The Spider Ride
Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us for the COG 2023 Spider Ride. Once again, ride headquarters will be at the Huzzah Valley Resort (Pavilion #2). The Huzzah Valley Resort (Map) is located approximately 8 miles east of Steelville, Missouri on MO-Route 8 at the Huzzah Creek (Big Red Barn).
Camping
For 2023 we will once again have our campground located near the grassy area around the larger Pavilion #2 (red circle on left side of the illustration below). This will allow everyone who is camping or staying in one of the cabins to be in the same space. This move will bring everyone easier and closer access to meals and the evening campfire. All meals will again be served at pavilion #2. Please pay your camping fee (~$16.00/night) at the OFFICE upon arrival. New flush toilets and pay showers are available and close to this camping area.
Click on map for a larger image - Pavilion #2 is to the left of the Horse Pasture
Lodging Huzzah Valley has cabins for rent. Check their website (https://huzzahvalley.com) or call (1-800-367-4516) for more information and availability. There are also motels close by in Cuba and Potosi, Missouri. Riding Pretty damn good! That's why we're here. Maps and routes will be available. See example routes below. Food
For 2023, all dinners (including Saturday) will be served in Pavilion #2 Friday Evening - Burgers & Brats, baked beans and potato salad Saturday Evening - Pork steaks, baked potato, corn on the cob, side salad, and apple cobbler
Friday, Saturday & Sunday morning - Coffee and breakfast sandwiches All weekend - Soft drinks will be provided
Call for Volunteers
How does the saying go... many hands make light work. COG is a 100% volunteer run organization, and that includes the Spider Ride. During registration you will have the opportunity to raise your hand if you're willing to help (e.g., food preparation, servers, KP duty/cleanup). Please consider volunteering to help with some aspect of the rally.
Cancellation & Refund Policy Cancellations will be accepted up through Wednesday, September 6, 2023. To cancel your registration, email Mark Wojcik at events@concours.org. There will be no refunds on cancellations made after Wednesday, September 6th.
Example Routes
The following GPX route examples are available for members to download. You are downloading the GPX files as-is.
Alley Springs Loop
Bo's Hollow Loop
Herman Loop
Green = Route to Herman Red = Return Route from Herman
Tom Sauk Mountain Loop
RELEASE: As with any route provided, we recommend following the route on a map first. This way you will have a better idea of where you are going and have more fun doing it. Downloading and using any route file indicates you acknowledge that you agree to do so with the understanding that the Concours Owners Group (COG) cannot assume responsibility for your personal safety when using these routes. If you choose to use these routes you do so voluntarily, based on your own assessment of your abilities, route conditions, and facilities, and therefore assume all risks. You release and hold harmless COG, its officers, agents and members from any and all injury and/or loss to your person or property that may result from using these routes or participation in this event. These routes are provided a samples and without any guarantee of accuracy, road quality, or safety.
By downloading these files, you agree to the release statement above...
To download files:
1. Log into your COG account first at: www.concours.org
2. Go to the GPX Archive for this event: https://concours.org/EventArchive/#344
3. Right click on the Download button for the GPX file and save the GPX file to your computer.
Questions Contact the event organizer Gary Mazzola at gmazzola@sbcglobal.net or phone (314) 606-2233. Also, please look for additional announcements/conversations on the COG forum at: Forums > Ride Time > North Central Events or follow this link.
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