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Gawin S



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Amazing job, well done!! I bow to you in respect Bow down Thumbs Up When the lions roar

Post #388237 Tue Jul 09 2013 1:27pm
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Beancounter_74



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Well, back in the UK now after some Disney R&R, Cool
Just thought I'd post the Garmin data from the ride. Mr. Green
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/340545740

Should be able to get some pictures and write up done by the weekend. Thumbs Up ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass


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Post #388356 Wed Jul 10 2013 9:18pm
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muddywheels
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Glad you made it back safe - bet you ache in muscles you didn't even know you had Laughing Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Post #388357 Wed Jul 10 2013 9:19pm
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Ady 555
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I applaud you Bc, well done matey. Milestone Bow down Bow down Looking forward to the pictures (Not the ones in your lycra) Laughing and the write up. Thumbs Up

Post #388360 Wed Jul 10 2013 9:36pm
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npinks
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^^ what he said Thumbs Up

Post #388362 Wed Jul 10 2013 9:39pm
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Bradders



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Well done Beany - that is some achievement. Thumbs Up

How about this for next year ;

http://www.marathondessables.co.uk/

Whistle FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Post #388379 Thu Jul 11 2013 8:27am
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Ady 555
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He might struggle doing that on his bike Bradders Laughing That looks punishing, we should send all our criminals over there to compete, if they don't finish it, we leave em there. Thumbs Up

Post #388382 Thu Jul 11 2013 8:48am
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Bradders



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A mate of mine did it last year and finished it - barking bloody mad. FF 4.4 V8 Soooo looking forward to this bad boy
Ex 2006 RRS SC - garbage
Ex 2016 135i M Sport - dream car
Ex 2003 RS6 Avant - piece of cr*p
Ex 2014 320d X Drive, M Sport Touring - ok I guess
Ex 2007 RRS TDV8 - bloody loved it
EX 2007 FL2 XS - not so bad

Post #388386 Thu Jul 11 2013 9:10am
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npinks
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I'd struggle driving it never mind running Shocked

Post #388390 Thu Jul 11 2013 9:25am
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fkarim



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BC, was the promised writeup moderated out of the thread due to unsuitable pictures or something? Or did it never materialise?

Post #388909 Mon Jul 15 2013 11:28am
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Beancounter_74



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Laughing
No, just not got my finger out yet Sad
Was out Friday evening and had friends/family over on Sat/Sunday to haven't had time to draft something.

To keep you going, here's a 'couple' of pictures that have been released of the event.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/leecolliereve...582182930/

I've had a quick glance and specific to me pictures 589, 588, 587, 337 41

You'll see two guys did it in full DJ get up Shocked Shocked Bow down Bow down I honestly don't know how they did it, they moust have sweat their own bodyweight, it was 35 degrees when we arrived in Paris Shocked Thud ON THE WAY: BMW F21 M140i
MERCEDES GL350 - Metallic Navy Blue w/Grey interior

GOING: BMW F31 335D MSport+ xDrive Touring
GONE: Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE - Stornaway Grey w/Black Interior (wish we'd kept it Banging Head )
GONE: BMW F10 520D MSport - Carbon Black
GONE:MY12 RRS SDV6 HSE Sumatra/Ivory/Grand Black Privacy glass

Post #388910 Mon Jul 15 2013 11:44am
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SRE



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Bc, you really ought to post some photos (of yourself) in your gallery Bow down Bow down Thumbs Up In Spain - 2018 F Pace - Frightened away from the Sports due to crank failures
Gone - A couple of RRS, A couple of Disco's. However thinking of another Sport.

Post #388912 Mon Jul 15 2013 11:59am
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npinks
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it feels hot just looking at the photos Shocked


A friend of me and my wife has just rode from Leeds to Amsterdam over the last few days, only to have her bike stolen just after she arrived, makes you mad, do something for charity and some Censored steals your bike as a thank you Evil or Very Mad

Post #388916 Mon Jul 15 2013 12:22pm
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codfather



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Just back from hols , so was keen to see how you got on! Brilliant effort, especially the average speed! I am still a few mph behind you doing only 60 miles!
Cheers
Dave MY10 TDV6 SE (debadged Wink ), Santorini Black, Flappy paddles, Privacy Glass, 20" Stormers, Mudflaps!

Gone: a comprehensive list of imprezas and a Merc ML AMG

Post #388967 Mon Jul 15 2013 10:01pm
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Ady 555
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fkarim wrote:
BC, where's the promised writeup ?


Yawn Yawn Zzzz Zzzz Yawn Yawn Its taking some time writing Bc. Embarassed Laughing

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