2022 PNW Starfest

[MikeyC]

Is it to early to start talking about 2022? There was talk about Priest River, Idaho. There is a motel there called The White Horse Saloon Motel and Restaurant. Currently the price is $55 to $75 a night. We could probably have the 3rd floor with overflow on the 2nd floor. Got a couple of routes roughed in.
How much interest do we have?

[Shores]

Count me in!

[Ahodge75]

I’m in for wherever…….was Priest River the only idea we had? I thought we had a couple ideas? I could be wrong…..

[Shores]

I’m in for wherever…….was Priest River the only idea we had? I thought we had a couple ideas? I could be wrong…..

Northern Idaho was the only location I remember us talking about. Sandpoint Idaho is close to there of course.

[Jaybo]

We talked a bit about Southern Oregon as well in one conversation we had.

[LDofDC]

You mean to tell me that northeast Nebraska wasn't in the conversation?? WTH!!

[Ironman]

You mean to tell me that northeast Nebraska wasn't in the conversation?? WTH!!

Seriously! You guys are also overlooking the exhilarating riding available in central Indiana.

[Tykes_Place]

Trying to find a curvy road in Nebraska is like trying to find a virgin in a whore house.

[Duke]

LOL!!!

[LDofDC]

True fact!!

[Jaybo]

How many rooms do they have? Would there be enough? Also wondering about bike parking?

[MikeyC]

Hmmm, I thought they had plenty, but now I'm guessing myself. Still checking around on motels for the area though.

[MikeyC]

What about a date? third week end in July? Move it to August?

[Shores]

What about a date? third week end in July? Move it to August?

End of August might have slightly cooler weather.

[Jaybo]

First week of August I have Dunefest. so cant do that and I would like to have a weekend in between. Labor day we have time penciled in for family camping trip. I say we keep it in mid July, since august is the hottest month, but only by a degree. avge temps in July

[MikeyC]

How bout planning on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of July

[Shores]

How bout planning on the 15th, 16th, and 17th of July

July 14, 15, 16 and leave on Sunday the 17th

[MikeyC]

Oh, oops, I was looking at the wrong month on the wrong year.

Yes, Do the meet on July 15 and 16, roll in the eve of the 14th and out the morning of the 17th

How does that sound to everyone for dates? Then we can work on the other particulars.

There is not a lot to see in Northern Idaho but the scenery is nice. Have a couple of 200 mile rides mapped out in the area, could probably come up with more but the mileage will get longer. Also, looking for more stuff to stop and look at along the current routes.

[Shores]

Those dates should be good for me Mike.

[Jaybo]

My buddy Eric in WA mentioned Hwy 20 and the "swiss alps" scenery that was amazing, perhaps a slight shift in location?

[Tykes_Place]

MikeyC Can you share some of the routes you’re looking at in the area? I’m not seeing much.

[MikeyC]

I don't have a location set in stone for motel yet but was figuring Priest River. So on that note,

Route one would be,
West on Hwy 2, Right/North on Le Clerc Rd, Right/East on Sullivan Lake Rd., Right/North on Hwy 31, Left on East Side Rd, Left on Boundary Access Rd, Right/South on Hwy 31 ( NOTE: Need to check and see if East Side Rd and Boundary Access Rd are paved. If not we can cross here at Metaline Falls) Just South of Ion it's Right on Hwy 20. Then an option, Left on Co. Rd. 3893 to 395 OR Left on Co. Rd. 3846, Left on 3869, Right on 3893 down to 395, then Left/South on 395,then Left on Main St in Chewelah which becomes Flowery Trail Rd. Flowery Trail becomes West Side Calispel Rd/9205, Stay Right at McKenzie Rd to stay with West Side Calispel Rd., Right 211, Left Deer Valley Rd/9160, becomes 1st St. in Newport, Right on Calispel, Left on 2nd, Right on Washington, Left lane, Left on 4th, Right on Union over the tracks, Left on 4th, Right on State St., Left on Old Priest River Rd., Left on Wisconsin St and over bridge to Priest River.