Any interest: Group Ride Feb 4, 2012 [Mt. Hamilton Rd]

atruelunatic · 01-23-2012, 02:05 AM

NEW ROUTE instead of the Mt. Hamilton route!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer5M3

Here's the proposed alternative route:

1. Meet up at 9 AM at the Starbucks in Saratoga (Address: 14410 Big Basin Way, Unit D, Saratoga, CA).

2. Head out on Big Basin Way, which becomes Highway 9.

3. Take Highway 9 South all the way to Santa Cruz. Grab lunch at Seabright Brewery (Address: 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062).

4. After lunch, we could either cruise around SC and look for spots to take some photos, or head up north on Highway 1.

How does the above sound?

Here's a link to the restaurant: http://www.seabrightbrewery.com/

E46M · 01-23-2012, 12:01 PM

I might be able to get a few guys together for this, I live in the bay and always hang around the west side of it hwy 9, etc but have not done any roads on the east side of it, How is the drive i know nothing about it?

Dub A · 01-23-2012, 12:40 PM

In like Flynn

Racer5M3 · 01-23-2012, 01:17 PM

I would advise against this route for the following reasons:

1. the roads are extremely narrow, more so than a route like Skyline Blvd. When cyclists are on these roads, it makes for an uncomfortable situation.

2. the roads are in poor condition, littered with potholes.

Dub A · 01-23-2012, 02:43 PM

Ok, im outie then - down for a diff suggested route though.

Racer5M3 · 01-23-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by asifali14

Ok, im outie then - down for a diff suggested route though.

I'll propose something by the end of the day...watch this space.

atruelunatic · 01-23-2012, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer5M3

I'll propose something by the end of the day...watch this space.

Oooh, okay. Thanks for the heads up.

Yeah, I'm down for another suggestion still. SJ/SF area is good for me.

yyoo · 01-23-2012, 11:51 PM

Mount Diablo near Walnut Creek too far for folks? Not as narrow as the Mt. Hamilton road, but it has its share of cyclists too.

Racer5M3 · 01-24-2012, 01:14 AM

Here's the proposed alternative route:

1. Meet up at 9 AM at the Starbucks in Saratoga (Address: 14410 Big Basin Way, Unit D, Saratoga, CA).

2. Head out on Big Basin Way, which becomes Highway 9.

3. Take Highway 9 South all the way to Santa Cruz. Grab lunch at Seabright Brewery (Address: 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062).

4. After lunch, we could either cruise around SC and look for spots to take some photos, or head up north on Highway 1.

How does the above sound?

smmmurf · 01-24-2012, 01:22 AM

+1 for crappy road conditions

Good drive for an STI with stock suspension or a Civic Si, but not an M3...

Dub A · 01-24-2012, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer5M3

Here's the proposed alternative route:

1. Meet up at 9 AM at the Starbucks in Saratoga (Address: 14410 Big Basin Way, Unit D, Saratoga, CA).

2. Head out on Big Basin Way, which becomes Highway 9.

3. Take Highway 9 South all the way to Santa Cruz. Grab lunch at Seabright Brewery (Address: 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062).

4. After lunch, we could either cruise around SC and look for spots to take some photos, or head up north on Highway 1.

How does the above sound?

In for this route. Still shooting for 2/4?

Racer5M3 · 01-24-2012, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asifali14

In for this route. Still shooting for 2/4?

Yes. Weather permitting, of course.

atruelunatic · 01-24-2012, 05:47 PM

I'll probably split up after the restaurant/photoshoot since Hwy 1 will put me far away from home (Stockton)

Let's get a list of who's going for this new Santa Cruz route!

1) Racer5M3
2) atruelunatic
3) asifali14

Racer5M3 · 01-24-2012, 09:37 PM

I'll be posting info about this drive on M3Forum.net.

theliuman · 01-27-2012, 01:23 AM

Damn, I would've joined for sure but I'll be in LA that weekend... my schedule has been pretty insane but can't wait to cruise with you guys again (soon).

smmmurf · 01-27-2012, 09:21 AM

*******************watch for cops on HWY9 south of highway 35.
awesome road but speed limit is 30. HEAVILY ENFORCED on weekends.

Racer5M3 · 01-27-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smmmurf

*******************watch for cops on HWY9 south of highway 35.
awesome road but speed limit is 30. HEAVILY ENFORCED on weekends.

Thanks 4 the heads-up!

smmmurf · 01-27-2012, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer5M3

Thanks 4 the heads-up!

pm sent

Racer5M3 · 01-30-2012, 02:46 PM

In light of the heavy law enforcement presence on Hwy 9, this Saturday's drive will not be so spirited, but more of a cruise.

Anyone object? Should we keep the existing route?

