STXMINI Posted March 23, 2023 Report Posted March 23, 2023 Event Title: A Winchester Run Event Date: 04/30/2023 09:30 AM to 04/30/2023 02:00 PM Event Address: 962 Edwards Ferry Rd, Leesburg, Virginia, 20176, United States Please join us for a Sunday drive through Virginia’s rolling countryside. Our drive will begin at the Cars & Coffee in Leesburg and we will head south and west through some of the prettiest scenery in Virginia. This run will be limited to 15 MINIs and will be focused on enjoying the countryside in a controlled driving experience. We will pass along two meandering rivers (makes for nice twisties), cruise by many of Virginia’s horse farms, make a quick pit stop in Marshall, pop over the Blue Ridge Mountains, skim the Shenandoah River twice (if you put your hand out it will get wet), and eventually arrive in Old Town Winchester (https://oldtownwinchesterva.com). Our final destination will be at Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen where we will have lunch and discuss our Little Virginia Journey (LVJ). If you haven’t been to Old Town Winchester before, we are only two blocks from the Walking Mall which has unique shops, ice cream, restaurants and three breweries (an extra one is only a block away). Start Point: The Leesburg Public House – 962 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176 End Point: Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen – 10 N Kent St, Winchester, VA 22601 (vibrissabeer.com) Schedule of events: 09:30: Driver’s meeting 09:45: Run Starts 11:15: Pit Stop (Food Lion, Marshall, VA) 11:30: Leave Marshall, VA 13:00: Arrive Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen RSVP on the event here: 1
1975_mini Posted March 23, 2023 Report Posted March 23, 2023 This is awesome thanks for setting up David. I am happy to help with any planning. 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
STXMINI Posted April 8, 2023 Author Report Posted April 8, 2023 The Saintcross' can actually make this one! Thanks David & Jill
scottt Posted April 10, 2023 Report Posted April 10, 2023 Is this more a leisurely cruise (set the cruise control and watch the world go by) type of drive, or a sit down and hold on type of drive? Thx!
Egadd Posted April 12, 2023 Report Posted April 12, 2023 Bummed I can't make this one. I'm camping that weekend, right around the corner from Marshall, VA, but don't expect to be out of the woods in time for this.
Widdie Posted April 12, 2023 Report Posted April 12, 2023 This run will be similar to the Mistress Run, but not a Hop, Skip, and a Brew Run. 85+% twisties with quick elevation changes, but will be flat along the rivers. We are usually at or above the posted speed, but within the group’s abilities. If you only want flat out driving, a Hop, Skip, and a Brew or a day at one of the Autocross sessions might be more applicable. I do all three. Would love to have you attend. 2
Widdie Posted April 22, 2023 Report Posted April 22, 2023 I will be completing a reconnaissance check for the Winchester Run tomorrow (23APR23), if anyone would like to tag along. I will begin at the Run’s starting point, the Leesburg Public House, at 0930. I plan to depart by 0945 and drive the entire route to check on timing/route compatibility (no dirt roads). I will also be sampling a beverage at Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen, then heading to the outdoor walking mall for lunch. If you are planning on attending the April Board Meeting via Zoom, you will probably have to do it from Winchester. I will be posting the GPX route by Tuesday. 2
STXMINI Posted April 23, 2023 Author Report Posted April 23, 2023 18 hours ago, Widdie said: I will be completing a reconnaissance check for the Winchester Run tomorrow (23APR23), if anyone would like to tag along. I will begin at the Run’s starting point, the Leesburg Public House, at 0930. I plan to depart by 0945 and drive the entire route to check on timing/route compatibility (no dirt roads). I will also be sampling a beverage at Vibrissa Beer and Kitchen, then heading to the outdoor walking mall for lunch. If you are planning on attending the April Board Meeting via Zoom, you will probably have to do it from Winchester. I will be posting the GPX route by Tuesday. We're really looking forward to this run, thank you so much for doing it!
Widdie Posted April 26, 2023 Report Posted April 26, 2023 Here is the gpx file for the Winchester Run. I don’t see any of theses comments when I look at the event from the calendar. Hope to see you there on Sunday. _2023-04-25_.gpx
Egadd Posted April 26, 2023 Report Posted April 26, 2023 Canceled our camping trip so I'll be there Sunday! 2
STXMINI Posted April 28, 2023 Author Report Posted April 28, 2023 David has been watching the weather and it looks like Sunday may have a bit of rain. He would like to still do the run, but he's trying to determine if there's enough interest because of the weather forecast? If you've decided not to go because of the weather, would you please decline on the event link as soon as possible so that he has an idea of how many are still interested. EVENT LINK
STXMINI Posted April 29, 2023 Author Report Posted April 29, 2023 Saintcross' are still in, but probably no GoPro 1
STXMINI Posted April 30, 2023 Author Report Posted April 30, 2023 If we're still doing the run today @Widdie then we should probably meet at the Burger King instead of the parking lot. It's been raining really hard here in Frederick MD. Hopefully not as bad in VA??
SneakyBaron Posted April 30, 2023 Report Posted April 30, 2023 Radar looks like it should lighten up by the time we start 1
