As the Mongol Rally Festival of Slow continues its thunderous, adventurous, mildly moist way towards Mongolia, peruse these pictograms of the day so far.

Compere Buddy, of Wild Rides fame, launching his vocal tones across the south of England.

TV personality Mr. Leon Logothetis is on his second attempting to reach Mongolia after a small hiccough last year in Romania. You can follow Leon through his blogging features on Matador Network, Huffington Post & LA Times.

The Russian spy.

Team Chevrolet preparing to lead the splendidly slow pace launch lap of the Festival of Slow. Follow their progress on Facebook & Twitter.

Three paraplegics, team Wheelie Wanderes begin their 10,000 mile adventure to Mongolia.

Team Five Crew Canoe win Least Likely to Make it Award. Their prizes? Shitboxes and Sheewees, essencial adventuring accessories for attempt to cross 1/3 of the Earth's surface.

Team The Three Spanners bring along the family to maximise on weeping, waving and cheerio's.

Team Bob lazing around.

That damn spy again.