20:44:52 - Date: 19/07/2007 - From: starsky and clutch
couldn't wait any longer to text. its thursday night and we're on our way to london!
starsky and clutch over and out. so excited a bit of wee came out.
13:10:50 - Date: 21/07/2007 - From: Jellebabe
Hi Admin, we're about to set off, I owe Dean lots of beers! I'll look after him for you and Steph, my mum has Dean's number too. Jellebabe, x.
15:21 on 21-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Dover (United Kingdom)
Just arrived in dover, going towards boats! Too early for ours. Was great fun leaving london!
16:47 on 21-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Calais (France)
just in france. We love the rally. Watch out prague
18:35 on 21-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Brussels (Belgium)
making great time. watch out for Trams. need another spear key. ben snapped one already! ha
19:00:35 - Date: 21/07/2007 - From: Jellebabe
18 miles from chunnel, passposts - check, money - check, tickets - check, convoy - check! woohoo!.
21:26 on 21-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Brussels (Belgium)
In radio convoy towards Frankfurt with 3 other teams. Making great progress. Need to buy some of these radios! Nice easy pace at the moment
22:37 on 21-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Frankfurt (Germany)
going well touch wood. Going to keep pushing though night for breakfast in prague.
23:13 on 21-07-2007
Team Fido Location Frankfurt (Germany)
Stopping for much needed sleep!
00:45 on 22-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Unknown
eindhoven we lost steering last night and the exhaust broke this morning. Entering germany at 2.30am on way to prague!
03:09:51 - Date: 22/07/2007 - From: kate_d - feckin irish rovers
In convoy with Red Heroes, they broke down in france, removed exhaust and we're all still driving. kate_d feckin irish rovers.
05:30 on 22-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Prague (Czech Republic)
Ha we are in prague ready. Need some sleep and beer!
07:12:11 -Date: 22/07/2007 - From: Dean - Red Heroes
We are screwed beyond repair. We are out. Dean - Red Heroes.
07:19 on 22-07-2007
Team Fido Location Nuremberg (Germany)
About 4 hours from prague, the best of morrisey and the smiths on the stereo, things can only look up! Over.
07:53 on 22-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Frankfurt (Germany)
Slept in car. Now by wurzburg. Smelly. And robin can drive.
19:46:03 - Date: 22/07/2007 - From: Jellebabe
We have arranged a tow truck for Dean and we are waiting for him and he's going to travel with me. Jellebabe.
09:07 on 22-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Unknown
near nurnburg. Has holland been evacuated? Every other car is dutch.
11:16 on 22-07-2007
Wrong Way Wound Location Nuremberg (Germany)
Thought we would test this. Making good progress and having great fun. Slept in cars last night- delightful!
12:23 on 22-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Prague(Czech Republic)
Oh yes! Prague! After the worst start ever, we made it! Car is going well, drove thru the night as paddy got beauty sleep. Hope to update website soon
12:29 on 22-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Nuremberg (Germany)
team le dahlia race report making our way through the field just passed button and hamilton and alonso in our sights.
13:48 on 22-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Nuremberg (Germany)
Bit late at the moment, taking it easy, one of the Suzuki's has stayed behind with brake problems. Off autobarn for a while. Using oil a bit.
17:33 on 22-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Unknown
in prague. Off to party. Still surrounded by the dutch.
17:41:36 - Date: 22/07/2007 - Time: 17:41:36 - From: Team Mad Max.
Dean was flying low, so I told Kate and Jon first then told Dean - haha. Team Mad Max.
19:28 on 22-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Prague (Czech Republic)
Approaching Prague with 1 other team, a bit late but will hopefully get a drink and a car space. Nearly 1000 miles covered so far! Looking forward to rest.
08:22 on 23-07-2007
Team Fido Location Prague (Czech Republic)
Getting lost trying to leave Prague, on way to Sedlec.
10:45 on 23-07-2007
Hammongolia Location Prague (Czech Republic)
Arrived Prague 1700 last night, now leaving in convoy with 2 teams. Tread torn off a tyre while on Autobahn in Germany, bit sketchy! Next stop, Slovakia.
11:40 on 23-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Brno (Czech Republic)
hey we have just left prague in convoy with 5 others heading 2 bratislava seb got taxi 2 get 3 bottles of vodka at 3am last nite headahces 4 2 x
14:29:55 - Date: 23/07/2007 - From: Feersumendjinn
Help! missed the prague party, now desperately trying to find others going through latvia-russia.
Phone number is 447813178812. Feersumendjinn.
14:36 on 23-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Unknown
Made it to prague-now sponsored by czech mafia-they fixed our car,took us to lunch and escorted up in their merc! weather sweet-u?! Xx
14:37 on 23-07-2007
Team Fido Location Wroclaw (Poland)
been to church of bones and just paid only €7 for real nice lunch for us & team scraz. Drive till dusk in poland and then camp 2nite. Gettin v warm too!
14:43:14 - Date: 23/07/2007 - From: Team mad max
Day 3 still in France, Dean and I hoofing along to Prague - Yay.
Team mad max.
16:53 on 23-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Brno (Czech Republic)
convoy with bodge it n leg it and team ski. Off to find somewhere to camp and sleep off hangover. Robin has worst hangover ever...
Ciaran Posted on forum: joxer and kilmorie in bratislava:
Monday 23/07/07 at 5:10pm
So we are here. it's hot and we're planning on camping somewhere in romania possibly. looking for a lake to swim in.
fined for the first time by the police for not having a motorway pass.
the mini is nippy but slow on hills and starting to overheat. the fiesta is cramped, hot and smells a lot of ming
high=fives between cars exchanged at speed...
http://mongolianrally.co.uk/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1185203451
20:19 on 23-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Budapest (Hungary)
set off from prague in a convoy of 3 cars. Saw many other teams on the way. Set up camp a few kms behind budapest.
22:24 on 23-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Krakow (Poland) 22:24 on 23-07-2007
Made it to Poland and are staying in £9 bed and breakfast! Left Fiat team in Prague after someone hit their car, hopefully meeting them in Warsaw tomorrow
01:41:00 - Date: 24/07/2007 - From: Team mad max
day 4, 1am, Rach can't map read, Dean fell asleep navigating, suspect we're near Frankfurt, bought beer in a vending machine! Prague tomo, hopefully.
07:21 on 24-07-2007
Hammongolia Location Budapest (Hungary) 07:21 on 24-07-2007
Parked in country lane east of Budapest last night. Slept in car because tent is a cock to pitch in the dark. Leaving now to make Romania by tonight.
07:27 on 24-07-2007
Team Fido Location Warsaw (Poland)
slept in a field last night and woke at 5 this morning, Hoping to arrive at the latvian border by tonight, everything going well so far
09:01 on 24-07-2007
the tartan tartars Location Brno (Czech Republic)
Olomouc was beautiful
10:38 - Date: 24/07/2007 - Varnish (posted on forum)
Well, our master brake cylinder decided it wasn't going to play anymore just outside Nuremberg or somewhere in Germany, so we drove the last 400 odd K on just the hand brake.
My team mate is a legend. Getting it fixed. Picking it up this afternoon.
In hotel Angelo with The Green Team and the Crimson Monkeys. Like a Fish.
11:47 on 24-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Arad (Romania)
camped @ romania's border, bbq at 3am, watched sun rise, amazing! Mike made rabbit liver stew. Gross. Joxer car in pain, big delays in hottest sun ever!
12:44 on 24-07-2007
Team Feckin Mad Max Location Prague(Czech Republic)
Red Hero Dean has joined Mad Max, just arriving in Prague only 2 days late! Heading on to Slovakia tonight!
13:03 on 24-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Budapest (Hungary) 13:03 on 24-07-2007
hey all done bratislava yesterday budapest this morning on the way to romania now had a shower this morn 2 hehe, could some 1 top up our fone please xx
13:16 on 24-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Zagreb (Croatia)
What a night. Ment to be at a party at 8.30. Didn't get here till 11ish had pork and lamb split roast.
13:20 on 24-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Zagreb (Croatia)
Drove up the side of a mountain last night in the dark woke up today to see views from our balcony for miles. Next stop Romania
13:43:46 - Date: 24/07/2007 - From: team mad max
Has anyone else played chicken driving on the left yet? We won! team mad max.
14:43 on 24-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Budapest (Hungary)
just left croatia and now in hungry trying 2 make it 2 romania and camp out Having a great time making lots of friends.
16:45 on 24-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Cluj Napoca(Romania)
weather is nice,beautiful landscape.car trouble.no fun driving up mountains on 2 cylinders.changing head gasket right now on the campground.
16:53 on 24-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Brno(Czech Republic)
finally on the road again! Convoying with two other teams hoping to make bratislava tonight....also hoping the wheel is now ok
17:22 on 24-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Krakow(Poland)
Exhaust just fell off on the way to Krakow after visiting concentration camps, trying to remove it and carry on but its stuck right now, might saw it off
18:34 on 24-07-2007
Hammongolia Location Cluj Napoca(Romania)
Slow day through north Romania. Now camping in Cluj with convoy. Team Wartburg having head gasket probs. Shout out to friendly Romanian motorcyclist!
20:46 on 24-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Oradea(Romania)
hey hey made it to romania found a hotel next 2 a brothel.4 of us in 1 room cheaky ukraine,odessa 2moz update 2moz
21:46 on 24-07-2007
Team VW Location Prague(Czech Republic)
3rd day in prague. Waiting for the car 2 b fixed.
21:46:46 - Date: 24/07/2007 - From: Team feersum endjinn
In krakov, caned it across from prague in 8 hours. Anyone heading north through baltics/moscow text us, otherwise we're going Ukr.
Team feersum endjinn phone 00447813178812
11:33pm - Date: 24/07/07 - From: X (posted on forum)
Whe hey, we should be in prague by the early hours we're not far behind yer but our lad thinks hes dying
04:27 on 25-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Bucharest(Romania)
Took up all nite to get here, broke down at the very top of some mountain path in transylvania, stuck in pitch black for 3 hours. Scary not the word.
07:02 on 25-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Belgorod(Russia)
leaving oradea convoy of 6 towards the unknown some think we will make odesa im not so sure
07:51 on 25-07-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Belgrade(Serbia)
staying here in belgrade in serbia. Here 4 30hrs 2 fix engine. With team walkabout. Great weather friendly people.
08:49 on 25-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
made bratislava late last night. Stopped in a layby just past it to sleep. Now on the road again! Fingers crossed we will make ukraine today!
09:11 on 25-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Yay we are in romania now with driving miss daisy. Good fun boarder, locals wanting to wash are amazingly clean window!
09:21 on 25-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Cluj Napoca(Romania)
hit some seriously dodgy roads getting shaken around the van will fit in some of these pot holes awesome scenereries though
09:36 on 25-07-2007
Team Fido Location Unknown
Just entered latvia heading for russian border hopefully reaching it this afternoon roads are getting worse but still tarmaced Should reach Moscow by tomorrow
12:18 on 25-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Arad(Romania)
making our way through romainia with the mad lorry drivers that will overtake anything round a blind corner! The tarmac surface is crap.
