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Dates:

2nd to 5th July

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This fantastic banger rally takes in the amazing Swiss Alps, rolling hills of Italy, French Riviera and the Spanish Catalan capital. Is there anything else you could ask for in a banger rally?

Day 1 - Lille to Thun

We start at Lille at 7:30am and head to Thun. We do five countries in one drive today (it's a long route but we didn't put Switzerland where it is). Thun is a stunning Swiss town set in the middle of the Alps and today's meeting point is a bar next to a picturesque weir. We have hotels booked in Thun but there is also camping accommodation available.

Day 2 Day of Days

The second day of the rally is where the fun driving really begins, after leaving Thun we head off over the Alps which is a stunning drive passing over the Gran St Bernard pass where the Italian job was filmed (bus over the cliff scene). You have the option to go through the tunnel, but going over the pass will be part of the days challenge. The final destination is Salze D\'Oulx, an Italian Ski town that we have pretty much to ourselves for the night. After a challenging day of driving you will be pleased to let your hair down. Day 2 is an amazing challenge day with 5 mountain passes for the hardened driver.

Day 3 Monte Carlo or Bust

Travelling from the heart of the mountains and stunning countryside we head off to the French Riviera over one more picturesque mountain pass. We pass by Monte Carlo and for those who don't mind arriving a bit later you can always drop down to have a look. A popular alternative route is via Gap where many ralliers stop off to enjoy an invigorating swim in one of the many lakes. The destination is the Historic French city of Arles.

Day 4 Barcelona or Busted

The destination after Arles is Barcelona. This is a short drive so we make a detour to the Costa Brava to enjoy beers and ice cream at Lloret De Mar before heading off. The final party and award ceremony will be held at a lively sports bar on Las Ramblas.

A little taste of what to expect

Somebody once said "A picture paints a thousands words". So here are a few choice pictures of Barmy to Barcelona...

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Overview

A route of 1500 or so miles (if you get the directions right which most of you and probably us won't) over 9 countries, one of the Alps highest passes, French Riviera , Costa Brava and finally the great city of Barcelona.

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Registered Teams

Car No.	Team Name	Team Members	Teamsite URL
619	Steves Gang	Steve, John, Lotty and Liz	Visit team rally site
588	Harringtons Stag 1	Tom and co	Visit team rally site
618	The 2 Faulties	Andy and Scott	Visit team rally site
617	TWO OLD TIMERS	Barrie and Richard	Visit team rally site
615	Betties Gang	John, John, Shelly and the dog	Visit team rally site
613	Kiddies cancer cure	John and Marie	Visit team rally site
612	Harrington Stag 5	Ian, Tom and Charley	Visit team rally site
611	Harrington Stag 4	David and Jack	Visit team rally site
608	Cows from Cowes	Julie, Emma, Hazel and Helen	Visit team rally site
605	King Jon	Jonathan, Simon, John and Martin	Visit team rally site
603	TK1	Thomas and Steve	Visit team rally site
601	The dont knows	Paul and co.	Visit team rally site
599	Wasted potential	Elliot, Jamie and Adam	Visit team rally site
598	Merc on Tour	ian, Moira and Christine	Visit team rally site
597	Hoofit	Sally and Sam	Visit team rally site
595	Chavin it Up	Ian and Rob	Visit team rally site
593	Harrington Stag 3	Sam and Chevey	Visit team rally site
592	Back to the Barcelona 2	Tony and Warren	Visit team rally site
591	Back to the Barcelona 1	Neil and Oliver	Visit team rally site
590	Harrington stag 2	Neil and Nick	Visit team rally site
587	Tour de Europe	Gerry and Matt	Visit team rally site
	TEAM AWESOME	Simon, Mark, Lyndon and Max
583	Deewayne	Dean and Wayne	Visit team rally site
582	The Goldbergs	Lucio, Paulo and one more....	Visit team rally site
581	Happy Hippies	Diane and Justine	Visit team rally site
577	Team 182	Glenn and Dan	Visit team rally site
569	Williams3	Piky, Kev T, Big Jim and 1 more.	Visit team rally site
568	Williams2	Brass, Tibby, Mirebel Matt	Visit team rally site
567	Williams1	Gareth, Rob, Matt B, Martin N	Visit team rally site

Upcoming Rallies

Barmy to Barcelona 2021

This is a fantastic rally starts in northern France, before heading south to take in some high Swiss, French and Italian mountain passes. Then on to the French Rivera before finally finishing in the stylish Spanish city of Barcelona.

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Nutty to Nice 2021

Glitz, Glamour and cheap duty free! This rally is for the drivers, the sightseers, the star spotters and the romantics.

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Barmy to Barcelona 2020

This is a fantastic rally starts in northern France, before heading south to take in some high Swiss, French and Italian mountain passes. Then on to the French Rivera before finally finishing in the stylish Spanish city of Barcelona.

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Crazy in Croatia 2020

This is a wacky adventure with a difference. This time round we exchange cars for boats! Your team will be provided with its own boat, skipper and a treasure map.

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People love us...

Thank you very much to you & Jamie for all you did over the past week to organise, keep us informed, and put on a fantastic event!

Jonny Vince (The JP’s, Petronas Merc)

Thanks for a great rally, we really enjoyed it (as expected it didn't disappoint).
AND...we made it!!!
...already planning our next vehicle #barcelonababy

Di and Neil Nellos heros

Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the team. An absolutely brilliant time was had by all.

