[atn57]

Here are some dates for the Calgary Mini Meet.
Please vote.


1. Saturday Sept. 17
2. Sunday Sept. 18
3. Saturday Sept. 24
4. Sunday Sept. 25


Thanks,

ant

p.s. Please pm me your email so I can get a list going to send out the information once we have a date.

[xtremepsionic]

We're meeting at westhills and going down to Bragg Creek then? How long do you reckon this will take? 3 hours?

[Bydgoszcz]

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic

We're meeting at westhills and going down to Bragg Creek then? How long do you reckon this will take? 3 hours?

Who cares!!! Just make sure got a full tank of gas!!!!

[tntomek]

Personally I love highway 1A From Canmore - Cochrane; the road isnt in the best shape but do I ever love the corners

Quote: Originally Posted by tntomek

Personally I love highway 1A From Canmore - Cochrane; the road isnt in the best shape but do I ever love the corners

The highway by bragg creek is better. (762?)

[tntomek]

Quote: Originally Posted by CLiVE

The highway by bragg creek is better. (762?)

Don't see too many corners there but I'll take your word

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=ABBOTSF...0.240704&hl=en

[xtremepsionic]

Quote: Originally Posted by tntomek

Don't see too many corners there but I'll take your word

http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=ABBOTSF...0.240704&hl=en

Well, there are some OK corners if you go up to 150km/h.... otherwise all those "corners" won't pull more than 0.4g.

Quote: Originally Posted by xtremepsionic

Well, there are some OK corners if you go up to 150km/h.... otherwise all those "corners" won't pull more than 0.4g.

Well, not my call. 1A is closer to where I live anyways.

Went on a stealth/3000gt cruise on 762 and it was great. (used to own a stealth TT, but took the MINI on the cruise)
But yeah best around 140...maybe not the best for a large cruise. I have some in car videos...I had a lot of trouble keeping up with them on the straights.

It might be the 'old guy' in me talking....but I also think we will have to put some controls in place on this cruise. Especially if we have a large group. I have seen too many accidents (some serious) on car club cruises in the past.

Suggestions...

1 - provide maps. Pick a route and stick to it.
2 - have stop points along the way where people can catch up, we can take photos, etc.
3 - organizer should cruise the route the night/day before to check for construction/road delays, etc.
4 - With a large group people WILL get left behind. Accidents will happen if these people panic and try to catch up to the group. Stay calm and just have a nice drive. You will have a map, and will be able to meet us and catch up at the rest/stop points on the cruise.
5 - Speeding....no excessive speeding. The cruise leader should stick to a slow pace.....even at a slow pace the people at the back of the cruise will struggle to keep up. If you want to drive faster stick to the back of the group. Posted speed limit along 1A is what 60? Stick to like 80 tops for that section.
6 - Any stupid sh*t and you're gone....
7 - A large cruise will attract attention from everyone.....police, etc. If someone gets pulled over ONE person should stay back with them and the rest of the cruise should continue on. If you get pulled over and there is a whole group of the same cars with you...you WILL get the book thrown at you.
8 - Radios. Bring em if you have em.


Any thoughts on this? Anything else to add....
Trust me here....with the number of cruises I have been on and organized this is a must. There is always one idiot in the group who insists that he is faster, has to pass someone, etc. etc...this is when accidents happen.

[budhafunksoulja]

I'm down for some cruising!

[Chinook]

Hmm, have to work quite a few weekends in Sept. Enjoy the drive.

[xtremepsionic]

Its best to have the slower guys in front, and the faster drivers can hang back, drop back a little, drive fast for short spurts, drop back... then people won't get too spread out.

It won't be safe if everyone is trying to catch up to the faster drivers

[MRC2K6]

I'm not so sure that the first meet will be big enough to worry too much about organizing everything. Anyway, I have to work all the weekends but I'm willing to take time off if you can pick the date soon.

[Bydgoszcz]

Okay there has been some votes we need to pick a date and get this thing rolling...........

[atn57]

Ok, I will end the vote Sept 7. And then I will send out an email to all that have email their address to me. I will send out in information of the ride ie. location, route, date and time. So please do email your addy.


Thanks,

Ant

[Ferroequine]

OK, so how about those of us whose Mini is on order, but will not delivered by then?

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniVee

OK, so how about those of us whose Mini is on order, but will not delivered by then?

Just show up and tag along. You can always catch a lift with someone I'm sure...

[Ferroequine]

I don't know if I would tag along for the whole day, as I probably couldn't stand being a passenger.

But it would be cool to see everyone at the beginning, and maybe take some pictures with my wife's ultra fab camera. Where & when is the start?

[atn57]

Hello all!

It will be on Saturday September 24, 2005 at 9:00am. We are going to meet at the StarBucks at the crowfoot shopping center. It in the Chapters bookstore. The address of the StarBucks is

66 Crowfoot Terrace N.W.,
Calgary, Alberta
T3G 4J8
Canada
(403)208-8490

I have attached a map of a route. Everyone is welcomed! I even have room for a co-pilot if anyone wants to come too! If you have any questions or concerns please email me.

Thanks,

Tony

p.s. I'm going on a quick run of the route this Saturday with Rob. If anyone is interested email me. We are meeting at the same time and place.

[xtremepsionic]

Looking at the map I estimate it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

There aren't as many corners as MINI drivers like, but you can't do much better within an hour of city limit