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Gavin Pickering and Dan Klein will be rallying a car wreck 1855km 3710km across Europe, over 4 5 days, from northern France to western Portugal from 21st to 25th August 2008.
Live broadcast from the Vixen
Fundraising for Gemin-i.org
Route of the Sucata Run 2008
Map of the route of the Sucata Run 2008
Day 0 (Getting to Rouen) — We will get the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Le Harve, having started from London. In Rouen early on Day 1 to be at the start line for the 11.00am send-off.
Day 1 – Thursday 21st August. Rouen to La Rochelle (302 miles: 5—6hrs) We will show off our banger, meet our fellow sucateers and leave town in convoy! Setting off around 11.00am, we will be making our way down through France, through the sunflower strewn landscape of the Loire Valley, to the stunning port of La Rochelle where we will complete our first days driving on the coast.
Day 2 – Friday 22nd August. La Rochelle to San Sebastian (264 miles: 5—6hrs) Wake up the next morning to drive our banger through the endless vineyards of the Dordogne and across the Pyrenees mountains into Spain. Arriving in San Sebastian in time to watch the sunset over the idyllic shell shaped Bahia de la Conchaastianet beach.
Day 3 – Saturday 23rd August. San Sebastian to Salamanca (283 miles: 5—6hrs) Heading right into the heart of Spain we will go from coastal breeze to harsh desert landscapes as the engine's cooling system will be put to the test. Eventually we will arrive in the oasis that is Salamanca; one of the oldest university cities in Spain. It is not only beautiful to look at but also has a brilliant nightlife and loads of good bars too.
Day 4 – Sunday 24th August. Salamanca to Cabo da Roca (310 miles: 5—6hrs) The final day's driving takes us over the Spanish border and into Portugal. We will pass through sleepy ancient stone villages, proud historic cities and beautiful coastal resorts before rocking up at the finishing line at the stunning Cabo Da Roca. The weekend's adventures will then conclude with a huge party and prize giving ceremony where a toast is raised to all those unfortunate souls that didn't quite make it!
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- The car, the dash, the end
- The Vixen goes through the Pyrennes
- Finally photos - bangers in convoy
- Calais
- the ramblings of the Pickster driving
- Bordeaux Sunset == Red Mist
- welshmen
- Just when we thought the hard bit was done
- On the way back to London now
- Pyrennes pics
- icecream
- Awesome Pyrennes
- Klein at the wheel through the Pyrenees!
- La Rochelle
- Do we have warranty?
- Early afternon in Le Mans and the sun is out
- The team on the road
- So we are finally racing!!
- Getting on the boat to France
- Sun roof and it is raining
- Leaving London yaae
- Final preparation
- Graphics for Team D&G
- So the car is nearly complete after weeks of work
- £1441 to go in sponsorship to hit our target
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2 comments:
Gavin is used to going round in circles his navigational skills on the open road leave a lot to be desired, I'll donate another 20 pounds if you don't get lost again, there's no fear for my money. Uncle John
Where's the fancy dress outfit boys..that's what we're all waiting for? As for Gavins navigational skills..hmmm..those race tracks are nice and simple to follow, it's just those damn roads and industrial estates that are complicated! Haven't you boys taken a sat nav with you?!
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