Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - 100 Km Challenge: Qudra to Faqa - Dubai - 2 Sep 2023

[Ale Vallecchi]

We request every member that joins this drive to go through the information below and strictly follow these guidelines, etiquette, and responsibilities.

MUST READ AND COMPLY

• Environmental Policy
• Offroad Flag Guideline
• Two Way Radio Guideline
• Off road Driving Etiquette's
• Emergency details for all off-roaders
• Off Road Driving - Roles & Responsibilities

 

Drive Details

Level:  Fewbie and above (all levels)

Meeting time: 7:00 AM (SHARP - Without any exceptions)

Meeting Point: https://maps.app.goo.gl/BmX6exFCP6U3iQoF7

Action Plan: The Long Range Desert Patrols are back!! Reviving the 100 Km Challenge tradition, this will be the fourth drive of this kind, aimed at covering the longest possible distance, within the 4 allocated hours. No frills, no play areas, no driving around, this will have to be a fast-paced drive (with a total average speed of 25Km/h, and a much higher moving average), useful to practice overland driving, where concentration, control, stamina and precision will be the skills on which we will rely. 

Note: The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) was a reconnaissance and raiding unit of the British Army during the Second World War. Originally called the Long Range Patrol (LRP), the unit was founded in Egypt in June 1940. The LRDG was formed specifically to carry out deep penetration, covert reconnaissance patrols and intelligence missions from behind enemy lines, although they sometimes engaged in combat operations. Because the LRDG were experts in desert navigation, they were sometimes assigned to guide other units, including the Special Air Service and secret agents across the desert. 

Type of Car: Any proper 4x4 with front and back tow hooks and 8-10 inches of ground clearance.

What to bring along: Loads of water, snacks (for yourself), smiles, face mask, rubber gloves, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Approximate finish time: 11:00 AM

P.S. Only join if you have a compressor to inflate your tires after the drive.

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE:

• Limited to 10 cars maximum. RSVP will close on Wednesday - 5 PM.
  • If the RSVP is full and you wish to join, please mention your name on the drive thread to add on the waiting list
• Latecomers will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members without RSVP will be returned back - without ANY EXCEPTIONS.
• Members that do not confirm the terms of the COVID requirements will be removed from the RSVP list.
• Please withdraw your RSVP, if you aren't joining, so your spot can be taken by others.
• Repeated no-show members after RSVP will have their account suspended for a month.
   

Please RSVP on below calendar

 

[Ale Vallecchi]

AAAA. We Want You.

Looking for speed loving, stealth driving, adventure seeking desert wanderers, to execute this long-range expedition along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. 

[Luke K P]

1 hour ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

AAAA. We Want You.

Looking for speed loving, stealth driving, adventure seeking desert wanderers, to execute this long-range expedition along the Dubai-Abu Dhabi border. 

Speed Run 👍👍👍

[Ale Vallecchi]

ABOUT THE LONG RANGE PATROLS

The unit, initially known as the No.1 Long Range Patrol Unit (LRP), was founded on 3 July 1940. Bagnold wanted men who were energetic, innovative, self-reliant, physically and mentally tough, and able to live and fight in seclusion in the Libyan desert.

The Long Range Patrol comprised a 15-man headquarters with Bagnold in command. Initially there were three sub-units: 'R' Patrol commanded by Captain Donald Gavin Steele, 'T' Patrol commanded by Captain Patrick Clayton and 'W' Patrol commanded by Captain Edward 'Teddy' Cecil Mitford. 'T' and 'W' Patrols were combat units while 'R' Patrol was intended to be a support unit. In November 1940 it was expanded to six Patrols: 'T', 'W' and 'R' Patrols were joined by 'G', 'S' and 'Y' Patrols. 

in December 1941 the group was joined by the Indian Long Range Squadron. The Indian Squadron was organized with the first two patrols originally known as 'J' (Jats) and 'R' (Rajput) Patrols. In October 1942 two further Indian patrols were formed: 'M' (Muslim) and 'S' (Sikh) Patrols. A Demolition Squadron, nicknamed "Popski's Private Army" and commanded by Major Vladimir 'Popski' Peniakoff, was briefly attached to the LRDG beginning in December 1942. 

