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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

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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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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.
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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 ).

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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.
So, Roger...

Put that car together! We want to see it. haha.

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So, Roger...

Put that car together! We want to see it. haha.

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Tom:

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.

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Sounds Like fun Lars,

I will try to be there (if it comes together) with my 4 year old navigator!

Best,

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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?

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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 Apparently we have some folks claiming to be able to make the descent without braking...yeah

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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.

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Thanks Lars,

I'm in.

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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...whatchagot
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