Italian Job 2012 Info Pack

THE CHALLENGE The Italian Job

April 2012

Seven Days. 3000 miles. Four countries. One

car vs the rest with no map and a fixed

budget. Join us as we set off from Leicester on

an exhilarating journey through some of

Europe’s most enchanting and exciting cities.

With limited navigation tools and a fixed

budget you’ll be racing through mainland

Europe across the Alps, down to Southern Italy

along the coast overlooking the Adriatic Sea

through central Italy to the Tyrrhenian Sea and

up again.

Each day you will be presented with the finest

views along with challenges that will give you

a true insight into Italian culture and cuisine.

THE ADVENTURE

The Italian Job

April 2012

01. Things to take note of

The challenge lasts for 7 days and 6 nights

Minimal resources will be provided in terms of

navigation during the trip

02. How much will it cost?

£1,850* per person will cover your

accommodation, the ferry, the car,

insurance and all other costs such as fuel,

food and tolls which will be provided in your

daily budget.

03. You will need

A valid 10 year passport is required for all

nationalities to enter France and re-enter the

UK. The passport date must be 6 months later

than the event finish date. There is no visa

requirement for UK citizens. If you hold a non-

British passport, please consult the relevant

consulates for advice.

A valid driving licence for the UK and EU. All

Drivers must fully comply with the European

Highway Code

06. How to Register

Simply visit http://opendreams.org.uk/ or register your

interest by emailing [email protected].

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DAY 1

Leicester to Basel

700 Miles

The Italian Job April 2012

Early morning, we unveil the cars. The plan: a

700 mile race down to Basel without a map or

sat-nav and with a fixed budget. The challenge:

be the first to get there by spending the least

amount of money.

The race begins as you bolt it downwards to the

south of England, waving bye to the white cliffs

of Dover (and English road signs).

After a few death-defying wrong turns on

European roundabouts you’ll find yourself

coasting through the French countryside.


Brushing past the breathtaking views of Black

Forest in Germany the race will intensify as you

problem solve your way to the destination in Basel.

The evening is yours to relax and unwind.

DAY 2

Basel to Bologna

350 Miles


The real fun begins on Day 2. Cutting through

Switzerland won’t be easy. Switzerland’s many

languages and many more dialects will definitely

put your Pictionary skills to the test.

(Like the economy), downwards is the trend!

That’s until the foothills of the Alps emerge to

dominate the horizon.


Meandering up and over the Alps pass, the

towering heights of the mountains will be and

experience to remember (along with the

occasional snowball fight). You’ll notice the

culture and landmarks change as you enter the

Italian border.

Thereafter, your ability to charm people who

can’t understand you will be crucial in being the

first team to find the destination in Bologna.

The evening will be relaxed and light as we share

our tales of the day over dinner.

DAY 3

Bologna to Bari

450 Miles


The landscape on day 3 will be starkly contrasted

against the Alps from day 2. As you drive

alongside the sparkling luminous blue waters of

the Adriatic Sea on the eastern coast of Italy

you’ll be diverted into some of Italy’s finest rural

villages.

In your teams, you’ll be tested in your creativity as

you solve through the succession of challenges

hopping from one rural village to another.


Interacting with the locals will give you a firsthand

flavour of the real Italian culture.

The competition will become fierce as the teams

get closer to the end destination. Your driving

skills will be tested as you manoeuvre through the

narrow streets into the historical city of Bari, the

famous economic hub of Southern Italy.

DAY 4

Bari to Rome (via Naples)

350 Miles


The ultimate contest: day 4 will be the most

intense! As the convoy moves out from Bari the

first part of the challenge will to be the first team

to blitz across mainland Italy to Naples.

Here’s the tricky part- Naples lies between two

volcanic regions, Mount Vesuvius which is

regarded as one of the most dangerous

volcanoes in the world, and the Phlegraean

Fields, a national park lying mostly underwater

consisting of 24 craters and volcanic edifices.


Dodging the danger, the second part of the

challenge will be to orienteer your way up into

Italy’s capital city to finally enjoy the glistening

lights of Rome in the evening.

DAY 5

Rome to Como (via Florence)

400 Miles


Imagine waking up in a city built two-and-a-half

thousand years ago! Beats Sunderland, doesn’t

it?

After zipping around capturing some of the iconic

monuments of Rome the race moves to Florence,

culturally one of the most important cities in

Europe and ranked by Forbes as one of the most

beautiful cities in the world.


After which, you’ll race through rural part of

Tuscany to figure your way through Milan.

Basking in lovely sights of northern Italy bordering

the footsteps of the Alps we’ll be staying lakeside

in Como. Drinks on the last team there!

DAY 6

Como to Metz

400 Miles


Day 6, the penultimate rally of the trip! You’ll be

racing through three countries in one day. The

competition begins before the Alps, making it

ever more intense (especially if you’re racing an

avalanche).

Descending into Switzerland, you’ll pass through

some of the most beautiful sights of the skyline

behind you.

Overtaking one another alongside some of

Switzerland’s crystal clear glacier water lakes you

must resist the temptation of skinny dipping.


Into the land of cheese, wines and frog legs,

you’ll be burning rubber across the country

towards Metz.

While entering Metz you’ll witness its millennium

heritage of different cultures that have coloured

European history. We’ll have the evening to

unwind and enjoy France’s finest delicacy

(snails).

DAY 7

Metz to Leicester

550 Miles


The final day! Here’s where it all counts - the last

stretch back to glorious land of Leicester.

It’s a 550 mile race back home, that’s if you don’t

get lost on the way.


If you successfully navigate between the

notorious roundabouts in Paris and the boredom

of Belgium you’ll find yourself on the ferry

nostalgically looking back at the whole Eurotrip

of the memories and miles you’ve collected!

You came, you saw, you tried to conquer 3,000

miles - but your car broke down on the M25.

THE OPEN DREAMS FOUNDATION A bit about who you’re helping

Open Dreams is a registered charity which is

committed to positive social change through

the advancement of the Arts and learning for

young people in Leicester and Leicestershire.

We involve people from all parts of the

community by organising adventures inspired

by your dreams.

The money you raise by taking part in the Italian

Job will help the foundation help others.

We involve people from all parts of the

community, by organising adventures

inspired by your dreams. We raise funds

and resources in order to provide

children the opportunity to improve

their lives.

Our philosophy is simple:

‘Go on and do something

We raise funds and resources in order to provide

children the opportunity to improve their lives.

Our philosophy is simple: ‘Go on and do

something you’ve always wanted to do in life,

bring a few friends and help others along the

way!’

For more information please visit

www.opendreams.org.uk

http://opendreams.org.uk/

REGISTER NOW Register for the Italian Job 2012

Email: [email protected]

Visit: www.opendreams.org.uk

* Please note costs and information are subject to change with seasonal prices and any other

unforeseen circumstances. We will notify all registered participants of any changes immediately

once we become aware of them.


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Contact us at: E: [email protected]

T: 0116 2766663

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