(CARAVAN - Southbay) 86DRIVE's End Of Summer
 

Hey All,

Creating the thread to coordinate the caravan for the Southbay people.

I agree with taking 680.
Maybe meet at Peets on Calaveras (next to Safeway)?

We've met at Starbucks on the other side of Calaveras but seems too busy when we're leaving...

One full tank of E85 should suffice?

2. Me

Count me in!

Proposed route via 680 is 60 miles. Take it easy on the pedal and we'll make it.

.ck

not to contradict anyone here, but if you're coming from SJ, I really like the drive up and over Mt. Hamilton from Alum Rock. The road up is narrow and twisty but if you take it easy it's quite fun. The backside of Mt. Hamilton down to the Junction is one of the nicest drives in the Bay Area. However there may be some repaving work going on in some sections so that is something to think about too.

Just figured an easy drive beforehand then whoever wants to do Mt. Ham can do it after the shindig ;)

I'd be up for option 2!

Either route is fun haha. I've done Mt. Hamilton from Santa Clara and it doesn't seem as far as 680 to Mines Rd. Personally, if I was coming from SJ, route 2 would be my choice but yeah watch out for road work. Plus you guys will have the adrenaline to share with us folks taking the bumpy, rocky Mines route haha

Im in either way!

Option 2

but either way I am in

I'd be up for option 2.

3. Me!

I'd prefer the former, but it doesn't matter.

*bump* updated info

.ck

Im in!

I was thinking of taking this route too
Since now i see there's this caravan count me in
+1 \@/

I was thinking of taking this route too:thumbup:
Since now i see there's this caravan count me in
+1 \@/

It's all good. I'm still gonna take it easy and go the other way, though. Especially now that it might be damp.

We'll see you guys at the Junction! ;)
@BRZChix, mini caravan? hehe

You guys gonna do the legendary 5 min caravan? 😂😂😂

yaaasss!! hahaha

wait, no, that's @Rollan 's thing haha

Cool! I'm in for sure now. Would it be easier to go straight up McKee to Mt. Hamilton? Quimby is a bit out of the way and cuts out a lot of the fun sections between Alum Rock and Grant Ranch.

Whichever you guys want.

.ck

No matter what, get there safe. =)

We'll see you at the top. Should we setup two caravan spots? Keep the two locations, Peets off Calaveras and Starbucks off McKee so drivers have both options. Whatcha think?

.ck

Sure, sounds good! :)

Hey be nice ! LOL. My caravans are fun ! It requires a 10 mile radius, at least 7 stoplights within the perimeter, professional good moral drivers, exclusive line formation, understanding the fundamental building blocks of the road, RF point to point communication, safety precautions are a must and at least 2 Gopros are required. hehe..

Oh I won't make the SB caravan. I was just saying, I work in Santa Clara but live in the east bay. I find myself commuting home via Mt Hamilton/Mines sometimes. Talk about unwinding.

When is this?

This Saturday.
More info on the event: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=74652

I am in

My friend might join us in his Mini, haha.

Awesome drive!! Had so much fun. Can't wait for the next one.

So much fun! Great turnout for the South Bay folk.

.ck