Subietonic
04-11-2005, 02:50 AM
PM'd you all with my cell phone number for the run tomorrow! Route Map Attached
For all
Went out yesterday (Saturday 4/9) with the intent of checking out several things about the fun run. Made the complete loop from San Diego to Idyllwild and back on less than a tank of gas. Over 330 miles and 23 mpg. 160 miles of that was just getting up to Temecula and back. Also confirmed several things while we were out:
1) Where to kick off the fun run.
2) Itinerary timelines, lunch, photo and video shoot locations
3) The mountain passes are open and the roads should be good and dry
4) Identified some good-to-know things and created a list of things you will probably want to have with you
Fun Run Information
1. Kick Off Point
Given the number of owner's cars, Norm Reeves (on Ynez Rd) will not be nearly big enough. So, we'll meet in the Promenade (Shopping Mall on Ynez Rd very close to Norm Reeves) on the left as you head south on Ynez or right as you head north on Ynez.
Directions:
From the North
Exit I-15 at the WINCHESTER ROAD ramp and cross back over I-15 heading East
Turn right onto YNEZ ROAD
Turn left onto OVERLAND DRIVE
Turn left onto PROMENADE, travel about 250 feet
Turn right up the slight incline at the large mall sign marked "Bel Villagio"
Rally Point One will be in the empty parking lot on the left at the top of the incline
From the South
Exit I-15 at the RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD ramp and head East
Turn left onto YNEZ ROAD
Turn right onto OVERLAND DRIVE
Turn left onto PROMENADE
Turn right up the slight incline at the large mall sign marked "Bel Villagio"
Rally Point One will be in the empty parking lot on the left at the top of the incline
Note to first arrivers - Please back your cars into the parking spaces furthest from the access road so others arriving after you can pull in easily. Let's try to keep the cars all heading in the same direction as much as possible in each line.
2. Check-in/Departure times (The Itinerary)
9:00 AM - Check-in at Rally Point One (see location above), coffee, JambaJuice and Marie Calendar's are all very close if you'd like breakfast
9:15 -1015 - Owner's showcase/demos, etc.
9:45 AM - Photo/Video Shoot (Lineup and individual shots)
10:25 AM - Radio check (we'll travel on channel 8, alternative channel 17)
10:30 AM - Depart for Rally Point Two - Palm Desert (I-15N, I-215N, Hwy 60E, I-10E, Monterey Ave Exit)
11:15 AM - Stop/pull off for lunch in Palm Desert (Immediate corner of I-10 and Monterey Ave) - Multiple food outlets for your dining pleasure
12:15 PM - Depart for Rally Point Three and Idyllwild (Monterey Ave to CA-74 Pines to Palms Highway)
12:30 PM - Rally Point Three - Line up on the grade heading up Pines to Palms Highay for video shoot
1:30 PM - Arrive Rally Point Four - Idyllwild (CA-74 to CA-243 - parking TBD but suggest along the northern side of the loop in front of the Idyllwild Inn
1:30-2:30 PM - Stop in Idyllwild for a soda/snack/potty break and group photos/video shots
2:30 PM - Depart for Rally Point Five (Anza via CA-243, CA-74, CA-371)
2:30-3:30 PM Return to Temecula (CA-371, CA-79)
3. Good-to-know things / check off list of things to do/bring
Good to know
Temperatures were about 65 degrees in Palm Desert and about 55 degrees (and dropping) in Idyllwild - plan your clothes accordingly
Fill up before you leave Temecula - gas prices were $2.989 in Palm Desert and $3.039 in Idyllwild - both Shell gasoline 91 Octane
Expect sweeping and decreasing radius turns and adjust your tire pressures accordingly. I ran 38F/36R on the RE92s and they handled very well
Motorcyles will probably abound. Watch for them
Lash things down that you don't want moving around
List of things to bring/check (in my order of importance)
Check your air pressures, fluids - oil, water, and windshield washer before you leave home, bring towels and cleaner along to clean your windshield - bugs are out in force - and none of them will have the guts again to do what they do to your windshield
Wallet, license, registration, insurance, etc.
Bring water (couple of sport bottles)
Sunglasses
Two-way radio (I use a Motorola T7200 but Uniden, Motorola, Cobra - all have similar items and you can find them at Walmart, REI, Target, etc. for ~$15.00 for 1, $25.00 for 2 and up in price)
Warm clothes (for the mountain - shouldn't require "winter" clothes, just a heavier jacket or sweather)
$20-$30 for lunch incidentals
Snacks for the road (if you want)
First aid kit (small, portable)
Camera - you'll want to take pictures of the group and the desert/mountain vistas
Binoculars (if you have them, bring them along)
Tow strap - Don't worry if you don't have one (it's always good to carry one)
GPS - if you want to capture the track/waypoints
If I think of anything else, I'll add it in or post it up. PM me if you need more information or email me at Subiesan@hotmail.com (Subiesan@hotmail.com)
SBT
For all
Went out yesterday (Saturday 4/9) with the intent of checking out several things about the fun run. Made the complete loop from San Diego to Idyllwild and back on less than a tank of gas. Over 330 miles and 23 mpg. 160 miles of that was just getting up to Temecula and back. Also confirmed several things while we were out:
1) Where to kick off the fun run.
