The QMG Citroën Classic Challenge 2012

Dollywobbler · Post by **Dollywobbler** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:17 pm

Oh dear Mr Chidlow. Has that GS picture been flipped? Wipers are the wrong way around.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:56 pm

I didn't flip it (in the words of Bart Simpson -"it was like that when I got here") - but my bad: I should've noticed. Next time it appears I'll make sure it's the right way round.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 9:26 am

How many BXs can we expect to see on the Challenge?

We can be fairly confident there will be:
• Kermit and I in the Red Baron (19TGD)
• Tim in his Red Shed (19TZD)
• Jaba (GTi)
• Mike E. (16v)
• Anne-Marie ('Daisy' I hope - as opposed to Xantia)
• Mds141 (Mark) (GTi 16v)
• Toddao (Mk 1 TRD)
• Charlotte (BX14 St. Tropez)

...and then there're are the 'possibles':
• Matt Fenwick (hopefully!) (TD estate)
• Dollywobbler (Mk1 estate)
• Max Greenwood (BX please!)

PLEASE let me know if you think you should - or indeed should not - be listed above!

In addition to the above, so far I think we'll have:
4-5 Xantias, 1-3 DSs, 1 SM, 3-4 GS/GSA, 1-2 XM, 1-2 Visa, 1 CX and also, possibly 1 DS3.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Oct 21, 2011 10:35 am

200 days to go

mds141 · Post by **mds141** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:08 pm

4,800 hours.

288,000 minutes.

Need to start the preparations

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:17 pm

28 weekends...

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Oct 22, 2011 6:36 pm

mds141 wrote: Need to start the preparations

Already started this end, the TZD is away being preparred by Mr Newbold!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:15 am

Hi all, I thought I'd just remind everyone just how good this promises to be. I expect there to be at least 21 teams taking part in a wide range of Citroëns including DS, GS, SM, Visa, BX, XM, Xantia.

And the route is exciting, giving a proper taste of Alpine driving at a lovely time of year. Mileage-wise it's not strenuous (but for those without PAS it will be good for developing upper body strength!) and the costs have been kept low by making camping the principle accommodation.

So please, if you want to be a part of it, let me know and I can update you on all the latest information.

Phil

citsncycles · Post by **citsncycles** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 9:49 pm

Mileage-wise it's not strenuous (but for those without PAS it will be good for developing upper body strength!)

PAS is for wusses

- if you really want to develop those arm muscles, take an H van

Post by **Tim Leech** » Mon Nov 07, 2011 10:24 pm

citsncycles wrote:
Mileage-wise it's not strenuous (but for those without PAS it will be good for developing upper body strength!)
PAS is for wusses - if you really want to develop those arm muscles, take an H van

or BX diesel with no power steering!

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Sun Dec 04, 2011 10:41 pm

156 days/under 23 weeks to go.

For those who haven't seen the route in detail here's a 30-day limit download of the route. Feel free to take a look and comment as you see fit (e-mail me at challenge2012@btopenworld.com ) http://freepdfhosting.com/a84c0b54ba.pdf

If you aren't yet on the mailing list but would like to be (or want an entry form) please contact me at the address above.

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Fri Dec 30, 2011 11:30 am

More PDF downloads:

Map: http://freepdfhosting.com/2a46ce0ed1.pdf

Route: http://freepdfhosting.com/e832774f13.pdf

Entry form: http://freepdfhosting.com/7a38687956.pdf

Kitch · Post by **Kitch** » Sat Dec 31, 2011 1:22 am

citsncycles wrote:
Mileage-wise it's not strenuous (but for those without PAS it will be good for developing upper body strength!)
PAS is for wusses - if you really want to develop those arm muscles, take an H van

Or for those who like a sharper turn in

scooters · Post by **scooters** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 11:24 am

hmmm..tempting to join the fun with the meteor -

negociations for a pass will be initiated forthwith -

Philip Chidlow · Post by **Philip Chidlow** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:56 am

At least the Euro is weakening against the GBP. It means the event will be around 12%+ cheaper to UK participants than it was going to be when it was first conceived - and the trend is suggesting it could well be even more beneficial. A big factor when considering fuel costs. Diesel is now in effect 15p a litre less than it was last May - with unleaded being 21p a litre less. That means a diesel BX will use about £200s-worth of fuel for the whole event as opposed to (our budgeted) £238.