North Bay Meet & Drive "The Sequel" 2/13/04
02-10-2004, 07:03 AM
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North Bay Meet & Drive "The Sequel" 2/13/04
Rollcall for the Cheese Factory --> Healdsburg drive on Friday 2/13/04.
Also please include what is the best time for you so we can see when we will meet.
This is the drive... 12 of us drove it on Sunday and it was fast and twistie.
0) The Meeting Place: The Cheese Factory on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd. The parking lot is alittle small But we can squeeze in there. If the place is crowded before we even show up just drive to the back. There is plenty of space back there for all the cars and some nice pictures.
1) Head North/East (left) on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd
2) Turn (left) onto "Hicks Valley Rd" (0.9 miles)
3) At the fork turn (right) onto "Marshall / Petaluma Rd" (3.7 miles)
Great place to take some video of the group driving along Hicks Valley Rd from on top of the hill.
4) Turn (left) onto "Chileno Valley Rd" (6.3 miles)
5) At the fork turn (left) onto "Tomales Rd" (16.0 miles)
6) Turn (right) onto "Alexander Rd" (17.2 miles)
7) At the fork turn (left) onto "Fallon Two Rock Rd" (18.1 miles)
8) At the STOP sign continue (straight) onto "Whitaker" (21.7 miles)
where Whitaker meets Middle Rd there's another good video area
9) At the end of the road turn (right) onto "Valley Ford Rd" (24.6 miles)
10) At the end of the road turn (left) onto "Hwy 1" west (28.1 miles)
11) Turn (right) onto "Bobega Hwy" (31.5 miles)
12) once through the town of Bodega turn (left) onto "Joy Rd" (32.9 miles)
13) at stop sign (dirt crew turns right) (tarmac crew turns left) onto "Coleman Valley Rd" (37.8 miles)
Tarmac Crew just follows Coleman out to "Hwy 1" Where they will make a (right) and continue on into the town of Jenner. Stopping at the gas station
14) Dirt Crew Turn (left) onto "Willow Creek Rd" (38.0 miles)
This will be driven VERY slowly if driven at all. The road was OUT OF CONTROL!! not to mention "CLOSED" but that didn't stop me from driving it. I've got stories about it. WOW!!!
15) Comes out on the coast. Turn (right) onto "Hwy 1" north (49.1 miles)
16) there the group meets up and we share stories about what just happened. If you need gas they have it there (premium $1.99 gal)
and they only have a chemical out house (50.1 miles)
17) Driving North on "Hwy 1" once we hit the switchback hill climb. On the first switchback there is a good place to catch the cars coming down into the valley on Video
18) Turn (right) onto "Meyes Grade Rd" (55.7 miles)
19) Turn (right) onto "Fort Ross Rd" (60.6 miles)
20) Turn (left) onto "King Ridge Rd" (70.3 miles)
Great Video spots on this rd. 77.7 miles & 79.5 miles, We will be stopping at (80.5 miles) for a group shot and talk
21) Turn (Right) onto "Tin Barn Rd" (86.7 miles)
22) Turn (right) onto "Stewart Pt / Skaggs Springs Rd" (92.7 miles)
A place for a great Video shot is at 105.8 miles. The last group shot will be at 110.8 miles where there is a great view and back ground. Last good Video place is at 119.5 miles on some nice twisties.
23) Follow back to Hwy 101 south. Total Mileage (126.0 miles)
Also please include what is the best time for you so we can see when we will meet.
This is the drive... 12 of us drove it on Sunday and it was fast and twistie.
0) The Meeting Place: The Cheese Factory on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd. The parking lot is alittle small But we can squeeze in there. If the place is crowded before we even show up just drive to the back. There is plenty of space back there for all the cars and some nice pictures.
1) Head North/East (left) on Point Reyes / Petaluma Rd
2) Turn (left) onto "Hicks Valley Rd" (0.9 miles)
3) At the fork turn (right) onto "Marshall / Petaluma Rd" (3.7 miles)
Great place to take some video of the group driving along Hicks Valley Rd from on top of the hill.
