'Canberra Classic Run' - Feb 28/29. See Comments and Pics Page 6

[cjay]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dooks

Hey Guys,

I'm getting the MC-CVT early Feb... Does anyone know how many kms is the RUN-IN? I'm not sure I will be able to run-in my car before the first drive event

Tom

Hi Dooks

I picked up my Cooper friday night and took it on this run the next morning

http://www.clubmini.com.au/gallery/19th/index.htm

I was up the back and took it easy but I still had a great time I also ran mine in by the book but that seems to be optional around here.

cjay.

[cityclinic]

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Brad

Dates look like they will clash with a go-live at Vicki's work At this stage we will have to say no to the overnight but I would like to make the Saturday drive and simply return home back to Sydney after lunch ... is that possible?

Cheers
Steve

No problem Steve,

That would be option 2 for the Saturday run;
Sydney > Bowral > Nowra > Batemans Bay > Sydney

or option 3 on Sunday;
Sydney > Bowral > Sydney

I'll put you down for Saturday unless I hear different.

Regards

Brad

[cityclinic]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dooks

Hey Guys,

I'm getting the MC-CVT early Feb... Does anyone know how many kms is the RUN-IN? I'm not sure I will be able to run-in my car before the first drive event

Tom

The weekend would be perfect for you to run the new MC in. Lots of differing conditions to get the vehicle run in to your way of driving. I believe the official run in period is 1500 k's. This trip will do half of that in one weekend.

Hope we see you there.

Regards

Brad

[warped]

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

No problem Steve,

That would be option 2 for the Saturday run;
Sydney > Bowral > Nowra > Batemans Bay > Sydney

or option 3 on Sunday;
Sydney > Bowral > Sydney

I'll put you down for Saturday unless I hear different.

Regards

Brad

Sounds great Thanks Brad

[robbo mcs]

Hi,

Unfortunately I will not be able to attend.

I am on call for work for the weekend, and I cannot get out of it!

Bummer.

Hope you have a great time

Robbo

[Boo]

That is my last two days in Whistler Will be back a week later
Maybe a track day soon after

[ubought'a'what!]

Hi Brad, and a Happy New Year to you all!

Can you please put Peta and I down for an Option 2.

[Topcat]

Hi Brad,
I will be at Nowra that weekend so I will arrange to meet you and join the convoy at Nowra. Will do the option of lunch at Batemans Bay and then will drive a portion of the Kings Highway with you.

Cheers Tracey

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI.CLUBS

We are now planning our first drive for 2004 and need to get an indication of numbers so we can finalise accommodation and venues.

Pic kindly provided by Canberra Tourism

As it is a weekend Drive we will begin a little later than our usual 7am start on the Saturday and can be home in Sydney/Canberra by 5.00 pm on the Sunday. A map and further details has been posted below.

This will be our first overnight Drive event and a great opportunity to meet our ACT owners. At this stage we have been offered a very good twin share rate including breakfast at Hyatt Hotel Canberra and we have confirmed the dinner function and our lunch venues in Batemans Bay and Bowral.

Batemans Bay - Pic kindly provided by Hyatt Hotels

We expect to be able to keep the cost under $285 pp twin share including lunch and dinner on Saturday, Accommodation and breakfast on the Sunday ( does not include lunch at the Briars - Sunday).

Timetable Description in brief.
Saturday.
07.30	Morning briefing: Canberra (Venue TBC)
08.00		           Sydney (Venue TBC)
08.00	Depart: Canberra for Berrima			160ks	2.0hrs
08.30	             Sydney for Berrima			120ks	1.5hrs
10.00	Arrive: Berrima - Venue TBC
11.00	Depart: Berrima for Batemans Bay via Nowra	183ks	2.5hrs
	

Batemans Bay - Pic kindly provided by Tourism NSW
13.30	Arrive: Corrigans Cove Restaurant
15.30	Depart: Batemans Bay for Canberra via Kings Hwy	148ks	2.5hrs
19.30	Dinner and Accommodation - Hyatt Hotel Canberra
Sunday
08.00	Breakfast - Hyatt Hotel Canberra
09.00 	Meet Canberra Owners - Hotel Car Park (Activities TBC)
11.00	Depart: Canberra for Bowral via Bungendore	187ks	2.5hrs
13.30	Arrive: Bowral - Lunch The Briars
15.30+	Depart: Bowral for:  Sydney			112ks	1.5hrs
			Canberra			170ks	2.0hrs

Note: Point to point times include occasional stops and take into consideration
mountain roads and other windy road sections.  :D   

Pic courtesy of Boo - Our last visit to The Briars - May '03

For those who can't make the overnight trip there are other options for both NSW and ACT owners.

Post a reply to this thread if you would like to attend. We will be uploading the payment page and additional information shortly. Please indicate the option (see below) you would like in your reply.

 Itinerary and Map:
	

Mapping provided by MINI Clubs Travel Planner
BP Ultimate Locator
	

View from Corrigan's Cove Restaurant - our lunch venue
See Map to Restaurant from Batemans Bay here.
	
