Anyone want to join me?

oc-quattro · 05-07-2006, 22:32

I am going on an adventure in Febuary 2007, the exact dates aren't yet known...

It is 6,250 miles, 18 DIFFERENT countries, all in 14 days.
It won't be cheap because of all the mileage, however fuel is cheaper the further east you go. Plus accomadation, I prefer cheap and tacky to plush and expensive myself. You will also need a set of winter tyres and a set of studded tyres. Which will be fairly expensive. I am looking into sponsorship!!

I plan to make the journey in an Octavia 4x4 Estate (A 1.8T one).
If anyone is interested and can make the trip please PM me to discuss more.

pittVRS · 05-07-2006, 22:47

Wowzers! That sounds awesome. Hope it goes OK mate. Is it for charity?

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 07:56

Yeah going to be giving a portion of any sponsorship I get to charity. But I am not sure exactly what ratio! Maybe 35% or even 50% depending on how much I can raise.

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 10:48

I pretty much have the route finalised.
These are stages. There are plenty other large towns I drive through!

Calais (France) - Lubeck (Germany)
Lubeck (Germany) - Norrkoping (Sweden)
Norrkoping (Sweden) - Ornskoldsvik (Sweden)
Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) - Kiruna (Sweden)
Kiruna (Sweden) - Tromso (Norway)
Tromso (Norway) - Ivalo (Finland)
Ivalo (Finland) - Murmansk (Russia)
Murmansk (Russia) - Petrozavodsk (Russia)
Petrozavodsk (Russia) - Tallinn (Estonia)
Tallinn (Estonia) - Minsk (Belarus)
** Going through Riga (Latvia) & Vilnius (Lithuania)**
Minsk (Belarus) - Krakow (Poland)
Krakow (Poland) - Wien (Austria)
** Going through Budapest (Hungary) & Bratislava (Slovakia) **
Wien (Austria) - Luxembourg (Kind of obvious)
Luxembourg (...Luxembourg) - Calais (France)

That what I am pretty sure I will be doing. I just need to arrange places to stay!

I don't have a name for it.. Any suggestions?

**TaviaRS** · 06-07-2006, 10:50

I'll check the distances tonight, but I think you may be being a tad optimistic on the distances to be travelled in thde day for the more northerly stages.

Take lots of chocolate with you

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 10:55

Most stages are 400 - 500 miles a day.

I have been known to drive for much further in one go. I drove to Alicante without stopping, that was 16-17 hours I believe.

**TaviaRS** · 06-07-2006, 11:02

You'll be lucky to average 30 on the northern sections, bearing in mind it will be snowy, icy and rather dark. Also, note that if the weather turns bad (or should that be worse

) it could be even slower.

Are you planning on a support vehicle? May be a good idea as a convoy of 1 is not a great idea at that time of year.....

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 12:04

Yeah that's why I am advertising everywhere I can!!
I need more like minded people to come with me.

Ideally I would like 2 more cars to come just in case there is a problem!

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 21:30

Surely the other a few other of the 61 people who have viewed this can share their thoughts.

devonutopia · 06-07-2006, 21:40

Would enjoy doing something similar, but with me being a wuss I'd sooner kind of do a france, spain, portugal, spain, france, italy, Switzerland, austria, germany, poland (south

) Czech, slovakia, hungary and down toward Greece.

oc-quattro · 06-07-2006, 21:50

Yeah I know what you mean.
I have done driving around pleasent climates already.
I fancy doing something totally different and freezing cold!

Maybe 2008 I shall do very warm?
But for 2007, I am sticking with my final answer of freezing my nuts off.

Should make an interesting trip.

andy2407 · 06-07-2006, 22:24

Sounds a very interesting route.
Have you considered taking in the Czech Republic as well (and maybe calling at the Skoda factory). Might even be able to tap your delaer up for a bit of sponsorship if you do that!

pixi · 06-07-2006, 22:31

Now if it were the sunnier climes you were heading to I would be seriously tempted

**TaviaRS** · 06-07-2006, 22:43

Just reviewed the route - hate to say it but I think you will have big problems with the sections up north ie Kiruna - Tromso, Tromso - Ivalo, Ivalo - Murmansk. The rest will be cold but passable, the above sections may not, at least in what you are driving.

octav.ed · 07-07-2006, 02:39

best of luck m8.

u must have some balls on yea.

probably fall off u up there.

