Bimmerfest Carvan - NorCal, Bay Area, Reno

[m3dragon]

Hello All,

I am lending my talents to the Bavarian500 guys to arrange this years Bimmerfest caravan. Below is the plan for this years drives and festivities.

Northwest States, Sacramento and Reno/Tahoe caravan start point:
Meet Time: 6:00am
Address: Niello BMW of Elk Grove - 8580 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95757
Depart Time: 6:30am

Hotel Information - for those coming further away than Sacramento, we have setup some hotels for you to join the drive that are closer than the Bay Area.

Goodnite Inn
25 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 386-8408

Comfort Inn & Suites Sacramento
21 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 379-0400

Pet friendly option
Econo Lodge
711 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-6631

Please register on the Bavarian500 site at: http://www.bavarian500.com/#!bimmerfest-route/can5 to get you rally caravan number.

NOTE: We are organizing several caravans to all meet at the start of our group drive. Please make sure to see the Bavarian500 website for all the details.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Thanks Adam for getting this going. I should be able to drive down with you guys. Add me to the list.

Ilikebmxbikes -

[Dmacc]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Thanks Adam for getting this going. I should be able to drive down with you guys. Add me to the list.

Ilikebmxbikes -

I'm in as well!

ilikebmxbikes
Dmacc

[m3dragon]

Hello All,

I am lending my talents to the Bavarian500 guys to arrange this years Bimmerfest caravan. Below is the plan for this years drives and festivities.

Northwest States, Sacramento and Reno/Tahoe caravan start point:
Meet Time: 6:00am
Address: Niello BMW of Elk Grove - 8580 Laguna Grove Dr., Elk Grove, CA 95757
Depart Time: 6:30am

Hotel Information - for those coming further away than Sacramento, we have setup some hotels for you to join the drive that are closer than the Bay Area.

Goodnite Inn
25 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 386-8408

Comfort Inn & Suites Sacramento
21 Howe Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95826
(916) 379-0400

Pet friendly option
Econo Lodge
711 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-6631

Please register on the Bavarian500 site at: http://www.bavarian500.com/#!bimmerfest-route/can5 to get you rally caravan number.

NOTE: We are organizing several caravans to all meet at the start of our group drive. Please make sure to see the Bavarian500 website for all the details.

[blutattoo]

I'm in! Got my room reserved!

[MGallop]

I got a baby boy on the way late may... so looks like I'm missing out his year.

[m3dragon]

Question to those out there.

1. Would you prefer to drive along the ocean as much as possible

Or

2. Take a scenic drive by a lake on the old Bimmerfest after caravan route and then pick up the ocean in Santa Barbra

[blutattoo]

Originally Posted by m3dragon

Question to those out there.

1. Would you prefer to drive along the ocean as much as possible

Or

2. Take a scenic drive by a lake on the old Bimmerfest after caravan route and then pick up the ocean in Santa Barbra

I'm not sure about the trip down, since we will be hitting Friday afternoon traffic in LA and that really sucks a**. I vote for whatever takes the least time since it's gonna be a long drive already.

[Grayson]

Originally Posted by Dmacc

I'm in as well!

ilikebmxbikes
Dmacc

Where you gonna pick up at? I'll join ya

[m3dragon]

Originally Posted by blutattoo

I'm not sure about the trip down, since we will be hitting Friday afternoon traffic in LA and that really sucks a**. I vote for whatever takes the least time since it's gonna be a long drive already.

So far only feed back I have so unless I get others chiming in then we will go with direct route.

We are doing a "hook" move to avoid as much traffic as we can but we all know there will be some.

[m3dragon]

Bay Area caravan start point:
Meet Time: 7:00am
Address: Casino M8trix - 1887 Matrix Blvd., San Jose, CA 95110
Depart Time: 8:00am

Check out the website for a complete break down and start points for all the NorCal Cities.

[Venom]

Originally Posted by m3dragon

So far only feed back I have so unless I get others chiming in then we will go with direct route.

We are doing a "hook" move to avoid as much traffic as we can but we all know there will be some.

I am down if its the quickest route possible

[m3dragon]

Reminder the event is just around the corner.

Please register on the bavarian500 site as we are arranging a multi-caravan meetup to be one BIG BMW group on the drive down.

Carvan's are setup from the following to meet up in Hollister, CA:

North West States
Sacramento
Reno/Tahoe
Santa Rosa
Bay Area
Stockton / Modesto
Fresno / Visalia

Please post to regional forums this information. The organizers can be only so many places at once.

[m3dragon]

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8vV...it?usp=sharing

The PDF Link above has all the address's, meeting locations and check points for all the cities North of the Grape Vine. Please fee free to spread the word.

[Venom]

How far in advance do we need to register with the Bav500? I am contemplating heading out the 17th in the morning or at night. Admittedly a group drive would be fun but I might have something to take care of that day.

Originally Posted by m3dragon

Reminder the event is just around the corner.

Please register on the bavarian500 site as we are arranging a multi-caravan meetup to be one BIG BMW group on the drive down.

[m3dragon]

You don't need to register unless you want a rally number. Dates and times are posted so just show up. Book your hotel room of course.

[m3dragon]

bump - reminder to join the fun on the drive down

[ilikebmxbikes]

Ima be flying down. My car is going to LA two weeks early for some work. Ill meet up at bimmerfest

[m3dragon]

Originally Posted by ilikebmxbikes

Ima be flying down. My car is going to LA two weeks early for some work. Ill meet up at bimmerfest

What you dont want to hitch a ride. If you want I have a open seat.

[ilikebmxbikes]

Originally Posted by m3dragon

What you dont want to hitch a ride. If you want I have a open seat.

sounds good. ill let u know next week. appreciate it.

taking the csl or 1m?!

[m3dragon]

CSL. DD the 1M so want to put some FUN miles on the fun car.

[m3dragon]

For all those who are starting from Sacramento, could you please email me at norcal.drivers@gmail.com I need a count for the goodie bags that Niello is providing us.

Thank you