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Colorado loop
I'm thinking it is time for a Colorado drive...we haven't done this in the front range for a few years. The last time we did it we were 50/50 longhoods to later. I'm not sure I want to organize it...but I will throw it out there. The last time we did it, we started basically in Nederland and drove over to Estes Park on 119 for breakfast. We then headed over Trail Ridge Road (highest pass in the US) down through Grand Lake , and over to Winter Park for some alpine slide action and lunch. We headed south up over Berthoud Pass, down to I-70 and east to the Central City Parkway,
through Blackhawk and back up 72 to Nederland. With all the rain we have had this summer, everything is so green. This needs to happen. Anybody up for the weekend of the 29th -30th? I could nominate a few folks to organize it...(a couple people I have done some welding for...) but I would rather let volunteers step forward. I think "Axel" needs to stretch his legs a bit:D Speedo |
I volunteer to be a participant. I suck at organizing events.
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Wrong weekend for me speedo boy as I will be in the backcountry then. That said, you are right it is time. Too bad my longnose is now an uncivilized race car...
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I could be tempted to join the fun. I 'might' have a little something to share...
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If you don't mind a 912, I'd probably be available to participate.
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Call Erik
Lars:
You know the Porsche Breakfast Club I started a couple years ago does these runs all the time. They are VERY good at it. Here's the link: http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/porschebreakfastclub/ I bet you could have a pretty big group in no time with Erik's help. My SC is still in pieces so I'm out but I bet you can have a couple dozen cars in no time. |
I'd join you guys for a Boulder to Nederland leg. Not so confident of my car's ability to do a full day drive (although I drive it almost every day :)).
--- Tom '75 targa |
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Put that car together! We want to see it. haha. Tom Carr |
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I'm suffering from a very bad case of "while I'm there" and it has really gotten time consuming. All you need to do is look in your garage. Mine looks a lot like your silver Targa, except mine's a coupe. Roger Buswell |
Colorado Loop
Sounds Like fun Lars,
I will try to be there (if it comes together) with my 4 year old navigator! Best, Andy |
I'm out that weekend...
I'll be in Louisville, KY for my wife's Ironman that weekend, but if this drive ends up happening a different time I'm in for sure!
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Mine won't be ready, but I could run tail-gunner in the VW 2.slow. Will be back from the salt flats 36hp challenge!
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Ok...so there is interest.
Ok, so there is interest. If someone can make contact with "Eric-breakfast club" I would appreciate the help. Have him PM or email me...I couldn't do it from the site. We have a week to get this organized. I'll spread the word to the RMR and AMR folks...actually...Josh, can you help me? I am looking forward to a group photo at the top of Trail Ridge Rd...what is it ...12,500?
Speedo |
I'll try to put my street car back together and see if it is reliable enough to attend!
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Roger posted it on the "Breakfast Club" site.
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Ok...Saturday the 29th of August ....7:00 am departure Nederland RTD
Where to meet....RTD lot.
Be very careful coming up the canyon from Boulder into Nederland. The speed drops to 25 mph and they mean it. Go straight through the traffic circle, RTD is a block down on the left. Coming from the south up 72 (from Denver or Coal Creek Canyon), you will pass the coffee railcar on your right as you come into When you hit the traffic circle, go around it 270 degrees till you are pointing west, the RTD parking lot will be a block down on your left. We'll plan to head out at 7:00 am. If we get going early, we won't alarm the local federalies. If you are early...you can grab coffee at the railroad car a block south of the traffic circle. We'll head north on 72 and probably try to do a quick picture 4 miles north of Ned at the over look on the left side to let "stragglers" catch up. Breakfast in Estes and then we head up into the Rocky Mountain National Park. If you have a membership, bring it...otherwise I think it costs $10 per car to go over Trail Ridge Rd...but it will be well worth it. If you have questions, feel free to email me. If you need directions to Nederland from anywhere...Google maps. Looks like we will have early, late , 912s and 914s. Bring your elbow pads for the alpine slide:D Apparently we have some folks claiming to be able to make the descent without braking...yeah Speedo |
won't make lunch
I won't join you guys for the whole journey, but does anyone want to meet in Boulder and head up to Nederland that morning.
This would require an early start, which probably means getting on the road at 6:15. I'll do part of the drive over to Estes with everyone, and then have to leave.:( If anyone is interested in connecting in Boulder, I'll choose a location (with coffee) and will be there at 6:00 for a 6:15 departure. --- Tom '75 targa |
Colorado Loop
Thanks Lars,
I'm in. Andy |
Our meeting location may change
There is a music festival in Nederland this weekend...so depending on the parking situation...I may need to come up with a plan "B" for a meeting place. On the other hand, we are heading out early, so maybe no big deal. I know some folks "in the know" and as we get closer...they'll advise. We are going to descend on this place for breakfasthttp://www.estesparkbighorn.com/.
In exchange for them having enough tables for us...I told them that I would try to give them a heads up with numbers to expect. It would be a bummer to have 20 people and have to wait for tables (4 people at a time) to get free. We can always dial in our "numbers " and call ahead as we leave Nederland...but it would be nice to get a head-count of who expects to show, so I can forewarn them. I have 4 in two cars...whatchagotSmileWavy |
I'm not gonna make it. I'm gonna be working on the new car. It's got too much junk in it's old tired carbs.
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I'll be there - just me and I'll be bringing one car.
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maybe you can include a little altitude in the run
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251422259.jpg |
Ok...we're good to go...for Saturday am.
