Bunny Cruise - Sept 29th - Northern California Ford Owners

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Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

The first annual Bunny Cruise has arrived! Appropriately named as we killed two mapping out the mile markers. We have spent over 12 hours mapping this out to bring you the best drive possible.

Beautiful valleys, runs along fault lines, climbs up and over the Hills, past lakes, and down the cliffs to the ocean. It's one cruise you won't want to miss.

When - Saturday, September 29

9/29/07. Meet at 9am, leave at 10am.

Where - Starting in Gilroy, Ending in Marina.

Start will be at Shell gas station in Gilroy off 101, by the intersection of Bolsa Rd. and Travel Park Circle. End will be gas station off Reservation Rd. in Marina.

How Long - approximately 165 miles. Several gas stops and photo ops are included with an option to head home half way through the cruise on 101 for those who would like to eat lunch and leave.

Attendees:

Norcal-LS1

1. Bil Doe
2. Becca
3. Floyd
4. !Jimmy
5. sspooky
6. Mom (maybe copilot)
7. 91seven (maybe)
8. Payne (maybe)
9. mpegripper
10. yngbird + friends
11. 02SilverWS6
12. PGM95Z + navigator
13. ls1mastermind + 1
14. aslowdodge
15. ChewyChevy
16. Prerun4fun13
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20.

Corvette Forum

1. jhong321
2. LS7 C5 (maybe)
3. tdelena (maybe)
4. Scubanme
5. BlakShark
6. Inky Pinky
7. CMY SIX
8. Trawicked
9. SharkB4C4
10. Duman

BAAutox.com

1. Zyrano (maybe)
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3.
4.
5.

CaliforniaFords.com

1. Camaro Kid Z/28 (maybe)
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3.
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5.

Norcal1320.com

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So, it's not a cruise for me unless it's epic! This is definitely going to be a great mix of twisties and scenic views. It will be beneficial to bring a copilot along to navigate and read the warnings as well as codrive if you get tired.

Couple of very important points I'd like to make:

1. This cruise will be postponed if there is any rain two days before. Some of the roads are just too dangerous to drive while wet.

2. You will be passing through an army bass for a limited stretch. YOU MUST HAVE LICENSE, REGISTRATION, AND INSURANCE READY TO SHOW TO THE GUARD IN ORDER TO ENTER THE BASE. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR OURS BY SHOWING UP WITHOUT IT. THOUGH IT IS A BRIEF STINT THROUGH THEIR TERRITORY, THIS IS NOT A JOKE.

3. Obey all indicated speed zones on the cruise. There are more than enough places to have fun. Speed zones are indicated for your safety. Disobeying them may result in tickets, serious injury or death. Or military dudes with guns.

4. It's recommended to bring along some fix-a-flat and two-way radios as there are a lot of wilderness areas.

5. There are many regroup points, so it's best to drive at your own pace. If you are not comfortable driving fast, feel free to sit farther back in the pack. It's a cruise! Not a race.

For those who would like a quick route to map out, here are some of the roads:

-Hwy 25 south to 198.
-Peach Tree Rd to River Rd.
-Eat lunch in Paso Robles of Niblick Rd. (Those who have short time can head
out from here back up Hwy 101
-Nacimiento Lake Dr.
-Jolon Rd. through Hunter Liggett Army Reservation
-Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd. down to Hwy 1. Amazing scenery!! One or two
photo stops
-Hwy 1 home with one photo stop at Vista Point.

[ September 26, 2007, 02:29 AM: Message edited by: Becca ]

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

sounds like fun B, you gonna dust off the cat(not that one! [Razz]

) and roll old skool for once?! I'll be available for cleveland support! [Big Grin]

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

Haha, yeah right. The cougar could not survive that trip. I'm actually riding with my friend Bill (we mapped the route together) in his white C6.

You going to come out and play?

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Becca:
Haha, yeah right. The cougar could not survive that trip. I'm actually riding with my friend Bill (we mapped the route together) in his white C6.

You going to come out and play?

gonna try and get some wider wheels for the maro so i can take the twisties! maybe the other stang! [Wink]

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

Awesome! Love to see the camaro out with us.

Posted by Camaro Kid Z/28 (Member # 3100) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Becca:
I'm actually riding with my friend Bill in his white C6.

You going to come out and play?

Like they always say..."the Vette..get's them wett!" [Big Grin]

[ September 01, 2007, 02:07 AM: Message edited by: Camaro Kid Z/28 ]

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

Hardy har har [Razz]

I'd drive the Mustang, but its currently non-oped.

