Solvang North to South GumBall Run to the Friday Meet and Greet

[Guy]

When I have driven those roads, they are all but abandoned, no traffic to deal with.. They are very comfortable at the posted speeds or +10... There is good cell service out there. I could think of a few other side turns I would make, b ut I tend to drive a little faster. That is a beautiful route..

I agree

[mellis18]

Anyone heading South on Friday, I'v mapped a suggested (DRAFT) Google Map Fun Run Rally

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0437328 ... C1V8?hl=en

Planning to meet at Chevron Hollister 7:30 AM Friday April 22

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chevr ... cffd?hl=en

It's a much prettier drive if you don't turn on Black Road, stay on Highway 1, take Clark Avenue off Highway 1, go through through Old Town Orcutt, across the 101 over to Foxen Canyon Road and go down the east side of 101. Plus some really nice wineries along the way...if you're so inclined.

[Guy]

Anyone heading South on Friday, I'v mapped a suggested (DRAFT) Google Map Fun Run Rally

https://www.google.com/maps/@36.0437328 ... C1V8?hl=en

Planning to meet at Chevron Hollister 7:30 AM Friday April 22

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Chevr ... cffd?hl=en

It's a much prettier drive if you don't turn on Black Road, stay on Highway 1, take Clark Avenue off Highway 1, go through through Old Town Orcutt, across the 101 over to Foxen Canyon Road and go down the east side of 101. Plus some really nice wineries along the way...if you're so inclined.

Revised Draft map,

[svwilbur]

Sounds like a nice ride but it looks like I won't be joining you this time. hope to meet some of you in Solvang if and when I get there with my son and roadster. hoping for no rain that weekend.

[jonny8]

I'm going to repeat my route down Highway 1, starting from Belmont then going via 280 to Campbell (via Panera Bread for breakfast) and then Santa Cruz for the Highway 1 run... only broke down twice 2 years ago... what could possibly go wrong???

Anybody else interested in the scenic route?

[Guy]

Sounds like a nice ride but it looks like I won't be joining you this time. hope to meet some of you in Solvang if and when I get there with my son and roadster. hoping for no rain that weekend.

Hope to see you and your son Stacey, Have you seen this forecast?

https://www.wunderground.com/us/ca/solvang

[svwilbur]

Sounds like a nice ride but it looks like I won't be joining you this time. hope to meet some of you in Solvang if and when I get there with my son and roadster. hoping for no rain that weekend.

Hope to see you and your son Stacey, Have you seen this forecast?

https://www.wunderground.com/us/ca/solvang

well that is not good. I hope a big high comes in and blows that all out of tbe way.

I have not had my roadster out in the rain since I bought it 4 years ago.

how much do they leak through a new top or into the engine bay?
any trouble areas to watch out for on roadsters with respect to rain?
I don't know how long my windshield wipers or wiper motor would hold out either.

maybe I will have to get some rainx and treat the windshield.
plus I will need to make sure my lights work good as in california when it rains you have to have your lights on.

im currently working on fuse box and potential wiring issues and oil leaks. I suppose if I fail to fix those I may have to just spectate and drive another vehicle down there in the rain.

that is not good at all... at least it is just showers and low rainfall totals.

[bakerjf]

3rd year in a row where rain was forecasted either Friday or Saturday, or both...

[svwilbur]

I don't want to jinx it but the weather is lookin' much better for Solvang weekend.

[Kurt]

This route down 25 and beyond looks fun!

I'm thinking leaving San Jose at 9:00. Anyone want to form a second procession...?

[mellis18]

Since I won't have my new top installed before this weekend it looks like I'll have to forgo the caravan meet up on Friday. Latest forecast call for 70% chance of rain on Friday and 10% on Saturday.

[msampsel]

I see a 30 percent chance of rain forecast for Friday. This means a 70 % chance it
won't. I'm taking the glass is half full optimistic view here!

I'll drive as fast as my wife lets me ... put put put ... LOL

Also packing large beach towels just in case

[andyb]

Matt and I plan on joining dave, she will see some of you on Friday morning.

Safe travels!

[jonny8]

This route down 25 and beyond looks fun!

I'm thinking leaving San Jose at 9:00. Anyone want to form a second procession...?

Where will you be leaving from?

-Alvin

[svwilbur]

im going to be dodging rain so im just going 101 to get there as fast as possible. some weather shows solvang clear on friday but every other town on the way down shows showers but only like 1/10 th an inch. of course my luck I will hit 20 towns and get it all an end up with 2 inches of water in the roadster!

if it happens to turn out and be real sunny plans may change.