12:48 on 25-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Dej(Romania)
just going back into the mountains again the ukraine is going 2 b a push roads still shocking renamed country to Roadmania
13:45 on 25-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Cluj Napoca(Romania)
we just did a 200 km uey good 1 tb mongolian adventurists
15:05 on 25-07-2007
Wrong Way Wound Location Budapest(Hungary)
Back on the road. Czech mechanic did wonders. Cars in great shape. Trying to make Romania today and catch up with Driving Miss Daisy. Sunny and stunning
15:42 on 25-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Lviv(Ukraine)
Heading for Ukraine border, car was repaired for £8. Polish not very good drivers but lovely people. Definitely coming back here!
15:53 on 25-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Hello we are in romania got beer vodka and meat just looking for a camp site. Wooo
17:03 on 25-07-2007
Team Fido Location Unknown
Its taken 3 hours but we've finally got through the russian border, trying to find a decent campsite with fewest mosquitoes
5:23pm - Date: 25/07/07 - From: Maso - Feckin' Irish Rovers (posted on forum)
Well done x, good luck varnish, we are currently going through slovakia with jelle, dean and the crimson monkeys, all cars going well and teams not killing each other yet.
18:43 on 25-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Bacau(Romania)
car runs fine now. Transilvanian mountains are very beautiful, but very slow to drive in. Need to increase pace.
19:12:40 - Date: 25/07/2007 - From: Team feersum endjinn
We just got turned away from Ukraine, lacking the full V5. Bloody dvla didn't send it in time. Depressed, but not beaten. Yet. Team feersum endjinn..
19:14:31 - Date: 25/07/2007 - Team mad max
just about to set up camp near the ukraine border, having our first proper beer in 5 days, yay! border crossing tomo hopefully wont get a big "fine"
20:28 on 25-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
couldn t find a campsite so we r sleeping in a random field in the middle of romainia. Meat and booze went down well! Hello mum. X
23:04 on 25-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Lviv(Ukraine)
Almost into Ukraine, after problems with Customs and our car, needed to buy a form for 5 dollars! Cheap vodka here, 2 euro for 1 litre! 5 hours at border
06:42 on 26-07-2007
the tartan tartars Location Kiev(Ukraine)
easy border crossing from Poland to Ukraine-only 3 hours. Beers in Lviv with team Microlia
06:47 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
heading for Bulgarian boarder, playing guess the road kill. Cats and dogs but just seen a horse, and a Renult 12. Lots of blood
07:25 on 26-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Chisinau(Moldovia)
hey all last bit of romania now should b in moldova by 11 car now doing wheelies have camera man and equipment plus buddys and rhyss bags
08:02 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Disaster struck last night. Left the fridge on to keep the beers cold. Woke up today to a flat battery. Woo.
08:15:06 - Date: 26/07/2007 - From: Team mad max
camping doesn't agree with Rach. Hotels all the way for us! team mad max.
08:50 on 26-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Istanbul(Turkey)
Drove for [36 hours without stopping to get here, arrived early hours, great hotel with air con & view of all city! Lucky! Sightseeing today :-)
08:57 on 26-07-2007
teamsupernova Location Unknown
on road to dracula's castle in brasov going through translyvania. Camped last night and gone into another time zone!x
10:31 on 26-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Chisinau(Moldovia)
just entered moldova met some dutch people who told us to expect trouble country at war fingers crossed
10:44 on 26-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Uzhhorod(Ukraine)
camped next to a lake last night in slovakia. Just waiting at border to cross into ukraine....may be here a while!
12:08 on 26-07-2007
Team VW Location Rivne(Ukraine)
scenic route. We didn't get lost.
12:41 on 26-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Lviv(Ukraine)
terrible roads around lviv. Crazy ukraine drivers in roadworks. Holes all over the road.
13:22 on 26-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Uzhhorod(Ukraine)
through border and on our way to liev. Can't understand any of the road signs though so we may be going the wrong way!
13:38 on 26-07-2007
Team Fido Location Moscow(Russia)
Made it to moscow and ready for a couple of days rest, had to pull moon unit alpha out of a ditch about 300km from moscow everyone ok
13:48 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
just made it through the bulgarian border trying 2 get as far as we can to make up for the crap roads.
14:08 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Ruse(Bulgaria)
now in bulgaria its seems alot better than romainia. Still having a great time. Shit heap fiesta still doing fine, just dirty!
15:16 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Veliko Turnovo(Bulgaria)
going to get as far as we can and find a hotel we need a shower food and a swimming pool roads r better but all single lane
15:20 on 26-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Bratislava(Czech Republic)
bratislava is awesome. Went for a swim in a lake in the city.
15:23 on 26-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Budapest(Hungary)
had terrible car troubles in hungary near romanian
border. Kindly old man mechanic worked his magic and car running amazing.
15:26 on 26-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Bucharest(Romania)
drove straight through romania at night. Very mountainous with crazy windy roads. Minis love these.
15:28 on 26-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Veliko Turnovo(Bulgaria)
bulgaria was stunning with great mountains. A really wonderful drive.
15:34 on 26-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Istanbul(Turkey)
istanbul is huge. Screw istanbul Rip off everywhere. Stayed in cheap hotel which had roof garden and beer. Haggling needed even to buy water.
15:31 on 26-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Moscow(Russia)
Ninety minutes in the dentists chair and I am fitted with a Moscow filling! Yay! Off out to eat Georgian food tonight!
18:04 on 26-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Unknown
Camping just south of rivnay- about 300 miles from kiev. Too many mossies.
18:25 on 26-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Lviv(Ukraine)
unfortunately took the very scenic route from the border beautiful countryside but rubbish roads! Going to try and crack on as far as we can tonight.
18:49 on 26-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Odesa(Ukraine)
hey almost out of moldova still miles away from odesa traveled the whole way south through maldova every 1 ok looking 4 a beach to camp
18:49 on 26-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Unknown
woop we are finally off. New head gasket and cylinder head finally. Everyone cross every bloody finger you have and touch all wood in sight!
20:07 on 26-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
in bulgaria in a hotel its really nice, just had dinner and beer. The pool looks good shame its not built yet! Love 2 everyone x
20:37:06 - Date: 26/07/07 - From: Team VW
Team VW are in ukraine, keiv. Waiting 4 slow coaches.
20:55 on 26-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Kiev(Ukraine)
Made it to Kiev staying in 3 star hotel. Had to throw out most spare parts to save weight as car is very low. Drivers surprisingly polite here!
21:18 on 26-07-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Belgrade(Serbia)
staying here in belgrade again car will be ready 2morrow on the road. Serbia amazing country weather 40plus. Www.greenteam2cv.com 4 updates.
21:30:52 - Date: 26/07/2007 - From: Kilmorie Gentlemen
we\'ve made good time since breaking down @ the start line! Near ankara, turkey now, heading for the sea. Istanbul\'s a huge, cool city, mad drivers! Dom.
01:14:26 - Date: 27/07/2007 - From: greenteam
greenteam still in belgrade having engine rebuild on the 2cv. All well turkey on saturday nite..
01:15:39 - Date: 27/07/2007 - From: Mad red heroes (Mad Max + Red Heroes)
2am just had roadside beer and kebabs at a cafe/brothel remote ukraine, sleeping in car booo! Cant agree on kebab content, any ralliers missing? Mad red heroes.
03:38 on 27-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Odesa(Ukraine)
We've hit the black sea.made the mistake of parking in a pothole, now we need to get our exhaust fixed somewhere
06:50 on 27-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Mykolaiv(Ukraine)
Exhaust fixed.
07:01 on 27-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Just had a great night in a small hotel in Bulgaria. The owner let up put the car in his garden. Cheap beer. Back on the roads with no signs today.
07:40 on 27-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Plovdiv(Bulgaria)
we're loving the fact that there are no road signs anywhere, and if your lucky enough to find one, they've gone and grown a bush in front
12:34:18 - Date: 27/07/2007 - From: Team mad heroes
jeep just died! Local pulled up, came back with oily son who speaks english, both mechanics, yay! Being towed to their place, fingers crossed. Team mad heroes.
12:46:37 - Date: 27/07/2007 - From: Team feersum endjinn
Praise the lord, our V5 has arrived! In warsaw atm, alex is flying back to pick up the document, then we're back on the road! Team feersum endjinn.
14:36 on 27-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Our team Mascot mr Gnome has had a bit of trouble with a hack saw. 70k to Istanbul
15:47 on 27-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Istanbul(Turkey)
Just passed istanbul like a breeze. Everyone is beeping and waving. Woo
17:23 on 27-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Belgrade(Serbia)
performed first major independent surgery on the car just before the serb boarder-removed rear drive shaft, now down to two wheel drive! Moving along nicely now.
18:31 on 27-07-2007
Team Fido Location Moscow(Russia)
Moscow rocks scraz, fido, moon unit and 2 4 the road very drunk on vodka, could spend several hours sobering up tomorrow morning!
18:34 on 27-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Moscow(Russia)
Having totally ace time! Been to Red Square today and Kremlin now out on lash with Moscow Everton fan club! Met up with 2 4 the Road. Cheers Pavel!
19:02 on 27-07-2007
Mongolia in a Micra Location Istanbul(Turkey)
we've finally arrived in istanbul. Hyacinth now belongs to turkish government. Bus or plane from now? Plane not in spirit. But knackered by turkmen visa
20:54 on 27-07-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Belgrade(Serbia)
left belgrade and pushing south 2 rejoin other teams. The roof is off and the open sky is full of stars. ..24hr driving ahead 2 reach turkey.
00:52 on 28-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Belgorod(Russia)
Getting close to Border, pulled over for doing 90kph in a 60?, paid a $15 fine, hoping to make it to Moscow tomorrow! Sorry about last txt, phone rubbish!
03:02 on 28-07-2007
Hammongolia Location Mykolaiv(Ukraine)
3 hours at Moldova/Ukraine border. Bored of hearing "KARD GREN!" Petrol 40p/litre, learning Cyrillic by osmosis. Leg eaten by bear; still lame Steve? :p
05:43 on 28-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
had a nice burger king last night and a sleep at a petrol station. Hopefully going to the sea today.
06:13 on 28-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Plovdiv(Bulgaria)
Making good progress toward turkey-should hit istanbul this afternoon with any luck. managed to get two parking tickets in budapest but evaded paying them!X
08:15 on 28-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Odesa(Ukraine)
hey still alive just went 4 dinner last nite and all ended up at a ukranian wedding of to the krymere 2day more swiming and beach.
10:39 on 28-07-2007
Red Max Heroes (Kiev)
Hi all. We have broken down. We have had 4 things go on us, but still in good spirits. We finally are having a stop for the first time.The rest of our convoy has gone on, but we are meeting other teams. We have found a nice hotel. Dean and Jelle.
11:13 on 28-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Unknown
the mini is not loving the turkish midday heat. Driving with bonnet off. Get funny looks but its working. Turkish mechanics rule. Tea is nice also.
11:24 on 28-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Kiev(Ukraine)
arrived in kiev last night. Now convoying with 5 other teams and heading north to the russian border hopefully we will make it by the end of today.
