Mongol Rally

The Mongol Rally started in 2005 when two clinically insane guys in a knackered old Fiat decided to drive to Mongolia. They didn’t quite make it due to visa problems, but the challenge was born. Since then it has grown every year and 2009 is the biggest yet with over 350 UK launch teams.

There is no back up, no support, no set route, no check points, no GPS, maps are frowned upon, and a car that is not total crap will be subject to major abuse. We have signed a lengthly document to say if we are shot / step on a land mine / raped in a russian prison / atatcked by rabied wolves / contract cholera we cannot sue. One of the main countries on our route has, since we started planning, decided to descend into civil war. Overall, things are looking good.

Our Team

	Matt England is an Arsenal fan who occasionally fights crime. He enjoys laughing at those shorter than himself and gambling in Casinos at 3pm. Matt is from Corfe Mullen but despite this speaks very good English. He is looking forward to provoking border patrols into drawing their fire arms and chasing albino hobos.

	Shaun Carter is Bournemouth born and bred and given the choice would like to occupy a makeshift hut on the beach. Since being moved on by the local council, he now lives in a conventional flat. Well travelled, Shaun is looking forward to visiting countries he cannot pronounce and trying to encourage the locals to try the Jager Bomb.

	Mike Davison has been voted ‘most likely to say the wrong thing to a border official’ and will shoulder much of the blame for the teams demise on this trip. His skills include driving faster when lost and ignoring traffic regulations he does not agree ith. He is most looking forward to attempting land speed records across the Steppe. In reverse.

First Week Lightweights

These guys have opted in for the trip up until Istanbul.

	Mark Gale is another one week tripper who will be flying home from Istanbul, partly to return to work on time and party because he’s terrified of being attacked by Russian midgets. Mark works on top secret UK defense projects and will be meeting his Iranian contact to sell information in Turkey. GPS co-ordinates can be provided on request.