2022 NW Starfest Official Thread!

[MikeyC]

Hmmm. Thinking about it

[Jaybo]

Now that we're into January, I'm wondering if one of us should book the last room, just to lock this place up? We can then surrender the room to anyone who comes on board down the road. Don't they just charge $1 to the card to reserve it?

The motel owner had told me originally that their regular commercial customers start booking in mid-January for the summer months, and they normally reserve several rooms for the entire summer. She said they book by March at the absolute latest.

Anyone?

You would think now that we have booked all but 1 room she would hold it for us.

[Shores]

Or she could at least warn any stranger who attempts to book the last room!

[Starch]

Stranger here I just booked the last room.
so I have a room with two queen beds. Send bribes or cash offer to share room. No Biden supporters.

[Shores]

Very cool Eric! Going to be fun!

[MidnightRide]

Awesome! Hahahahaha, Let's go Brandon?!! Welcome on board!

[MidnightRide]

Just wanted to remind everyone that we've now booked the entire takeover of the Riverview Motel, so no more rooms are available there unless one of our members has a cancelation.

The overflow motel has only seven rooms and is just down the street. We've stayed there several times ourselves, but they just did a complete overhaul of every room other than the 2-bedroom apartment, and I have to say the rooms look pretty impressive! Big upgrade from when we last stayed a few years ago.

Right now every room is still available. We'll likely fill this place up as well, so please book early.

Go to their website, then click on the 'Porter's Plaza Motel' link. That'll take you to where you can view and book the rooms. Many of those rooms have beds on the main floor as well as in a loft above, allowing some privacy for members who may want to double-up and split a room.

Their phone and email is on the main page, should you prefer a human over booking online.

It's a 'small town mindset', so you actually check-in at the gas station up the street, or you can get your room code for checking in after hours. They have a gym and pizza place onsite.

http://portersplaza.com/

[Shores]

Hey Jay, add Eric from St Paul Minnesota. Starch

[Jaybo]

That's up to Darrel! Wake up Tykes_Place

[Tykes_Place]

done!

[Starch]

Question
is there a reason to carry my heated gear on this trip in July? Are there some high elevations that would be below say 45 degrees? Most of the time if I get chilled I would use my rain gear as a wind breaker.

[MidnightRide]

Under normal July conditions, absolutely no need for heated gear on the planned rides. Rain *could* be a factor, but even then not real cold. Normal temps should run 80-100* in mid-July, with a 30* drop overnight. Perhaps a 10* daytime drop on upper elevations.

Where are you coming from? Crossing the Rockies or one of the Cascade passes (Stevens) may run a bit cooler.

My chief concern will be forest fires and related smoke. Fingers crossed...

[Starch]

Thanks that is the info I need for gear . I will be coming from Minnesota straight across the flatlands.

[Dr. D]

Hey Gentlemen,

Late to the party, but that's okay. I'm coming from over the hill in Montana. I've got some friends and family in Spokane, so I may try to organize something myself that will align with the Saturday River loop ride (great work on that one MidnightRide, that'll be incredible). Lab work keeps me busy and a whole 4 days gone is a tall order unfortunately.

I am not going to be any burden - I'll get myself to the motel bright and early Saturday morning (likely with two friends on VTX's, and no Biden supporters Starch - lol).

So, is it alright if I "whore on" the River loop? If I ain't there in time, don't wait.

[Duke]

You are welcome to ride with us, of course!

[MikeyC]

Hey Dr. D! Be great to have you and your friends. Looking forward to meeting you all.

[Jaybo]

No posts in 3 weeks? Wake up people! This is going to be a great run!

[Tykes_Place]

I just secured my vacation days. I’m hoping to make this a 9 day trip. My plan is to head toward Calgary, over through Banff, then meander around West and South eventually to Ione. With the ride home afterwards that will be about 1400 miles. I might hit 2k when it’s all done! This is going to be a great trip.

[Ahodge75]

Sounds like a fun trip. I’m on vacation that week also but don’t know if I’ll be doing any extra riding yet

[Jaybo]

If I Interstate it both ways I'll be a ways over 1500 miles with the 2 ride days

[MikeyC]

We’re going to start off with the meet and greet and then meander for about 6 days. Hope to get in about 3000 to 3500 miles for the full 9 days we’ll be out

[MidnightRide]

Just to update a bit, there are only six rooms remaining at Porters Plaza, and with summer approaching they may be filling up quickly as companies begin booking for their employees who are up there for months at a time once the snow melts down. From there we'll have to head down the road a ways to the next available motel.

I finally got my bike ready to ride; put the bags back on, fixed the fuel issue, and did a fairly deep cleaning (much overdue). That was in addition to the new battery, tires and complete fluid change. I plan to do a lot more riding this year, as well as pre-run our routes for the Starfest once we're closer to the weekend so I can check on road conditions, closures, fuel stops, and the like.

This will be a great weekend! Only 11 weeks away!!

http://portersplaza.com/

[Shores]

Hey Mike and Jay, are you bringing more Oregon riders with you? Have they been added to the master roster?

[Jaybo]

As far as I know the ones already on the list are the ones coming.

[Ananthc]

Just got a room @ Porters Plaza ; still 4 rooms left and they also have an apartment available with 2 bedroom/loft and full kitchen that can sleep 5.

[Post Falls Tom]

I live in Post Falls, Idaho. Probably gonna try to make it up for a ride with y'all.

[Shores]

Darryl, please add Garrett P. from Washington