Austin Vince / HU Pyrenees Treasure Hunt thing

[Deleted account 211025001]

Did anybody do it this year - sorry if there is a report of it somewhere but I can't seem to find one.

One way or another I intend doing it next year.

Idealy I fancy doing it on the GS, two up, as part of a longer holiday down there. Hopefully with another liked minded couple on their GSA.

What's the terrain/riding like - will it be a pleasant 'bimble' two up on a GS or is it a bit more challanging than that?

Would my mate and I be better off doing it one up on our DRZ's and sod the idea of an extended holliday with the GS's?

Any thoughts gratefully received

Andres

 

[unhinged]

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/humm/


The GS should be fine by the looks of it.

The "Two Ians" Ian Chappel;R 1200 GSA, and Iain Woolley;Africa Twin had never even met before the event, and live a hundred miles apart. They were teamed up by the organisers, and proved a killer combination - one Ian planned the route for the East half of the map, the other for the west half, and swapped navigation duties on the second day.

Coming in two and a half hours early (!) on Sunday, with Ian on a flat rear tire for the last ten miles, they were asked by Susan if they had a problem, "No, we've done it."
"What do you mean?" questioned Susan.
"We got them all, every point," said Iain.

And so they had - they hit every checkpoint, which layout man Austin Vince swore before the event was impossible - and came in early for a beer at the bar to show their absolute domination of the event. They also proved the lie in Austin's words that a "proper trailbike" was the best way to ride the event, both riding big bikes to crush the opposition under their wheels.

 

[Loiq]

there's a thread here some place someone did it on a 1200, meant to ask hows yer leg coming along...?

 

[Tractorpilot]

Looks real good fun! Might well be up for it as it as I have never properly explored the Pyrenees. It will all depend on the dates...

TP

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

there's a thread here some place someone did it on a 1200, meant to ask hows yer leg coming along...?

Coming along fine thanks - actually up and walking as of last week and hope to have the GS back this week
I'll do a little 'catch-up' thread this week

Andres

 

[Loiq]

well that's good news, the HUMM thing does look a laugh...

 

[rocks]

Sounds great..

It sounds like a great fun time was had.. I really fancy having ago at this next year.. i think the gs would like a trip down there that time of year..

 

[Trippy]

I can't find em, any dates anywhere?

 

[ChasF]

I don't think the dates have been finalised yet for 2008 but I'd guess it will be around the same time (end of August)

I would like to team up with someone for the off road course. I'm a good navigator which may be of use!

If anyone's looking to break the trip down I can probably offer some accommodation here and if anyone is up for a couple of days trail riding around here (north Dordogne) either on the outward or return trip just let me know.

 

[ozzy]

A great clip of austin vince when we got ratted at the dusk to dawn

I don't think the dates have been finalised yet for 2008 but I'd guess it will be around the same time (end of August)

I would like to team up with someone for the off road course. I'm a good navigator which may be of use!

If anyone's looking to break the trip down I can probably offer some accommodation here and if anyone is up for a couple of days trail riding around here (north Dordogne) either on the outward or return trip just let me know.

click on the link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ai2EC9Dp28

all the best ozz

 

[Jockser]

Did anybody do it this year

I was hoping to do it but just ran out of available weekends & brownie points

But Rampant Stallion did it & finished 2nd Hopefully he'll be anong shortly to tell us all about it

Glad to hear you're on the mend Andres

 

[Ruth]

I also did the PK-up 2007 and finished 4th.

Our team name was 'the peanut smugglers'

It really was an amazing trip and i've already paid my money for next year!

 

[Trippy]

July 29 - 30

 

[Tractorpilot]

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Gives you an idea what its like - looks fun

TP

 

[kevhdr3]

I did it on a 1150gsa & my mate Jim who had no off road expirence did it on a 1200gsa also in are team was Gordon on a 640 KTM adv . I showed Jim some basics the day before & he did realy well . We were team Avery & came 7th out of 7 teams. we were not very competitive & had a great time. there should be more info on this site & the HU site just look for HUMM . I would recomend this event as it was a great laugh & the was some great tracks & i hope to be doing it again next year.
Kev

 

[Nasty1]

Looking to do this next year on a pogo that I hope to acquire, would also like to stay a little longer and do some other trails etc. Trouble is I have no means of getting the bike there or experience of driving on the continent So if anybody wanted to share costs and lead me a-stray I could be up for it!

Adie

 

[Loiq]

I'd do it but it might clash with another event I'm in can put 4 bikes into the motor...

 

[johnypebs]

humm 2008

I've entered.

As part of a tour with my wife on the gs, I've entered the 2day off-road option. I'm supposed to be riding it with my mate Frank (team fud) whilst my wife suns by the pool. However, with supermoto tyres on this may be a bit ambitious. I may end up just doing the road option instead. Boat tickets are bought and entry fee + hotel paid too. See youse there.