TDIFest 2011 coming to Lexington, KY

[TDIMeister]

Excellent!

 

[Zippy_car]

Sweet! We'd love to see you west coasters again!

already looking at plane tickets. this one isn't gonna be cheap!

 

[MonsterTDI09]

How is it going through WV on RT 79 never been on that road? The trip for me is around 9hrs 600+miles a nice clean out run.

 

[jjpilot]

Great.... I am looking forward to the road trip !!!!!!

 

[BKmetz]

AWESOME!!!

~420 mile drive, I have the weekend off, and I have family in Lexington!!

 

[bhtooefr]

Google Maps says 233 miles. There and back on a single tank, with plenty to spare.

 

[jasonTDI]

How is it going through WV on RT 79 never been on that road? The trip for me is around 9hrs 600+miles a nice clean out run.

Not bad and a heck of a lot more senic. Been down it on the bike several times.

 

[jdhunt0]

Since everyone else is posting miles to Lex, 172 for me.

 

[N4TY]

Try Southwest

already looking at plane tickets. this one isn't gonna be cheap!

Hey Zippy,
Try looking at Southwest into Louisville (SDF). It's likely a lot cheaper, and is around 75 minutes from the Lexington site. Flying in/out of LEX is always higher, and Cinci isn't much better (CVG).

- Tyler

 

[Hurst89]

When will it be? I'm about 15 minutes away from Lexington, so if I'm home, I'd love to join. Also, if I'm home, we have an air lift and a closed shop at our farm....

Hurst

 

[MayorDJQ]

already looking at plane tickets. this one isn't gonna be cheap!

I've always had good luck with Travelocity. The "surrounding airports" function is handy, but this far ahead the fares are probably a rip off.

 

[paramedick]

already looking at plane tickets. this one isn't gonna be cheap!

Nope. There is a website that monitors all the deals out there, and alerts you when a real deal pops up. Ask Aaron, he told me about it.

 

[Growler]

not me, I dont know what bruce is talking about...

unless he is talking Aaron K from boraparts..

 

[tothemax]

Best horses and bourbon around.... great history, super culture and food... Hooyay!!!

Congrads!!! on the great choice ... should be way fun!!

34 hours 53 minutes / 2370.14 miles from SF.... hummmmm....

 

[john.jackson9213]

2200 hundred miles from San Diego.

Looks like I will be doing the Old Route 66 road trip I allways wanted to do next year!

Should be fun! The trip AND TDIFest.

 

[Nash_TDI]

75 Miles.

 

[BrentRN]

One tankful with room to spare from Philadelphia!

I've never been to Kentucky. What's there to see or do?

 

[N4TY]

comments on I-79

How is it going through WV on RT 79 never been on that road? The trip for me is around 9hrs 600+miles a nice clean out run.

One of my pals is an OTR driver for UPS, and he runs from Lexington on I-64 to Jane Lew, WV via I-79 every day --- round trip 571 miles. He could have any run because of union seniority, but chooses this one, because the drive is so scenic. You will enjoy it.

That said, Charlestown and Huntington are speed trap meccas, and they seem to be on quota. Said pal got pulled over twice, once for 3MPH over. To make it interesting, the posted speed changes up and down erratically. My last trip there, here are the unique speed signs seen along I-79: 70, 65, 60, 55, 50, and 45MPH Nice run, but clean? Watch your speed

 

[N4TY]

\What's there to see or do?

I'm not the spokesman, but here's a few links to get you started:

http://www.kentuckytourism.com
or more specifically:
http://www.kentuckytourism.com/city/lexington/

http://www.visitlex.com

http://www.kyhorsepark.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexington,_Kentucky

 

[bf1967]

already looking at plane tickets. this one isn't gonna be cheap!

If your not aware, check airfare to Cincinnati and Louisville as well. Both are a little more than an hour away. Lexington's airport is on the smaller side and thus doesn't have a large volume of flights in and out and is typically more pricey.

Bob

 

[GardenStateTDI]

2011 Fest

How is it going through WV on RT 79 never been on that road? The trip for me is around 9hrs 600+miles a nice clean out run.

Hey Monster, I went up to Morgantown, WV from Jersey. I believe it was route 68 that had some mountainous roads, and the (4) engine squrriels in my Chevy Aveo were screaming while climbing them. With my 2010 Jetta TDI it should be a piece of cake. I believe you will encounter the same moutainous roads once you pass through Morgantown. I believe that will be route 79.

I am thinking about going (will be my first one and a newbie to the TDI), but I have to see about the time off and check my finances. Maybe I will see you there. According to mapquest, my trip time is roughy 10.5 hours & 657 miles

GardenStateTDI

 

[noplug]

I'll be all over this one!! Less than one tank for me @ 532 scenic miles!
I can't wait!!

 

[Zippy_car]

If your not aware, check airfare to Cincinnati and Louisville as well. Both are a little more than an hour away. Lexington's airport is on the smaller side and thus doesn't have a large volume of flights in and out and is typically more pricey.

Bob

I was not aware! thanks for the enlightenment. I'll be sure to keep my eyes posted.
Thanks for the heads up about the site too, Bruce.

 

[Lug_Nut]

After Portland, ME to Portland, OR I think I can cope with a short trip from Lexington, MA to Lexington, KY....

 

[MayorDJQ]

After Portland, ME to Portland, OR I think I can cope with a short trip from Lexington, MA to Lexington, KY....

Lexington, Ma to Lexington, KY is only 926.5 miles. What's the range of the Cabrio?

On the last day of my return trip from Fest I did 950 from Joliet, Il to Hatfiled, MA. That was a long day. ~7,000 miles all told.

 

[vikingrob]

Hey Monster, I went up to Morgantown, WV from Jersey. I believe it was route 68 that had some mountainous roads, and the (4) engine squrriels in my Chevy Aveo were screaming while climbing them. With my 2010 Jetta TDI it should be a piece of cake. I believe you will encounter the same moutainous roads once you pass through Morgantown. I believe that will be route 79.

I am thinking about going (will be my first one and a newbie to the TDI), but I have to see about the time off and check my finances. Maybe I will see you there. According to mapquest, my trip time is roughy 10.5 hours & 657 miles

GardenStateTDI

Piece of cake. I took I-68 west from Hancock to Morgantown on my way home from the 2009 Fest. You get to an elevation of almost 3,000 feet.

 

[Lug_Nut]

Lexington, Ma to Lexington, KY is only 926.5 miles. What's the range of the Cabrio?

About 700 ~ 725. Hopefully it'll be sold and gone to a new happy owner before then.

 

[MonsterTDI09]

Hey Monster, I went up to Morgantown, WV from Jersey. I believe it was route 68 that had some mountainous roads, and the (4) engine squrriels in my Chevy Aveo were screaming while climbing them. With my 2010 Jetta TDI it should be a piece of cake. I believe you will encounter the same moutainous roads once you pass through Morgantown. I believe that will be route 79.

I am thinking about going (will be my first one and a newbie to the TDI), but I have to see about the time off and check my finances. Maybe I will see you there. According to mapquest, my trip time is roughy 10.5 hours & 657 miles

GardenStateTDI

Mountain roads don't bother me.I wonder what kinda shape the roads are in and how many lanes.

 

[JSWTDI09]

Since everyone is posting their miles to drive to Lexington, I'll add mine. According to Google maps, my drive will be between 1,933 and 1,950 depending on route. This means (including my side trips to Cincy to visit family) my total mileage for this years Fest will be over 4,000 miles. Wish me luck.

Have Fun!

Don

 

[crashtested]

2500mi from here... Don't think I'm gonna make this one.