BRP Tour 2010 Recaps

[jcauseyfd]

Just starting a thread for anyone wanting to share a little about their BRPT experience. Feel free to post here, start your own thread, or create a blog post.

For now, an update. We are in Sparta at the Alleghany Inn. First day went great as far as I could tell. I was in the back sweeping all day and things were very smooth back there. I don't think we lost anyone!

The BRP was magnificent as always, weather great (bit on the warm side late in the day).

I did take my son on a little backroads adventure around the Sparta area using a brochure we found for the Little River Valley Loop. Nice twisties and countryside for a little 30 minute jaunt.

[slimjimtell]

I am leaving Hickory around 6am Saturday morning to meet everyone at the Alleghany Inn for the Saturday Ride to Asheville.

Clubby is Cleaned!
Dash CAM Mounted
Fuel Topped off
Lunch packed
Ready to roll!!
Look forward to seeing everyone.

[Mimzy]

We've very much enjoyed the day of motoring in Mimzy. We have been welcomed by veteran BRP'rs as well as new comers alike and it is appreciated. Asheville, here we come!

Keeping correct speed on the BRP is key. This didn't last long.
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[jcauseyfd]

Day 2 is in the books. Again, a little on the hot side, but otherwise excellent weather and beautiful views. I managed to hike out to Erwin's View at Linville Falls. That was nearly disastrous as I was almost back to the parking lot when I missed a step and turned my ankle, sending me tumbling down the hill. Not sure which hurts worse - my slightly sprained ankle or my busted up elbow. I did manage to climb up to the summit of Mt. Mitchell though, even with the gimpy leg.

The motoring was great. Played sweeper again for the morning run and after lunch down to Linville Falls. From there I took the lead up to Mt. Mitchell. After that, we split into three groups for the final run into Asheville and either the hotel or Antler Hill Village @ Biltmore Estate. I think we are going to have some fabulous pics and videos from this year's run.

Once again, I don't think we lost anyone, though I understand a few may have had a little trouble finding the hotel. Hard to say though - everything is starting to blur together as my energy is sapped. The big question for tomorrow - do I make the climb up to the Devil's Courthouse?

[slimjimtell]

Had a GREAT time yesterday and today at the Biltmore...got some great shots. Thought I would drop a quick video of Harmless Dave trying to keep it between the lines.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trjTsNH9f1g

[ohbuga]

That was a great weekend. Here are a few photos I took.

BRP 2010 Photos (http://picasaweb.google.com/webharper/BRP2010#)

[Miniboomer]

Had a great time. I posted a few pictures under "BRPT 2010" in my album

[gregd]

Cheryl and I had a great time again this year. It was great seeing all of our old friends and meeting some new ones.

Thanks to everyone involved it making it happen.

[slimjimtell]

Here's another Video...sorry...went a little "gangsta" on this one.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLrjbW8eEVg

[Teresa]

I had quite an enjoyable two days. Thanks to Andrew for doing all the driving so I could sit back, relax and enjoy the awesome views. Was great to spend time with all my fellow MINI fanatics.

[Harmless Dave]

Thanks for the video, Jim. It was fun knowing you were back there. It does show that I still have room for improvement.

[maacodale]

Nearly 1300 miles on the Clubbie from the end of the driveway out to the BRPT and back. Had a blast! Would do it again next weekend if I had the chance. It was great seeing folks I haven't seen in a while and meeting new people. But, that's what it's all about!Thanks for putting on a fun event.

[chillpepper]

Just a few from the parkway this weekend. Had an amazing time, thanks for making this a great event...
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[bamamini02]

A big thanks to everyone. Jane and I had a wonderful time. It was great to meet everyone.

[Agnt006]

I had an absolutely FANTASTIC TIME with everyone this weekend! Boy did I need that!! Ended up getting home to Annapolis at almost exactly midnight, what a long day, but SO worth sticking around for the last leg of the trip! I took a few pictures, hopefully I'll be able to get them up this evening. :) I miss all my MINI friends already!! I was so bummed this morning to look outside and see Stella sitting in the driveway alone. :( I think she misses you all too. :)

[wildcrazy442000]

I want to thank everyone involved, esp. Browns restaurant in Sparta for those wonderful Hushpuppies.

[Agnt006]

lmao! I just snorted my soda. lol.. awesome... I have a few pictures up, just the ones taken on my blackberry, but they came out pretty well!

[wmhaner]

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See everyone soon.
Max and Wendy along with Blackjack
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[Cocasteve]

We had an absolute blast! 1300 miles by the time we got back in the driveway. Thanks to everyone for putting on such a great event - and thanks to everyone for making us Atlantans feel so welcome. We are (ok - me ) already planning on next year! Only two things I would have changed - hot h20 would have been nice at the 2nd hotel - what a wake-up call, and that darn rock - but I don't want to talk about that...