**TaviaRS** · 07-07-2006, 05:40

Put an FAO out for all Scandinavian members to review your route, get some input from them. We have quite a few Swedish members, a couple from Norway and some in Finland. I've met some of them so I'll drop them a mail and get them to have a look at your proposed route......

oc-quattro · 07-07-2006, 07:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Just reviewed the route - hate to say it but I think you will have big problems with the sections up north ie Kiruna - Tromso, Tromso - Ivalo, Ivalo - Murmansk. The rest will be cold but passable, the above sections may not, at least in what you are driving.

...Uh-oh...

Is it really that bad??

Fabia 12v · 07-07-2006, 08:08

Best of luck to you, going to follow these threads with great intregue.

KABOOM · 07-07-2006, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by oc-quattro

I pretty much have the route finalised.
These are stages. There are plenty other large towns I drive through!

Calais (France) - Lubeck (Germany)
Lubeck (Germany) - Norrkoping(Sweden)
Jankoping (Sweden) - Ornskoldsvik (Sweden)
Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) - Kiruna (Sweden)
Kiruna (Sweden) - Tromso (Norway)
Tromso (Norway) - Ivalo (Finland)
Ivalo (Finland) - Murmansk (Russia)
Murmansk (Russia) - Petrozavodsk (Russia)
Petrozavodsk (Russia) - Tallinn (Estonia)
Tallinn (Estonia) - Minsk (Belarus)
** Going through Riga (Latvia) & Vilnius (Lithuania)**
Minsk (Belarus) - Krakow (Poland)
Krakow (Poland) - Wien (Austria)
** Going through Budapest (Hungary) & Bratislava (Slovakia) **
Wien (Austria) - Luxembourg (Kind of obvious)
Luxembourg (...Luxembourg) - Calais (France)

That what I am pretty sure I will be doing. I just need to arrange places to stay!

I don't have a name for it.. Any suggestions?

Your third stage seems a bit strange? Jonkoping is an hour and a half drive south ( at best) of Norrkoping (end stage 2) then you'd drive up past it again??????

oc-quattro · 07-07-2006, 10:03

Yeah sorry. Jankoping is a town I am stopping not a start point!

I shall edit.

05-07-2006, 22:32	#1
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Anyone want to join me? I am going on an adventure in Febuary 2007, the exact dates aren't yet known... It is 6,250 miles, 18 DIFFERENT countries, all in 14 days. It won't be cheap because of all the mileage, however fuel is cheaper the further east you go. Plus accomadation, I prefer cheap and tacky to plush and expensive myself. You will also need a set of winter tyres and a set of studded tyres. Which will be fairly expensive. I am looking into sponsorship!! I plan to make the journey in an Octavia 4x4 Estate (A 1.8T one). If anyone is interested and can make the trip please PM me to discuss more.

05-07-2006, 22:47	#2
pittVRS Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Off The Wagon Posts: 4,543	Re: Anyone want to join me? Wowzers! That sounds awesome. Hope it goes OK mate. Is it for charity? __________________

06-07-2006, 07:56	#3
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Yeah going to be giving a portion of any sponsorship I get to charity. But I am not sure exactly what ratio! Maybe 35% or even 50% depending on how much I can raise.

06-07-2006, 10:48	#4
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? I pretty much have the route finalised. These are stages. There are plenty other large towns I drive through! Calais (France) - Lubeck (Germany) Lubeck (Germany) - Norrkoping (Sweden) Norrkoping (Sweden) - Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) Ornskoldsvik (Sweden) - Kiruna (Sweden) Kiruna (Sweden) - Tromso (Norway) Tromso (Norway) - Ivalo (Finland) Ivalo (Finland) - Murmansk (Russia) Murmansk (Russia) - Petrozavodsk (Russia) Petrozavodsk (Russia) - Tallinn (Estonia) Tallinn (Estonia) - Minsk (Belarus) Going through Riga (Latvia) & Vilnius (Lithuania) Minsk (Belarus) - Krakow (Poland) Krakow (Poland) - Wien (Austria) Going through Budapest (Hungary) & Bratislava (Slovakia) Wien (Austria) - Luxembourg (Kind of obvious) Luxembourg (...Luxembourg) - Calais (France) That what I am pretty sure I will be doing. I just need to arrange places to stay! I don't have a name for it.. Any suggestions? Last edited by oc-quattro; 07-07-2006 at 10:04.