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

REMINDER!! Cruise coming up this Saturday! [Big Grin]

Here is the route we will be taking. It's also a good idea to bring 2-way radios if you have them.

Bunny Cruise

1st Half

0.0 – Zero trip odometer @ Travel Park Circle (Shell gas station). Head toward 101S Link to Meeting Spot
0.1 – Left on 101S
1.8 – Exit on Hwy 25S to Hollister
– Left onto Hwy 25S over freeway
**watch your speed until outside of Hollister. Cops are abundant
10.7 – Continue straight through the light for Hwy. 156
13.3 – Merge right on San Felipe Road / Hwy 25
- San Felipe becomes San Benito Road
15.0 – Left @ Nash / Hwy 25
15.7 – Right on Airline / Hwy 25 to Très Pinos
18.0 – Continue straight through the stop sign on Hwy 25
20.9 – Speed limit drops to 35mph
21.6 – End 35mph speed limit
39.4 – Twisties start and continue for next 38 miles
43.9 – Pinnacles monument
52.1 – Very twisty section
56.1 – Follow Hwy 25 to the right. (do not go straight)
77.5 – Left @ “T” on to Hwy 198
77.6 – Immediate right on to Peach Tree Road
81.0 – Road narrows to one lane. Use caution for oncoming traffic and small furries.
87.5 – Twisty section
89.1 – Cattle guard
89.4 – Bridge
91.3 – Stay right and follow Indian Valley Road (very twisty and one lane)
94.0 – Cattle guard
101.9 – Sharp turn, uphill to the left
116.6 – Right @ dead end on to Cross Canyons Rd.
116.7 – Left @ River Rd.
118.6 – Flooded portion of road when raining. Rough!
121.0 – Right @ dead end on to North River Rd.
124.9 – Merge right and continue on North River Rd.
125.9 – Make a right to stay on River Rd.
127.0 – Right on Niblick and left into gas station. Or go thru Niblick light and make right into gas.

To join the cruise at this point, take 101S To Pine St. exit in Paso Robles. Go Left on 4th, left on Spring St, and Left on Niblick. Gas station will be on your right.

Lunch break! Here is a shopping center with the following to choose from:

-Shell & Chevron gas stations
-Albertsons -Walmart
-Wendy’s -McDonalds
-Panda Express -Subway
-Baskin Robbins -Taco Bell
-Starbucks -China Gourmet
-Fatte’s Pizza -Dolly’s Donuts
-and Sushi + House of Bagels on Niblick and Spring St.

Take 1-1.5 hours to stretch, relax and eat. Meet up at Chevron for next leg of the cruise.

2nd Half

**Reset trip odometers @ Niblick/Chevron light!

0.0 – Left turn out of Chevron station on to Niblick away from River Rd.
0.4 – Right on Spring St.
2.1 – Left on 24th / Nacimiento Lake Dr.
10.1 – Right on Nacimiento Lake Dr.
17.4 – Stay right and go across bridge
19.2 – Left on Interlake Rd. – G14
23.6 Bee Rock Store on left
39.5 – Left on Jolon and come to stop and the entrance to the military base. Have driver’s license, registration, and insurance ready IN YOUR HAND AND OUT THE WINDOW! Obtain a visitor’s pass to put in left side front window.
45.5 – Left on Mission Rd.
48.6 – Left on Nacimiento-Fergusson Rd.
49.5 – Left across narrow steel bridge
**ONLY 4 CARS ON THE BRIDGE AT A TIME!!
51.5 – Stay left
57.8 – Come to a stop at the exit of the military base. You may have to return visitor pass to guard
63.5 Slow for bridge
65.1 – **Picture turnout if leaders want to stop
68.2 – **VERY scenic picture stop. Safe for all to park on road, enough visibility both ways
70.7 – **Great picture location, huge turnout on left
73.4 – Cross cattle guard and make a right onto Hwy 1
81.8 – Vista Point on left for those who want to stop and take pictures at the ocean
99.6 – “Expensive ass gas for you desperate souls”
145.2 – Hwy 156 to 101N

For those who want to meet up for a final pit stop and gas, we will be stopping at Reservation Rd. about 2 miles south of 156. Take Reservation Rd. exit right and the gas station is at the next light.

Posted by TerminateHim (Member # 7895) on :

oooooooOOooooOo i wanna go!!! to far tho

Posted by aslowdodge (Member # 854) on :

not that much farther than when sac people come to the bay area or when bay are goes to sacto raceway.

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

The cruise went amazing! The drive was gorgeous and the views were spectacular.

Some of my favorites photos...

Posted by Becca (Member # 7004) on :

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