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This club has been started as a way for owners of the new MINI & classic Mini to get together, hang out, and drive some of the fantastic twisties found in the DC Metro area and beyond!



donna@dcmetrominis.org

 

very nice club-site, you guys! ... i like things like the links page, with everything in one place ...

i'll have to stop by and say hello in july! ...

 

:smile: Definitely PM me when you are going to be in town. We'd love to meet ya!

 

Very cool!

 

Agreed Greatbear...even in traffic that stretch can be fun.

Nice website DC Metro MINIs!

 

Donna/Mike,

Great website. I was hoping for something like this for a closer regional focus. The past runs are great to see what's already been done. Looking forward to upcoming future events.

 

Thanks Greatbear and COOPERation! :smile:

Chow!

Donna
donna@dcmetrominis.org

 

I'll throw a little route I like.

I live in the Landmark area of Alexandria and work in Georgetown. When 395 closed after 9/11, I was forced to find a side route. What I found is actually a fairly pleasant driving route. (I wasn't the only one who found it. It's been fairly well used ever since).

Those in Arlington know it as Walter Reed and those in Alexandria know it as Bouregard. It's a nice green, four-lane, mostly boulevard style road with a few twists and dips. It connects Duke St/Little River Turnpike actually (on that side of the 395) and crosses Seminary, King, 4 Mile Run, Glebe and Columbia before runnint into Rt 50. It continues across 50, but it's two-lane and mostly residential with speed bumps.

I still use it as an alternative to 395 when I'm not in the mood to mess with the traffic. The Beuregard section has access to some nice restaurants and a handy shopping center.

I've not seen police there in waiting, but they do get around. Most times, the only thing limiting your speed is your conscience.

 

Thanks teldon for your input :smile:

Chow!

Donna
donna@dcmetrominis.org

 

"I've not seen police there in waiting, but they do get around. Most times, the only thing limiting your speed is your conscience."

Concur that this is an enjoyable/convenient by-pass, from Arlington to Seminary Rd. and beyond (and my conscience--for better or for worse--takes the backseat.)

Some additional fun events:

The Flying Circus, Bealeton, Va. (http://usuaclub1.org/FlyingCircusDirectionsMap.htm): Believe it's still in operation. Air shows on weekends; Air balloon shows annually; car clubs usually get discounts for entry. Great weekend family fun.

Bengies Drive-In Theather, Baltimore, Md. (http://www.bengies.com/main.html) Check link for tons of info. "The Italian Job" will be shown July 3rd-5th.

RFK Stadium on Game day: (am a die-hard fan of DC United, US Men/Women National Soccer Teams, and soccer in general) Come join the Screaming Eagles to cheer for the only winning professional sports franchise in the DC metro area. Also, the '03 Women's World Cup Openning games will be at RFK, with Team USA scheduled to play one of the double-headers (http://www.ussoccer.com/news/fullsto...?inewsid=37497). Bring your daughters to witness the US Women in their full Red-White-and-Blue glory.

Other fun, scenic twisties: (am stealing a page from my old club, http://www.mscw.com/Miata2002/National_Routes.htm). Some fun, (not so) lazy drives for a weekend.

Enjoy!

HmL
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'03 Chili Red, Powered by Heineken (and soon, a set of Kumho slicks!)

 

Here is the actual link for said Circus: The Flying Circus. Am planning to be there this upcoming Sunday, which--besides the air show--will also feature a Hot Rod show. Anyone interested in coming with your "Cool" Rod? (Or, take off your tail pipe and sound like a "Hot" one?)