Check out the broad outlines of our road trip plans for 2021. As soon as more detailed information is available, like exact dates and costs, registration will be opened.
April 2021: Eifel Tour 2021
| General: THIS TOUR HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19 MEASURES. This road trip is set to start near Spa (Belgium) and will take you to the best driving roads in the mystical forrests of the Belgium Ardennes and to the famous Eifel region in Germany. Adenau, city of the famous Nürburgring, will be our base for three days. |
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June/July 2021: Tour des Grandes Alpes
| General: THIS TOUR IS FULLY BOOKED. This road trip will be organised in conjunction with Delightful Driving. With start and finish at the borders of Lake Geneva and turning point in Monaco/Nice area, this road trip probably doesn’t need any explanation. Just to trigger your senses, Col de la Croix de Fer (2.068 m), Col du Galibier (2.645 m), Col de la Bonnette (2.715 m), Col de Turini (1.604 m), Monaco, Côte d’Azur and Red Rock Road are just a few of the highlights of this trip. Registration is open for waiting list only, click here to register. |
| When: 26. June – 4. July 2021 |
| Number of days: 8 days (Saturday to Sunday, including the drive to Lake Geneva and back home) |
| Driving time: 4-6 hours/day |
| Distance: 1.500 km (950 mls) (Lake Geneva – Monaco – Lake Geneva) |
July/August 2021: Silverstone Classic – Lotus Elise 25th Anniversary Edition
| General: REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Bends&Curves organises a road trip from mainland Europe to Silverstone race track to celebrate the Lotus Elise 25th Anniversary at one of the best – if not the best – classic car events in the world: Silverstone Classic. On 1. August 1996 the first Lotus Elise was delivered by the famous UK Lotus dealer Bell & Colvill. Exactly 25 years later we will celebrate this memorable moment in time in conjunction with Lotus Cars and Club Lotus UK. Amongst other attractions – some of which are still being finalised – many key people involved in the development of the Elise have been invited to share their memories. One of the highlights will be a free track parade for all Lotus Elise that attend on Sunday 1. August. Imagine that, driving your Lotus Elise around the famous Silverstone race track! |
| When: 29. July – 3. August 2021 |
| Number of days: 5 days |
| Driving time: Variable |
| Distance: 2 driving days of about 200 km/125 mls each, other days visiting the Silverstone Classic event |
September 2021: Stelvio 2021 – the All Different Edition
| General: REGISTRATION IS OPEN. This road trip will be organised in conjunction with Delightful Driving. Lotus Elise and Stelvio Pass go way back together. To pay respect to the Lotus project team of the 90s, we will drive the best roads in the Austrian and Italian Alps and Dolomites. Of course, this tour will cross Stelvio Pass. |
| When: From 3. September 2021 |
| Number of days: 2, 4 or 6 days |
| Driving time: 6 hours/day |
| Distance: 1.500 km (950 mls) on alpine roads |
Probably, depending on the situation then, Bends&Curves road trips will also plan several shorter runs over curvy roads in the BeNeLux- and Eifel area in 2021. If you want us to keep you updated about our plans and let you know when registration for these road trips opens, be sure to sign up for our mailing list and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!