All systems are go! Kind of. After what seems like a lot of coming and going over decision making, it appears that the road trip for 2010 is picking up pace. However, the time and effort needed to put together a trip across Europe like this only really dawns on you when you actually attempt to plan it. Probably one of the reasons why it is taking so long to confirm whether it was going to happen or not.

Stelvio summit in 2008, and on the exact same day in 2009 (right)

There was a lot of thought about changing my car, Rob has had time out (sort of) to have Reuben and doesn’t currently have a car suitable of gracing the Alps (no Rob, the old mini will not do), and Gav is still thinking about his Lambo.

So the planning is in its very early stages – i.e. still dreaming of routes and supercars – but nevertheless we are making progress. So much so that I’ve ended up trading in the trusty Clio for something far more sensible :) And one thing I have confirmed is the newest member of the Gorman clan goes by the name of VX220 (pictured above).

A standard N/A – none of that tubby lard stuff ;) – she is proving everything I was hoping her to be, and more. Only 24k miles for a 2001; a proper stripped out sports car and just like the Lotus’s, she is quick, agile and definitely the tool for the job. No luxuries in here no siree. There are a few more photos on BookFace. Next years trip is already getting juicy and with the transport bit out of the way, I can now relax and look forward to the planning.

Roll on 2010…