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[AndyMiniMad.]

Well today was another day with no work, so after making a new work bench in the garage I decided to go for a scud in Haggis.
I started off going to Dorres at the end of loch ness and then on the way back turned right and took the road up the hill to the dunlichity crossroads....A great bit of road with U turns and switchbacks, About 2 miles in total and all up hill. Superb.
At the top I went straight on, the road to dunlichity is full of cattle grids but if you take them fast enough you hardly feel the bump.
I took another right once past the loch onto a road ive never driven before. It comes out just past Farr. So then a left turn to Inverarnie and back down the hill to Inverness.
Great driving roads and all within 10 miles of the town..I feel like I could take on anything in Haggis on these roads,,,but im sure its just the adrenalin flowing that makes you feel invincible....I was probably not going that fast...but who knows! to scared to look at the speedo...Its amazing how much concentration you need when going quickly on these roads.

Did anyone else go for a run in the sun?

[RawlinsGTR]

On my way back from school, I can go two ways at the start through a town called Southborough. Instead of going through the highstreet, I turned left and went through the backroads, which ends in a small section of twisty, bumpy, thin road that you can just fit two cars in (Around a mile long). It's also in a foresty area.

A friend in a Honda Jazz went the quicker way through the highstreet. I made it my target to beat him, so I drove like a rally driver (fun ), and ended out coming out so far in front that I couldn't see him. I geniunely thought that he'd already gone ahead, so I sped home in an effort to catch up with him. I didn't realise he was behind me until I turned around at an awful traffic jam to go back the other way. That's when I saw him, and the look of confusion on his face was priceless

Most fun bit of driving I've done since I got the car.

[cairntoul]

Well today was another day with no work, so after making a new work bench in the garage I decided to go for a scud in Haggis.
I started off going to Dorres at the end of loch ness and then on the way back turned right and took the road up the hill to the dunlichity crossroads....A great bit of road with U turns and switchbacks, About 2 miles in total and all up hill. Superb.
At the top I went straight on, the road to dunlichity is full of cattle grids but if you take them fast enough you hardly feel the bump.
I took another right once past the loch onto a road ive never driven before. It comes out just past Farr. So then a left turn to Inverarnie and back down the hill to Inverness.
Great driving roads and all within 10 miles of the town..I feel like I could take on anything in Haggis on these roads,,,but im sure its just the adrenalin flowing that makes you feel invincible....I was probably not going that fast...but who knows! to scared to look at the speedo...Its amazing how much concentration you need when going quickly on these roads.

Did anyone else go for a run in the sun?

I know those roads well, though as I don't have a Mini at the moment I can't enjoy them in the same way you can, it's just not the same in a Toyta Avensis estate!!!. Sounds like you had a real blast

Are you a member of Minis IN Inverness?

[zelliott]

God yes, i did 100 miles yesterday round kent and up the north downs but having said that... it was my first day of driving, ever. finally got my car through the MOT (:

[A362 TTU]

I had an awesome run yesterday! I was off school (teacher training). So I went out 12 - 6 with friends.

I live in the cannock chase area so there are tons of fun roads. Didn't do much speedy driving though - just out for the weather

[AndyMiniMad.]

Well today was another day with no work, so after making a new work bench in the garage I decided to go for a scud in Haggis.
I started off going to Dorres at the end of loch ness and then on the way back turned right and took the road up the hill to the dunlichity crossroads....A great bit of road with U turns and switchbacks, About 2 miles in total and all up hill. Superb.
At the top I went straight on, the road to dunlichity is full of cattle grids but if you take them fast enough you hardly feel the bump.
I took another right once past the loch onto a road ive never driven before. It comes out just past Farr. So then a left turn to Inverarnie and back down the hill to Inverness.
Great driving roads and all within 10 miles of the town..I feel like I could take on anything in Haggis on these roads,,,but im sure its just the adrenalin flowing that makes you feel invincible....I was probably not going that fast...but who knows! to scared to look at the speedo...Its amazing how much concentration you need when going quickly on these roads.

Did anyone else go for a run in the sun?

I know those roads well, though as I don't have a Mini at the moment I can't enjoy them in the same way you can, it's just not the same in a Toyta Avensis estate!!!. Sounds like you had a real blast

Are you a member of Minis IN Inverness?

Yes Im a member...Will be at the meeting at the Smithton hotel on Mondy night 8pm. Hope to see you there. Any time you fancy a run in Haggis just give me a call...

[cairntoul]

Well today was another day with no work, so after making a new work bench in the garage I decided to go for a scud in Haggis.
I started off going to Dorres at the end of loch ness and then on the way back turned right and took the road up the hill to the dunlichity crossroads....A great bit of road with U turns and switchbacks, About 2 miles in total and all up hill. Superb.
At the top I went straight on, the road to dunlichity is full of cattle grids but if you take them fast enough you hardly feel the bump.
I took another right once past the loch onto a road ive never driven before. It comes out just past Farr. So then a left turn to Inverarnie and back down the hill to Inverness.
Great driving roads and all within 10 miles of the town..I feel like I could take on anything in Haggis on these roads,,,but im sure its just the adrenalin flowing that makes you feel invincible....I was probably not going that fast...but who knows! to scared to look at the speedo...Its amazing how much concentration you need when going quickly on these roads.

Did anyone else go for a run in the sun?

I know those roads well, though as I don't have a Mini at the moment I can't enjoy them in the same way you can, it's just not the same in a Toyta Avensis estate!!!. Sounds like you had a real blast

Are you a member of Minis IN Inverness?

Yes Im a member...Will be at the meeting at the Smithton hotel on Mondy night 8pm. Hope to see you there. Any time you fancy a run in Haggis just give me a call...

I can't make it for the next few weeks as I'll be in the States, but when back at the end of October I'll try to make it along. Thanks for the offer or a run, I might just take you up on it

[podifold]

Totally agree with this topic. Me and my mate are currently driving round Europe in my Mini pick-up. Just done the Stelvio Pass in Italy today. Twice!

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