NSW: Run to Mount Panorama, Bathurst via Blue Mountains.

-alex · Postby **-alex** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:31 am

7StringSamurai wrote:
HIC-45S wrote: the best runs have always been either at stupid o'clock in the morning or around lunch time on a week day

I vote for stupid-o'clock.

QFT
Pretty sure it's at the heart of roadster culture. Also a key part of a successful run.

hethro87 · Postby **hethro87** » Fri Oct 29, 2010 10:00 pm

Alright,

Wouldnt have a clue how to change the start time in the thread.

So mods - 530am meet for 600am start.

Everyone happy?

Hethro

P.S Please feel free to invite friends from other clubs!

mr2 spyder · Postby **mr2 spyder** » Sat Oct 30, 2010 8:42 pm

i second stupid o clock. the earlier the better.

Robert · Postby **Robert** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:42 pm

I agree with the even earlier starting time, and i like the concept of the a mx5 time "stupid o clock" . It makes the event a adventure . Getting up before most people. Pulling the roof down, cranking the four cylinders into action ,snarl of the exhaust (or in my case the inlet pipe NC2), crunching of the gravel as the tyres bite into the tarmac . And the cool morning air brushing the face. Turn on the Bose and twiddling the volume dial up to create that vibrating sound The dawn is breaking and the thought of no other cars interrupting the drive brings that mx5 smile to your face

Midori · Postby **Midori** » Mon Nov 01, 2010 7:37 am

An earlier start is better

, so long as the run starts on time and does not make getting out of bed at sparrows fart a waste of time because the start is delayed because someone has to get fuel :twisted:

or is running late :evil:

other than the organiser.

With a dawn buster start you can plan a breakfast stop on route or brunch in Bathurst.

hethro87 · Postby **hethro87** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 5:39 pm

Hey guys,

Sorry been away in the country for family reasons hence no replies.

Great to hear we have stirred up some more support for this run.

Fingers crossed for good weather!

If Mania are happy I'll leave a little A4 print out telling customers about the run in the coming weeks.

Regards,

Hethro

RawSouth · Postby **RawSouth** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:20 pm

Any ideas on the planned route?

BadBong · Postby **BadBong** » Thu Nov 04, 2010 10:23 pm

Robert wrote:I agree with the even earlier starting time, and i like the concept of the a mx5 time "stupid o clock" . It makes the event a adventure . Getting up before most people. Pulling the roof down, cranking the four cylinders into action ,snarl of the exhaust (or in my case the inlet pipe NC2), crunching of the gravel as the tyres bite into the tarmac . And the cool morning air brushing the face. Turn on the Bose and twiddling the volume dial up to create that vibrating sound The dawn is breaking and the thought of no other cars interrupting the drive brings that mx5 smile to your face

Hear hear...

Can we make it earlier than Feb?... that's still a whole 3 months away!

hethro87 · Postby **hethro87** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 8:46 am

No Idea on planned route as of yet - Im very busy with family commitments at the moment.

We could but Jan and Feb is prime time for festivals and holidays for people!

Hethro

HIC-45S · Postby **HIC-45S** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:47 am

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Cnr+Windsor+Rd+%26+Groves+Ave,+Windsor+(McDonalds+Windsor)&daddr=Brocks+Skln+to:Jenolan+Caves,+New+South+Wales+to:Cnr+Windsor+Rd+%26+Groves+Ave,+Windsor+(McDonalds+Windsor)&hl=en&geocode=FZvr_v0dsZj9CCGT64KqisVGew%3BFaCDAf4dvuvpCA%3BFfj1-_0dxC7xCCmxpC_CUiMSazEb4xmE_XKgcA%3BFUPp_v0dyZ39CCnDJihZC2INazH7LnRyE8gSng&mra=ls&sll=-33.625925,150.192365&sspn=0.477988,2.469177&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.626055,150.194092&spn=0.477988,2.469177&z=9
Perhaps a little too epic?

RawSouth · Postby **RawSouth** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 9:50 am

Unless we are at the caves very early it could be a nightmare during school holiday times.

Just something to think about

-alex · Postby **-alex** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:07 am

Cass nothing is too epic.

Dweezle · Postby **Dweezle** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:18 am

RawSouth wrote:Unless we are at the caves very early it could be a nightmare during school holiday times.

Just something to think about

maybe we could go to the caves first then MT PANO then back to Sydney?

I would love to do a crazy early morning run down to the caves grab a Hot Chocolate/Coffee at Caves house if open that early, then continue on to Mt Panorama.

HIC-45S · Postby **HIC-45S** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 11:43 am

-alex wrote:Cass nothing is too epic.

Apparently there is... I have been banned from planning formal SAU NSW cruises due to my suggestions :oops:

7StringSamurai · Postby **7StringSamurai** » Fri Nov 05, 2010 1:18 pm

HIC-45S wrote:http://maps.google.com.au/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Cnr+Windsor+Rd+%26+Groves+Ave,+Windsor+(McDonalds+Windsor)&daddr=Brocks+Skln+to:Jenolan+Caves,+New+South+Wales+to:Cnr+Windsor+Rd+%26+Groves+Ave,+Windsor+(McDonalds+Windsor)&hl=en&geocode=FZvr_v0dsZj9CCGT64KqisVGew%3BFaCDAf4dvuvpCA%3BFfj1-_0dxC7xCCmxpC_CUiMSazEb4xmE_XKgcA%3BFUPp_v0dyZ39CCnDJihZC2INazH7LnRyE8gSng&mra=ls&sll=-33.625925,150.192365&sspn=0.477988,2.469177&ie=UTF8&ll=-33.626055,150.194092&spn=0.477988,2.469177&z=9
Perhaps a little too epic?

You call that 'too epic'? I live at Windsor, that's the route I'd be taking anyway...

No, 'too epic' would be Windsor McDonalds => Bells Line Of Road => Mt Victoria => Jenolan => Oberon => Bathurst => Mt Panorama a couple times => Lithgow => back to Windsor => keep on going => up Putty Rd => across to Old Pac Hwy => one of the FnC Run destination for dinner.

Boom-shak-a-lak.