Today has been the day for all those last minute preparations.

Final meetings were held with Hull Events Team and Princes Quay for the send off details.

Numerous telephone calls with the team as the BBC and Helen Philpot confirmed the final requirements for the "on stage interviews" and live broadcasts.

Meanwhile vehicle and people logistics challenged.   At the time of writing this (midnight) the jerry cans still need filling with petrol and the spare wheel is where???

The pictures show Bas and Isobel in the final stages of packing the Rotary vehicle prior to enjoying their last english meal lovingly prepared by one of their team - meat for Bas and vegetarian for Isobel.

Meanwhile Steve was still under the engine of his vehicle and is likely to be so until midday on Thursday.

See you all there