London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2025

On November 2nd Andy Rhind-Tutt is following in his late grandfather's footsteps and attempting the VCR in a 125-year-old, 3.5hp De Dion motorcar nicknamed “The Ritz Traveller”.

With him, will be his son Mathew, son-in-law Ollie Hill, family friends Henry Fyer & Andy Tamkus. The car is open to the elements, has no rain protection, little braking, no reverse gear and enjoys tiller steering!

To add to the challenge, fellow Rotarian Andy Williams is going to attempt to ride a bicycle both directions!, leaving Brighton for London at sunrise and back to Brighton before we arrive! (122 miles).

We would love you to sponsor and track us as we make our way to Brighton (we will share our live location on WhatsApp). You can even come and watch us and 450 other vehicles on the journey.

Here we are preparing

Adding a bit of excitement to your donation, if you can guess the exact arrival time the car or bicycle will arrive at Brighton, you will win a Xmas hamper. Just leave your time with your comments when you donate.

All funds raised will be given to The Rotary Club of Wilton Trust Fund (charity number 1026117) who will share them with:

The Stars Appeal Charity - Specialist equipment for Salisbury Hospital’s ENT department - chosen by Andy following a recent health issue.

Salisbury Hospice Charity - chosen by Ollie Hill

Thyroid UK - chosen by Matt Rhind-Tutt.

Wilton RDA - chosen by Henry Fryer and Andy Tamkus.

South Wilts Mencap - chosen by Andy Williams.

If any gift aid is recovered it will go to charities chosen by and supported by the Rotary club’s members.

Facts to consider:

The De Dion’s start time at Hyde Park is between 7.00 and 7.06 am (the distance is 60 miles).

The max speed of car on level ground is approximately 12-15mph.

There is one Pit Stop which should be no more than 30 minutes.

The car may need a push over hills. See the route here: https://cdn.asp.events/CLIENT_Goose_Co_7F6419AF_5056_B739_54C4F8B966B46831/sites/Veteran-Car-Run-2019/media/Routes/VCR25-Participant-Route-Guide-V1.pdf

The car needs an oil top up every 25 minutes and a new battery, fuel and water during the run.

The cycle ride from Brighton to London and back to Brighton starts at 6.00 am (122 miles).

See my interview on thats TV news here. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BYz5kX2m8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Thank you for your support.

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