STXMINI Posted April 29, 2023 Report Posted April 29, 2023 Event Title: 🏇Run for the Roses Run Event Date: 05/13/2023 10:45 AM to 05/13/2023 02:00 PM Event Address: *We are moving this event to May because we will be doing the Scavenger Hunt in June Dust off that fascinator, and throw on your favorite pair of Seersuckers and join us for a gallop through horse country. With the Triple Crown in full swing we're honoring horse power the MINI way. Your run leaders for this event will be Mike & Lorri (STXMINI) The starting gate will be in Leesburg; we'll travel a few well known roads before cantering down some twisties on our way to our lunch stop in Middleburg VA. After lunch we'll continue rounding the bends on our way toward the finish line of one of our favorite watering holes, Bear Chase Brewery. Start: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd Leesburg, VA 20176 (Same spot as Cars & Coffee) End: 33665 Bear Chase Ln, Bluemont, VA 20135 Driver's meeting: 10:45 Leg Up...er...Wheel's up: 11:00 1st leg to Middleburg: Aprox 45 min Lunch on your own in Middleburg: Choice between a picnic, or eat in town. 2nd leg to Bear Chase: Aprox 45 min RSVP on the event here:
STXMINI Posted May 6, 2023 Author Report Posted May 6, 2023 Mike and I will be doing a test run today. The route will be the same as last year. I have the route on a PDF, but right now I do not have a GPX map for you (Corey usually does these for me). * Also, as a reminder, this is a Saturday run at the same place in Leesburg that we normally meet at. There will be NO Cars & Coffee on Saturday, but it's the same meeting place as C&C, which is why it's referenced (This caused some confusion last year). * Lunch will be on your own in Middleburg, we'll stop for about an hour. * Ending at Bear Chase Brewery (The place with the view) * For our EV drivers: First leg is about 35 miles long, second leg is about 29 miles long, and there appears to be a Tesla charging station near our lunch stop. * This will be a dog friendly run RUN FOR THE ROSES.pdf
DanP Posted May 9, 2023 Report Posted May 9, 2023 Hey were we tracking that Saturday will be Art in the Burg in Middleburg? A couple street closures planned, though not the main highway. Parking may be tricky though. https://www.artintheburgva.com/
STXMINI Posted May 9, 2023 Author Report Posted May 9, 2023 7 hours ago, DanP said: Hey were we tracking that Saturday will be Art in the Burg in Middleburg? A couple street closures planned, though not the main highway. Parking may be tricky though. https://www.artintheburgva.com/ Whoa! Thanks for posting this, we may need to pivot our lunch spot. Parking is already a nightmare in Middleburg
STXMINI Posted May 10, 2023 Author Report Posted May 10, 2023 So the plan right now is to still make our way to Middleburg. The road closures for the Art event are on the side street that parallels the main road (Washington St) so we should be ok to drive through town. We'll parade on through, and head toward Bear Chase. Our run is really only about an hour and 15 minutes long, so a lunch stop isn't necessary, the Middleburg stop is just part of the Derby vibe of the "Run for the Roses" and was well received last year. Bear Chase has plenty of food options. Also, I have been watching the weather, it appears as if the rain forecast is supposed to end mid-morning, it should be clear for most, if not all, of our drive. **As a reminder: Bear Chase has a gravel parking lot 1 1
MINIFIED Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) Just signed up - there will be two of us in one MINI; though not sure what the plan is if the weather is rainy? Will keep an eye on the board .. fingers crossed for a weather clearing! Edited May 12, 2023 by MINIFIED 2
STXMINI Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Posted May 12, 2023 Right now we plan to run rain or shine unless everyone drops out. Hoping that it clears though, it’s a beautiful run when the sun is out. Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow 1
DanP Posted May 12, 2023 Report Posted May 12, 2023 We will be there, no matter how wet. See you in the morning! 1
zincwolverine Posted May 13, 2023 Report Posted May 13, 2023 Hi, I'm really sorry, I have to cancel my attendance. I am bummed but hopefully will be able to attend a future run. Thanks!
STXMINI Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Posted May 13, 2023 1 minute ago, zincwolverine said: Hi, I'm really sorry, I have to cancel my attendance. I am bummed but hopefully will be able to attend a future run. Thanks! No problem, thanks for letting us know so we don't wait on you. You can "Leave the event" by clicking in the green box under "You are going"
STXMINI Posted May 13, 2023 Author Report Posted May 13, 2023 Thank you to everyone that came out today, it was fun driving horse country with you and sharing a beverage at Bear Chase afterwards.
Widdie Posted May 13, 2023 Report Posted May 13, 2023 Look who we found heading to the feed store for supplements this morning. It was a complete shock as the intersection cleared at the Safeway in Middleburg to see STXMINI drive by with three MINIs in tow. Glad we got to be the sweeper for a few miles. IMG_2549.MOV 2 1
STXMINI Posted May 14, 2023 Author Report Posted May 14, 2023 That was the coolest thing! What epic timing. We were a little confused at first, "How did he know the exact moment we'd be in Middleburg?" Thanks for taking the photos and for sweeping for a bit
MINIFIED Posted May 14, 2023 Report Posted May 14, 2023 Thank you Lori for a fun event and for getting the weather to behave! Though I've been in this area for nine years (and believe it or not used to come up from NC for DC Metro events occasionally when I lived there) we definitely hit some fun roads I had not been on before .. such beautiful scenery! When we were stopped at a red light, Jerry and I were talking out loud (is there really any other way? there's my early Sunday AM brain composing a sentence) that if the other non-MINI vehicles stopped in traffic saw 4 MINIs with both MD and VA plates, would they think we were together or would they think it was a co-incidence? Four MINIs would seem to be the quandary point - at 5 MINIs it would be a "definitely planned" gathering -- but in fact at 5 MINIs it was not See you again soon. I will get the drives together that I have promised, just have to look at the calendar. (Except for the Great Ice Cream Jog, that will definitely be July 29) 1
STXMINI Posted May 15, 2023 Author Report Posted May 15, 2023 21 hours ago, MINIFIED said: Thank you Lori for a fun event and for getting the weather to behave! Though I've been in this area for nine years (and believe it or not used to come up from NC for DC Metro events occasionally when I lived there) we definitely hit some fun roads I had not been on before .. such beautiful scenery! When we were stopped at a red light, Jerry and I were talking out loud (is there really any other way? there's my early Sunday AM brain composing a sentence) that if the other non-MINI vehicles stopped in traffic saw 4 MINIs with both MD and VA plates, would they think we were together or would they think it was a co-incidence? Four MINIs would seem to be the quandary point - at 5 MINIs it would be a "definitely planned" gathering -- but in fact at 5 MINIs it was not See you again soon. I will get the drives together that I have promised, just have to look at the calendar. (Except for the Great Ice Cream Jog, that will definitely be July 29) It was nice to see you again Susan, it'd been a minute since MTTS. Glad you and Jerry enjoyed it. (He and I bonded over insurance at Bear Chase, ) Bummer that it was so cloudy, the view at Bear Chase is amazing. Looking forward to seeing you again at MOTD if not before then.
DanP Posted May 16, 2023 Report Posted May 16, 2023 Late to the forum, but TeAh and I wanted to say that we had a great time, and can't wait to ge out with our MINI friends again! 2