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[Luke K P]

2 minutes ago, Ale Vallecchi said:

ABOUT THE LONG RANGE PATROLS

The unit, initially known as the No.1 Long Range Patrol Unit (LRP), was founded on 3 July 1940. Bagnold wanted men who were energetic, innovative, self-reliant, physically and mentally tough, and able to live and fight in seclusion in the Libyan desert.

The Long Range Patrol comprised a 15-man headquarters with Bagnold in command. Initially there were three sub-units: 'R' Patrol commanded by Captain Donald Gavin Steele, 'T' Patrol commanded by Captain Patrick Clayton and 'W' Patrol commanded by Captain Edward 'Teddy' Cecil Mitford. 'T' and 'W' Patrols were combat units while 'R' Patrol was intended to be a support unit. In November 1940 it was expanded to six Patrols: 'T', 'W' and 'R' Patrols were joined by 'G', 'S' and 'Y' Patrols. 

in December 1941 the group was joined by the Indian Long Range Squadron. The Indian Squadron was organized with the first two patrols originally known as 'J' (Jats) and 'R' (Rajput) Patrols. In October 1942 two further Indian patrols were formed: 'M' (Muslim) and 'S' (Sikh) Patrols. A Demolition Squadron, nicknamed "Popski's Private Army" and commanded by Major Vladimir 'Popski' Peniakoff, was briefly attached to the LRDG beginning in December 1942. 

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Mia was asking if these guys were scouting for Oasis' and doing mapping for army rest areas this morning heading to school. Your zoszora drive left an impact on her 😆

[Ale Vallecchi]

..... THE LONG RANGE PATROLS (Continued)

The LRDG vehicles were mainly two-wheel drive, chosen because they were lighter and used less fuel than four-wheel drive. They were stripped of all non-essentials, including doors, windscreens and roofs. They were fitted with a bigger radiator, a condenser system, built up leaf springs for the harsh terrain, wide, low pressure desert tires, sand mats and channels, plus map containers and a sun compass devised by Bagnold.

Having recapped a bit of the LRDG's origin and organization, we'll proceed to create expectation, and a playful atmosphere for the drive, by assigning to each participant a name and a Unit that belonged to this original group of desert experts and explorers. Hence, we'll be riding as:

Yours truly - Major Ralph Alger Bagnold

@PETELCZYC PAJERO - luke - Major Vladimir 'Popski' Peniakoff - Demolition Team

@Faraz94 - Captain Michael Crichton-Stuart, Combat Unit G

@Ben Lee - Captain Edward 'Teddy' Cecil Mitford, Combat Unit W

@Ahmed Wagdy - Captain P. J. D. McCraith, Combat Unit Y

@Richard Franks - Captain Patrick Clayton, Combat Unit T

@Bjoern - Captain Donald Gavin Steele, Support Unit R

More to be discovered about the LRDG actions and paraphernalia in the next few days. Prepare yourselves to go back a few decades, and re-enact the heroic gestures of the glorious LRDG.

[Faraz94]

Aye Aye Major 🫡 Looking forward 😎

[Ale Vallecchi]

..... THE LONG RANGE PARTOLS

The Indian Long Range Squadron or ILRS was a unit of the British Indian Army during World War II. It was formed by asking for volunteers from the 2nd Lancers, 11th Cavalry and the 18th Cavalry all part of the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade.[1] It was originally formed to patrol the borders between the Soviet Union and Persia and Afghanistan. The ILRS was trained by and performed some missions with, The Long Range Desert Group (LRDG). 

With this little introduction, let's welcome the newest member of the Group who will join us for the drive:

@Alphin Aloor - Captain Travers John Durrant Birdwood, Combat Unit P

See you on Saturday.

[Ben Lee]

This is going to be fun 

[Luke K P]

6 minutes ago, Ben Lee said:

This is going to be fun 

I want this to get expanded into a live roll playing adventure when we pit two long range patrol units against each other in getting to different waypoints first without detecting each other 😎