OFFICIAL 2012 Summer cruise
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Epilogue
Thanks to those who showed up and had faith/confidence in the weather holding out. Indeed, we were blessed and rewarded with excellent sunny skies shortly after Newmarket and for the rest of the day.
We had 13 RX8's and 1 MS3 on site. The day went smoothly for the most part, enjoyed some excellent lake breeze all along Keswick (Lake Simcoe area). Then we had some yummy ice cream at the pastrie/ice cream shop in Washago where the lady owner is a former RX-8 driver herself. She remembers us being there 2 years ago doing this run.
Southwood was an epic blast around 34 km of constant twisties, elevation changes, and many blind corners which allowed our 8's to stretch its legs and free itself from the mundane roads of GTA.
IT was pure driving pleasure and I have to say again, despite being how far it is, it is the "closest" thing to the tail of the dragon that we have nearest to Toronto.
Hope to see you all again next year.
If popular demand wants it, we could do a FALL CRUISE with a revised route focussing on the fun roads only, or a FALL CRUISE in the other direction towards Niagara.
We had 13 RX8's and 1 MS3 on site. The day went smoothly for the most part, enjoyed some excellent lake breeze all along Keswick (Lake Simcoe area). Then we had some yummy ice cream at the pastrie/ice cream shop in Washago where the lady owner is a former RX-8 driver herself. She remembers us being there 2 years ago doing this run.
Southwood was an epic blast around 34 km of constant twisties, elevation changes, and many blind corners which allowed our 8's to stretch its legs and free itself from the mundane roads of GTA.
IT was pure driving pleasure and I have to say again, despite being how far it is, it is the "closest" thing to the tail of the dragon that we have nearest to Toronto.
Hope to see you all again next year.
If popular demand wants it, we could do a FALL CRUISE with a revised route focussing on the fun roads only, or a FALL CRUISE in the other direction towards Niagara.
#89
Great cruise!
Thank you all who organized this event, your time and dedication helped create an awesome day with loads of memories. It was nice to meet a couple new faces and I look forward to a fall cruise.
#92
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Great time and thanks for the warm welcome.
I learned some things today. I need better tires and better brakes...and dont follow to closely...
My sincerest apologies to anyone who may have suffered a loss at the expense of my misjudgment.
I learned some things today. I need better tires and better brakes...and dont follow to closely...
My sincerest apologies to anyone who may have suffered a loss at the expense of my misjudgment.
#93
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As well organized as your cruises are Andrew.
Lets not mislead some young impressionable minds here, you haven't been to the dragon.
319 bends over 11 miles,starts at 800ft and ends 2000ft above sea level plus 3600km round trip in 5 days.
On a 1 to 10 scale being like the tail of the dragon maybe a 0.01.
Just sayin.
#94
Doug,
No I haven't been to the dragon, I've only read about its stats; hence that's why I said it's the closest we've got without having to drive how far again???
Try 1300km away...
You mind telling me a road that's closer to Toronto that is more fun than Southwood?
No I haven't been to the dragon, I've only read about its stats; hence that's why I said it's the closest we've got without having to drive how far again???
Try 1300km away...
You mind telling me a road that's closer to Toronto that is more fun than Southwood?
#95
Also Doug, a lot of us have had a lot of fun today, and most of us might not be able to afford the time and money to go to the Tail of the dragon, so we seek a more economical driving trip.
Good for you and others who are more well-off and can afford to do the halo'ed Tail of the Dragon. Your comments just ever so "diminish" the cruise we just had as "childs play... easy *****... noobs".
It's not very nice.
Good for you and others who are more well-off and can afford to do the halo'ed Tail of the Dragon. Your comments just ever so "diminish" the cruise we just had as "childs play... easy *****... noobs".
It's not very nice.
#96
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Here are some other options...
365km vs 3600km would be ~10% of the driving experience...
Here are some stats:
'Tails of the dragon' = 318 curves in 17.7km (17.97 curves/km)
'Southwood Rd.' = ~65 curves in 36.8km (1.77 curves/km)
Here are some other options...
365km vs 3600km would be ~10% of the driving experience...
Here are some stats:
'Tails of the dragon' = 318 curves in 17.7km (17.97 curves/km)
'Southwood Rd.' = ~65 curves in 36.8km (1.77 curves/km)
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Ride Motorcycle Roads in Ontario, Canada at MotoWhere.com
Here are some other options...
365km vs 3600km would be ~10% of the driving experience...
Here are some stats:
'Tails of the dragon' = 318 curves in 17.7km (17.97 curves/km)
'Southwood Rd.' = ~65 curves in 36.8km (1.77 curves/km)
Here are some other options...
365km vs 3600km would be ~10% of the driving experience...
Here are some stats:
'Tails of the dragon' = 318 curves in 17.7km (17.97 curves/km)
'Southwood Rd.' = ~65 curves in 36.8km (1.77 curves/km)
now if only they had tracks that are as fun and long as these roads : ) --> well, tracks that are close to toronto, i mean sure there's the nurburgring...
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If I had the money and time to drive a whole 3600km to 'Tails of the Dragon', I'd be driving it a hell lot more than just once LOL maybe just go back and forth for a good 4 or 5 times at least...otherwise the 3600km drive might not be very well worth it IMO
now if only they had tracks that are as fun and long as these roads : ) --> well, tracks that are close to toronto, i mean sure there's the nurburgring...
now if only they had tracks that are as fun and long as these roads : ) --> well, tracks that are close to toronto, i mean sure there's the nurburgring...
I'm not joking when I say that you can leave your cabin/hotel in the morning and drive for 5-6 hours on all different roads with barely any straight roads.
It's also not as expensive as you might think. You can rent a cabin at Fontana Village and share it with a few people and then buy your own groceries which all helps cut the cost. If you happen to bring a passenger in your car with you then they can split the cost of gas 50/50 which also helps. If it's your first time down I recommend a full week because then you don't have to rush to see everything and can really enjoy yourself but if time is of the essence you can do a decent trip in 3-4 days as long as your drive there and back in one day which isn't too bad as its approx 13-14 hours one way depending on stops.
Southwood was fun, but everytime I've been on a trip to the Tail of the Dragon there's always been at least one newby who's mind is blown the first time they get there with how ridiculous the turns are in the Dragon. Anything you think it's like (from reading or stories, etc.), multiply that thought by 100 and you might be close to how crazy the Tail of the Dragon itself is.
Anyway, still a fun cruise. Thanks again Footman!
Simon