zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I watched this video... ...and it made me realize I hardly ever cruise in the evenings in years past. Now that the weather is nice again, I should get out for a short cruise. I’m going to go out and Time how long it takes to go around downtown Columbus from 315N>670E>71S>70W and back again. I like the idea of a continuous “circuit” where I don’t have to deal with traffic lights, and the downtown skyline will be cool. Plus, it’s not too long...seems like a nice route to go with other cruisers, be able to pipe it a bit under the Cap, 670/71 interchange tunnel, etc... Anyone have a route they take when they just want to go out for a drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I go out in the country. That's redneck Lancaster for you, a few stop lights and you're in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 270? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I like late evenings when it's nice enough to have the t-tops out of the Camaro or the targa out of the Vette, and since I live on the east side I head in on 670, down 4th street through downtown, and back 70 so I can blast the long ramp from 70 east to 270 north. Something about looking up at the tall buildings through an open roof I like, used to do that in the Miata too. I like lots of different drives, the 555, along the Ohio river, north east Licking county, but the above is one of my favorite short drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Scott gets it: having the downtown skyline is a really pretty vista. Did a cruise with a few other guys tonight. It’s not an adrenaline rush but a solid 7-8 on the fun scale. The loop only takes 7 minutes to clear, at normal highway speeds. Notes: - Clockwise is better than counter-clockwise (potholes on 70/71N) - Lots of tunnels/overpasses to pipe your exhaust. - Construction on 70E is a problem. Not a problem 70W. - Surprising amount of traffic, and the cars that are out are crazy/drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 270? The guys I was with were talking about making a “D” with 315 north-south and 270 around the east. Will try that next. Avoid the 270 west side traffic until they get the lanes redone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I usually go out of my way to get gas, like usually the Dublin Costco has the cheapest gas of the 3, so I’ll go there, or drive out 161 to Granville and come home. Up Route 3 to Sunbury then over to 71 S, off at Polaris, and then home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhill Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Favorite corners... 71n to 270 heading back to 315 71n to 670W through italian village 315n to 270w but never clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 We tried 270 and 161 cruising and four fast cars felt like too much. Also, the roadways were extremely busy even though it was late evening. Columbus really has outgrown it's road ways. You can't do the stuff you used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Eman has a solid tunnel/freeway cruise route, I don't remember it off hand, but it looks like you guys are on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I personally like taking surface streets when I do this type of thing, and I usually just randomly drive around. Maybe I like surface streets because I spend 35 minutes of my 40 minute (one way) commute on highways, they just feel boring to me. On what Scott said, one of the things I love about having a convertible that I didn't know or realize is the sights/founds/feels I notice, especially when going slower/stopped at lights. Like the underpass radiating heat on a cool night after a hot day, or the smell of the river as you drive over it. I can't imagine not having some kind of convertible in my life now after having owned one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Other popular places to drive around in your convertible http://i.imgur.com/W1YG9SL.jpg :p:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeto67 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 FWIW, There has been a lot of motorcycle cop speed enforcement activity on 270 lately. Not just at drive times, but also in the evenings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchi Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 If I go for a fun cruise, I jump on 71 N, to Polaris Parkway, take Polaris down to 23, then 23 to 270 down to Westerville usually. Mix of freeway and slower but wide roads... Or on occasion jump on 23 going the other direction and hit the underpasses and time the blow off valves to release right as I pass through...always fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Other popular places to drive around in your convertible http://i.imgur.com/W1YG9SL.jpg :p:p :funny: I usually hit up the country, heading north east out toward Mnt Vernon. There are all kinds of decent state highway cruises with good, smooth roads and twisties. The further north east you go, the better the elevation changes get too. Ohio 555 is a blast for that as well heading south. I do miss the days of old where you could do the 270 loop in 20-30min late at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I used to head west on Hayden Run, then head north through Plain City, through Dublin, then back south to Hayden Run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I enjoy the ole 315N into Delaware then head back across to Riverside Drive?/Dublin Road area to come back South. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I have a "Loop" that would be fun... Start At Iron Pony next to 161 Hook up with 161 and take it to 270 South Pass Easton and pick up 670 Take it all the way to 71 North Take that all the way up to 270 East Get off at 161 East Get off at Sunbury Drive up to Central College Rd. Take the back roads for a while and loop around back to Sunbury. Take Big Walnut up north, hooking up with N State Street. Take that to Polaris and end the loop at Quaker Steak for some beer. This would be a total of ~43 miles and cover Highway driving, Street Driving, and Back roads for some added fun. Just an idea, What do you guys think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsm_sleeper Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Driving on the freeway..... *yawn* It's a shame that the roads around here are sooooo straight. Though at least we have round-a-bouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Beard Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I enjoy the ole 315N into Delaware then head back across to Riverside Drive?/Dublin Road area to come back South. There is a really fun straight shot that follows up the river from Dublin to Prospect. River road (st rt 257) to Klondike Rd (straight through at the light on 42). Klondike dead ends into rt 36, make a quick left then right at the flashing light back onto 257. That will run all the way up to Prospect with some nice straights and curves mixed in. Stop at the gas station/ice cream shop/ or pizza place in Prospect for a break. Then take rt 203 all the way back to South Section line rd, that will dead end at a round about back on Home rd to complete the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdhill Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Columbus has outgrown itself, completely. Very poorly planned roadways and access. It will only get worse. Track days are the easy solution if you want to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Columbus has outgrown itself, completely. Very poorly planned roadways and access. It will only get worse. Track days are the easy solution if you want to play I think this is a poor way of looking at the situation... It's about the journey, not the destination... right? This is opinionated, but a cruise to me involves seeing some great sights and driving great roads. The east side of Hoover into New Albany has some AMAZING back roads full of long sections and twisting roads. 71 and 670 have some great sections that are not traveled at night. I would recommend a route that goes up 71 during sunset to REALLY see downtown Columbus against the skyline. Some sections off 315 are good for some driving as well. Nothing substitutes the fun of driving on track, but I believe that Columbus has a LOT to give automotive enthusiasts in terms of roads to drive on. You just have to look hard enough and I guarantee we could plan a cruise to end all cruises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 I always liked hitting the 670/315/71 area and then going downtown and just driving slow. around the main areas. Dublin Rd is a nice slow drive too. A little bit of trees and parks and the river. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0n8 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Just did the N High St/23 north to get on 315 south coming from Worthington. That's a fun little section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 Sweet Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Miller and Bruce are on point. Too much traffic because the roads are way behind the city's growth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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