06-07-2006, 10:50	#5
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,773	Re: Anyone want to join me? I'll check the distances tonight, but I think you may be being a tad optimistic on the distances to be travelled in thde day for the more northerly stages. Take lots of chocolate with you __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

06-07-2006, 10:55	#6
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Most stages are 400 - 500 miles a day. I have been known to drive for much further in one go. I drove to Alicante without stopping, that was 16-17 hours I believe.

06-07-2006, 11:02	#7
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,773	Re: Anyone want to join me? You'll be lucky to average 30 on the northern sections, bearing in mind it will be snowy, icy and rather dark. Also, note that if the weather turns bad (or should that be worse ) it could be even slower. Are you planning on a support vehicle? May be a good idea as a convoy of 1 is not a great idea at that time of year..... __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

06-07-2006, 12:04	#8
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Yeah that's why I am advertising everywhere I can!! I need more like minded people to come with me. Ideally I would like 2 more cars to come just in case there is a problem!

06-07-2006, 21:30	#9
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Surely the other a few other of the 61 people who have viewed this can share their thoughts.

06-07-2006, 21:40	#10
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 28,360	Re: Anyone want to join me? Would enjoy doing something similar, but with me being a wuss I'd sooner kind of do a france, spain, portugal, spain, france, italy, Switzerland, austria, germany, poland (south ) Czech, slovakia, hungary and down toward Greece. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. Sign up to the Briskoda clubstand at TRAX - SILVERSTONE 07/09/08 CLICK LINK FOR INFO! See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

06-07-2006, 21:50	#11
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Yeah I know what you mean. I have done driving around pleasent climates already. I fancy doing something totally different and freezing cold! Maybe 2008 I shall do very warm? But for 2007, I am sticking with my final answer of freezing my nuts off. Should make an interesting trip.

06-07-2006, 22:24	#12
andy2407 Marmite Burner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Upper Ramsbottom Posts: 4,903	Re: Anyone want to join me? Sounds a very interesting route. Have you considered taking in the Czech Republic as well (and maybe calling at the Skoda factory). Might even be able to tap your delaer up for a bit of sponsorship if you do that! __________________ The future's bright The future's yellow

06-07-2006, 22:31	#13
pixi Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,734	Re: Anyone want to join me? Now if it were the sunnier climes you were heading to I would be seriously tempted __________________

06-07-2006, 22:43	#14
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,773	Re: Anyone want to join me? Just reviewed the route - hate to say it but I think you will have big problems with the sections up north ie Kiruna - Tromso, Tromso - Ivalo, Ivalo - Murmansk. The rest will be cold but passable, the above sections may not, at least in what you are driving. __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

07-07-2006, 02:39	#15
octav.ed Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: belfast Posts: 3,812	Re: Anyone want to join me? best of luck m8. u must have some balls on yea. probably fall off u up there. __________________ when i die, bury me upside down so the world can kiss my a.s.s "I spent all my money on cars, booze and women - the rest I just wasted" - George Best. NEXT IRISH MEET.. ??? http://briskoda.net/forums/irish-sko...s-show/103245/

07-07-2006, 08:08	#18
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 4,912	Re: Anyone want to join me? Best of luck to you, going to follow these threads with great intregue. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK5 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

07-07-2006, 05:40	#16
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,773	Re: Anyone want to join me? Put an FAO out for all Scandinavian members to review your route, get some input from them. We have quite a few Swedish members, a couple from Norway and some in Finland. I've met some of them so I'll drop them a mail and get them to have a look at your proposed route...... __________________ A jolly sensible Mercedes E class saloon in a rather fetching bluey grey colour. No it isn't fast, no it isn't modded, and yes, it will still eat your Fabia for breakfast. Official mobile chicane for Briskoda trackdays

07-07-2006, 10:03	#20
oc-quattro Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Sussex, UK Posts: 331	Re: Anyone want to join me? Yeah sorry. Jankoping is a town I am stopping not a start point! I shall edit.

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