4) Turn (left) onto "Chileno Valley Rd" (6.3 miles)
5) At the fork turn (left) onto "Tomales Rd" (16.0 miles)
6) Turn (right) onto "Alexander Rd" (17.2 miles)
7) At the fork turn (left) onto "Fallon Two Rock Rd" (18.1 miles)
8) At the STOP sign continue (straight) onto "Whitaker" (21.7 miles)
where Whitaker meets Middle Rd there's another good video area
9) At the end of the road turn (right) onto "Valley Ford Rd" (24.6 miles)
10) At the end of the road turn (left) onto "Hwy 1" west (28.1 miles)
11) Turn (right) onto "Bobega Hwy" (31.5 miles)
12) once through the town of Bodega turn (left) onto "Joy Rd" (32.9 miles)
13) at stop sign (dirt crew turns right) (tarmac crew turns left) onto "Coleman Valley Rd" (37.8 miles)
Tarmac Crew just follows Coleman out to "Hwy 1" Where they will make a (right) and continue on into the town of Jenner. Stopping at the gas station
14) Dirt Crew Turn (left) onto "Willow Creek Rd" (38.0 miles)
This will be driven VERY slowly if driven at all. The road was OUT OF CONTROL!! not to mention "CLOSED" but that didn't stop me from driving it. I've got stories about it. WOW!!!
15) Comes out on the coast. Turn (right) onto "Hwy 1" north (49.1 miles)
16) there the group meets up and we share stories about what just happened. If you need gas they have it there (premium $1.99 gal)
and they only have a chemical out house (50.1 miles)
17) Driving North on "Hwy 1" once we hit the switchback hill climb. On the first switchback there is a good place to catch the cars coming down into the valley on Video
18) Turn (right) onto "Meyes Grade Rd" (55.7 miles)
19) Turn (right) onto "Fort Ross Rd" (60.6 miles)
20) Turn (left) onto "King Ridge Rd" (70.3 miles)
Great Video spots on this rd. 77.7 miles & 79.5 miles, We will be stopping at (80.5 miles) for a group shot and talk
21) Turn (Right) onto "Tin Barn Rd" (86.7 miles)
22) Turn (right) onto "Stewart Pt / Skaggs Springs Rd" (92.7 miles)
A place for a great Video shot is at 105.8 miles. The last group shot will be at 110.8 miles where there is a great view and back ground. Last good Video place is at 119.5 miles on some nice twisties.
23) Follow back to Hwy 101 south. Total Mileage (126.0 miles)
02-10-2004, 07:17 AM
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I will have a digital video camera with all sorts of mounts (hood, helmet, car & dash), that i will be borrowing from my uncle. We should definitely think of some spots for some drivebys etc. I know he has all sorts of editting software and the likes so i'll definitely be able to post the video as soon as I get it editted.
02-10-2004, 08:57 AM
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Sua, we need to figure out what time we are going to meet. First I want to figure out who is coming, then we'll talk about times. I'd like to leave as early as possible, (without having to leave people behind) so we don't hit any traffic anywhere or antying. Everyone please post what time you could be at the cheese factory. Seems like it will be noonish from other posts...
02-10-2004, 09:04 AM
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Getting to many people on a weekday might be tough. Or not. I'd think starting around 10am would give us plenty of time. How long do you think that drive will take in terms of time.. Like 4 hours? i have no idea. If anyone has a membership at 24hour in SR maybe we could get in a couple hours there before we take off. just a thought, & probably what i'll be doing.
02-10-2004, 09:07 AM
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it will take about 4 - 5 hours to get from the cheese factory to healdsburg. then from there howvere long it takes you to get home. I think 10 is too early for some people that have expressed interest in going. I would rather leave at 12:30 and not leave someone behind. As long as we aren't starting the drive much later i think we should be fine.
02-10-2004, 10:55 AM
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vince man, whats up 
long time no see. how's it goin man? im about to get a membership to 24, hopefully this or the next week and if i get next week im down to work out with you
i know that for me and adam 12:30 -12:45 is good, i don't think i can do anything earlier
long time no see. how's it goin man? im about to get a membership to 24, hopefully this or the next week and if i get next week im down to work out with youi know that for me and adam 12:30 -12:45 is good, i don't think i can do anything earlier
02-10-2004, 11:01 AM
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Does anyone remember if there was cell service at the cheese factory? If there is, I'd like all the phone numbers for people so that we can call you on Friday in case you are running late or something. I would rather not have to leave people behind like last time, but I also don't want to wait for a no-show...
02-10-2004, 11:17 AM
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Everyone should eat before getting to the meet. Its a long drive before we get to a good picnic spot (4 hours). My girlfriend had a tough time becuase she forgot to eat and the twists and turns were getting her even sicker. so come well fed...