Any input would be appreciated.

atruelunatic · 01-30-2012, 03:52 PM

I'm fine with that, I just want to get this car on some nice twisties. New exhaust note is amazing. >=]

Racer5M3 · 01-30-2012, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atruelunatic

I'm fine with that, I just want to get this car on some nice twisties. New exhaust note is amazing. >=]

Sounds like a plan.

theliuman · 01-30-2012, 06:47 PM

So... guess what... just got back from my weekend trip last night and found out that my wheels and tires got jacked over the weekend... from my own underground gated garage.

Hopefully I'll get a new set of wheels in the next couple of weeks if insurance can cover it. Good news is, my tires were pretty much bald haha...

I'll post some pics later.

01-23-2012, 12:01 PM	#2
E46M New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	I might be able to get a few guys together for this, I live in the bay and always hang around the west side of it hwy 9, etc but have not done any roads on the east side of it, How is the drive i know nothing about it?
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01-23-2012, 12:40 PM	#3
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01-23-2012, 01:17 PM	#4
Racer5M3 Teh McLovin 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I would advise against this route for the following reasons: 1. the roads are extremely narrow, more so than a route like Skyline Blvd. When cyclists are on these roads, it makes for an uncomfortable situation. 2. the roads are in poor condition, littered with potholes. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT Melbourne Red Metallic Beige Novillo Extended Leather UUC Motorwerks Corsa Exhaust Pure Driving Pleasure
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01-23-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
Dub A Dub A 22 Rep 238 Posts Drives: e92 IB Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Ok, im outie then - down for a diff suggested route though. __________________ 2009 e92 m3 IB - Matte Grills/Gills, Lux v3, KW Sleeve, Akra
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01-23-2012, 11:51 PM	#8
yyoo Private First Class 12 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Mount Diablo near Walnut Creek too far for folks? Not as narrow as the Mt. Hamilton road, but it has its share of cyclists too.
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01-24-2012, 01:14 AM	#9
Racer5M3 Teh McLovin 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Here's the proposed alternative route: 1. Meet up at 9 AM at the Starbucks in Saratoga (Address: 14410 Big Basin Way, Unit D, Saratoga, CA). 2. Head out on Big Basin Way, which becomes Highway 9. 3. Take Highway 9 South all the way to Santa Cruz. Grab lunch at Seabright Brewery (Address: 519 Seabright Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062). 4. After lunch, we could either cruise around SC and look for spots to take some photos, or head up north on Highway 1. How does the above sound? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT Melbourne Red Metallic Beige Novillo Extended Leather UUC Motorwerks Corsa Exhaust Pure Driving Pleasure
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01-24-2012, 01:22 AM	#10
smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	+1 for crappy road conditions Good drive for an STI with stock suspension or a Civic Si, but not an M3...
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01-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#13
atruelunatic Lieutenant 96 Rep 473 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	I'll probably split up after the restaurant/photoshoot since Hwy 1 will put me far away from home (Stockton) Let's get a list of who's going for this new Santa Cruz route! 1) Racer5M3 2) atruelunatic 3) asifali14 __________________ 2011 e92 JzB 6MT Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, KW V3 Last edited by atruelunatic; 01-24-2012 at 06:01 PM..
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01-24-2012, 09:37 PM	#14
Racer5M3 Teh McLovin 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I'll be posting info about this drive on M3Forum.net. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT Melbourne Red Metallic Beige Novillo Extended Leather UUC Motorwerks Corsa Exhaust Pure Driving Pleasure
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01-27-2012, 01:23 AM	#15
theliuman WTF? 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Damn, I would've joined for sure but I'll be in LA that weekend... my schedule has been pretty insane but can't wait to cruise with you guys again (soon).
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01-27-2012, 09:21 AM	#16
smmmurf Colonel 309 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT 353k+ miles Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Half Moon Bay, CA iTrader: (7)	*******************watch for cops on HWY9 south of highway 35. awesome road but speed limit is 30. HEAVILY ENFORCED on weekends.
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01-30-2012, 02:46 PM	#19
Racer5M3 Teh McLovin 3 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	In light of the heavy law enforcement presence on Hwy 9, this Saturday's drive will not be so spirited, but more of a cruise. Anyone object? Should we keep the existing route? Any input would be appreciated. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 M-DCT Melbourne Red Metallic Beige Novillo Extended Leather UUC Motorwerks Corsa Exhaust Pure Driving Pleasure
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01-30-2012, 03:52 PM	#20
atruelunatic Lieutenant 96 Rep 473 Posts Drives: n/a Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	I'm fine with that, I just want to get this car on some nice twisties. New exhaust note is amazing. >=] __________________ 2011 e92 JzB 6MT Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, KW V3
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01-30-2012, 06:47 PM	#22
theliuman WTF? 3 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	So... guess what... just got back from my weekend trip last night and found out that my wheels and tires got jacked over the weekend... from my own underground gated garage. Hopefully I'll get a new set of wheels in the next couple of weeks if insurance can cover it. Good news is, my tires were pretty much bald haha... I'll post some pics later.
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