Pebble Beach...drive

"CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)" (ccpbb)
08/14/2015 at 22:00 • Filed to: None

I’m looking to drive to pebble beach to meet Jalopnik writers/enjoy awesome cars (I live 100 ish miles away). What are some tips for long distance driving? I plan to drive there alone and back, fueling myself with podcasts, energy drinks, the occasional nap at the gas station and constant stream of veggies...

DISCUSSION (18)

Rainbow > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:08

100 miles is nothing, especially if it’s mostly freeways. Just make sure to pick out good music, and stop at Quiktrip to fill up so you can grab a 32oz drink for $0.79. (or less, depending on where you live) Maybe it’s just me, but a good sip of Mountain Dew somehow cures boredom.

AM3R shamefully returns > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:09

Only 100 ish miles? Pretty easy to knock out!

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Rainbow
08/14/2015 at 22:10

Ok...and these roads are pretty nice...its a bit curvy at times

Rainbow > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:11

Sounds like it could be fun, then!

daender > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:11

Bring music, music will save just about any drive, iPods, CDs, etc. Other than that, make sure the vehicle is prepared for the trip: fluids, tires, etc.

Oh, and a GPS in case you get lost/need directions.

XJDano > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:15

Hit the gas station prior to leaving, fill up on shitty gas station food, energy drink of your choice. Put on some tunes and cruise control for the 1.5-2 hour drive.

bob and john > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:16

100 miles is a long drive? Jeez i hav faarrrrr different standards then you my friend

Dusty Ventures > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:18

If it’s only 100 miles you shouldn’t need to sweat napping at gas stations and such. That’s less than a tank of gas round trip and even at 35 mph that’s only a three hour drive each way, and I’m sure you’ll be going faster than that. Just stay alert and enjoy the drive.

Dusty Ventures > bob and john
08/14/2015 at 22:19

100 miles is more like a sprint these days.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:21

How well do the arrows stay on since you cut them out?

GTRZILLAR32-Now saving for Godzilla and a condo > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:36

Would be about an hour and 15 minute trip for me nothing a couple of NOS Energy drinks and a good CD couldn’t handle.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
08/14/2015 at 22:48

I haven't had issues. Just a little FYI the tiny circles are a bitch to remove.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > bob and john
08/14/2015 at 22:48

I'm just worried about tiredness...

armandthegreat > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:53

lol a hundred miles is long distance for you?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 22:58

Where the hell do you live within 100 miles of there that 100 miles seems like a road trip?! It was a solid 150+ before we even contemplated hotel rooms when I lived down there. People in the Central Valley drive long distances constantly. Sacramento is similar. I am so confused.

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 23:02

1) Fill tank.

2) Point car toward destination.

3) Use cruise control while driving.

4) Look around a bit, because there are probably things to see depending on your route.

5) Arrive at your destination.

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > Eric @ opposite-lock.com
08/14/2015 at 23:03

I live in the east bay..I'm just inexperienced driving long distance..

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist)
08/14/2015 at 23:32

I’d probably just skip the circles if I did that. I like the classic Toyota livery more now that I've seen it on a car.