2) Itinerary timelines, lunch, photo and video shoot locations
3) The mountain passes are open and the roads should be good and dry
4) Identified some good-to-know things and created a list of things you will probably want to have with you
Fun Run Information
1. Kick Off Point
Given the number of owner's cars, Norm Reeves (on Ynez Rd) will not be nearly big enough. So, we'll meet in the Promenade (Shopping Mall on Ynez Rd very close to Norm Reeves) on the left as you head south on Ynez or right as you head north on Ynez.
Directions:
From the North
Exit I-15 at the WINCHESTER ROAD ramp and cross back over I-15 heading East
Turn right onto YNEZ ROAD
Turn left onto OVERLAND DRIVE
Turn left onto PROMENADE, travel about 250 feet
Turn right up the slight incline at the large mall sign marked "Bel Villagio"
Rally Point One will be in the empty parking lot on the left at the top of the incline
From the South
Exit I-15 at the RANCHO CALIFORNIA ROAD ramp and head East
Turn left onto YNEZ ROAD
Turn right onto OVERLAND DRIVE
Turn left onto PROMENADE
Turn right up the slight incline at the large mall sign marked "Bel Villagio"
Rally Point One will be in the empty parking lot on the left at the top of the incline
Note to first arrivers - Please back your cars into the parking spaces furthest from the access road so others arriving after you can pull in easily. Let's try to keep the cars all heading in the same direction as much as possible in each line.
2. Check-in/Departure times (The Itinerary)
9:00 AM - Check-in at Rally Point One (see location above), coffee, JambaJuice and Marie Calendar's are all very close if you'd like breakfast
9:15 -1015 - Owner's showcase/demos, etc.
9:45 AM - Photo/Video Shoot (Lineup and individual shots)
10:25 AM - Radio check (we'll travel on channel 8, alternative channel 17)
10:30 AM - Depart for Rally Point Two - Palm Desert (I-15N, I-215N, Hwy 60E, I-10E, Monterey Ave Exit)
11:15 AM - Stop/pull off for lunch in Palm Desert (Immediate corner of I-10 and Monterey Ave) - Multiple food outlets for your dining pleasure
12:15 PM - Depart for Rally Point Three and Idyllwild (Monterey Ave to CA-74 Pines to Palms Highway)
12:30 PM - Rally Point Three - Line up on the grade heading up Pines to Palms Highay for video shoot
1:30 PM - Arrive Rally Point Four - Idyllwild (CA-74 to CA-243 - parking TBD but suggest along the northern side of the loop in front of the Idyllwild Inn
1:30-2:30 PM - Stop in Idyllwild for a soda/snack/potty break and group photos/video shots
2:30 PM - Depart for Rally Point Five (Anza via CA-243, CA-74, CA-371)
2:30-3:30 PM Return to Temecula (CA-371, CA-79)
3. Good-to-know things / check off list of things to do/bring
Good to know
Temperatures were about 65 degrees in Palm Desert and about 55 degrees (and dropping) in Idyllwild - plan your clothes accordingly
Fill up before you leave Temecula - gas prices were $2.989 in Palm Desert and $3.039 in Idyllwild - both Shell gasoline 91 Octane
Expect sweeping and decreasing radius turns and adjust your tire pressures accordingly. I ran 38F/36R on the RE92s and they handled very well
Motorcyles will probably abound. Watch for them
Lash things down that you don't want moving around
List of things to bring/check (in my order of importance)
Check your air pressures, fluids - oil, water, and windshield washer before you leave home, bring towels and cleaner along to clean your windshield - bugs are out in force - and none of them will have the guts again to do what they do to your windshield
Wallet, license, registration, insurance, etc.
Bring water (couple of sport bottles)
Sunglasses
Two-way radio (I use a Motorola T7200 but Uniden, Motorola, Cobra - all have similar items and you can find them at Walmart, REI, Target, etc. for ~$15.00 for 1, $25.00 for 2 and up in price)
Warm clothes (for the mountain - shouldn't require "winter" clothes, just a heavier jacket or sweather)
$20-$30 for lunch incidentals
Snacks for the road (if you want)
First aid kit (small, portable)
Camera - you'll want to take pictures of the group and the desert/mountain vistas
Binoculars (if you have them, bring them along)
Tow strap - Don't worry if you don't have one (it's always good to carry one)
GPS - if you want to capture the track/waypoints
If I think of anything else, I'll add it in or post it up. PM me if you need more information or email me at Subiesan@hotmail.com (Subiesan@hotmail.com)
SBT