11:54 on 28-07-2007
Red Max Heroes (Kiev)
We are in Kiev, need some parts prob here until Monday. Dean and Jelle.
12:06 on 28-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
about to get amasra in turkey to find a camp site for a day or two. 1st prob with car 1 of the spot lamps is cracked!
12:44 on 28-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Luhansk(Ukraine)
Got turned away from the border for trying to go through in the wrong place. Ruins Moscow plan. Staying in Luhansk and crossing to Volograd RVS tomorrow!
13:00 on 28-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Moscow(Russia)
A legendary night out with the Moscow Everton supporters club... Only slightly marred by theft of my phone!
13:35 on 28/07/2007
feckin irish rovers. (Kiev)
hello all just left kiev. Beautiful place will definitely come back. Ukrainian transit visa lasts 3 days so need to push on. mad max is joining a convoy of suzi jeeps which will leave when they all get their parts from the dealer on Monday. Maso feckinirishrovers.
14:08 on 28-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Rostov on Don(Russia)
we are in russia!border took us 6 1\2 hours.checked into "hotel rostov".anyone wants to convoy to uzbek, call or text +423663252358.
17:01 on 28-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Unknown
seal on clutch cylinder shot. Hobbled to local town. Mechanic sorted no problem. Back on road again. This is crazy adventure.
17:01 on 28-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Kiev(Ukraine)
stayed in kiev extra night, liking place more. Panda still goodish. Very sunburnt.
17:01 on 28-07-2007
Team Extreme Location Istanbul(Turkey)
so the key is now stuck in the ignition & wont turn so cant start the car. Not to worry, we've just been taught how to hot wire it by some local turks!
17:59 on 28-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Trabzon(Turkey)
Skirted the north coast of turkey, stopped a few times 2 swim in the best bits of the black sea. Trying 4 baki now bt worried the borders will b closed!
19:21 on 28-07-2007
Team Beetle Juice Location Unknown
captains log: still stuck in poland waiting for some paperwork if any other teams heading down e4 to ukraine give us shout! 20 miles west of ukraine SOS
22:46 on 28-07-2007
Wrong Way Wound Location Istanbul(Turkey)
Great day in Istanbul. Car problem solved-ish but nothing to worry about. Heading to Asia tomorrow, first stop Ankara for last visas!
07:18 on 29-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
We're on our own again now. Had a nice meal at the campsite and a swim in the sea. Driving through the mountains taking ages
07:57 on 29-07-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Ankara(Turkey)
made it halfway thru turkey 5hrs at boarder. 2hrs at asia boader in istanbul. 42plus not good 4 aircooled car. Teamed with norfolk 2 georgia crossing.
07:59 on 29-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
crossed into russian border in the early hours. It took four hours to get across and less 'presents' were needed than we thought. Heading for volgograd now.
12:59 on 29-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Unknown
just got into azerbijan heading for baku. Border was a nightmare. Hope to get ferry today but who knows!
13:20 on 29-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Erzincan(Turkey)
been driving pretty much non stop since belgrade in order to make our turkmenistan visa entry date. We're not going to lie, it's been tough and we still have a way to go in a reasonably short time. But black betty is dealing with the heat much better than expected so here's hoping!
14:19:43 - Date: 29/07/2007
From: - feckinirishrovers
we are in kursk going to have a nights sleep after taking so long at the surprisingly friendly russian border maso feckinirishrovers.
14:23 on 29-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
still waiting for a ferry to russia been 5 hrs now, let us on!! oh, and got pulled over by the ukrainian police during our beer trip 14 ? 2 sigs
14:53 on 29-07-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
have stopped in a hotel in kursk for the night. Having to give out 'presents' left right and centre. You seem to have to fill out paperwork to blink here!
15:41 on 29-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Volgograd(Russia)
landscape changing as we are crossing into asia,trying to avoid the attention of the uniformed bandits waiting behind each corner.
15:59 on 29-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown
Rolling into Samara our Lada's birthplace! Been a long day but making good progress!
16:30:03 - Date: 29/07/2007
From: - team feersum endjinn.
Finally left poland, and about time too. Just had a nice guinness in a transylvania theme pub in vilnius, now heading for russia. team feersum endjinn.
19:15:11 - Date: 29/07/07
From: - Team mad max
Dean promised holding wire on the battery wouldn't hurt, I now have a blister on my finger pad! He's in big trouble! Team mad max
04:03 - Date: 30-07-2007
From: - Team Fido Location Unknown
Leaving samara for kazakh border after stay in hotel now looking for cash and fuel. Any teams heading that way that want to camp/convoy call +37253251168
05:11 - Date: 30-07-2007
From: - The Crimson Monkeys Location Kursk(Russia)
just leaving kursk now. Feeling much better for having a night in a proper bed! Going to try and make it to volgograd today.
05:54 on 30-07-2007
From: - Team Scraz Location Unknown
Visited Lada factory this morning. Dave runs red light and we are nicked. Jovial scenes with local cops follow and a lighthearted bribe paid!
06:19 - Date: 30-07-2007
From: - The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
still in baku, seems like we stand a chance of getting out today. Slept in the ferry port. Road to get here was as bad as it gets, turkmenistan next stop!
07:55 on 30-07-2007
From: - Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
almost at the boarder at Batumi. Slept in car again last night. Eat load of bread and ham with fanta.
08:16 on 30-07-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Unknown
approaching russian border. Stopped for 1st time $2 fine. Police stroked justin's nipples and punky. Very funny.
10:39:32 - Date: 30/07/2007
From: - Team feersum endjinn
At russian border. Guards fairly friendly, but just had to wait half hour while the entire crossing shut down for a tea break. Team feersum endjinn..
10:45 on 30-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
STILL in baku. F'ing hate baku. 1st ferry wouldnt take cars, but another @ 3am & 11am - didnt turn up. Another 3pm, now refusing cars! Trying to bribe now
10:53 on 30-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Astrahan(Russia)
bought food and water in astrakhan,now heading for a long border queue on a very hot day.
11:22:46 - Date: 30/07/2007
From: - Team mad max
We're still in Kiev, Dean and the boys are being manly sorting the jeep's so Im having retail therapy. Team mad max.
11:24 on 30-07-2007
Team Fido Location Unknown
at kazakh border with moon unit, waiting to be let into the country, going to take at least 4 hours if all goes well, just about to be hit by thunderstorm :)
11:46 on 30-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Tabriz(Iran)
cruised into iran a few hours ago. Everyone v friendly so far. We r winding our way through raw, mountain county-amazing!
13:34 on 30-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Trabzon(Turkey)
just got though the boarder enjoying chocolate and salami sandwiches with other teams.
13:36:51 - Date: 30/07/2007
From: - feckinirishrovers
on way to volgograd lost team microlia in city waiting at services to see if they turn up maso feckinirishrovers
15:03:07 - Date: 30/07/2007
From: - feckinirishrovers
hello, found microLia back on the road again big convoy feckinirishrovers team vw suzi on tour pothole dodgers and crimson monkeys all cars going well even the jeep.
15:17 on 30-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Astrahan(Russia)
Cant find a hotel here so we're trying to decide what to do. Good day on the road otherwise car running well and we're with 3 other cars
17:40:32 - Date: 30/07/2007
From: - Team feersum endjinn
Who's going to be near moscow tomorrow lunchtime? Coming down from north and looking to convoy south/east. 447813178812. Team feersum endjinn
17:51 on 30-07-2007
Le Dahlia Location Astrahan(Russia)
should be here tomorrow. going to drive through the night, cause of yesterdays home brewed cognac. stayed at locals and didnt get up untill 12
20:03 on 30-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
we r in a bar somewhere in georgia dont know where Havin a great time with crazy fools & team extreme The beer is going down well
05:33 on 31-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Astrahan(Russia)
Setting off to the border! With 6 other cars now, and the roads are great. Russia has weed growing at the roadside! Well over 30c and its lovely here
05:58 on 31-07-2007
the tartan tartars Location Volgograd(Russia)
back in the ussr - as the beatles used to sing, Cleared customs no hass. Chilling on banks of volga
08:27 on 31-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Ufa(Russia)
Look like shit? Feel like shit? Smell like shit? Relentless Scraz Tours welcome you to Russia! Aa aa aaaaaaa...
09:37 on 31-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Tehran(Iran)
cruising thru iran-incred place-such nice ppl-trouble with fuel rationing and no fuel cards but doesnt take long for someone to offer theirs. headed for caspian-both stink n need a shower!
12:28 on 31-07-2007
Wrong Way Wound Location Trabzon(Turkey)
Making our way along Black Sea coast. Teamed up with Driving Miss Daisy and all having a fantastic time. Cars running well, finally!
12:45 on 31-07-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
after a strange night in kazakhstan,we decided not to go on alone.after waiting on the roadside half a day,we joined forces with 3 other teams.
12:51:58 - Date: 31/07/2007
From: feckinirishrovers
Still driving towards kazakhstan car going well still a bit heavy at back so trying to think what to get rid of shitty guitar would be a start maso.
13:34 on 31-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
still in georgia about 100km from the boarder in azerbaijan having lots of fun
13:38 on 31-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Turkmenbashi(Turkmenistan)
Hour 22 of the ferry crossing... We've been at the port for 9 hours but the boat wont go to dock. Theyve conned us (7 teams) out of around $400. Fuckers
13:57 on 31-07-2007
Joxer Goes To Mongolia Location Turkmenbashi(Turkmenistan)
on the ferry for 22 hrs. Water pump on car dead. Will have to see what we can do when we get into port. Visa runs out on thurs. Madness
14:05 on 31-07-2007
Turtle Racing Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
Been driving for several hours in Kazakhstan! Lots of Camels everywhere and not much else! Just entering Atyrau with 3 other teams.
16:09 on 31-07-2007
Team Scraz Location Chelyabinsk(Russia)
Staying in world's worst motel 50 miles east of Chelyabinsk - so crap it doesn't even have a toilet! Gonna try for Omsk tomorrow!
16:11 on 31-07-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
suck in no mans land between georgia and azerbaijan ave wait is 5hrs lightning and sand storm adding to fun.
16:30 on 31-07-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Unknown
such jokes,been driving the last two hours with an entourage of people on bikes and in cars coming along side and taking photos-helping us get fuel,offering us beds etc-brilliant!
17:46 on 31-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Turkmenbashi(Turkmenistan)
Yawn. 26 hours & counting. Hate the ferry. Hate Azerbaijan. Will murder the next person that asks for money. I hate Azerbaijan. I hate Azerbaijan. X Dom
18:00 on 31-07-2007
mongogolia Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
mongogolia slum it in the Ak Zhaik in downtown Atrayau.The joy may be shortlived as the land of a 1000 potholes has fecked our rear susp.Only forward
22:55 on 31-07-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Turkmenbashi(Turkmenistan)
We were inbetween countries for 52 hours but out now! Just paid $77 to open a gate. About to hit the road, ashgabat awaits! Convoying with 6 teams now.
04:23 on 01-08-2007
Team Fido Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
Just broke both pairs of sunglasses any teams in or nearing aktobe who want to convoy to astana let us know on +37253251168 all well but getting v hot
04:37 on 01-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
decided yesterday to break for the kaz border and miss out volgograd. Seems to have been a good decision looking at other texts!
