Having fitted the re-painted bumpers, washed the car and the sun coming out - went for a spin across the Black Mountains to Llandovery (Bikers Cafe) to meet up with an old friend.

 

Almost forgotten how good it feels to straighten out all the twisty bits that Satan builds into the de-restricted sections of the Queens Highway!!

 

It was awesome.

 

On the downwards slope I happened across a Clio that was poodling along - til he saw the Zed filling his mirrrors. He then adopted the usual 'I'll show you stance' and was making a Dogs Breakfast of many bends - at one point he slowed and waved me past - but I didn't want to pass - it was too entertaining watching him trying to copy my lines, when it was obviously too late coz I was behind him!

 

Eventually, couldn't resist, so on a safe straight I blipped and he was gone - tooting in deference to the Mother Ship. Then a nice sedate brekkie and home again - same route. It was the 'Italian Job' - Japanese style IYKWIM. (No bull-dozer waiting for me at the end of the road thank goodness.................)

 

Some pics that don't do justice.

 

 

 

BTW Araf is Welsh for 'Don't go too Slow'...............:D

I am very jealous!

 

Hope to do some road trips round that sort of area soon though.

Just don't tell Clarkson about this stretch or it'll be ruined!!

http://media.photobucket.com/image/glenshane%2Bpass/connormcc/Road%20Trip/RT032.jpg your picture reminds me of the glenshane pass in the sperrin mountains N.I. another great driving road with great views

http://media.photobucket.com/image/glenshane%2Bpass/connormcc/Road%20Trip/RT032.jpg your picture reminds me of the glenshane pass in the sperrin mountains N.I. another great driving road with great views

 

This was a bit like driving in Ireland to be fair - I was driving on the left, then the right, then the left, then.........................

Having fitted the re-painted bumpers, washed the car and the sun coming out - went for a spin across the Black Mountains to Llandovery (Bikers Cafe) to meet up with an old friend.

 

Almost forgotten how good it feels to straighten out all the twisty bits that Satan builds into the de-restricted sections of the Queens Highway!!

 

It was awesome.

 

On the downwards slope I happened across a Clio that was poodling along - til he saw the Zed filling his mirrrors. He then adopted the usual 'I'll show you stance' and was making a Dogs Breakfast of many bends - at one point he slowed and waved me past - but I didn't want to pass - it was too entertaining watching him trying to copy my lines, when it was obviously too late coz I was behind him!

 

Eventually, couldn't resist, so on a safe straight I blipped and he was gone - tooting in deference to the Mother Ship. Then a nice sedate brekkie and home again - same route. It was the 'Italian Job' - Japanese style IYKWIM. (No bull-dozer waiting for me at the end of the road thank goodness.................)

 

Some pics that don't do justice.

 

 

 

BTW Araf is Welsh for 'Don't go too Slow'...............:D

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Club roadtrip anyone?? Looks amazing!!

This is just one section of a series of amazing roads.

 

If I get time I'll suggest a complete trip from South Wales to Mid Wales / Aberystwyth / Llangurig, Newtown etc that'll blow you away. At least they work on Fireblades and stuff!!

Edited March 20, 200916 yr by peranaman