[mrbeebe]

Maddy and I had an absolute ball as well, Thanks to Mark and Jak and anyone else missed for the organization of it all. I will post some pics as soon as I can.

[Mimzy]

mkay, so, i'm ready to go again after watching this!

[Agnt006]

me too! lets go this weekend!!! Without the rocks this time though.

[Girliebird]

Videos and pics look wonderful. Hopefully I can go next year. Glad everyone had a great time!

[ehatl]

Went last year and this year and would do again. Every event that I have attended with Tarheel Mini has been a blast. That is a direct reflection on the leadership of the club and the great people that make up the membership.

Thanks to Jeff for the run through the back roads of Virginia just to get to the start.

You guys are a little far away for most events, but I will be looking forward to MSSD and the Tiny Tour of Terror.

Thanks

PS: I needed a little more Mini stuff. So I went to Road Atlanta for Mini vs Porsche this afternoon and got some HOT laps. Pace car lead all out. 116 MPH on the back straight.

[TWISTER]

I miss everyone already!
I posted some here:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/album.php?aid=233113&id=503336277&ref=mf

The viaduct picts will be posted by Sunday I hope

[Agnt006]

aww, Man! I can't look at facebook at work! :( Lol.. oh wait, I think I've already seen those, and then I blew up Shea's phone making comments. lol!

[colejd]

Had a blast. Work is such a bummer compared to TRBOMINI, twisties, and friends. Here are my photos. I am also delivering a DVD copy of these to Jak as well.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/49818272@N07/4723866343/

[TWISTER]

Jeff and everyone else with photos, please send a copy on cd/dvd to:

THMMC
3915 Avera Ave
Winston-Salem, NC 27106-1601

[chillpepper]

Little video from the road last weekend and something that happened when I got home... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXs2WT1X3AM

[Girliebird]

Why did I have to work???!!!! Sob sob. There's always a next time. ;o)

[dallas]

For all of you that I got to talk to about a clubman t-shirt. This is the url for the site. Hope you can use it, if not email me at dallas@me.com. I had a great weekend, thanks to all that had anything to do with the plan and execution.

http://minibeotch.com/clubman.html

[slimjimtell]

Little video from the road last weekend and something that happened when I got home... enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXs2WT1X3AM

Kurt, Awesome Video!!! It was great meeting you this weekend.

[eagle65]

This was a wonderful event. Many "Thanks" to all who planned it and pulled it off. We met a lot of new folks and everyone was great. Just what we expected from MINI people. A very special "THANK YOU" to the couple who are former paramedics for your prompt attention to Mary Ann when she fell. Although she was only slightly injured, I could tell be your response that if she had been badly injured, she would have been in good hands. You guys are great! One additional note--Sunday was our 40th wedding anniversary. Couldn't have spent it with a better group of people!!

[I-61]

Thank y'all so much for a wonderful weekend!! It was an amazing time from start to finish and I couldn't have met a finer group of people. Look forward to motoring again with you soon :)

[Sgt Pepper]

My pics and videos are up on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcopley294/sets/72157624372990524/

[maacodale]

One thing that might help, is to constantly remind drivers to keep up. On several occasions, there was a driver holding up an entire line of MINI's and the one in front of them wasn't even in sight. Granted, we don't want to tail gate, but two or three car lengths will work.

[Agnt006]

Dale, I agree COMPLETELY.

[TWISTER]

Photographers photos are going up now! Please support her for coming out and taking photos. Cost per full resolution photo is only $3 each. The tunnel pictures are still being uploaded.

http://bwhitsonphoto.zenfolio.com/2010brptour

[colejd]

Have we ever thought about adding Skyline Drive to the beginning of next years run?

[jcauseyfd]

There was a group this year that did the Skyline on Thursday on their way to the rallying point.

[maacodale]

If the route alternates north to south/south to north Skyline Drive would be at the end of next years run, right?

[Agnt006]

I believe we're sticking with North to South again for next year's tour.

[Sgt Pepper]

I believe we're sticking with North to South again for next year's tour.

That was my understanding as well.

[filet0fish]

I finally got a few pictures and videos posted:
http://picasaweb.google.com/clearcache/BRPT2010
http://www.youtube.com/debuggr

[maacodale]

HEY! I almost forgot, while we were in Sparta, a couple of us were talking to Bob Bamberg from Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center. He said if we had any great pictures of our time in Sparta/Alleghany County send them to him. Maybe add a quick note about your time in Sparta. his email is director@SParta-NC.com