05:42 on 01-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
somewhere in azerbaijan god knows where. Having pasta sauce in a wrap Yum
06:18 on 01-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Just filled up with petrol cost £7
07:49:55 on 01/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
we have left the carpark in saratov where we slept last night when team vw had to stop with engine trouble, very friendly place, maso.
08:49 on 01-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown
Crossed Urals yesterday and today Relentless Scraz Tours is en route for Omsk, pausing only to admire the larged-up Lada Samara of a local Russian Kev.
09:34 on 01-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
almost in Baku. Just saw a Larda hit a horse hard and the horse just got up and walked off. We love it
10:29:15 on 01/08/2007
Team Mad Max
i think i died in a taxi crash and i'm now in hell, jelle.
(Admin edit - Slight exaggeration by Jelle, they are all okay)
19:17:44 on 01/08/2007
Team feersum endjinn
1st proper camping - some farmer's hay field. anticipating reprisals at dawn. Why do russians burn things by the highway so much? Team feersum endjinn.
19:45:34 on 01/08/2007
Team Mad Max
Almost out of Kiev. realise dress is hanging in wardrobe still! Balls! Jelle.
22:45:39 on 01/08/2007
Team Mad Max
Dean just got caught doing 110 in a 40! 30 quid fine, bartered down from 150 dollars! Oops. Jelle.
09:34 on 01-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
almost in Baku. Just saw a Larda hit a horse hard and the horse just got up and walked off. We love it
09:36:58 on 02/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
hello everyone we are on the road to aktobe 8 cars in convoy with no local currency roads good and people friendly maso feckinirishrovers.
11:59 on 01-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
Just pulled up at kazak border.....looks like it might be a long one!
12:36 on 01-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Astrahan(Russia)
met up with lots of teams in hotel lotus. Third floor corridor had wall missing. Great view of volga. In KZK . Just seen camels.
13:08 on 01-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Volgograd(Russia)
on outskirts heading to astrakan. Hopefully. Hot and it smells of oil.
13:58 on 01-08-2007
Mr. Dinosaur Location Astrahan(Russia)
outside of volgograd trying to avoid cops who tend to just laugh at us anyway. in ataryau by tomorrow so lets meet up!
14:57 on 01-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
Matt just went into the back of Team Mon Goals Panda, but thankfully no real damage done. Roads are no longer paved much but we're both having fun
15:15 on 01-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
waitin in a hell hole for our ferry hav nt got a clue whats going on. At least the horse was ok
15:24 on 01-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
Through into kazakhstan going to get as far as we can towards aral before stopping for the night.
15:25 on 01-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Ashgabad(Turkmenistan)
first shower in a week-feeling undescribable!front shock broken-need to change-any suggestions?funny post soviet place-room definately bugged!
18:46 on 01-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Ashgabad(Turkmenistan)
being shown the local delights-landed in the right restaurantthe owner has bought us more vodka than i thought was possible n the ngila is flowing!Sore head tommoz
00:16 on 02-08-2007
Hammongolia Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
Yakshemash from Kazakhstan! Locals cool Temp 40c. Car has small fuel leak but ok. Used inspection pit at Kaz Customs to reattach an exhaust. Long story!
05:05 on 02-08-2007
The Baatar-Mobile Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
heading north towards the aral sea to look at ships in the desert. Exhaust ripped off whilst rallydriving now attached with wire! Finally on our maps after 500 miles ofcompasses and asking locals "which way is kazakhstan?!"
05:37 on 02-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Uralsk(Kazakhstan)
camped last night just across border. This is the flattest place we have ever seen, there is nothing for miles around when out on the open road!
05:44 on 02-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Ashgabad(Turkmenistan)
ashgabat is unbelievable, it's not possible to express. Had to leave cus of visas, would stay all year if poss. Headed for uzbek now. Sneaky pics taken!
09:23 on 02-08-2007
Team Fido Location Kostanay(Kazakhstan)
heading for astana in sweltering heat may put in late one to avoid heat. Washing in mineral water cos we can, but still filthy!
09:36 on 02-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown
After excellent night in Omsk, we head out on the lovely dead straight road to Novosibirsk, pausing to get lost - friendly cabbie led us to motorway for free!
11:15 on 02-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
we are all worried about christia can anyone up date us with how serious her flu is. X
11:18 on 02/08/2007
From Jelle and Dean
Just approaching ukraine border, anyone still lurking or in east russia give us a shout for meet up. Jelle and Dean.
11:35 on 02-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
Still in baku just enjoying a beer by the sea with team extreme. Also in the baku post britney spears is offi divorced. X
11:52 on 02/08/2007
From Jelle and Dean
We've just been stopped and searched! Didnt like the pro plus, but didnt take any cash off us phew. Jelle and Dean.
13:06 on 02/08/2007
From Jelle and Dean
We stopped at a petrol station to buy a map, they didnt sell, some random bloke has just driven us to 3 bookshops until we got one! Jelle.
13:46 on 02-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
Camped in hay field just short of Novosibirsk. No mossies so I'm happy, but loads of flying ants that really like Dave's tent, so he's not best chuffed!
13:51 on 02-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
Thanks to Neil and Susie for the army rations! Had very spicy chilli and pasta tonight! Delicious! Off to Tomsk the wooden city tomorrow! Love to all! X x
14:06 on 02-08-2007
Team Feckin Mad Max Location Belgorod(Russia)
finally crossing into russia, anyone still lurking around belograd? 00447739667577
14:18 on 02-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Astrahan(Russia)
just crossed into kazakhstan. Filthy hot and tired. Our convoy stopped after 500metres by police. Love it.
14:49 on 02-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
just wanted to thank everyone 4 there christina updates its nice to know others r worried about her If anything changes let us know
15:16 on 02-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Ashgabad(Turkmenistan)
front shock absorber gone-in garage now-heading for mary tommoz.great market on outskirts on sat n sund-go if u can-bought amazing trad turkmen hats!
15:29 on 02-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Unknown
We are havin a baku of beyond party in rig bar in the center of town anyone in baku come join us all.
15:49 on 02-08-2007
Horn OK Please Location Unknown
Yesterday was quite a day. Our bodge on the rad worked and then got on possibly the worlds worst road to beynew and got stuck in sand 3 times. The car is absolutely filled with dirt now. Helped some locals out of sand and inreturn they fed us twice & broke out the vodka! We stayed with them overnight in what must be the equivalent of a travelodge (but not quite!). They then convoyed us 2 the uzbek border. Now in nukus,look 4 new rad 2mo. Roads r good
16:03 on 02-08-2007
Team Touchy Location Astrahan(Russia)
dusty hot city, run down power stations, potholes & still an endless supply of beautifully dressed women?! heading for the khazak border.. Pray 4 us.
17:48 on 02-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Turkmenabat(Turkmenistan)
Dom drove the car into a truck. Front of car is missing but she still runs. @ the Uzbek border now, hoping to get thru in the morn but no visa! All fun.
06:58 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
Just been stopped by the Russian police, told us to put our headlights on, massive grin and waved us off! Jelle.
07:50 on 03-08-2007
Team Touchy Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
Two weeks in we have finally hit Asia. In Kazak following an easy but long border crossing. People so friendly and welcoming. Heading South to Uzbek now.
08:58 on 03/08/2007
Team feersum endjinn.
Driving across urals. Hard work - lines of trucks driving uphill at 10mph. Shift driving for 29 hours now. Yekaterinburg by 5pm.
08:59 on 03-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Tomsk(Russia)
woke up to a clan meeting of midges, donned bug hats & legged it to tomsk - nicest city yet. Lada's rock!
09:05 on 03-08-2007
Muswell Mongols Location Tehran(Iran)
driving in Iran is survival of the biggest. Road markings and direction are irrelevant. Petrol 3p per litre. Water 5p per litre. Hottest day in the world ever!
09:14 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
We're starving in Russia, feel like retard's for not learning any Russian!
No one speaks English, everything is in cyrillic. :-( Jelle and Dean.
09:16 on 03-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
Got into Uzbek without paying a bribe! Amazing given the car is a right off. At Bukhara now in a garage getting the bodywork corrected. Cool city!
09:25 on 03-08-2007
Team Fido Location Astana(Kazakhstan)
Finally found Hotel altin dala in astana. sml and friendly. Road from aktobe mostly 60mph + takes 2 days. Much needed wash of me + clothes now b4 a beer.
10:37 on 03-08-2007
Vienna Calling Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
YESSS! WE DID IT!!!!! 12 Tage, 9250 km, 580 Liter Sprit. Special Thanks to our panda racing machine!!! YESS!
11:18 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
We have now done 3100 miles and Rach has just admitted she is starting to like Ladas. Dean and Jelle.
13:02 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
Because we are a 4X4 we helped the locals to tow a Lada out of deep mud. Almost got stuck. Then later on up the road, a new BMW spun out of control in front of us on a corner. Jelle swerved and carried on leaving them in the bank!
13:54 on 03-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
Road from atirau to aktobe was exciting. 400 ks off road. Camped in desert with vultures. Best red moon ever.
14:08 on 03-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
still stuck in baku just sobered up from last nite just cooking up a feast b4 another session. Just joined up with green team.
14:45 on 03-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
we have finally made it to aktobe! 370 km in two days driving! Roads have been horrendous very slow going and heat and dust make it ten times worse!
15:01 on 03-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Tomsk(Russia)
We love Tomsk! As usual populated by friendly welcoming people! We sit in the aptly named Beer Club. No prizes for guessing what we're doing aa aa aa aaaa
16:49 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
I just told Dean off for making the car untidy, oops. Jelle.
16:58 on 03-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
still in baku but making the most of it in a bar called the camels toe with team extreme and the green team. Enjoyin beer. X
19:07 on 03/08/2007
Feckinirishrovers
Just realised I mucked up our Kyrg visa so rearranging plans to have more time going through Mongolia. Maso.
19:29 on 03/08/2007
Mad Red Max Location (Russisa)
They wont serve me a pint in Russia! Ladies must drink halves! Jelle.
11:42 on 04-08-2007
Flash Bernard Location Odesa(Ukraine)
we are two teams in odesa, could team le mongs pls get in contact with us on +447714961129. Or if anyone reading has their number, please send to us!
12:18 on 04-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Uzbekistan)
we r now in uzbekistan, who would of thunk it? After our whistle stop tour of iran and turkmenistan we have a little more time to see the sights. Next stop buhara.
13:03 on 04-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown)
Another great campsite in hay field this one 50 miles east of Krasnoyarsk. First encounter with Siberian Uber Mossie but so far they prove no match for us!
13:52 on 04-08-2007
Panda Khanage Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
Car dead. Stone sucked in through the air intake pipe destroyed 2 pistons. The time to fix it would put up too being our tight schedule so we have sold it to our new kazach friend serik. Sightseeing before we go home. Boo!
14:08 on 04-08-2007
Team Feersum Endjinn Location Chelyabinsk(Russia)
actually past yekaterinburg now. Lastnight got 100mph ride through town with local rude boys, drank heavily, got wallet and phone stolen. Soldiering on...
