- Roadtrip

All roads lead to Snowbombing...

The eminently enjoyable exodus revs off from Lipscomb Volvo Maidstone dealership. All competitors will receive a full set of directions and a bunch of random tasks to complete en route... before heading south in a mass exodus across the Channel to Calais (we are all on the same ferry btw!). Then onto Frankfurt for an overnight refuel with frothy beer and tasty sausages before heading off the next morning for the snow-capped peaks of Austria... Upon arriving in the Alps, all 120 cars will parade triumphantly right up the Haupt Strasse (high street to you girls) in Mayrhofen, the home of Snowbombing and party capital of the Alps...

On the 'Jensen' Button...

The Snowbombing 'Driven by Volvo' Road Trip is NOT a race – it's more a leisurely European adventure for up to five passengers per car. As any agony aunt will tell you, 'It's not how fast you can do it, it's all about the fun you have doing it' - So think camaraderie rather than competition and enjoy the view out of all the windows, not just the front one... after all, you know what they say, 'half the fun is getting there!'

"Those who fall for it return year after year, road trippin' across Europe in cars and smiling ear to ear for the whole six days" The Daily Express

Get on the grid here...

Simply book your place along with your friends at www.snowbombing.com From the extras options you can select your preferred accommodation type, lift pass, kit hire or tuition you require. Lastly there will be an option for the Road Trip – choose this option and the rest is history!!

If you have already booked Snowbombing and want to go on the Road Trip YOU CAN!!  Just call this number 01616102000!

On the road for just £199

Entering the Road Trip only costs a mere £199 per car. We'll equip you with everything you'll need to get there safe and sound:

• Road Trip decals and flags for your Car (turning the lamest ride into something Pimp)
• Drivers Manual - it outlines the route, tasks and pit stops
• Road Trip uniforms for every passenger
• Return Ferry Tickets (everyone is on the same ferry on the way there!)
• Departure BBQ & Party at Lipscomb Volvo Maidstone dealership
• Stopover Party in Frankfurt & heavily discounted accommodation at the 4* Achat Plazza
• Arrival procession in Mayrhofen (the whole town comes out to celebrate)
• And of course the racing drivers salary (only joking about that one!)
• Parking facilities en route and in Mayrhofen
• And Finally... We will even give you all your very own certificate to show the grandkids...

Hit the road (&) Jack!

Departure: Lipscomb Volvo Maidstone April 3rd (You will arrive on 4th so will need to book an extra night.)

Stopover: 4* Achat Plazza Germany April 3rd (book directly)

Arrival: Snowbombing - Driven by Volvo - Mayrhofen Austria April 4th  

How Much: £199 per car (up to 5 passengers)

Return:Make your own way home: Open return ferry between 10-12th.

Confirmed Cars: Already 50 confirmed cars as of 24/01/10!

Highway hilarity all the way to the Hoff...

Taking part in the Road Trip is a once-in-a-lifetime assault on international asphalt. How many people get to take part in an international motoring event and live out their Burt Reynolds Gumball fantasies? In addition to stretching your Snowbombing 'Driven by Volvo' experience, it's also a great way to make new friends and take in the sights, sounds and smells of different countries and as a part of travelling circus of celebrities, media and high-octane fun!

Departure Party

All 120 cars will meet at around 8.30am on Saturday 3rd April at Lipscomb Volvo's Dealership in Maidstone where all the cars will be registered, teams will receive their Road Trip Packs and fill up with goodies for the journey. An Army can’t march on an empty stomach – so those nice folk at Volvo are laying on a BBQ brekkie for all crews. Eggs, bacon... and an oompha band; the breakfast of champions!

For people who will be travelling vast distances to meet at the start point, we would advise staying at the Maidstone Services Premier Inn.

Bookings can be made over the phone on 01622 739 647, would advise booking asap as it will book up!

Maidstone to Dover

All aboard... The Sea France Ferry Dover to Calais

All aboard for a veritable voyage of cross channel cross-dressing and piracy on the poop deck. Sea France are laying on Snowbombings own private room for the journey... so expect all manner of naughty nautical knees ups courtesy of our resident mischief makers Squeaky Hill. You never know... there may be the odd impromptu set or two from one of your favorite bands. Plus whatever happens the ferry is a great opportunity to mingle and meet everyone before you hit the third leg to Frankfurt.

Calais to Frankfurt

Glide through the land of great wine, fantastic cheese, onion sellers on bikes and handballing footballers to the land of, erm, frankfurters, cold cabbage, trains which run on time and frustratingly successful penalty takers - enjoy the view, stop off and chat to the locals in your pigeon French & German (don't forget to see the drivers manual for essential phrases)... but please whatever you do, drive on the right!

Frankfurt Germany

We're over-nighting in Frankfurt... So it's a good chance to chill out and relax a little with a little Snowbombing 'Driven by Volvo' get together in the hotel. For those who are feeling a little more adventurous, Frankfurt is home to Cocoon; pretty much Germany's most legendary night out (after Fritz Nicentight's famous 'Lederhosen & Latex', parties in Der Dungeon Klub, Hamburg). Sven Vath's mighty clubbing institution awaits and all crews receive complimentary admission.

The 4* Achat Plaza

After last year's successful stopover in Frankfurt, we have taken things a step further and have managed to negotiate to take over the whole Achat Plaza Hotel exclusively for Snowbombers, offering you some great discounted rooms. Located just a stone's throw away from the infamous Cocoon club and restaurants. The night's certainly going to be an interesting one!

The Achat Plaza is our recommended hotel, and at the moment they have space for all the Volvo Road Trip participants, so remember to book early to avoid disappointment!

