The Duckshover 3 of Edward & Ruth Stobbs sets off from the hotel car park at the beginning
of another day.
The Dragoon of Dudley de Chair & Lord Guy Croft had a late start this morning, due to the front
brake pads having been worn down to the metal backing, trying to stop a couple of tons of battleship
propelled forwards by a healthy Rover V8. A suitable set (for a Sherpa van) was sourced locally,
and the monster was soon back on the tracks.
More leisurely cruising for the Hawk and BRA 289s today, which succeeded in breaking almost all of
the locals' necks, as they snapped around in unison watching us roaring past.
After lining up the Hawk and BRA 289s on the beach for a brochure-style picture (which I have installed as
the background on my laptop, to remind me when I am suffering at work of the reason why I am there!)
at Porto-Pollo (near Propriano),
we proceeded to follow the morning route of the other competitors but interspersed with civilised
stops for refreshments, and to investigate the rapidly increased clanking from the Pilbeam/Fry
chariot.
This turned out to be the panhard rod which, through overuse on previous days, had sheered
off the chassis. It has now been taken off and handling and noise has improved immensely...
shame about the hole in the chassis.
Not wishing to feel left out, I decided to raid the tools out of the biscuit tin, and look for something to
adjust or remove from under the bonnet of the Butcher BRA.
A typical bay view, taken from Tour de la Calanca looking south towards Propriano.
... and another. Come on, Mr. Pilbeam, can't you reverse a little further backwards, just for the
photo?
No, I've never seen a bug that big either, but it seems to be heading for your shorts, Graham. I'll
just keep my buttocks firmly clenched together, and try to video whatever happens next!
Near the top of the Col de Bavella, the views were simply breathtaking.
Descending from Col de Bavella, the road drops from 1218 metres down to sea level at Solenzara on the
east coast of the island.
Still descending from Col de Bavella!
Still descending from Col de Bavella!
Here Graham Fry can be seen helping tighten up David Butcher's nuts during an unscheduled stop at
Solenzara, required to re-secure the front propshaft bolts on the Butcher/Butcher BRA after they
worked loose on the Corsican goat tracks.