14:19 on 04-08-2007
Wrong Way Round Location Turkmenbashi(Turkmenistan)
Stuck on ferry awaiting space in port. Anchored few miles offshore. Expected to arrive tomorrow pm- 30 odd hours late! Still having a laugh.
14:44 on 04-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown)
Lovely to talk to my boys today - Hello Sam Lucas and Osc! I'm missing you guys and really look forward to seeing you in a week or so! Love you! Dad x x x x x
15:03 on 04-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Unknown)
Hint to other rallyists: the police in Krasnoyask will accept a handfull of Uncle Joe's Mint Balls as a bribe instead of the usual 100 roubles. You're welcome.
15:43 Dom posted on Forum on 04/08/2007
Team Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Tashkent (Uzbekistan)
For those who don't already know, Joxer (Ciaran) had to ditch the Mini at the Turkmenistan border and proceed by foot (plane!). We, however, crashed the car into a truck, and carried on. Two mechanics later the car is running as if new! Ish. Should be in Mongolia within a week (ish). xxDom
16:34 on 04-08-2007
Team Extreme Location Baku(Azerbaijan)
On boat hopefully about to leave this bizarre country. But in this place the left and right hands are totally disconnected so who knows? Roll on kazakhstan
19:08 on 04/08/2007
Mad Red Max (Russisa)
Just been warned there are bandits along this road! Not to sleep in the car! But we will anyway, we're skint :-( Jelle and Dean.
04:34 on 05-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
we are leaving aktobe and heading back north into russia. We couldn't get our visa's registered at hotel so we need to be out of the country today!
04:54 on 05-08-2007
Hammongolia Location Ufa(Russia)
Is camel shit on your groundsheet a common camping problem? Left Kazakhstan for Russia where roads actually exist. Eating Soviet super noodle equivalent
05:12 on 05-08-2007
Team Fido Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
on way to another fun russian border. Meetin 1/2 battlestar fiesta on other side. Just bent sump guard back into place with big stick.
05:33: on 05/08/2007
feckin irish rovers
Team swap a-go-go. Me n' Varnish in the Polo, Maso and Fiona in Micra, Aaron and Simon in SJ. Me and Varnish supposed to head south alone but fuel tank leaking so sticking with convoy. kate_d, feckin irish rovers..
06:47 on 05-08-2007
Team Fido Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
took wrong road out of semey now sure we're heading for russian border. Toby's diet is now causing a serious stink in the car.
07:25: on 05/08/2007
Mad Red Max
Well we weren't murdered in our sleep, heading for celjabinsk, russia today, roads vary from pretty good to bloody awful. Beginning to drive like locals, going to be fun back on the M1! Rach is avoiding the toilets and needs a manicure. Jelle and dean..
07:37 on 05-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location (Unknown)
At russian border now.... waiting to see how much it is going to cost us! Just seen a big tornado over the border, hope we don't get blown away!
08:23 on 05-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Tashkent(Uzbekistan)
Just left Tashkent & now @ Kazak border. Had to skip Kyrgyz cus of time :-( windscreen shattered, tyre now strapped to the bonnet the car looks awesome!
09:44 on 05-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
Crazy last few days driving through the middle of nowhere with a drunk hotel owner and crazy Lada driver taking us in. Sunday is rug washing day here!
10:55 on 05-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Unknown
through the border and paid no money! haven't seen any more tornados! Roads are melting in the heat though!
11:04 on 05-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
Just had amazing lunch bought for us by our new kazakh best friend tulabaev. We love this country tho roads are a tad rubbish.
11:53: on 05/08/2007
feckin irish rovers
just entered russia again only one border to go still very hot with melted roads.
14:42 on 05-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Orenburg(Russia)
heading on towards ufa tonight.Keep getting stopped by police but we have a magic bit of paper which tells them we are doing it for charity which works!
18:20 on 05-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
heading for samarkand after an interesting refurb in the garage with deft n dumb mechanic!hopefully all tickerty boo.
20:19 on 05-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Samarkand(Uzbekistan)
After a tough but exciting journey thru bad kazakh roads and the uzbek desert we came back into populated areas. Going to check out city tomorrow.
04:39 on 06-08-2007
Team Fido Location Barnaul(Russia)
a chilly 22degrees here trying to get close to the mongolian border to try and cross tomorrow with battlestar fiesta to join their team back together.
05:02 on 06-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Aral(Kazakhstan)
disaster! Front right damper dead and panda NOT happy. Around 150k from aral. Car driving but very slowly, so nothing else breaks. Anyone help?!
06:13 on 06-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Aral(Kazakhstan)
had.to,camp.for.third night as M32 turned out to be a track. Road good just b4 aral. Stormed on to posh hotel in kyzylorda. Magic
06:30 on 06/08/2007
feckin' team VW.
Russia somewhere. My team mate left the rally in Aktobe, Kazakhstan yesterday. Driving the polo with Kate_d. Heading 4 west mongolia.. (Varnish)
07:17 on 06-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Ufa(Russia)
just past ufa now heading west over the urals. The magic letter is still doing its job at every police checkpoint we pass!
10:32 on 06-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Samarkand(Uzbekistan)
Serious work to our two drive shafts and we are off again-back in convoy with some others which is good.no trouble from any bent officials yet touch wood....
12:35 on 06-08-2007
Team Extreme Location Aktau(Kazakhstan)
After a 29hr ferry now 3000km off course & 4 days behind. We're tired, hungry & sunburnt but still ready to make benefit glorious nation of kazakhstan!
13:38 on 06-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Aktau(Kazakhstan)
greenteam make land almost 30hr crossing kazakhstan then 12hr customs checkpoint we are on the road. First view of camels. Very hot. And sand dunes
14:17 on 06-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Rovaniemi(Finland)
hours on the boat 12 hours at the border. Need to make up some ground! Convoy is going well yeha
15:05 on 06-08-2007
Muswell Mongols Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
just given a lift to 2 Uzbek border guards into town. They bought us breakfast, petrol and cleared road blocks for us.
15:57 on 06-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Samarkand(Uzbekistan)
Bukhara was really amazing culture and market. Lights seem optional at night here! People out here know much more UK football than me, car ok on 80 fuel.
16:29 on 06-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Tashkent(Uzbekistan)
We are in hotel "shox" in tashkent. Heading for kyrgyz mountains tomorrow.
18:42 on 06-08-2007
The Dolly Mixtures Location Ashgabad(Turkmenistan)
Handbrake snapped off today. Starter motor screams now. Staying in crap Commie hotel. Still, this country has beer.
03:05 on 07-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
hey heading to astana loads of problems with both cars got pissed with locals mongolia doubtfull looking 4 camels
04:00 on 07-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
Left Almaty last night, nearish Russia now we think. Starting to feel the lack of maps! Kazakhstan is cool, although the roads are awful (3 blow outs so far). Camped under the stars last night. Russia today, Mongolia tomorrow!
04:07 on 07-08-2007
TB Mongolian Adventurers Location (Unknown)
car using around 4 litres of water an hour, cable ties are the fan belt and need replacing every 10km and head gasket about to blow, it is sunny though!
05:35 on 07-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Irkutsk(Russia)
sorry about delay our phone broke! Got to irkutsk yesterday after drive on world's worst 'roads'.
05:40 on 07-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Ulan-Ude(Russia)
we love ulan ude and have had fun with yuri the everton fan! Off to mongolia tomorrow!
06:57 on 07-08-2007
Team Fido Location (Unknown)
Sat waiting for russian border to open 2-11 apparently.28km of no mans land to mongol border. With b/star + a spanish team so all good. Hope got all papers
07:05 on 07/08/2007
Team Red Max
we've been searched twice leaving shops, we must look dodgy characters, and we've had a wash! Jelle and Dean.
08:01 on 07/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
just driving to omsk today roads are ok if a little slow not doing enough night driving spending the time looking for camping instead, maso feckinirishrovers.
08:01 on 07-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Aral(Kazakhstan)
driving with dead front right suspension on our own. Anyone around?!
08:05 on 07/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
car needed to be towed out of a field last night poor choice of campsite also cv gaiter split so used a lorry inner tube and cableties to fix, maso.
09:56 on 07-08-2007
Green Pea Location (Unknown)
car died. Fuel pump gone then engine fire. Sold to local. Hitching ride with some extremly nice americans. At nukus uzbek. Love to all, spirits still high!
10:55 on 07-08-2007
Norfolkin'chance Location ((Unknown)
near aktau. Rear axel broken. Crawled 150k back to civilization but now alternator broken also. The time has come to sever the rotten limb for good!
11:35 on 07-08-2007
Norfolkin'chance Location ((Unknown)
whichever team just left aktau in a black fiat panda and drove past us, you are a disgrace to the rally and yourselves. Does it look like we're havin 250 a barbecue with a tow rope on the front and our hazard lights on in the middle of the desert?
12:47 on 07-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Barnaul(Russia)
Russian border easy peasy!Try for mongolia tonight! Mike's cooking amazing but still want a bk! Windscreen mostly gaffa tape now: bump=glass rain hey ho!
13:18 on 07-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Ulan-Ude(Russia)
Another great night in Ulan Ude with Yuri and Sveta! Thank you guys for showing us round its been fantastic! Mongolia tomorrow hopefully! Cheers! Aa aa aa
16:09 on 07-08-2007
Team Driving Miss Daisy Location ((Unknown)
National catastrophe narrowly avoided, when under imminent threat of deportation, prison &/or large fine, Brit Emb came thru @5pm w. unheard of exit visas!
16:44 on 07-08-2007
Team Fido Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
olgii. Scenery and driving awesome but cars will suffer on hills and bumps. Loving being totally mongolian! Locals so cool
02:09 on 08-08-2007
Team Scraz Location ((Unknown)
We have reached Mongolian border! Seems to be a bit of a queue!
04:03 on 08-08-2007
Team Feersum Endjinn Location Tomsk(Russia)
just spent a couple of days in tomsk. Very nice place. Rained lots. Got some welding done. Worth it just to see the pub advertising 'all night doggery'
04:30 on 08-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Astana(Kazakhstan)
in astana going to russain embassy to try and get visas fingers crossed there will be no problems
04:53 on 08-08-2007
AKA Busters Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
bad news. Still in novosibirsk and clutch has gone. Doom. Lets see what the russians can do!
07:07 on 08-08-2007
Team Extreme Location ((Unknown)
Oh the joys of kazak desert roads! The cars are being slowly killed, our exhaust is strapped to the roof. But team spirit is keeping us going (mostly vodka)
07:16 on 08-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
heading for omsk.mongolia so close.Racking up great mileage now,convoy with suzi on tour,team vw,pothole dodgers,crimson monkeys and the feckin irish rovers.
08:30 on 08-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Tashkent(Uzbekistan)
leaving now-heading for the mountains of kyrg, the lakes and the nomads-wilderness awaits-lets hope the car holds out!
09:30 on 08/08/2007
Team Mad Red Max
At kazak border, torrential rain, they want to search and x ray everything! Jeep handles like a turd in the wet. Jelle and Dean.
