Coopers, Clubmans, and Countrymans, Lend Me Your Ears
You won’t ever get me up on a cold morning for a run. Never.
So, when I drag myself out of bed at 7 AM on a Sunday, you better know it’s for
good reason. It might have gotten off to a chilly start, but the MINI Breakfast
Run that took place on the 26th of May was an experience I would
wake up early for again and again.
I hopped into a Cooper and off we went. MINI enthusiast and
my skilled driver for day, Braden, wasn’t shy behind the wheel. Whereas I tend
to see driving as a means of getting from A to B, Braden (and the rest of
MiniClubSA) sees it as a chance to let loose and have as much fun as you
possibly can before you get to your destination.
A pace car took the lead and while the Zambesi team made it
clear that everyone was welcome to go their own way, it was much more fun to do
it together. It was a sight to behold. The
colourful MINI convoy made heads turn and jaws drop as it weaved through the
sparse Pretoria traffic.
Don’t be fooled by the MINIs small sizes as I was.
These little cars pack a massive punch and make zipping through traffic an
absolute breeze and a ton of fun. Every MINIs interior is a marriage of gorgeous
design and ultimate comfort, and I would be a liar if I said I didn’t consider
becoming a part of the MINI family that day. With their high-quality
performance and genuinely beautiful interiors, these MINIs are luxury cars
through and through. “Small” cars are generally meant to be low cost, but
unfortunately that means that you also get a low-cost feeling in terms of comfort,
quality and performance. This couldn’t be further from the truth for MINIs.
These cars are built to perform and they don’t disappoint.
That being said, after spending a day with the MINI crowd, it was clear that it’s
not just about the cars - it's about being part of a small community of
people who love having fun together on the road.
We arrived at the Anton Smit sculpture park much too soon
for my liking, but I was soon cheered by the awe-inspiring sculptures around
us. The wonderfully unique MINIs blended in seamlessly and instantly became part of the art around us.
After marvelling at the sculptures, everyone sat down for a
much-needed coffee and breakfast at the Imagine Café. I sat down with a small group of strangers and instantly felt like I had known them for years. It might be a coincidence that all these warm and welcoming
people just happen to drive MINIs, but I’d like to think that there’s just
something about these cars that make people want to get together and have a great time.
After brunch, some drivers took the chance to explore the park, while others chose to head home again. The wonderful thing was that you
had the freedom to decide what happened next. On our way back, everyone went
their own way, but they still made sure to toot their horns and wave as they
drove off. More than a week later, I still smile when I think of the breakfast run. I genuinely recommend that you (MINI driver or not) attend at least one MINI event in your life. If you weren’t able to attend this breakfast run, or you’d like to experience the
excitement first-hand, join in for the next MINI event! We can guarantee you
that you won’t find a more welcoming, friendly and downright fun crowd of MINI
enthusiasts anywhere else. Drivers and passengers of all ages, genders and
walks of life are welcome. Contact your nearest MINI dealership today to find
out more about upcoming events or drives.
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