Category: Backseat Rally ’23
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Funds Raised by Backseat Rally 2023 Sent to Partner Charity ÇOIS
We’re updating you that we’ve sent the funds you’ve donated, a total of €1628 (after deductions by payment processors) to the charity we partnered with in Hatay, Türkiye, Çocuklarımız İçin Söylüyoruz Derneği or ÇOIS on the 15th of January 2024. Today we commemorate the anniversary of the earthquake which impacted the lives of the people of…
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“Backseat Rally” Charity Hitchhiking Adventure Web Series Takes Us Through Turkey and Georgia
After 1,600 kilometers of hitchhiking, the Backseat Rally finally thumbs its way to YouTube to collect money for earthquake victims! Potsdam, 10/25/2023. In July, five young people embarked on a remarkable journey through Turkey and Georgia, spending a total of a week on the roads along the Black Sea coast. Their mission? A hitchhiking rally…
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Fundraising campaign continues: Backseat Rally reaches Tbilisi, web series enters post-production
After a dusty 1,600 kilometres of hitchhiking, the lights of Tbilisi followed – and eventually the production of a web series. The Backseat Rally concluded on July 29th after five young people travelled across Turkey to the Caucasus and met in Tbilisi, Georgia. They spent a total of a week on the roads along the…
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Help the Children in Hatay Province! – Our Partnership with Çocuklarımız İçin Söylüyoruz
Who Are They? Founded in 2015, Çocuklarımız İçin Söylüyoruz is a platform of volunteer musicians who take the stage for children in need and support events organized for the benefit of children; In 2019, in addition to the charity concerts we organized with the support of very valuable musicians, soloists and actors, we continue on…
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Introducing Our Adventurers!
The “Backseat Rally” goes from Istanbul to Tbilisi – by hitchhiking. A total of six young people set off. After the official opening on July 22, the participants will hitchhike to Tbilisi in teams of two for about a week. The teams will always have a camera in hand to create the four-part web series.…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Backseat Rally? The Backseat Rally is an exciting hitchhiking race from Istanbul, Turkey to Tbilisi, Georgia. Our participants will hitchhike their way along the Black Sea Coast, experiencing adventure, culture, and camaraderie. Isn’t it a really long way from Istanbul to Tbilisi? Yes, it is! We’ve planned for roughly ten days on…
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How We Ensure Safety While Hitchhiking
Safety is our paramount concern at the Backseat Rally. We have meticulously crafted a comprehensive safety plan to ensure the well-being of all our participants throughout the journey. Safety on the Route We prepare pre-race safety presentations, providing participants with information on hitchhiking safety as well as general road safety advice. We have diligently gathered…
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Welcome to the Backseat Rally!
The Backseat Rally is proud to present its inaugural race from Istanbul to Tbilisi, driven by a shared sense of adventure and a desire to make a positive impact. Our chosen route takes us through the captivating landscapes of the Black Sea Coast and the majestic western Caucasus Mountains, offering a blend of thrilling exploration…