Nederland RTD...get there early...as we leave at 7:00 am. Looks like a decent turnout. I'll call the restaurant as we leave Ned and head north so they save tables for us. Bring your detectors... and cameras :D Not necessarily in that order
Speedo |
I'll be driving from Boulder to Ned tomorrow, heading up the canyon at 6:15. Hope to see some other P cars on the drive up. Probably will do a bit of with the crew on 119 before peeling off and heading back down to B-town. I've got a very busy weekend with a long "to do" list, so can't make a day of it (and the car is somewhat suspect for longer drives, although one day I'll just have to bite the bullet and go for it!).
--- Tom '75 targa |
Ok...see you guys at the RTD parking
Not sure what to expect , but we will roll at 7:00. Fast guys will lead with their escorts...
See ya in the am Speedo |
I just wanted to thank everyone this morning for letting me tag along for a bit. It was really, really tough to take that right hand turn at Ward off of 119 and head back down to the Front Range (especially because I knew that in an hour, I'd be at Home Depot looking at tile for a bathroom remodel, blech!).
I know you guys are still out there right now, so I hope the rest of the day was just as great for everyone else as the first few miles were for me. The solo blast down Left Hand Canyon was awesome, as were the sweepers on 119 outside of Nederland with 6 or 7 sweet P cars in front of me. Wonderful visuals and good fun! I hope to do this again soon and I look forward to all the pics. Thanks to Speedo (Lars) for getting it all together. --- Tom '75 targa |
Good times...glad I had a chance to meet everyone. If everything goes according to plan this winter (when does it ever?), I'll have my '72 along for the next drive. Here are a few pictures from the morning...
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WICCR-SC8nk/Sp...0/DSC_0031.JPG http://lh5.ggpht.com/_WICCR-SC8nk/Sp...0/DSC_0039.JPG http://lh3.ggpht.com/_WICCR-SC8nk/Sp...0/DSC_0067.JPG http://lh6.ggpht.com/_WICCR-SC8nk/Sp...0/DSC_0108.JPG http://lh3.ggpht.com/_WICCR-SC8nk/Sp...0/DSC_0122.JPG More here... http://picasaweb.google.com/JoshPinkert/20090829PeakToPeakDrive?authkey=Gv1sRgCLrb4_elhPL4 ogE&feat=directlink# |
Lars' Colorado Loop
What a fantastic day. Thank you to Lars and Beth for making it happen for son James and myself. Great weather, views, food, and company! I'm looking forward to the next trip. Fall colors anyone?
Cheers, Andy http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251593809.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251593849.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251593876.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251593915.jpghttp://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251594068.jpg |
My report....
I'm not the official camera guy...but I took a few. Some of these are more of a documentary, and some are just to capture the magnitude of where we are lucky to live...
Night before...pre-tech http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646378.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646468.jpg Early start http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646511.jpg I tried various ways to get pictures of the line of P cars...this is a test... http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646664.jpg Two 1966 cars that started life as 912s...one stayed in the hometown, and one went out into the world:D http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646775.jpg Second attempt at "backwards photography http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646891.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251646979.jpg Coming in to Estes Park http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647279.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647377.jpg |
Up to the divide
The red 912 pealed off after breakfast, and the rest of us headed up...traffic was not bad. The Boxster that led the way up didn't care, he would pass anybody anywhere. I decided that the best way to take pictures behind me was to just hold the camera out the window facing backwards and shoot
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647722.jpg I also wanted to get a good picture of my rain gutter http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647846.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647898.jpg This road is amazing http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251647959.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648086.jpg The closer you get to 12,500 ft, the lack of guard rails adds to the excitement of taking pictures while driving http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648150.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648326.jpg Top of the world http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648426.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648488.jpg |
Over the top and down the other side
Onwards to Winter Park
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648617.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648776.jpg http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648822.jpg Lake Granby and the fleet at 11,500 http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251648945.jpg We did actually spend a couple hours on the Alpine Slide and yes there was some carnage. That's what should have been filmed...four sled pile-up on the last run:rolleyes: End of the day and a couple hundred miles later http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1251649172.jpg Carbs were not a problem at altitude...and the trip was a great success...thanks all! Speedo |
Man that looked like fun, sorry I missed it.
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You and me both. Something about my first wedding anniversary being important not to miss... Heh. Next time.
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BTW, for those in the flatlands, those 6' extensions on the guard posts in the pic above "Top of the World" and a couple below it, are for the snowplow driver; so he can see where the road is when the snow is nine feet deep.
It gets a lot deeper, but the road is closed all winter. |
Looks like an awesome run, Sorry I had to miss it:(
Great photos! Hveing been up there so many times, I know exactly where some of those pictures were taken. Is there somebody who can put names to the faces (and thier cars) we see in the photos? It's always nice to see who's who in this online world. Thanks for sharing the pics SmileWavy Craig |
Dang it, I am sorry I missed this thread. Although the inlaws were in town so I probably only could have doen the morning bit.
I was on one of these years ago to Estes Park from Boulder in the black cab I had at the time. Bill |
Here are a few more! Notice in the second pic that Lars is sticking his camera out the window, taking a picture of me at the same time. I think his picture of me is the first one above in post #30!
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Here's "Axel" - forged in the fires of Mordor (Lars' garage).
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Guys,
Looks like a great run. Sorry I missed it but it was anniversary #28 with the Mrs. and she had other plans. Thanks for all the pictures. |
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