LX 2 UDE . from lisbon to ulan-ude - Mongol Rally 2016

25/08/2016

WE MADE IT!

Against all odds, in our 500€ Opel Corsa, we actually made it!
During 42 days, we visited 22 countries and drove more than 20.000km.
Despite all the challenges and headaches, this truly was the best experience of our lives. From the big cities to the tinniest villages, we met incredible friendly people, who were always willing to help and welcome us with a big smile. We will never forget the tough roads, the amazing lakes and the breathtaking landscapes.

We couldn't have done this without all the support from our families, friends and many Mongol Rally teams.
Massive thanks to all of you!

Now, time to go home.
(But first, a pit stop in Moscow).

Thank you all!

19/08/2016

Great news!

Last night, after crossing the boarder with Kazakistan and Russia, Opel Corsa started to show some signs of weakness... It was overheating, loosing water from the cooling system, loosing oil and lots, lots of white smoke...
We pulled over several times and were helped by the great team Kiwi Kite Surfers. After some time, we realized that the head gasket had blown up: we had to be towed for 100km. (Huge thanks Kiwi Kite Surfers - Mongol Rally, you guys are the best!).
When we arrived at the hostel, the car didn't even started. Given our tight schedule and the age of the car, we thought the rally was over.

This morning, after some google translation efforts with the receptionist of our hostel, we found a garage.
Nicolai, the manager, was the best: drove us to a store, bought a new head gasket, and put the entire team working on Opel Corsa.
After 7 hours (way after dinner time), the car was ready.
Back from the dead!

Mongolia boarder here we go! (fingers crossed)

13/08/2016

07/08/2016

07/08/2016

07/08/2016

NO INTERNET!
Many apologies for the lack of activity during the last days! We were in Iran and Turkmenistan, and there was no internet at all.
At the moment, we are in Uzbekistan: best country so far!
We will try to post some pics in the next minutes!

29/07/2016

LX 2 UDE in Tuz Gölü, a beautiful salt lake in Turkey! Thumbs up for Petr, a temporary passenger in our car, who is hitchhiking from Czech Republic! It was great to give you a ride man

27/07/2016

Yesterday we woke up in Cappadocia... This was the stunning view near our campsite.
Today: heading to Georgia!

24/07/2016

Here is a video resume of the last day!
Romania -> Bulgary -> Turkey

You can follow our Snapchat account for live footage of the rally at "lx2ude"!

22/07/2016

Welcome to the beautiful Transfăgărășan Road.
Best place so far, many more countries to explore. 🏁 👌
Opel Corsa is doing great!

22/07/2016

Last night, after some time searching for a camping spot in Romania, we found this sweet place.
Heading to Transfagarasan Highway, one of the most beautiful roads in the world! 👊🏻🏁

20/07/2016

LX 2 UDE team is already in Austria!

As the portuguese say:
O estaminé tá montado!

Budapest then

17/07/2016

After the awesome launch party at the Goodwood Motor Circuit, we managed to have some time for a pit stop in London!

Thanks guys for this great lunch!

16/07/2016

We finally arrived to the launch party!
Tomorrow, 316 teams will leave the UK heading to Mongolia!
More pics soon!

16/07/2016

Merci La France!

It is wonderfull to know that even after all the awful events that have been happening in Europe, particularly in France, there is still good people willing to help when we needed the most.

We would like to thank Pierre and Mélanie for all the kindness, for letting us stay in your home and for the help given fixing the car.

À bientôt!

15/07/2016

The European Champions have returned to Paris!

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15/07/2016

What are the odds of losing a wheel while driving in the middle of France? 100%

Please check our last 36 hours sum up...

PS: Mom, I'm fine!

14/07/2016

Anyone knows what happens next?
Is the world going to implode?

Last night while we were still driving through the north of Spain, a long awaited moment finally arrived!

13/07/2016

First stop: Madrid!

Today we started our adventure! After 7 hours driving we had the pleasure of meeting some good friends for dinner in Madrid

We still have a few more hours to drive tonight...
Next stop: South of France!

13/07/2016

AND SO IT BEGINS!
22 countries and 17.000 km in front of us! Thanks everyone for your support and keep following our journey!

13/07/2016

It's on!

06/07/2016

One week left!

28/06/2016

Este fim-de-semana fizemos a primeira viagem de teste com o Opel Corsa: Lisboa - Carrapateira.
A máquina está impecável!

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Last weekend, we took our Opel Corsa for its first test trip: Lisboa - Carrapateira.
The machine is working fine!

25/06/2016

19/05/2016

Recebemos hoje o SwagPack do Mongol Rally! Já temos os autocolantes para o nosso carro e em breve iremos preparar os espaços para os nossos patrocinadores.
Se conhecerem alguma empresa que esteja interessada em contribuir para o nosso projecto enviem mensagem privada pff!
Obrigado!

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We received today the SwagPack from the Mongol Rally! We now have the stickers to put in our car and we are preparing the spaces for our sponsors.
If you know any company that might be interested in our project, please let us know through private message!
Thanks!

08/05/2016

Malta já temos o carro que nos vai levar até à Mongolia!
É um Opel Corsa 1.2 de 1992

Mais novidades em breve!

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Hey everyone, we finally bought the car that will take us to Mongolia!
It's a Opel Corsa from 1992

We will give more news soon!