10:11 on 08-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
we're in Siberia! The mosquitos are feckn massive.My phone has decided to work for the moment Next stop Omsk russians v.friendly
10:38 on 08-08-2007
AKA Busters Location (Unknown)
diagnosis- split ring to inner cv joint gone. All fixed thanks to Yuri and Sergei the legends. Back on road soon with miles to make up. nerves frayed!
10:54 on 08-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
made it to almaty at rush hour. Crazy stuff. Met up with 3 other teams for session in irish pub. Going north today. So hot, tar melting
11:16 on 08/08/2007
Team Mad Red Max
WE ARE NOW IN BORAT LAND AND IT'S RAINING. JEEP HANDLES BADLY IN THE WET BUT RACH IS NOW QUITE SKILLED AT FAST AQUA PLAINING.!!
11:29 on 08-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Tashkent(Uzbekistan)
Just getting other teams puncture fixed, had fun being led round the City by Police last night trying to find a hotel that doesn't exist!
11:55 on 08-08-2007
Team Scraz Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
we've made it to the finish line in UB! Normal Phone not working otherwise great!
15:24 on 08-08-2007
The Dolly Mixtures Location Turkmenabat(Turkmenistan)
Why are there no roadsigns in this country? Still, petrol is 1p/ltr except at the last one when they refused to take any money. Nice people.
16:35 on 08/08/2007
feckin irish rovers
We are stuck in omsk the wettest city in russia, too scruffy for any hotels, the sj is broke and the polo is crashed, waiting on police, maso.
16:48 on 08-08-2007
Wrong Way Round Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
Appeared on Turkmen news last night and as we crossed Uzbek border were recognised! Dirtiest TV stars ever. In Bukhara now, with air con room-luxury!
16:55 on 08-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
polo just had little accident with a bus. Nothing serious, waiting for the police - should be good. Weve been offered beds in a military base so not all bad.
17:20 on 08-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location (Unknown)
the 2cv broke in two. Chassis fell apart while driving kaz roads. Potholes the size of houses. No steering giving up. With other guys though.
17:22 on 08-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location (Unknown)
have come aross canadian oil drillers. Chassiss welded and fixed. Thank you canada. Artic transport. Mongolia here we come greenteam reborn.
17:50 on 08-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location (Unknown)
in omsk polo just had a crash so has taken hours to sort out 'paperwork' which was essentially a 65 quid present. off to sleep in an army barracks now! Nice!
18:15 on 08/08/2007
Feckin Team VW.
Varnish tried to kill me by crashing us into a bus in Omsk. We're totally fine though and the Polo is still going. Bribing the police now. Kate_d.
19:45 on 08/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
In omsk, locked up safe in a russian barracks, everyone is well, polo is not looking much different, maso, feckinirishrovers.
02:13 on 09/08/2007
Red Mad Max
Spent the night in jeep by a railway line behind some houses, woke up to curious locals peering in, having fab brekky at friendly truckers cafe. Jelle.
03:08 on 09-08-2007
Team Fido Location (Unknown)
in khovd waitin 4 an 11 fingered mechanic to attempt a repair of leaking fuel tank. Destroyed sump guard yest so super cautious from now on. Nice views tho
04:10 on 09-08-2007
Green Pea Location Bukhara(Uzbekistan)
got rid of car. Sad moment. But americans so kind to give us lift. Khiva was amazing. Samarkand today. We'd like to say goodbye greenpea amazing car! Good time
04:55 on 09-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Aktau(Kazakhstan)
got 2 kazakhstan a few days ago roads r crap and the cars keep breaking trying 2 find a road with tarmac 2 make up time
05:03 on 09-08-2007
Hammongolia Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
Novosibirsk. Capital of Siberia. Home of rude hoteliers. First wash in 8 days. Still can't fix fuel leak. Convoy split as we go North, they go South.
05:57 on 09-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
moving through the valleys and mountains of kyrgystan at the speed of light, so much so we just got stopped speeding-nothing a smile and a massive language barrier couldn't fix. Heading for biskek after some time chilling on the shore of lake toktogul
07:34 on 09-08-2007
Two Loose Screws Location (Unknown)
Radiator empty, blown head gasket. Waiting 10 hours for new one to be fitted. Hope to soldier on to Tashkent tomorrow. Wish us luck
07:57 on 09-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
we were treated to a banquet last night by an oil company! Now leading a 5 car convoy through the desert playing 'straddle or dodge' with the many potholes!
08:39 on 09-08-2007
Microlia Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
We're just about there. car is going well, we haven't killed each other and we have enough time. Going to do mongolia the hard way, west to east. Convoy of 4.
08:50 on 09-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
Just thought we should mention that it was 52 degrees here yesterday! Also after a day spent on the roof the exhaust is now back under the car!
10:27 on 09/08/2007
Mongolia luke and robin
Car broken front right damper but we carry on! Bout 100 miles west of almaty. On own! Anyone about?!.
10:28 on 09-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Biskek(Kyrgystan)
passed thru kyrgyz mountains-great! but the wartburg doesn't like going downhills. now waiting at the kazak border.
12:50 on 09/08/2007
Red Mad Max
checked into a motel 50km outside novosibirsk, jeep clocked 100k miles today. Dean says windows are 'dirtified' jelle and dean.
13:29 on 09-08-2007
Battlestar Fiesta Location Altay(Mongolia)
Gobi - 2 tyres gone, brakes boiling. Keep it local.
14:59 on 09-08-2007
Yakky Racers Location Khovd(Mongolia)
Mongolia! Hooray! But lost Sussex Best when they mistook their car for a boat at river crossing. Towed them until a jeep came to help + now in garage
15:37 on 09-08-2007
Team Mad Red Max Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
Rach does not like her "Lady Pints" nor my driving, even though my driving hasn't nearly killed us yet, while she has come far too close with her driving on two occasions! Dean
19:36 on 09-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
half way atyrau to aqtobe vans dying wkg on evac plan trg2 limp to town to register with immigration and find home for Rascal. Switching to guns...
00:51 on 10-08-2007
Team Fido Location Khovd(Mongolia)
leavin khovd. If ur in town look for a helpful ex-english teacher called bertul near the net cafe at s end of main st on right. Loads of dishes outside.
01:35 on 10-08-2007
Pothole Dodgers Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
stayed at hotel. Sj team gone and new sj team acquired. Polo crashed with bus in omsk... Team/car still running. Heading 2 mong border now 4 west route
01:46 on 10-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
leaving kazakstan. Mixed feelings. People have been super. Roads have been crap.
04:19 on 10-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location Atyrau(Kazakhstan)
race against time: now in cab for hour half journey to immigration in aqtobe. Found polo frm last yrs rally in garage, owner reluctant to take our van.
05:17 on 10-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
just gone thru almaty. Very interesting driving going on by the locals. Now have no handbrake. Car slowly falling apart.
05:25 on 10-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
just past novosibirsk. Have left the convoy as they are heading for the western border and we are having to go north to make sure we get back in time!
05:34 on 10-08-2007
Microlia Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
Weve been trying for 4 hours to get out of this city. This is a joke. Following very nice local showing us the way. Not sure he knows too well himself
05:37 on 10-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
we're in 08:07 on 10-08-2007
the roads r killin our cars 5 car convoy is now 3. 2cv snapped chassis but is being welded a team van blown eng
08:03 on 10-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
Disaster! Chunk of metal ripped exhaust off. Trying to bodge. Its official, kazakhstan kills fiats.
08:07 on 10-08-2007
Team Feersum Endjinn Location (Unknown)
still driving to irkutsk, roads turning into mud. Yet to blow a tyre, but just had to use our £3 air compressor to help local towman with his truck
08:55 on 10/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
so now we have split from the monkeys we only have 3 beardy members in the convoy and now commited to western Mongolia, maso. feckinirishrovers.
09:01 on 10/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
now we have the mad red heroes with us we are getting a sense of dejavu, maso, feckinirishrovers.
09:26 on 10-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
result! Fixed exhaust and handbrake. Robin just got taken in by the police and possibly arrested. Not quite sure. Panda turned into a sauna. Onwards!
09:27 on 10-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
oh and robin out of police station. So don't worry!
10:18 on 10-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Biskek(Kyrgystan)
After a spiritual couple of days wondering through the spectacular mountain ranges of central kyrgystan we are now making a push through kazakhstan. Peace out
11:50 on 10-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
we did 1000km in 5 days on bad roads drove 4 22 hours yesterday. Found some good roads so makin up some time 2 get 2 the party. X
12:49 on 10-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Biskek(Kyrgystan)
Found an amazing place to camp in the mountains last night and now in nice hotel in Bishkek. fantastic roads here, but car struggled a bit at 10000ft!!
13:45 on 10-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
Van successfully palmed off onto 2 well connected russian mafioso after a whirlwind tour round town to fix a legal contract and police stamps. Hotel!
19:19 on 10-08-2007
Battlestar Fiesta Location Arvaikheer(Mongolia)
battery boiled in The Gobi. God sent a Ford Mondeo
22:57 on 10/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
Just driving through the mountains into Mongolia about 100 miles from border, scenery fantastic, polo not, maso. feckinirishrovers.
23:41 on 10-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Khovd(Mongolia)
Vaguely know where we are... Currently riding a truck (car on top) to a city after killing the car over rocky hills! 70km in 2 days. Time is short, exit strategy being considered. Will be very sad to leave but very happy for a bed a shower and a steak. Love to all, see you in the UK!
01:51 on 11-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
Took a much needed day off in almaty.now getting to go for pushing on north, to make the mongol border asap.
02:42 on 11-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
a hundred miles to mongolia. It's 6am have been driving all night to make it. Up and down some amazing mountain passes. Can't believe We're nearly there.
04:03 on 11-08-2007
Team Feersum Endjinn Location Irkutsk(Russia)
hate. Sleeping. In. Service. Stations. Just met hungarian guys who did the budapest - mali rally. Nice guys, but clearly mad. Irkutsk full of tourists.
04:34 on 11-08-2007
Norfolkin'chance Location (Unknown)
400klm night driving + pot hole ridden road = snapped leaf spring.....it just gets better!
05:36 on 11-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Khovd(Mongolia)
The car wont make it so we're trucking it the rest of the way. Will take 2 days or so to get there, prob no signal til then so don't worry!
05:58 on 11-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Barnaul(Russia)
rainy day - met 4 teams - heading 4 mongolia
06:02 on 11-08-2007
Team Fido Location Altay(Mongolia)
exhaust on roof, car sounds like a v8. Cant go faster than 25mph or the car falls apart. All ok a bit hot and nearly deaf, car is starting to overheat
07:17 on 11-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Uralsk(Kazakhstan)
heading north into russia 2nite anybody around this part of the world txt the greenteam on 00447921974598 heading east in mad dash 4 mongolia.
08:32 on 11-08-2007
Battlestar Fiesta Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Done. All be it more gaffer tape than car.
09:52 on 11-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
Finally got out of almaty-4 hours later!heading for russia in the next day or two-almaty is v. Expensive-so much money kicking about!
