I'd like to know how we derive our guidelines for the different regions? Colorado Springs is 1,322 miles from San Francisco, but also only 1,638 from DC, and yet we talk about it as a western location. Actually "Midwest" might be a better description? Our western limits seem to cross directly through the centers of Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico. That said, if this isn't going to change, we need to reevaluate our regional discussion in terms of the actual territory available for consideration. I personally would like to consider (in the near future please
) somewhere like Cody or Jackson, Wyoming, or Brigham City or Provo, Utah. This might not suit our aging membership, but remember, they do make trailers, shippers, and airplanes! I'd like to hear some comments on this please.
I know my riding years will end at some point, and I'd like to see us pay more attention to the attractiveness of the area and the venue, rather than where it's located. I don't want to remember my "Western" Stars per say, but rather my "Best" Stars. It's possible to say next years venue can't be within 500, 800, or 1000 miles from last years, but I think regional influence, while it can be considered, should not be the sole determining factor for a location. I could ride to West Virginia every weekend for a year, and not run out of fun territory! Charleston would be fun, as well as Beckley, if there is a suitable venue there. Let's put more emphasis on quality here! JMHO Syd