Mini Takes the States
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The complete schedule is posted on MTTS website (http://www.miniusa.com/mtts/pdf/MTTS_full_route.pdf), I copy the description of the first lag here for your reference. Looks to me any time between 7am and 9am is ok.
I put the official vinyl sticker on the boot window two days ago, have yet to see another mini with it .
Looking forward to meeting you guys in Scott's Valley. How long do you think the drive will take? need to get back on the same day.
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Total Daily Drive Time: 4.5 hours or 245 miles (stops not included)
Suggested Departure Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Average Arrival: 1:30pm (not including stops)
Main Route Synopsis: Stop by the morning departure desk at Monterey Beach (285 Figuero Street) between the hours of 7am and 9am to receive information and details on the day’s drive and the upcoming stop. SIRIUS, MINI’s official satellite radio partner, will be providing the daily tip sheet at every ‘check point’ to all participants informing them of the daily route, traffic alerts and activities – so no one will miss a beat. SIRIUS will also provide the best in 100% commercial-free music at each stop.
After the beach event in Monterey, MINI motorists will have the opportunity to sample one of the best driving highways in America. California Highway 1 travels through Big Sur and alongside some of the most dramatic coastline on earth. Expect plenty of scenic vistas, crashing ocean surf and rolling California hillsides. And a few cows too! For your convenience, the arrival desk in Santa Barbara will be located at Hotel Andalucia (31 W. Carillo Street) in the Chapala room.
Main Route directions: Monterey, CA driving on CA Highway 1 to CA 101 to Santa Barbara. Driving through the cities of: Monterey, Big Sur, San Simeon, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, Solvang and Santa Barbara.
Special Events/Info: Western Regional Event Kickoff Beach Party The Western Region of MINI USA kicks off MINI Takes the States
with the “Let’s Get Up and Go” Beach Party event at Pirate’s Cove Beach House at Monterey Beach. This early morning event will combine music, food, beach bonfires and a special guest appearance to wave the start flag for the MINI Takes the States cross country adventure. This event follows the Rolex Monterey Historics Automobile Races at Laguna Seca Raceway.
Famous designer, Shepard Fairey will create a special custom designed limited edition poster for MINI Takes the States. It’s a must have, one of kind offering which will be distributed to registered MINI Takes the States participants at all four regional events and arrival points along the route courtesy of Swindle Magazine.
MAXIM magazine models are joining the journey! Two female MAXIM models will drive along in a MINI awaiting MINI Takes the States motorists at the end of each day’s drive. They’ll be on hand to help MINI Takes the States participants relax and unwind with chair styled massages.
WIRED MAGAZINE has officially joined the road rally! MINI USA and WIRED have hooked up to provide MINI Takes the States motorists with wireless Internet access throughout the entire journey. The MINI Takes the States WIRED branded tour bus will serve as the daily ‘check point’ for participants, where event updates and information can be obtained in addition to accessing the internet.
I put the official vinyl sticker on the boot window two days ago, have yet to see another mini with it .
Looking forward to meeting you guys in Scott's Valley. How long do you think the drive will take? need to get back on the same day.
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Total Daily Drive Time: 4.5 hours or 245 miles (stops not included)
Suggested Departure Time: 7:00 am - 9:00 am
Average Arrival: 1:30pm (not including stops)
Main Route Synopsis: Stop by the morning departure desk at Monterey Beach (285 Figuero Street) between the hours of 7am and 9am to receive information and details on the day’s drive and the upcoming stop. SIRIUS, MINI’s official satellite radio partner, will be providing the daily tip sheet at every ‘check point’ to all participants informing them of the daily route, traffic alerts and activities – so no one will miss a beat. SIRIUS will also provide the best in 100% commercial-free music at each stop.
After the beach event in Monterey, MINI motorists will have the opportunity to sample one of the best driving highways in America. California Highway 1 travels through Big Sur and alongside some of the most dramatic coastline on earth. Expect plenty of scenic vistas, crashing ocean surf and rolling California hillsides. And a few cows too! For your convenience, the arrival desk in Santa Barbara will be located at Hotel Andalucia (31 W. Carillo Street) in the Chapala room.
Main Route directions: Monterey, CA driving on CA Highway 1 to CA 101 to Santa Barbara. Driving through the cities of: Monterey, Big Sur, San Simeon, Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Santa Maria, Solvang and Santa Barbara.
Special Events/Info: Western Regional Event Kickoff Beach Party The Western Region of MINI USA kicks off MINI Takes the States
with the “Let’s Get Up and Go” Beach Party event at Pirate’s Cove Beach House at Monterey Beach. This early morning event will combine music, food, beach bonfires and a special guest appearance to wave the start flag for the MINI Takes the States cross country adventure. This event follows the Rolex Monterey Historics Automobile Races at Laguna Seca Raceway.
Famous designer, Shepard Fairey will create a special custom designed limited edition poster for MINI Takes the States. It’s a must have, one of kind offering which will be distributed to registered MINI Takes the States participants at all four regional events and arrival points along the route courtesy of Swindle Magazine.
MAXIM magazine models are joining the journey! Two female MAXIM models will drive along in a MINI awaiting MINI Takes the States motorists at the end of each day’s drive. They’ll be on hand to help MINI Takes the States participants relax and unwind with chair styled massages.
WIRED MAGAZINE has officially joined the road rally! MINI USA and WIRED have hooked up to provide MINI Takes the States motorists with wireless Internet access throughout the entire journey. The MINI Takes the States WIRED branded tour bus will serve as the daily ‘check point’ for participants, where event updates and information can be obtained in addition to accessing the internet.
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We can do a Scotts Valley to Santa Cruz to Aptos caravan. I think I live the furthest south so we can meet up off the State Park exit and hop back onto 1 down to Monterey. There is a Snow White right off of State Park at the entrance to Seacliff Beach with a good size parking lot with easy freeway access. What do you think?
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Originally Posted by Want-a-mini
Question: If you didn't sign up, can you still tag along, and join in on the fun at the stops?
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Originally Posted by mini pooper
I had a time finding Pirate's Cove. This is where MTTS is having the Beach Party.
Adventures By The Sea—Pirate's Cove
299 Cannery Row
Monterey 93940
Phone 831-648-7236
Fax 831-372-4103
Adventures By The Sea—Pirate's Cove
299 Cannery Row
Monterey 93940
Phone 831-648-7236
Fax 831-372-4103
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