Michael Satterfield
Bespoke Rallies, one of the leading international classic rally organizers has just added a new adventure to the portfolio, Grand Tour Canarias. The 19-day seven-island expedition of the Canary archipelago, including La Palma even captured the Cumbre Vieja volcano in full flow.
Never before has such an event taken in all seven of the region’s main islands, hopping between the familiar destinations of Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, and Tenerife before heading west to the lesser-known haunts of La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera. The highlight of an unforgettable rally was undoubtedly getting up close and personal with La Palma’s active volcano, which has now been erupting for some weeks.
Eighteen teams took part in this latest Bespoke Rallies adventure in an eclectic array of machinery, the oldest of which was a splendid 1923 Bentley. Among the drivers were Formula One engine supremo Mario Illien and former McLaren F1 team manager Alastair Caldwell. Added Brigden: “It was wonderful to see a group of classic car enthusiasts back doing what they enjoy most after the restrictions of COVID –ie reveling in each other’s company and enjoying their cars to the full.”
The next event on the packed Bespoke Rallies schedule is the Dakar Enduro (February 28 – March 20, 2022). Full information on this and all the company’s other innovative offerings is available at www.bespokerallies.com.