Steve, Arabian Knights Of North London

I had a fantastic rally, never driven so far, in such a crap car & felt so awake doing it !! I’m a serious coffee addict and only drank coffee at breakfast, so was surprised I wasn’t in a coma by 10.30am every day lol.

Steve Thunderbird 4

Thanks for another great week - really enjoyed it again.

John,The Blind Leading the Blind

Thanks for a brilliant trip. From all the lads we say thanks for doing what you do and we’ll see you soon.

Paul, The Theo bears

Wanted to a huge thanks for a brilliant trip. Was an hilarious adventure. The team did an amazing job. Super fun. Well organised. Total blast. We’re definitely considering the boat ride.

Ant & Milla, Wasteland Jokers

Thank you for your superb organisational skills - it was a fantastic trip.

Bruce, Thelma and Louise!

A massive thanks from all The Simpsons team for putting on such a great rally. Really well organised, beautiful scenery, great routes and top people!

Matt The Simpsons

Thanks for organising another fantastic weekend. We had such a good time.

Dale, AltoVino

Thank you for hosting a great rally, despite my team mates original declaration that they weren't competitive they seem to have found it on the boat.

Zara, Lifeguards on Parole

Hello, this is from team `green thing`( 2015/16, the old green campervan) no need to get back this is just to say I`ve felt enriched by the experience both years we enterred and had loads of fun, and feel genuinly disapointed that we couldn`t take

Jon, The Green Thing

Just wanted to drop you line to thank you and Jamie for your efforts over the last days and indeed months.

Dave, Pidley Mountain Rescue

Just a quick email as I didn't get to speak to you on Tuesday to thank you for putting on such a fantastic event. I had such a great time and saw some sights and made some memories I will cherish.

Duncan, JD and Smoke

It was such an amazing few days, we had so many laughs and really enjoyed all the challenges so thank you to you and Jamie again.

Ian, Psychos

Rob, just like to thank you for putting on a superb rally, had an amazing time despite the vehicle letting us down
Appreciate all the time & effort that you put into putting an event like this on

David, The Pebmarsh 4

We have to say it's the best and most organised rally we've ever done.

Simon, The Anthill Mob

THANK YOU for an amazing few days, we had an absolutely brilliant time, and that was entirely due to how fantastically you guys organised everything.

Alec, Team Ted

Hello Rob and Jamie, thank you for the experience of a lifetime.. I'm coming back Rimini 2018 can't come around quick enough! Miss you guys X

Michelle, Fifty shades

It was amazing, pure and simple. Thanks for all your efforts. We will be back!!!

Labret, Boycee, Cheshire, Crake of Red 1

Just to let you know Harvey and I had a great time on the recent barmy to barcelona rally and we are planning to book up the Rimini rally next year

Dale, Harveys Old Banger

Thanks for a cracking weekend.

Barnaby, Cocks on the Run

Thanks to you and all the team for organising such an amazing event. We loved it and will definitely be back for another one soon

Rob, The Strummers

We had a really fantastic time, the organisation of everything and for such a large group was brilliant - seeing wonderful places you would not normally find and meeting great people

Trevor T-Bird Jockeys

I had a great time and I know dad did too

Sarah Buzzbee

Well that was one hell of a rollercoaster of emotions! Thank you to everyone for making the rally so awesome. We have met some great people and made some lovely new friends.

Natalie & Tom of Eurochavs

Thanks for a great time

Bryn from Ghostbusters

Team Police Academy just wanted to thank ‪#‎wackyrally‬ for the awesome experience these last few days! It was great to meet all the other teams, filled with amazing people who made an incredible atmosphere.

Chris Police Academy

Hi bud its stew from the Addams bros team just wanted to say a quick thanks for the trip it was awesome one of the best weeks I've ever had.

Steve The Addams Bros

I want to thank you, Steve and Jamie for a wonderful 4 days.

Mark Higgins The Sandy Backs

Thanks for a brilliant time chaps! Anyone thinking about doing it.. DO IT!'

Jay Motti The shed boys

thank you to you and your team for all the help and effort you put in to what was a brilliant Rally.The drives along the Alps were breath taking and the stop locations excellent. all credit to you for organizing such a great rally.

Pete Marshall Norfolk & Chance

A big Thank you for a brilliant event last week we had a blast haven't laughed so much in years.

Phil Blind Bomb Squad

It was fantastic and already talking about next year

Deri Gone in sixty Brecons

I have to say that I think of all the banger rallies I have done – this has to be THE best route. Really well planned out, great passes, great challenges (a good level of challenge and journey time).

Jack, Jim and Gordon

A massive thanks once again to Rob Gorman for organising such a great event - if anyone fancies giving it a go next year, we can very highly recommend it!

The Goats

Thanks – another really good event.
Looking forward to next years.

Pablo (Sisters of Mercy)

Was an awesome trip ! Thank you so much to everyone we will be certain to come along again and general Lee is still going strong !

Josh , tyler and Aaron! (General Lee)

It was brilliant and quite an experience driving not actually knowing what country you were in.

The Doctors

Thanks for a great trip well organised and well enjoyed
Thanks to you all

Les and Lloyd

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL WHO ORGANISED THIS YEARS RALLY AND THOSE THAT TOOK PART .

THE SCENERY AND PEOPLE ON THE RALLY MADE IT A TRIP TO REMEMBER

THE 2 CRIPS

I have no basis for comparison, this is our second year doing banger rallies but you have to hand it to the wacky boys, they really know how to organize a road trip.

One last beer tonight, then we hit the road home.

Darragh (Dublin PD)