NorCal (Bay Area) DRIVE Chat Thread

[finch1750]

Originally Posted by PMok

I see some local users have already added most of the good/fun roads in our area... sorry to say, that with all the construction/repaving going on lately, I'd have to say most of them here are NOT the best roads in the world anymore... I think only Hwy 84 between Alice's and La Honda remains as a beautiful pristine smooth drive worthy of the honor.

Ah, didn't see them add any. It was kinda loading on my phone and not at all on the computer for some reason yesterday. But yeah I can see your point.

Hwy 128 heading to Mendocino is pretty damn good too, as long as you are on the more western part after thw county line. Before that it is total garbage.Theres also decent stuff in the foothills (HWY 49) but just way too many cops and ofen times traffic.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by M&M_Hwy9

Who wants pie? (Or other tasty fruit products from Gizdich Ranch in Watsonville.) We missed several of the past few get-togethers b/c we were waiting to get some fresh tires. Now baby's got new shoes and we've got a hankering for pie. Last year, Chris led us on a run out there, and we were thinking of maybe taking it in reverse: starting in Los Gatos, heading up past Uvas Reservoir, over 152 to Watsonville. If anybody's into it, we'll nail down the route better. Oct 4. Thoughts?
-M&M

It's been a while, so I thought I'd bump this up and try again -- Is anyone interested in doing the Gizdich Ranch Pie Run soon, like maybe this Sunday?

[Pwolf]

Originally Posted by PMok

It's been a while, so I thought I'd bump this up and try again -- Is anyone interested in doing the Gizdich Ranch Pie Run soon, like maybe this Sunday?

maaaybe...

[Blue14inTracy]

I'm in for a maybe. Where is that at?

[PMok]

Originally Posted by Blue14inTracy

I'm in for a maybe. Where is that at?

http://www.gizdich-ranch.com/indextwo.php?gr=map

[SLEEPER WRX]

YES !!!

And I like the idea of starting in Los Gatos and doing Uvas Rd. / 152 / Mnt Madona to Watsonville.

[mellowyellow]

Originally Posted by SLEEPER WRX

YES !!!

And I like the idea of starting in Los Gatos and doing Uvas Rd. / 152 / Mnt Madona to Watsonville.

Just fyi they installed a stop light on Mt Madonna right in the middle of the mt

[PMok]

how do you guys feel about this meeting point and route:

Start from
5343 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95118

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.2...2d36.94739!3e0

To be honest I am not that familiar with the route so if anyone has better suggestions I am open. Also, in terms of timing, maybe we can meet up for lunch, then do the drive, with apple pie waiting for us at the Gizdich Ranch? Or would you guys prefer the early morning start.

[Pwolf]

Originally Posted by PMok

how do you guys feel about this meeting point and route:

Start from
5343 Almaden Expy
San Jose, CA 95118

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/37.2...2d36.94739!3e0

To be honest I am not that familiar with the route so if anyone has better suggestions I am open. Also, in terms of timing, maybe we can meet up for lunch, then do the drive, with apple pie waiting for us at the Gizdich Ranch? Or would you guys prefer the early morning start.

Lunch sounds like a good idea... That way I can wake up later

[SLEEPER WRX]

Starting from "5343" is fine with me.
I'm a fan of early starts but I'm flexible and would be OK with a later start.

[PMok]

Originally Posted by Pwolf

Lunch sounds like a good idea... That way I can wake up later

Originally Posted by SLEEPER WRX

Starting from "5343" is fine with me.
I'm a fan of early starts but I'm flexible and would be OK with a later start.

OK I am going to go with the later start, since getting down to the South Bay will take a little extra time for both me and @Pwolf.

Let's plan to meet at the Almaden Plaza shopping center at about 11AM, for those who want to eat lunch we will convene near the Chevy's and Red Lobster. Not because I want to eat there necessarily, but it looks to me like there is the best chance of parking together there. There is a Five Guys and Wingstop on the other side of the plaza that we can probably walk to if that's what people prefer. Those who want to eat elsewhere and just join us for the drive, meet back at the Chevy's area around 12:45PM and we will plan to roll out towards Gizdich Ranch at about 1 PM.

The drive will take roughly 45 min to 1 hour, then we will stop at Gizdich Ranch and enjoy some delicious pies. After that we will officially disband but perhaps we can take 152 back to 101 or explore further twisty backroads if people want.

Sunday, NOV 9, 2014
Start (1PM):
Almaden Plaza Shopping Center
5343 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

Destination (2PM):
Gizdich Ranch, 55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

bring radios if you have them! we typically use FRS channel 6.

[unsurety]

Sunday drive?!?! 49ers are playing an away game too, and I get to sleep in! I'm in @PMok

[OmarYasin]

Originally Posted by PMok

OK I am going to go with the later start, since getting down to the South Bay will take a little extra time for both me and @Pwolf.

Let's plan to meet at the Almaden Plaza shopping center at about 11AM, for those who want to eat lunch we will convene near the Chevy's and Red Lobster. Not because I want to eat there necessarily, but it looks to me like there is the best chance of parking together there. There is a Five Guys and Wingstop on the other side of the plaza that we can probably walk to if that's what people prefer. Those who want to eat elsewhere and just join us for the drive, meet back at the Chevy's area around 12:45PM and we will plan to roll out towards Gizdich Ranch at about 1 PM.

The drive will take roughly 45 min to 1 hour, then we will stop at Gizdich Ranch and enjoy some delicious pies. After that we will officially disband but perhaps we can take 152 back to 101 or explore further twisty backroads if people want.

Sunday, NOV 9, 2014
Start (1PM):
Almaden Plaza Shopping Center
5343 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

Destination (2PM):
Gizdich Ranch, 55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

bring radios if you have them! we typically use FRS channel 6.

@all_aboard

[kulas06]

Originally Posted by PMok

OK I am going to go with the later start, since getting down to the South Bay will take a little extra time for both me and @Pwolf.

Let's plan to meet at the Almaden Plaza shopping center at about 11AM, for those who want to eat lunch we will convene near the Chevy's and Red Lobster. Not because I want to eat there necessarily, but it looks to me like there is the best chance of parking together there. There is a Five Guys and Wingstop on the other side of the plaza that we can probably walk to if that's what people prefer. Those who want to eat elsewhere and just join us for the drive, meet back at the Chevy's area around 12:45PM and we will plan to roll out towards Gizdich Ranch at about 1 PM.

The drive will take roughly 45 min to 1 hour, then we will stop at Gizdich Ranch and enjoy some delicious pies. After that we will officially disband but perhaps we can take 152 back to 101 or explore further twisty backroads if people want.

Sunday, NOV 9, 2014
Start (1PM):
Almaden Plaza Shopping Center
5343 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA 95118

Destination (2PM):
Gizdich Ranch, 55 Peckham Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076

bring radios if you have them! we typically use FRS channel 6.

Finally. A 1pm drive and near my house. I can finally go! Haha