11:02 on 11-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
somewhere in Kaza tryin 2 make the mileage up some roads good some not. Cruising with prep m and team extreme. Hope every1 is ok x
12:28 on 11-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location Aktobe(Kazakhstan)
flying to almaty for BA flight to London. Will be celebrating if we get out without problem sans van.
15:36 on 11-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location (Unknown)
still making our way to irkutsk. Roads are a nightmare again! Roxanne starting to feel the bumps and has developed a misfire and bouts of squeakyness!
17:08 on 11-08-2007
The Toad Elevating Moment Location (Unknown)
Half way between yekaterinburg & tuyven on side of Russian motorway, it's pitch black & we're trying 2 change the suspension on our partner micra...most fun!
17:08 on 11-08-2007
The Toad Elevating Moment Location (Unknown)
17:08 on 11-08-2007
Half way between yekaterinburg & tuyven on side of Russian motorway, it's pitch black & we're trying 2 change the suspension on our partner micra...most fun!
02:39 on 12-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
had to sleep in layby as our lights are so bad. Had to screech away from dodgy audi that then followed us. Now suffering from the runs. we nearly there?
02:53 on 12-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
success! Blagged customs, no import tax on the van so had plenty of local moolah to spend on tat. Homeward bound in 5mins, cup of tea, and sleep...
03:07 on 12-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Astana(Kazakhstan)
heading for russian boarder today. Been driving 72 hours solid. Need a wash
03:58 on 12-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
In a very very barren place-500 km out from almaty-snapped one of the rear spring leaves-hopeful for repair at next town!
04:50 on 12-08-2007
Tom and Tom Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
finally in mongolia, makeing slow but steady progress, in a convoy of 5 cars, had to push a 2 cv up a mountian pass! All good fun and games!
05:21 on 12-08-2007
Hammongolia Location Ulan-Ude(Russia)
Ulan-ude! Mongolian border this afternoon, bloody excited. Everything going to plan, even the petrol leak is fixed. Sort of. Tally ho!
07:46 on 12-08-2007
Two Loose Screws Location (Unknown)
no banks open in Boxoro on weekends so had to swap a digital camera for fuel. Apologies to our sponsor the camera centrd
10:28 on 12-08-2007
AKA Busters Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
On Dan's 28th b'day, we sip a well deserved beer in Ulan Batur. Thank u for ur great support. So for now we sign off. Good Night & Good Luck. Rob and Dan
12:14 on 12-08-2007
The Dolly Mixtures Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
Exploding spark plugs are only funny the first time. Should be fixed by Mon am. We don't know who's checking this so text us on 07976308481 & say hi.
12:23 on 12-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Chelyabinsk(Russia)
hi good roads and not much problem with police driving fast along russian highway making good time car doing well.
12:31 on 12-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Irkutsk(Russia)
in irkutsk have filled up with fuel and now off to lake baikal now to camp for the night then all being well we'll break for the border tomorrow!
13:08 on 12-08-2007
Team Crazy Fools Location London Hyde Park(United Kingdom)
team crazy fools have successfully returned to london, having regretfully parted with Rosie the rascal in Kazakhstan, due to her ill health. Endex.
18:09 on 12-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
Just got 2 Semey near the russian border been on the road for 48hrs without sleep. Just checked into a hotel its called Cemen.
18:20 on 12-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
After 41 hours on the road, we have reached Semey. Now holed up in Hotel Semen. Tomorrow we hit russia. Donna is still being battered but not giving up.
00:16 on 13-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location (Unknown)
Still on the truck, horrible journey, specially sat in the car. About half way but roads should get better i hope. UB tomorrow? Maybe... X all
00:49 on 13-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
we are 150km out from semey and have broken both rear springs-the roads are taking their toll!helped by a local to construct a support till we can limp to a garage!
01:15 on 13-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
About half way to Semi now, hoping to be crossing into Russia tomorrow. Slightly cooler yesterday, we we're shivering at 24 degrees!
04:39 on 13-08-2007
Yakky Racers Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
we made it! Arrived 10pm last night. Phew! Amazingly car still in one piece.
05:10 on 13-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Barnaul(Russia)
Back in the ussr. Border took 9 hours. Met many other teams. Who would have thought siberia would be cold, windy and wet?
06:12 on 13-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Ulan-Ude(Russia)
just past ulan ude. Still hoping to make the mongol border before it shuts tonight! Couldnt see much of lake baikal because of cloud and mist.
07:22 on 13-08-2007
Norfolkin'chance Location (Unknown)
atyrau. supping pints in o neills irish pub mulling over next move. Car has no brakes, both back susp broken and dodgy steering, and all previous ailments!
08:15 on 13-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Barnaul(Russia)
heading on towards the border. Panda now so low its almost underground. Suspension would be nice. Also less russian spam would be good. As would a toilet
08:15 on 13-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
08:37 on 13-08-2007
without visa i miss flight in 4 hrs &boys will have to finish without me. Things look bleak-need divine intervention or something to make this happen :(
08:48 on 13-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
having incredible borscht and crepe at cafe next to embassy and malnourished despair subsiding. Will find a way to make it work
09:38 on 13-08-2007
Team Fido Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
09
got lost in gobi desert left rusty rhinos fixing suspension 10 miles away Spent most of yesterday pushing cars out of sand now in desperate need of wash
09:50 on 13-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Orsk(Russia)
still plodding along.. hoping 2 catch up starky and clutch. Roads very good hard 2 find banks this is not a visa world. Still on 4 ub party. .
11:03 on 13-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
Just got through the boarder. Going to drive through the night to hit mongolia.
11:12 on 13-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
found a garage with the help of a friendly local.getting all four springs either fixed or strengthened for our onward journey-cost ?!
11:51 on 13-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
was so lookin fwd2 txtin happy tale about getting visa. At airport-flight i bought doesnt exist and planes now full. No flight to semey again for 3 days.
12:58 on 13-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
i dont understand what happened but im on the flight. 5 different staff said im very lucky & its never happened b4 to get on so late. 1000% effort pays off
13:31 on 13-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
Roads better in Mother Russia: only lost exhaust once. Bros: Challenge 1 completed + video footage. Successful trial for challenge 2 at 50mph-start saving!
15:32 on 13-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
40 hrs to get thru border
Found out organisers now going up with paperwork to border
17:48 on 13-08-2007
Flash Bernard Location (Unknown)
flash bernard and city of arabia in atyrau now. Could someone get norfolkn chance to contact us on +447714961129! Or indeed anyone else in atyrau!
00:07 on 14-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location Barnaul(Russia)
blazed it through Barnaul had police escort to cash point. Prep m staying in town to fix car
02:46 on 14-08-2007
Hammongolia Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We did it! Arrived 18.30 last night, followed immediately by all day English breakfast at Dave's. Shacked up at the 4* Chinngis Hotel. Err, how do we get home?!
03:22 on 14-08-2007
Starsky and Clutch Location (Unknown)
drivin through the mountains in russia 2 the western border of mongolia. Views r amazin car still holdin up but mongolia will b hard
03:27 on 14-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location (Unknown)
a total of 18 hours spent crossing the russia/mongolian border but we are finally in! Its chucking it down too, the land of blue skies my arse!
03:27 on 14-08-2007
TB Mongolian Adventurers Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
had 60mph food fight for half an hour when our convoy of 6 caught up with jack osbourne and his friends in the middle of the desert! We won! Inspired! X
05:05 on 14-08-2007
Team Fido Location Arvaikheer(Mongolia)
long road to ub. Hopefully good tarmac all the way. Exhaust back on so hearing back. Rusty rhino just turned up 2
10:23 on 14-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location (Unknown)
Broken rear suspension. Car still drives but is only 2 inches off the ground. Limping to mongolia border. 60km to go...
13:19 on 14-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Semipalatinsk(Kazakhstan)
Just crossed back into Russia which took 5 hours and we lost another to the sun. Chatted with J. Osbourne and crew there, we're Heading for Barnaul now.
00:03 on 15-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
outside novosibirsk 4days sleeping in the car. Locals love the 2cv. Heading east met up with the reliant kitty team last nite. No radio player.
01:15 on 15-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
somewhere in russia!had long border crossing,now doing some serious x-country-heading east thru thousands of acres of barley on a dirt track-car is coming into her own!
03:50 on 15-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
we are now 100km into mongolia.country is great,but the roads are taking their toll.if we don't make it to ulan bator till sunday,wait for us with the party!
04:04 0n 15/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
Being fed in a ger, they have just slaughtered the goat, maso, feckinirishrovers.
04:45 on 15-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
still on road to russia seb found short cut to border got there at 12 last night to find no longer there camped at 2000m now on 200k uturn cars in convoy 8
05:29 on 15-08-2007
Team Fido Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
made it at 12.15 last night after fixing collapsed suspension 50km from ub. We've only gone and done it. 6884 miles and the trip of a lifetime.
05:49 on 15-08-2007
The Crimson Monkeys Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
arrived safely in ub at 9pm! Can't believe we made it with only a wheel falling off! Just shows what you can do with a £120 car from ebay!
07:43 on 15-08-2007
The Kilmorie Gentlemen Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Actually in UB! Unbelievable i know. The truck dropped us just short and we actually drove in, fantastic! 27th finisher, & voted least likely to finish!
08:30 on 15-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location Barnaul(Russia)
It's been a rough twenty four, we've had to do a lot of driving, repair our rear springs and deal with the russia kazakh boarder while suffering from intense bouts of 'sickness'. But only about 500 k from mongol boarder, nothing can stop us now!
15:22 on 15-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
team dahlia split sumo now property of kazak police seb with mystery machine sy with tb mongolian adventurists still not in russia sumo dead head gasket
15:28 on 15-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Almaty(Kazakhstan)
head gasket gone hole in manifold blown radiator nearing border microlia also dead 2 cars in 1 day great fun spirts still high bring on mongol motorbikes
02:37 on 16-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
Not sure how much more phone coverage we will have,but hopefully be at mongol border in next hour-v. high n v. Chilly and exciting that we are entering the last realm!
05:39 on 16-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Khovd(Mongolia)
after an adventurous day of getting stuck,first in a river then in a canyon,we hopefully learned to choose our ways more wisely in the future.
12:50 on 16-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
Totally crazy day! Woke up freezing cold in Russia and have since driven off road over a mountain, ridden a Mongolian an pony and got a place at Uni! Mike
05:49 on 17-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Khovd(Mongolia)
fixed car by cutting engine mounts and stuff. The car may actually not break for another 8km. Maybe.
09:49 on 17-08-2007
Team Extreme Location Altay(Mongolia)
Mongolian roads as unforgiving as kazak. Many cars dying. 800km to the finish line and 48 hours til the party. Averaging 24kph. It's going to be close
11:14 on 17-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Altay(Mongolia)
Cars are all slowly breaking apart.but only 1000km left. Wish us luck!
12:03 on 17-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
Desperate journey across flooded gobi
2 days from altay. Towed across 2 deep rivers. Now in great hotel.
13:17 on 17-08-2007
Two Loose Screws Location (Unknown)
had a little accident yesterday. Thankfully it was of the brown variety. Mum can you send more diareaze and some fabreze for the car seats...
