Great shots!!
An ode to roads.
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I adore Jimny's, it's a shame they're not sold in the US. I've been in Iceland since April for work and have seen some really nicely modified ones that look like the ultimate little adventure mobile. Good to know about Blue Car if I'm ever back here, can't say I recommend Avis...
Great pics. We'll be going back there sometime, probably next year, to explore some more.
An endurance cyclist, Jake Catterall, cycled the ring road non-stop on a time trial bike last year - 1400km in 63 hours. An amazing way to see the place.
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GetawayDriving
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Just set out from Boston en route to San Diego for the West Coast Lotus Meet.
I’ve driven an Exige across before, taking Route 66. This time an Elise belonging to a buddy, and I’ll be checking off Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on the way.
I guess this means I need to find an Evora to drive across, so I can say I’ve done it in all 3 (and eventually the Emira).
I’ve driven an Exige across before, taking Route 66. This time an Elise belonging to a buddy, and I’ll be checking off Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway on the way.
I guess this means I need to find an Evora to drive across, so I can say I’ve done it in all 3 (and eventually the Emira).
What the heck, are you an Uber driver?
the best in America is the tail of the Dragon, and best tag too!!
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GetawayDriving
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What the heck, are you an Uber driver?
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I probably should have charged for rides, it would have helped cover those costs.
I’ve run the dragon in a few different cars, it’s a fun road for sure. On my way now to cross off Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway and maybe Pikes Peak…
Pretty impressive resume and financial status!! i can only watch these places on TV
Great post Michel,
I have been to Alps, Pyrenees and Pikos de Europa on my motorbike couple times.
Northern Alps are bit congested, not the best for cars (on motorbike also, even if I can overtake easily).
Less congested Alps are in sudden French part, below Briancon or du Vercos area:
There is a road D902 going from Switzerland to Monaco, trough all famous mountain passes:
For me most beautiful are dolomites in Italy, as they combine green areas with share rock faces.
and Susten/Furka pass in Switzerland:
For car fast ride I would add road N260 in Northern Spain, going from east to west Pyrenees.
Pikos the Europa in Norther Spain are also amazing, remote and detached form civilization.
Deal's Gap isn't the only spot with incredible roads in Appalachia. I know a few dozen others that are all the fun without any of the traffic.What the heck, are you an Uber driver?
There are millions in the US, but the Gap is the biggest Deal, 318 turns in 11 miles! where else in the world do you get that? plus, if you are irresponsible like my friend, you can always fly away like Perter Pan...Deal's Gap isn't the only spot with incredible roads in Appalachia. I know a few dozen others that are all the fun without any of the traffic.
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There are millions in the US, but the Gap is the biggest Deal, 318 turns in 11 miles! where else in the world do you get that? plus, if you are irresponsible like my friend, you can always fly away like Perter Pan...
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Sorry about your buddy... that looks like it hurt.
I mean, I've been to Deal's Gap more than 25 times. The Dragon is a fantastic road, but in my opinion it's not even the best road in that specific area. Examples below. It's just unusual in that it hugs the edge of a National Park so it doesn't have any adjacent development or entrance/exits for other traffic.
That was really the original draw, before enforcement became huge there... since there aren't any intersecting roads or homes or any development along the full length, you could really rip a "lap" on the thing. It's no longer the place for that, in my opinion, due to its tourism popularity.
There are other places that are more remote, with less traffic, and equally entertaining terrain. Elsewhere in NC, and particularly in western VA and in WV.
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Lotustoronto
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How would you compare this Elise colour to Nimbus?
He was ejected from the car, a no no in an accident but actually saved him. No doubt, people's behavior, over crowding, and extreme regulations has made it difficult, so many people are going elsewhere, I spent 3 days with 8 members of the south Fl club and a total 300 Honda S2Ks from all over the US, it was a blast!! can't wait to do it with the Evora GT and Emira...
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Haven't seen it in person but from recent experience spraying my Evora, metallic composition in paint since they made the Elise is 100 times better and nicer, if you like silver go for it, I personally love Nimbus, very unique color! (not into silver cars).
GetawayDriving
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I’d say it’s quite close. Nimbus perhaps a little brighter, but this car is 15 years old so maybe the paint has lost a little lustre.
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Crossed Pikes Peak off the list today.
Great photos. Can you imagine what it was like charging up there in a sprint car when it was dirt?
GetawayDriving
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Insanity. Especially considering the altitude was making me lightheaded.
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