilyrestaurant.com/

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Group Ryde - June 5, 2021

Road Captain: Ann Love

Scavenger Hunt Points = 7
Final destination - Tulip Trestle

MEET UP TIME - 10:00 AM

1. Meet up Monroe County Courthouse - (2 points includes TOH)
100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404

DEPART TIME 10:15 AM

2. Cedar Ford Covered Bridge Monroe County

3. Owen County Courthouse (2 points includes TOH)
60 S Main St, Spencer, IN 47460

4. Tulip Trestle
Co Road 480 E, Bloomfield, IN 47424
https://tuliptrestle.webs.com/

5. Yoho General Store
10043 E Tulip Rd, Solsberry, IN 47459
https://www.yohogeneralstore.com/
**Lunch**

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Group Ryde - May 23, 2021

“The Easy 65 Mile North of Indy Ryde”

Hosted by Jeff and Christy Boruvka
When: Sunday, May 23rd
MEET UP - 12:30 PM: In front of Noblesville Courthouse on North 8th Street in “downtown Noblesville” on the square.
DEPART: 1:00 PM for Tipton Courthouse; Frankfort Courthouse
Destination: Twin Kiss Drive-In in Sheridan Indiana.
Estimated Duration of Ride: 2 hours
Get 3 Scavenger Hunt points for pics at the 3 courthouses

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