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Post by Tressa on Nov 27, 2011 16:40:35 GMT -5
The results are in! Surveys were sent to those who attended STO 2011 and the answers have been posted. STO 2012 is already taking shape, with some suggestions from the survey being incorporated into the new agenda. Visit the forum www.scoottheozarks.proboards.com to check out the survey results and the evolving agenda. Add your suggestions and volunteer to help with organizing a great rally. I have found that being involved with the planning and helping with the activities at the rally are part of the fun of Scooting the Ozarks. Planning and preparation for activities are done well in advance so that during the rally volunteers are free most of the time to just have fun. |
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Post by Tressa on Jan 1, 2012 15:45:41 GMT -5
Happy New Year! Registration for STO 2012 is now open. Get that new calendar out and add the Scooting the Ozarks Rally to your plans for 2012. STO welcomes all scooter riders, and is a “riders rally”, so you can expect opportunities to ride in the Ozark twisties each day of the rally.
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Post by bigusmith on Jan 15, 2012 17:16:12 GMT -5
Tressa,
You know I will be there . . . ridin' my trusty, dusty Helix and the pretty Heinkel!!
Smiff
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Post by Tressa on Jan 15, 2012 17:21:35 GMT -5
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Post by Tressa on Feb 21, 2012 13:27:21 GMT -5
Take advantage of STO’s “early bird registration” and mail yours before March 1, when registration goes up $10.
Also reserve your room early while you still have a choice of room type. There will be a MAJOR Razorback football game on Saturday, Sept. 15 so rooms may be hard to find for Friday and Saturday if you don’t make a reservation early. You must reserve by phone and mention STO to get the special room rates at the host hotel.
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Post by Tressa on Apr 27, 2012 17:19:07 GMT -5
Message from STO Rally Coordinator:
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Post by Tressa on Jun 17, 2012 19:05:31 GMT -5
Scooting the Ozarks Rally is for all scooter riders, featuring scenic rides on twisty mountain roads Sept 12-15 in Eureka Springs, AR. Pre-register and save $$. Make your room reservation early to be sure to get the type room you want. Reservations must be made, by phone, before August 12 to get the special STO discount. Check out the agenda to see all the rides, fun, and meals planned. And check the ride maps posted so far. (More will be posted before the rally.) There are already 46 registered from 14 states and Canada. Hope we can add your name soon, and we’ll see you in Eureka Springs in September. |
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Post by greg on Jun 17, 2012 19:27:25 GMT -5
oh man thats within my range 3 hrs away maybe i live near salem arkansas i could only make it for the saturday events due to work so im interrested in what the "ride in the twisties" self formed groups will be like and how many will still be there for the ride that late in the event.
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Post by Tressa on Jun 17, 2012 19:53:33 GMT -5
Saturday is the day of our Show and Shine, Barbecue, Awards and last door prize drawings. Probably won't be many riding until in the afternoon. More, and longer, rides will take place on the other days of the rally. A day pass will be available if you only attend one day, but it does not include any meals or drawings.
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Post by greg on Jun 17, 2012 20:18:11 GMT -5
well i will plan to attend regardless i just hope a dozen at least will go on a decent ride. 50 or so miles will make me happy. B-B-Q sounds great too! thanks for the reply tressa! i will register probably by middle of july. a bit in debt this month. no meal for day pass ill just pay xtra for that when im there? my wife might come too but not sure if she will follow in the car or ride the scoot there with me? will have to do more research to see if the scoot can handle us both for 150-200 miles 1 way.
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Post by Tressa on Jun 17, 2012 20:33:19 GMT -5
Glad to hear you plan to attend, Greg. Due to the twisting roads, we at STO have found that it is safer and more manageable to limit the number of scoots in a group to 10 or less. Even for the long ride planned for Thursday that many usually go on, riders will be divided into groups. Faster riders go out first, slowest group last, to keep the groups from overtaking each other and becoming one large group.
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Post by greg on Jun 17, 2012 20:57:57 GMT -5
sounds good  i cant wait! |
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Post by Tressa on Jul 28, 2012 15:11:25 GMT -5
With the soaring temps we have been having, and more hot weather ahead, I'm really looking forward to Scooting the Ozarks in September, when it should be cooler. The STO ride coordinator has some great routes mapped out for us. Check them out on the forum. The host hotel is giving STO attendees a great discount off their regular rates, but reservations must be made by AUG.12 to get the discount. Deadline to pre-register for the rally, and save $10, is Aug. 31. |
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Post by prelude2fast on Jul 29, 2012 16:32:53 GMT -5
It has been SUPER hot cruising the past few weeks. It will be nice when it cools down a bit.. I have my campsite reserved for STO, and plan on getting my bike registered this week or next... Can't wait for the rally..
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Post by Tressa on Jul 29, 2012 17:33:06 GMT -5
Glad you're making plans to attend STO. Looking forward to making lots of new friends this year. See you in September!
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Post by prelude2fast on Jul 29, 2012 20:40:14 GMT -5
Yeah I'm looking forward to it.. I'm used to riding by myself most of the time.. Have been riding with my nephew on my other scoot the past week or so.. Alot more fun riding with someone else.. Also looking to meeting and being around other scooter enthusiasts..
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Post by Tressa on Sept 8, 2012 14:26:28 GMT -5
Just days until STO 2012. Weather forecast is looking great! If you have not pre-registered, you can register on-site. Hope you can join us for another fun rally.
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Post by Tressa on Sept 20, 2012 13:29:07 GMT -5
The Fifth Annual Scooting the Ozarks Rally was another great rally. Over 60 people attended from 17 states and Canada. 75% rode their bikes in, including two riders from California and one from Ontario. Wednesday we had great riding weather for self-formed groups. Everyone was free to choose where, and with whom, to ride. That evening there was a Welcome Dessert Reception in the breakfast room of the Comfort Inn. We all enjoyed great pie and soft drinks or coffee, and lots of visiting with friends old and new. Thursday was the long guided ride. Five groups headed out on a ride of about 200 miles. (For safety, groups are limited to a maximum of 10 bikes at STO.) Thursday evening we gathered for a group photo, then again entered the breakfast room, this time for pizza. A Safe Ride Seminar with Jean Bartlow followed for those who wanted to attend. Friday was the poker run and a guided small scoot ride. Clouds had come in and we had light rain off and on Friday. Karaoke in the breakfast room on Friday evening was hilariously funny at times. Rack, Eric and EuGene, along with volunteers from the audience, were great entertainment. We had fun with the Show and Shine in light rain Saturday. Following the Show and Shine was the barbecue. Poker Run and S & S prizes were awarded, along with more door prizes. Following was a brief discussion about STO 2013. Dates for the next rally were tentatively set for Sept. 18-21, 2013. I’ve posted photos and a brief video here: youtu.be/23_-68X_etQ Photos and videos from others who attended can be found here: www.scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=report&action=display&thread=994 |
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i cant wait!
