1. Final Countdown…
16 days to go. Car has roof rack, spot lamps, sump guards, and it’s been serviced. This weekend I’m doing the front brake pads as it started squealing like a stuck pig (not that I am in the habit of listening to stuck pigs)...
2. Weekend of Prep
With 26 days to go, we have decided to take one Accent not two. A big change, but the right one as it means less driving per day for each of us, fewer costs and a big cut for our fuel bills. HJ52MYU was sold to Danny on Wednesday,...
3. Blacks Donate Awesome Tent
Blacks of Bournemouth have generously donated us an Orion three man tent for our trip. It’s a double skinned item with interior LED lighting and a lobby large enough to hold 9 people while drinking (as proved by tests in the...
4. Roof Rack and Spotlights
Some upgrades this week…our fantastic donation from THULE arrived; roof bars, baskets and luggage nets for both our cars. Thanks again to THULE! Easy to fit, seriously well made and very solid - definitely up to the job. We...
5. Thanks to THULE
A HUGE thank you to THULE of Sweden, who have generously donated two Xperience 828 baskets, roof bars and luggage nets for our trip! We couldn’t have asked for a better piece of kit for the job. Take a look at THULEs massive...
Final Countdown…
16 days to go. Car has roof rack, spot lamps, sump guards, and it’s been serviced. This weekend I’m doing the front brake pads as it started squealing like a stuck pig (not that I am in the...
Weekend of Prep
With 26 days to go, we have decided to take one Accent not two. A big change, but the right one as it means less driving per day for each of us, fewer costs and a big cut for our fuel bills. HJ52MYU was...
Blacks Donate Awesome Tent
Blacks of Bournemouth have generously donated us an Orion three man tent for our trip. It’s a double skinned item with interior LED lighting and a lobby large enough to hold 9 people while drinking...
Roof Rack and Spotlights
Some upgrades this week…our fantastic donation from THULE arrived; roof bars, baskets and luggage nets for both our cars. Thanks again to THULE! Easy to fit, seriously well made and very solid...
Opie Oils Support
Opie Oils have donated 12 litres of 10W-40 Silkolene oil for our trip - thanks Opie! If we need any more than that, we have serious problems…check out their website www.opieoils.co.uk for great...
UKHAC Donations
The UKHAC UK Hyundai Accent Owners Club has set up a link for Just Giving on their front page for us, and we have already had several donations. Many thanks to all of you, it’s much appreciated...
Thanks to THULE
A HUGE thank you to THULE of Sweden, who have generously donated two Xperience 828 baskets, roof bars and luggage nets for our trip! We couldn’t have asked for a better piece of kit for the job....
R-TECH Donates £100
Many thanks to Nick from R Tech and the donation of £100. He is also offering anyone who donates £15 or more to our cause a 15% discount off remap services! Check out www.bigbhp.co.uk .
About Us
Matt, Shaun and Mike are driving a battered Hyundai Accent 9000 miles across central asia. Starting from Goodwood, UK, the final destination is Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia via 16 countries, all in aid of the Christina Noble Childrens Foundation. 