Hi all,

It's a little bit early, but I wanted to get a post out there for a SoCal New Year's Day run, which we have done (pretty) consistently for several years.

The route will be in and around the San Gabriel Canyon/GMR/Glendora Ridge/Baldy Rd area, as we have done in the past. We can figure out details, including meeting time and place, as we get closer to 1/1/17.

All of the above assumes that roads will be clear for a drive; I and others will drive them prior to 1/1 to make sure we take a route that is open and clear.

Oh--if you want to drive somethign other than your 914, that's fine too! I brought my 928 in 2013 and had a blast with all the cute little 914s!

See you soon!

Chris

Have you checked to see if it ...GMR is open?

It has been closed for a while.

It was open a couple of weeks ago, the last time I went up. Will be up there again in the coming weeks to make sure we have a viable route for 1/1.

I was just thinking about this today, hopefully I can keep my car on the road and off the ice this year.

This is my rsvp, will be inviting a couple of Volvo B18s/B20

Sounds like fun. Count me in.

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Weak. Do you know why it's closed? Do you have inside info?

No idea, I just drove up to the bottom. I was so bummed I just turned around.

Red Flag warning.

FIRE danger. Not like there is anything left to burn.

All roads were open on Saturday

Is this happening? When will details be available?

Do you need any volunteers to drive it beforehand? I live in nearby and am looking for an excuse to drive my car!

Bump

Alright, it's getting close to the date. What time and where are we meeting?

They usually close Gmr around holidays because people like to go up there and shoot off fireworks.

I'm in if the roads are open. I just met Ben @ Pavilion's, Monrovia.

Highway 2 to Mt. Wilson is always open sans snow. It's beautiful up in the Waterman area.

Scott

GMR has been open every time we have done a New Years' Day morning drive, so we should assume it's going to be open again this year...unless next week's forecasted precipitation dumps snow up there (not likely).

I'll plan to drive up there next Friday (12/30) and Saturday (12/31) to make sure the roads are open and clear. If not, we can always pick a different route at the last minute...which, if necessary, will be posted on this thread.

Let's meet at Starbucks in Monrovia (in the Pavilions parking lot on Foothill) at 6:30am. We'll plan to roll out around 7am.

KEEP IN MIND THAT THE ROADS ARE ALWAYS VERY ICY ON 1/1 MORNING. SOMEONE SPINS EVERY YEAR. LET'S STAY ALERT.

Awesome that you just met Ben @ Pavilions!

I think they actually salt ACH when it snows up there, so we may not want to go that route. I'm thinking that if, for some reason, GMR is closed, we just blast up 39 to Crystal Lake.

See you soon...

Sure! Heading up there a few times next week, including 12/30 and 12/31...

So optional brunch afterwards? or...

Yep.

Chris,

I might actually try and make it back up there for this. Haven't been up GMR since I graduated and moved back South. Sounds like fun.

You should definitely come up, Ethan. It would be nice to see you!

Snap I work that day>>>>>maybe I can call in

Dude...we'll miss you! Let's drive soon: slow...and straight. No twisties.....

Chris,
Are we still meeting at Starbucks in Monrovia?

Hey Ravi (and all),

Yes, let's meet at the Starbucks in Monrovia, in the Pavilions shopping center:

140 West Foothill Blvd.
Suite E-3
Monrovia, CA 91016
Phone number:
(626) 303-2986

I will be there at 6:30am. We'll plan to roll out around 7am.

As those of us who have done this drive before already know, there will likely be ice on the roads, especially since it's forecasted to rain tomorrow...so everyone should keep this in mind.

I'm still planning do drive GMR and (at least part of) GRR tomorrow, to make sure everything is open. I will post to the thread again after I do.

Chris

Gonna skip this......it's in my back yard.

Gonna be working on Dave's six.


Stop by if you guys want to.

PM me.

Chris,
I will be there.

I put a wiper on my car who else is ready?

READY!

Ben and I did a run up 39 to Crystal Lake today and it was wet, but great. I'm recommending we do the same run tomorrow as a variation to our standard, and because (hopefully) we can expect less ice, versus GRR, which is on the back of the ridge.

See everyone at 6:30/6:45 at Starbucks in Monrovia, at 130 W. Foothill Blvd. (in the Pavilions shopping center). We'll start rolling out around 7.

After the drive, we can finish with a brunch in Azusa or Monrovia, or somewhere nearby...for those interested...

Be safe tonight, and in the morning!

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Looks like I'm a maybe for tomorrow now. Starting to feel a bit under the weather I'm afraid, and don't really want to be cold in my car, with a cold...

If I'm not there by 7, leave without me. Sorry guys..

Feel better!!

Anyone hear

Where are you? Call me at 415-475-9591

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Today was a blast! Happy 2017, all!

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Thanks for setting it up Chris. Had a great time.