Facilities include a great bar, restaurant, pay parking and even its own sauna and gym!

Rates: 60 Euros per room (business double, twin & single), so book quickly as they are subject to availability.

Breakfast is an extra 16 Euros per person.

Check out the website for more info: Achat Plaza Frankfurt.

The Achat Plaza MUST BE BOOKED VIA EMAIL or PHONE. They have closed the website booking for this date because the hotel is reserved strictly for Snowbombers. Remember to quote "Snowbombing Road Trip" to receive discounted room.

Frankfurt to Mayrhofen

After awaking to more ham and eggs than 'The Annual Ham & Egg Awards', you'll hit the highway and witness the throng of the autobahn, as you giggle repeatedly at lots of signs saying 'ABFAHRT'.

An hour due south of Munich, mountains gradually begin to appear, to each side, purple cows graze in the meadows and singing nuns saunter across edelweiss-scented alpine meadows. This can mean only one thing... You're in Austria and Snowbombing 'Driven by Volvo' is only an hour away!!

Arrival Procession & Awards Party

You'll all gather just outside Mayrhofen before arriving at Snowbombing to a huge fanfare and hullabaloo; Our oom-pah band is back, flags will be waved, crowds will line the streets and every car is applauded across the finish line. Don't worry about your chequered history, we'll still show you the chequred flag and vigorously applaud your achievement.

The Awards Ceremony will commence later that evening once you have settled in. The winners of the activity based Pit Stops will be awarded, along with a range of other categories. The champagne will flow as you get the chance to climb onto the winners dias and get your photo taken before starting the week long party that is Snowbombing 'Driven by Volvo'.

Fun, fun, fun on the Autobahn

This trip will see you burn more rubber than Russell Brand in a fetish club, see more white lines disappear than a rock group touring Bolivia and cross more borders than an on-the-run prisoner. In fact the Road Trip IS an event unto-itself and WITH so many slightly unhinged, spirited souls taking part it can be best described as 'Ice Road Truckers' meets 'It's a Knockout'!

Snowbombing's resident mischief makers...

and Activities along the way

Never has refuelling been so much fun! En route you'll have to make some very pleasurable pitstops indeed - in addition to the essentials (you know, having a wee, hitting the unleaded and raiding the confectionary shelves), you'll also be set a series of tasks. These often reflect the culture of where you are at the time and may include collecting photographic proof (so don't forget yer camera!).

Wacky Races: The Cast

Over the coming weeks... you will be able to see all the teams that have registered and booked on the Road Trip (over 50 teams so far!!!) - Upload your crews own info and images and let the World (and French traffic wardens) know exactly who you are.

You need a snazzy name and can even advertise for members if you’re short or looking for someone to share the back seat with… as Barry Peters might say, 'don't be hard, show us your carb, don't be sloppy, show us yer jalopy!'

& Celebrity spots...

This year we will welcome some very special guest drivers who will be hitching a ride with us all the way to Mayrhofen on the Road Trip... Already confirmed are lead singers Tom from the Enemy and John from Reverend in the Makers - So watch this space in the coming week for many many more announcements!

Sent from Coventry...

Coventry’s favorite sons THE ENEMY will be leading away the cool convoy 'Away From Here' in a pimped up Volvo XC60 R Design – Tom, Liam and Andy will be taking part in The Road Trip prior to their eagerly-anticipated appearance at Snowbombing (and who knows, maybe even playing a few impromptu sets en route!)

Team Name: The Enemy
Your Ride: Fully loaded black Volvo XC60 R Design!
Crew Members: Tom, Liam, Andy & Gareth

MORE BREAKDANCE THAN BREAKNECK...

Shiver me Schumachers! Those louche Latino lotharios The Cuban Bros have gone and signed up for the Snowbombing Road Trip! Miguel and his (highly suspect) lithe male relatives are swapping the panama for premium unleaded, the cigar smoke for exhaust fumes and loud shirts for the quiet purr of a Volvo XC60. Call us needless worriers, but the vision of a grown man dressed only in large sunglasses, gold chains, tiny underpants and walking around a German Motorway Service Area looking for a 'servicing' is already upon us...


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THE SNOWBOMBING ROAD TRIP DRIVERS-AND-CREWS GROUP

A free holiday for 5 and an XC60 DRIVe for the Road Trip

Volvo has 5 Places to Snowbombing up for Grabs!!
Volvo is giving you and four mates the chance to join the Snowbombing Road
Trip - 120 cars and 500 revved up Snowbombers driving from London to
Frankfurt to Mayrhorfen, Austria. You will join DJs, bands and celebs
including The Enemy and Reverend and the Makers for the ultimate traveling
party. Plus Volvo will take care of your accommodation, ski and snowboard
hire and lift passes. Best of all you'll have a brand new Volvo XC60 DRIVe
to drive with the party convoy there and back!

To enter we want to know what tunes you'd be listening to on the Snowbombing
Road Trip - Driven by Volvo. We want you to create the ultimate playlist of
10 songs. Simply click here to create a team on facebook, enter your details
and two of your top tunes. Then select four mates who will each choose two
songs too to complete your ten song dream playlist. You can enter as any
teams and playlists as you like! If judge Fat Boy Slim likes your playlist
the most, you and your four mates will be on the way to Austria on 3rd
April! 

Enter Hear

for a Volvo on the Road Trip

For those of you who have already booked on the Road Trip or are planning on doing so - Volvo will also be offering you the chance to swap your car for the week and drive one of theirs on the Road Trip!

Stay tuned to Snowbombing.com/roadtrip and sign up to the mailing list as the full details will be announced in the next few weeks.