Widdie

Sounds great. I am sure Corey will be fine. I will just update the listing above using the 14th. Thanks again and good luck on your exam this weekend.

I guess you have Corey on this to ask him if it is okay to take the run over. I will put you down for the Mistress Run (Open Event) in the listing above for February. I wasn't sure which day you wanted to do it (14th is Valentines Day, so the 15th?) Also, do you want to create the event on the Events page or do you want me to create it using the 22FEB25 Mistress Run event? Thank you for doing an event. I will put you down for the Run for the Roses (Open Event) in the listing above for 16MAY26. Also, do you want to create the event on the Events page or do you want me to create it using the 13MAY23 Run for the Roses event? Thank you for doing a run and we will see if anyone wants to continue the Great Falls run.

Will do. Thank you Eli!

The 2026 event calendar is open for submissions Please reply and let us know if you will lead an event this year. Let us know your name, name of the event, month, and whether it is an Open or Member event. OPEN RUNS: Longer runs, open to all DCMM Members (Forum & Club) HSB MEMBER RUNS: Shorter runs for Club Members (Membership required) New Forum Members: If you'd like to join us on a Member run to check out the club, please let us know and we'll make sure you have the details Current Forum Members: You will not be able to see the event posts for the Member Hop, Skip, & Brew Events, please consider membership if you're interested in joining in on the HSB events this season * Links are clickable and should bring you to the event RSVP page OPEN EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY: FEBRUARY 21st: Mistress Run Leader: Susan K (SusieQ) MARCH: Winchester Run Leader: David W (Widdie) APRIL: MAY: Run for the Roses Leader: Lorri S (STXMINI) JUNE: JULY: AUGUST: SEPTEMBER: OCTOBER: NOVEMBER: DECEMBER: MEMBER HSB EVENT CALENDAR JANUARY 18: Quattro Goombas Winery/Brewery Leader: David W (Widdie) FEBRUARY 8: Chilly Hollow Brewing Leader: David W (Widdie) MARCH: APRIL: MAY: JUNE: JULY: Elder Pine Brewery Leader: Eli G (Egadd) AUGUST: SEPTEMBER: OCTOBER: NOVEMBER: DECEMBER: _______________________________________________________ CLUB MEMBERS: If you'd like to lead a run, but don't know where to start, here is our Run Route Repository

As we begin the New Year, we all need to think about what kind of 2026 driving season we want as a club. In this pursuit, DCMM is providing a link to a questionnaire that requests what types of events, etc. you may want for 2026. We will continue our member Hop, Skip, and a Brew runs (hour long sprint to a brewery or winery) as well as our Open Runs (Ice Cream Run, Mistress Run, Little Virginia Town Tours, etc.). But what else do members want from the Club and what do you want to give to others in pursuit of all things MINI (run leader, event planner, etc.)? Please use this link to the questionnaire and let us know your thoughts. It is your club and we want to provide events you want to attend. https://forms.gle/AjRWKQzAexdtcwwz8

I don’t know where we are with HSBs, but I can put one together for the 19th of October leaving from Leesburg. Let me know and I will put it on the calendar.

Adding the GPX for the run tomorrow. DCMM Excursion Luray (14SEP25).gpx

We are a little less than a week away from this event and the weather is looking great. We are doing this run a month earlier than last year's, so the impact from the Skyline Drive leaf traffic should be very minimal. So, get your MINI prepared and your driving gloves ready for this twisty drive to Luray. We hope to see you this Sunday and if you have any questions, please let us know.

Event Title: An Excursion to Luray Event Date: 09/14/2025 10:00 AM to 09/14/2025 03:15 PM Event Address: Please join us for a Sunday run to Luray and back through Virginia’s rolling countryside. Our drive will begin at the Walmart in Haymarket where we will head west through the rolling countryside of Virginia. We will make a quick bio-break in Front Royal before heading to one of the finest twisty roads in the Shenandoah Valley. Nicknamed the Valley within a Valley, Fort Valley Road will wind us along Passage Creek before rising to Edith’s Gap Lookout where you will see a stunning view of the valley towards Luray. A quick 90 degree turn at the base of the mountain, over the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, and we will arrive in Luray, Virginia. At this point, we will have a bite to eat in Luray before beginning our drive back to Haymarket. We will wind our way over the mountain and under Skyline Drive before cruising through the quaint town of Washington. We will continue traveling on some twisties until we reach our final destination of The Farm Brewery at Broad Run. So, if you like quick twisties, beautiful scenery and relaxing old town charm, you won’t want to miss this Little Virginia Journey. Start Point: Primrose School of Haymarket (Next to Walmart) – 6540 Trading Sq, Haymarket, VA 20169 End Point: The Farm Brewery at Broad Run – 16015 John Marshall Hwy, Broad Run, VA (Really Haymarket) Schedule of events: 10:00 - Driver’s Meeting 10:15 - Run Starts 11:00 - Bio-break McDonalds, Front Royal 12:30 - Arrive Luray, Lunch in downtown Luray 1:45 - Leave Luray 3:15 - End run at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run, Haymarket RSVP on the event here:

Event Title: The Culpeper Chew Then Brew Cruise Event Date: 06/29/2025 12:00 AM Event Address: Please join us for another Virginia small town experience all the while enjoying some great twisties and beautiful rolling countryside. Our drive will begin next to Walmart in Haymarket where we will then head south and west through some of the prettiest scenery Virginia has to offer. This run will be limited to 15 MINIs and will focus on enjoying the countryside, driving exciting curvy roads, and experiencing the uniquely Virginia old town charm of Culpeper. After leaving Haymarket, we will pass through the small towns of The Plains, Marshall, and Flint Hill before heading south along a lovely twisting road to Culpeper. At this point, we will have a Chew at one of the Historic Downtown Culpeper eateries before beginning our drive back towards Northern Virginia. We will continue to snake our way by farms, crops, cattle, and equestrian stables before crossing Virginia’s oldest metal trust bridge just past the village of Waterloo. Then, one last dash to our destination for a Brew at 4Js Farm & Brewery just northwest of Warrenton. Here, we can gather and discuss our day’s Cruise over your choice of refreshments. So, if you like enjoyable twisties, beautiful scenery and relaxing old town charm, you won’t want to miss another Little Virginia Journey. Start Point: Primrose School of Haymarket (Next to Walmart) – 6540 Trading Sq, Haymarket, VA 20169 End Point: 4Js Farm & Brewery – 7595 Keith Rd, Warrenton, VA 20186 (4jsfarmbrewery.com) Schedule of events: 9:30 – Arrive 9:45 – Driver’s Meeting 10:00 – Run Begins 11:30 – Arrive in Downtown Culpeper, your choice for Lunch (List of Eateries will be provided) 1:15 – Leave Culpeper 2:45 – End run at 4Js Farm & Brewery GPX File to be posted later. RSVP on the event here: