Best driving road you've been on?
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Wow what a lot of great roads. I haven't been on here for a while for various reasons but I'm glad this thread has generated some interest.
Scotland does fare well road wise - I've just come back from a day trip to Edinburgh and I took my JAG up the A1. (Can I say that?) The road past Berwick is pretty cool if only for the proximity of the coast and the great scenery. At 600am it was clear too so pleasantly fast as well.
Managed to rather over do it speed wise on the way back via the M74 - some tw*t in an Audi A4 clearly didn't get the respect he felt he deserved. His face was a picture as I left him for dead for a couple of miles and then eased off to wave him past (single digit salute of course!). The low profiles really make a difference to the top end speed.
I'll shall remember to check in more frequently from now on!!
Oh and if anyone has any thoughts about my wheel screeching issue - see XType threads - please let me know!
Cheers
Neil
Scotland does fare well road wise - I've just come back from a day trip to Edinburgh and I took my JAG up the A1. (Can I say that?) The road past Berwick is pretty cool if only for the proximity of the coast and the great scenery. At 600am it was clear too so pleasantly fast as well.
Managed to rather over do it speed wise on the way back via the M74 - some tw*t in an Audi A4 clearly didn't get the respect he felt he deserved. His face was a picture as I left him for dead for a couple of miles and then eased off to wave him past (single digit salute of course!). The low profiles really make a difference to the top end speed.
I'll shall remember to check in more frequently from now on!!
Oh and if anyone has any thoughts about my wheel screeching issue - see XType threads - please let me know!
Cheers
Neil
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Driving across Vancouver island.
Zero traffic (since you have to take a ferry), well-kept road, beautiful view through the mountains and then by the ocean, switchbacks and changing elevations through the mountains, if you have a manual plenty of "downshift-to-2, apex, up to 3, 4 -another turn" moments with some nice straightways too.
Zero traffic (since you have to take a ferry), well-kept road, beautiful view through the mountains and then by the ocean, switchbacks and changing elevations through the mountains, if you have a manual plenty of "downshift-to-2, apex, up to 3, 4 -another turn" moments with some nice straightways too.
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For the USofA kids...
By far the most exciting and awesomest road in the South in the "Tail of the Dragon" running from Deals Gap, NC up thru Tenn., 318 curves (most of the curves are banked!) in 11 miles. The scenery is also beautiful but you're too busy driving and having fun to notice except by pulling off the road.
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Hi NeilB....I've upgraded your membership to full forum access, so you're good to go!
As for the best road in Britain? There's sure some great roads in Scotland.
The Fort William to Inverness road and of course Rannoch Moor heading up through Callander on thtrough Glencoe has some amazing scenery and a breath taking drive too are among some of them. If you ever get the chance you should check them out!
One of my favs has also been voted Britains most dangerous road...the A537 in the High peaks of Derbyshire known locally as the "Cat and Fiddle".....a real favourite amongst the biker fraternity and more than a few hundred of them have died unfortunately REALLY having a go at it.
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M20 - Junction 11a exit. It's an absolute joy driving into Eurotunnel Terminal to get away from UK roads.
In the UK - from South Ballachulish through Glencoe to Tyndrum.
In France - the old N7 from Frejus over the Esterel mountains to Cannes
In Italy - the coast road from Sorrento to Amalfi
In the UK - from South Ballachulish through Glencoe to Tyndrum.
In France - the old N7 from Frejus over the Esterel mountains to Cannes
In Italy - the coast road from Sorrento to Amalfi
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IMPREZZME: Dangerous Road Part 1: Trollstigen Road in Norway
Not my pictures, I just googled them, but a pretty wicked road to drive, if there aren't any german camper tourist convoys out...
Try google images for more by searching for "Trollstigen".
Not my pictures, I just googled them, but a pretty wicked road to drive, if there aren't any german camper tourist convoys out...
Try google images for more by searching for "Trollstigen".
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Some great roads already mentioned here, in the UK I love the A640 across Saddleworth Moor and am really looking forward to driving across Ranoch Moor and through Glencoe in the Jag soon, hopefully hood down. My favourite road reasonably locally is from Stokesley to Helmsley in North Yorkshire - well worth a trip.
I like the sound of the ones in Brittany, will look out for the Guingamp to St Nicolas du Pelem suggestion when I am there this summer.
I like the sound of the ones in Brittany, will look out for the Guingamp to St Nicolas du Pelem suggestion when I am there this summer.
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I'm surprised that there were no mentions for the Isle of Man. A Mecca for motor sport enthusiasts and NO National Speed limit. In addition to the annual and world-renowned TT motorcycle race, there's the Manx Grand Prix, Southern 100 and many car rallies, sprints and hill climbs held throughout the year.
The actual TT course, held on public roads, is 37.75 miles long with over 200 corners. You travel through some of the most scenic places in the world and also have the opportunity to stretch your legs over the Unrestricted Mountain Section.
The actual TT course, held on public roads, is 37.75 miles long with over 200 corners. You travel through some of the most scenic places in the world and also have the opportunity to stretch your legs over the Unrestricted Mountain Section.
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