Most
MG enthusiasts have routes that have a particular appeal and are memorable for
a variety of reasons - a route over roads with driver appeal, a route with interesting
views and places to visit along the way, a route to a favourite place for refreshment
with friends or simply a route with fond memories. A new series called Memorable MG Routes has been launched The first route is from Newbury to Castle Combe along the old A4 through Marlborough, Calne and Chippenham. More routes are in the pipeline but a key feature of this series is contributions are welcome from members with their own memorable routes. Memorable MG Routes are not simply about the tactile pleasure of driving the road, particularly in an MG, but they are also about the interest along the route from the views on the road, places to visit, sights to see and of course refreshment at tea shops and pubs! |
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that is the theme of this series - a hedonistic approach to MG motoring in all
senses. So the aim of each route will focus on those features and what makes them
such a pleasure to drive - in fact the qualities that make them memorable. What are the guidelines for style, content and format of the articles describing each route? The style of the articles will convey a feel for the interesting places and views to see and the delights of the route. The content will outline the route and places of interest both on the route and by taking short diversions. The format includes an information column with condensed background notes on the places to see and for refreshment, and a twin column layout for the text and photos, all spread over up to two pages in Safety Fast! They are not rally routes to be driven at speed or tulip routes involving serious navigation, they are simply routes that give members pleasure to drive and recall as fond memories. | ||||||||
| Typical
layout for a Memorable MG Route
Typical layout for route guide and directions
Typical layout of the photo guide to the route
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