February Drive Options and relevant fees:

Sydney Attendees:

Sydney, Bowral, Batemans Bay, Canberra, Bowral, Sydney - Sat/Sun	750 klms

OPTION 1:	Time TBC - Meet for Saturday morning briefing, 
		drive to Berrima (TBC), meet Canberra owners, drive to
		Batemans Bay, lunch, drive to Canberra, dinner and stay
		overnight The Hyatt Canberra, breakfast, morning
		activities (TBC), drive to The Briars in Bowral for lunch, 
		drive to Sydney.

Overnighters Fee:			$285.00 pp includes: Drive fees, Lunch
				Sat, Dinner, Accom and Breakfast (Sun).
				Order and pay for your own lunch at The
				Briars on return trip Sunday

Sydney, Bowral, Batemans Bay, Sydney Drive - Sat		584 klms	

OPTION 2:	Meet for morning briefing (venue TBC - breakfast
		optional) and drive to Batemans Bay via Berrima for lunch. Own 
		arrangements re return to Sydney. Batemans Bay
 information - Accommodation, Attractions etc.Drive Fee:			$ 54.00 pp includes: drive fees, lunch at
				Batemans Bay and drinks (wine or
				softdrink)

Sydney, Bowral, Sydney Drive - Sun				226 klms

OPTION 3:	1.30pm - Meet at The Briars in Bowral and drive back to
		Sydney with the Overnighters.

Drive Fee:			$12 pp includes drive fee only. Order
				and pay for your own lunch at The Briars.
		
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Canberra Attendees:

Canberra, Bowral, Batemans Bay, Canberra Drive - Sat 		498 klms

OPTION 4:	Time TBC - Breakfast Briefing (venue TBC - breakfast
		optional), drive to Berrima (TBC), meet Sydney contingent,
		drive to Batemans Bay for lunch and return to Canberra.

Drive Fee:			$50.00 pp includes; drive fees, lunch, wine
				and soft drinks.

Dinner at Canberra Hyatt:	add:	$50.00 pp

Canberra, Bowral, Canberra Drive - Sun			338 klms

OPTION 5:	Time to be confirmed; Meet at Hyatt Canberra, Drive to
		The Briars in Bowral for lunch via Bungendore and return to
		Canberra. 

Drive Fee: 			$12 pp includes drive fee only. Order and
				pay for your own lunch at The Briars.

Note: Canberra attendees wishing to stay at The Hyatt in Canberra
	add $185 pp twin share including breakfast. 
		
Contact brad.robinson@miniclubs.com.au to confirm accomm booking.
	

MINI's having fun. Pic courtesy of IML337 - November '03 Drive (click for more pics)
		
 ATTENDEES:		Pax	MINI			Drive	Loc
	
 1. 2bob		 	2	MCS/IB/W		option 1	NSW
 2. jaydub		2	MC/BRG/W		option 1	NSW
 3. cityclinic		2	JCW/MCS/BRG/BRG	option 1	NSW
 4. Mini2v		2	JCW/MCS/EB/W		option 1	NSW
 5. Harry Morant		2	MCS/BRG/W		option 4	ACT
 6. Alan Earnshaw		1	MCS/DS/B		option 1	NSW
 7. dsc68			3	MCS/CR/W		option 4  ACT
 8. warped		2	JCW/MCS/DS/B		option 2	NSW
 9. John Ormsby		2	MCS/DS/W		option 1	NSW
10. ubought'a'what!	2	MCS/CR/W		option 2	NSW
11. Alan Irwin		2	MCS			option 1	NSW
12. Shaw Harrison		2	MCS			option 1	NSW
	

Another MINICLUBS Event. 

[warped]

Brad

Can you update me to be driver only ... unfortunately Vicki has other commitments hence the option 2 selection

Looking forward to going solo thou

Cheers
Steve

[MINI.CLUBS]

Quote: Originally Posted by Topcat

Hi Brad,
I will be at Nowra that weekend so I will arrange to meet you and join the convoy at Nowra. Will do the option of lunch at Batemans Bay and then will drive a portion of the Kings Highway with you.

Cheers Tracey

Now that is a big "quote" in your post Tracey. Got you down for an Option 4. Keep an eye on the original drive post for our Nowra stop venue. Will add after the reccy next week.
Best regards

Brad

[MINI.CLUBS]

Quote: Originally Posted by warped

Brad

Can you update me to be driver only ... unfortunately Vicki has other commitments hence the option 2 selection

Looking forward to going solo thou

Cheers
Steve

Done Steve, it will be a long day for you however I am sure it will be enjoyed immensley. One of the extra pleasures of owning a JCW.

[sugarMONK]

Quote: Originally Posted by swamos

I thought she loved the MINI. It looks like the problem is that you have got to hand over the keys

Yes Justin you should listen to swamos and hand over your keys now

[sugarMONK]

But then again swamos maybe you should hand over your keys since you have a MCS

[swamos]

Quote: Originally Posted by sugarMONK

But then again swamos maybe you should hand over your keys since you have a MCS

[brett]

Whats that Justin? Last I heard you were going to trade up to a CVT so your girlfriend can drive it, with out worring about your clutch buring out

Have Fun. on the run,