On Sunday 29th September, Thijs will take us for a beautiful ride in the area around Soest. Thijs was introduced to GCCC by Peter “Rolls Royce” Tapijt. His love for big and old cars dated from an early age. Watching the programs on (inter)national television, he dreamt of driving one one day.
The first car Van Buuren drove was a Ford Escort, with which he wanted to go to Berlin. The car lasted until Potsdam, where the front started to steam. Shortly afterwards, he was allowed to take over his parents’ car, a Volvo Polar 240 Station, which had driven a neat 500,000 km on the counter and unfortunately, due to a burst tyre, was parked with a pirouette against the crash barrier.
Thijs currently lives in Rotterdam, despite his great love for nature. Spring and autumn are his favourite seasons in terms of colour.
Thijs really wanted to organise this ride because of autumn, the time when Mother Nature dresses herself in beautiful colours, such as burgundy, pink, dark and light purple. While we drive through the polder, we can enjoy the beautiful colours of the trees during this ride.
The road we will drive on, among other ones, is Soesterbergsestraat. Today Thijs still takes this street, when he goes to visit his parents in Larixlaan.
Where does the ride start?
We start at a restaurant in Soest. We will be welcomed there from 11.30 am with a cup of coffee or tea with cake. The route also takes us back to this location at the end of the day, where there is the possibility of dining.
How much does it cost?
Participation costs are €7 per person for members of GCCC and € 10 per person for guests. For this you will receive coffee and cake at the start and of course the route booklet if you wish to receive it.
If you want to join the closing dinner, you will pay € 39.50 per person.
What does this dinner look like?
Starters
Smoked cod with polenta and butter sauce
Beef carpaccio with balsamic vinegar and rocket salad
Vegetarian pastrami with piccalilly
Mains
Beef bavette with onion compote and port sauce
Redfish with fennel and curry
Vegetarian Wellington with salsa
Dessert
Rhubarb compote with ice cream and white chocolate
Are dogs allowed?
Our four-legged friends are welcome at the restaurant, provided they are well-behaved and on a leash.
This ride has been registered for the events regulations.
Registration is possible until Sunday 22 September at the latest via the registration page.
Disclaimer
The GCCC excludes any form of damage, in whatever form. Photos and videos will also be taken during the ride. If you do not appreciate this, you are responsible for this yourself by kindly asking the photographer or filmer not to take images of you or your car (license plate). The photos and videos are generally shared on personal Facebook and Instagram pages of individual participants and the GCCC Facebook page.