13:47 on 17/08/2007
Mad Red Heroes
stopped enjoying myself when petrol was spilt over my last clean underwear, only 500 miles to go! Gear box held in with string! Jelle and dean.
23:58 on 17-08-2007
Yak Racing Location (Unknown)
hey everyone, we've made it, we're here! arrived yesterday. There was about 30 cars a head of us. The little panda barely moves x x x
05:58 on 18-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Tsagaannurr(Mongolia)
Getting new exhaust and front suspension from another teams broken Micra in Hovd. Really nice food here and even a hotel for 6 dollars pp!
08:27 on 18-08-2007
the tartan tartars Location Arvaikheer(Mongolia)
lovely sunny day. Stopped in town and all the locals came over for a chat.
13:24 on 18-08-2007
Team Extreme Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
610km from ub & we have no front left shock, front right spring is cracked, air filter is held on with cable ties, the carb has dirt in it & its raining..
13:34 on 18-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
The convoy of two remains and meeting a lot of other teams on the road in various states. Starsky & Clutch are still doing well. Hope Cristina is better
13:45 on 18-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
Came thru gobi desert and a big river today.car still running,sort of.600km to ub,but we probably won't make it in time for the party.
06:19 on 19-08-2007
Team Extreme Location (Unknown)
Taking a break from driving to mingle. Just been hustled at pool by a 13 yr old at an outdoor table in the middle of the desert. Bizarre. As is the hot milk.
06:25 on 19-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
limping to ub. Prob wont make party but will be there tomorrow afternoon. We look and smell like tramps.
12:58 on 19-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Arvaikheer(Mongolia)
we will be in ulan bator tomorrow
13:20 on 19/08/2007
feckinirishrovers
in tos some 900k from finish, going well, seen two other teams today, are the mad red heroes ok? they went on ahead, maso, feckinirishrovers.
(Admin edit - The Mad Red Heroes made it in good time for the party!)
17:40 on 19-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
In tosonchengel.800k to go.Roads are good from here on.Should get to ub tomorrow.Got lost in the mountains,stuck in a swamp and welcomed by everyone we met.Mongolia is amazing.Car is limping at this stage.Glad we brought all the spares and tools.Can't wait to have a wash and a cold beer.
17:59 on 19-08-2007
Microlia Location (Unknown)
Think car will survive. Not sure about claudine. No shower in yonks'whiif. Having amazing experiene. Convoy with pothole dodgers . Feckin irish rovers . Team vw. Lost 4 days glad 2 b back . Where was 7th cavalry . Tally ho
04:29 on 20-08-2007
The Tartan Tartars Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Got in just in time 4 party. Great to meet up with other survivors.
06:36 on 20-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Altay(Mongolia)
Cars all falling to bits on the bumpy roads, other Micra suspension failed which slowed progress but we're hoping to be in UB by Thursday!
08:05 on 20-08-2007
The Wartburg Tourists Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it! A day too late, but we made it anyways. Checked in to a hostel,now looking for flights home, then we'll hand over the car.
08:58 on 20/08/2007
Mad Red Heroes (Ulaanbaatar)
We did it! Arrived tea time yesterday, just in time for the black tie party, 4 weeks without a proper drink made a lightweight Rach last night. Next challenge - getting home. Jelle and Dean.
02:50 on 21-08-2007
Team Mongoliamotron Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
we're here! Arrived at 4 am, last hundred miles took 9 hours. Just ordering a fried breakfast. Heaven.
02:54 on 21-08-2007
Mongolian Transportation Authority Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it. In Ulaanbaatar. God bless our polo!
05:01 on 21-08-2007
Goldenoeuf Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it! Arrived at 0430 this morning, slept in Suzi for one last time. Just demolished a restorative full english at Dave's Place. Sun is shining :)
05:20 on 21-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
9000 miles & 30 days later we have pulled it off, mission complete! Thank you all for your support- this is Karl Tuvan of Hobo Logistics signing off.
08:11 on 21-08-2007
Pothole Dodgers Location Tsetserleg(Mongolia)
16 hours away from Ulaanbaatar at our current speed. Car falling apart around us, going 2 be a close one. Engine held in with rope and wood. Rearsubframe almost off
08:57 on 21-08-2007
Rustbucket Express Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it, we made it, we made it, the welcome to ub was great, beer and applaudes. Cant believe we made it here. I need a shower.....NOW.
13:34 on 21-08-2007
Some Kind of Derelict Adventure Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
WE MADE IT! Despite no clutch, rear suspension, gages, etc! We're thrilled, exhausted, filthy, hungry & happy. TIME FOR A BEER!
13:43 on 21-08-2007
Awhoohoo Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
we ate a large mongolian rat thing and bounced around inside our car for 3 days but we are in Ulaanbaatar and we are sorted. Tomorow we will start trying to get back.
15:50 on 21-08-2007
Team Extreme Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Finally arrived in UB. Donna is ready for a rest, as are we. Beers tonight and tourist stuff tomorrow. More details to follow by email.
16:48 on 21-08-2007
TB Mongolian Adventurers Location Khovd(Mongolia)
Driven sidecar for 12hrs, 210km, over 2800m mountain passes, desert sands, rivers & not a single road. Wind chill of -10, driving rain, pitch black at
night, no other cars/people all day. Charlie leaning out the side to stop from tipping over, & no breaks! Toughest most petrifying day of my life! Loved it!
19:17 on 21-08-2007
Microlia Location Tsetserleg (Mongolia)
Convoy all ok. Ulaanbaatar tomorrow hopefully. Cars and drivers in bits. 350 km to go. Trying 2 arrange flights. Harder 2 get out of Mongolia than 2 get in.
10:01 on 22-08-2007
Hobo Logistics Location Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
we are the first and only canadians to ever complete the rally. The bambi smells like victory.
11:55 on 22/08/2007
Feckin Team VW 100km from UB
Roads still bad. 45 mph crash into ditch - Polo won. Both fine thanks to seatbelts but wheel arch is now cut away: no rubbing! Hope to finish rally before dark as lights no longer work. kate_d and varnish.
17:14 on 22-08-2007
Microlia Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Whoppee . Just got in Ulaanbaatar. Now having party. First pint in 2 weeks. Feels great. Now 2 get home.
17:23 on 22-08-2007
Microlia Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Meeting up with all the guys we saw along the way. 50 cars have made it. 30 on the back of trucks. We're one of the handful who tried the western Mongolian route and made it under our own steam. Heroes welcome. Amazing city. Can't believe we did it. Smelly, tired and very nearly dead. Beer, sleep, you should come next time.
17:51 on 22-08-2007
feckinirishrovers Location Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
Feckinirishrovers, Team VW, Microlia and Pothole Dodgers all in Ulaanbaatar. Maso.
01:21 on 23-08-2007
Mongogolia Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
Now with no exhaust or handbrake, the rear axle is held on by rope and the roofbox has come off twice but still going. Ulaanbaatar here we come.
06:38 on 23-08-2007
Pothole Dodgers Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it!
09:37 on 23-08-2007
Perseverance Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
9025 miles and 33 days later we are there! Completely tired and filthy we are headed for the centre and a bar. Very weird! It's freezing cold and windy! We drove all this way for this?!
09:58 on 23/08/2007
feckin team VW Location Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
Just said goodbye to the Polo. Very emotional. We were 86th and 87th and the whole convoy - us 2 cars, pothole dodgers and microlia - went the hard western northern route and all drove to the finish! Amazing adventure. Kate_d.
21:22 on 23-08-2007
Green Team 2cv Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made it 24hrs before the line party. Well done the 2cv. So proud of her.
05:05 on 24-08-2007
Mad Red Max Location Seoul(S.Korea)
We are leaving now. Be at Heathrow just after 5 on KE907. Dean and Jelle.
05:18 on 24-08-2007
Perseverance Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Percy dies offroading on way to watch Jack Osbourne's rally car being blown up by a tank 4 doc! Being towed by a landcruiser 2 firing range.
05:26 on 24-08-2007
The Dolly Mixtures Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We're here! Made it last night. Now just have to work out how to get back home!
16:14 on 24-08-2007
Microlia Location Heathrow (England)
Amazing how fast I can go backwards. Left Ulaanbaatar 34 hours ago now having 40 winks in Heathrow via seoul. No dust no mossies . Cork tomorrow . Can't wait 4 a Guinness.
13:22 on 25-08-2007
Mongogolia Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Mongogolia arrive in a shower of sparks as 1 of the tyres comes off the rim.Having served us beyond the call of duty we say farewell to beige today.
13:27 on 25-08-2007
Turtle Racing Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Reached finish line last night. 3 hours today getting flights said goodbye to Colette! Spiffing place this, Ulaanbaatar... Definitely worth all the effort.
01:17 on 26-08-2007
Le Dahlia Location Bayankhongor(Mongolia)
Hey all been a crazy few days. Bought motorbike sidecar. Sy fliped with charlie in ok, but very lucky 2 be alive. Yesterday bus we hired nearly washed away in a big river. Had to evacuate pretty quick. Lots of cars having probs there. Managed 2 get it out and back on the road. Ulanbator tomorow or maybe 2night we hope.
06:23 on 26-08-2007
Norfolkin'chance Location Ust Kamenogorsk(Kazakhstan)
5000 miles on the clock. Its better than beautiful its....Beauteous!
19:08 on 27-08-2007
Flash Bernard Location Orenburg(Russia)
Long day getting new visas as old ones ran out! Back in Russia on last stretch to Mongolia. Some midnight driving w/ cityofarabia & norfolknchance. Samara
01:25 on 28-08-2007
Team Tempus Fugit Location (Unknown)
After some hairy driving,huge dessert,deep rivers and a snapped spring we rolled in on the 21st. Recommend it to anyone - been tough tho!Entering China in a few mins...
15:32 on 28-08-2007
Mongol Mystery Machine Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Been in UB for a day-great fun and amazed we made it. Flying to Amsterdam Friday so might make London by 2008 if lucky...
16:08 on 29-08-2007
Bodge it 'n' Leg it!!! Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
Half of Bodge it 'n Leg hitched to UB... The other half went on an expedition to Moscow... Both halves had a MASSIVE adventure.
10:07 on 30-08-2007
Minor Problems Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
We made a late lunch in UB on 28th August. I thank you....
16:11 on 30-08-2007
Team Beetle Juice Location Novosibirsk(Russia)
at krasnoyarsk rebuilt engine visa extended &should be back on road soon
20:09 on 30-08-2007
TB Mongolian Adventurers Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
made it to finish line safe and sound, got flight back that evening and now safely at home in england, a truly amazing 6 weeks!
03:51 on 31-08-2007
Mongolbikers.com Location Aktau(Kazakhstan)
We've made it to ub! 8100 miles later. The frame of martin's bike is cracked in 3 places. But we've done it! Now time to get a shower...
06:27 on 31-08-2007
Rogue Telepath Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
YEEEEEPEEEEEE! We've done it! Drinking a beer with english breakfast. Happy.
17:30 on 16-09-2007
Flash Bernard Location Ulaanbaatar(Mongolia)
FLASH BERNARD PULLS IN TO ULAAN BATAAR AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE MONGOL RALLY AFTER 57 DAYS ON THE ROAD. HIP, HIP, HOORAY!
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