HU Travellers Meeting Ireland 2016 (June 24-26)
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Will be there. 
I have heard recently that after 40 years the DMTC Riders Rally date has changed and it would appear to be the same weekend as the HU. Rather unfortunate really and leaving some with a real dilemma. End of an era 
End of an era
End of an event I'd say as all the regulars were geared up for August BH
Not going to affect us either way as they're more of a 'hotel to hotel' crowd
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Have a safe trip Mide and enjoy.Won't make it this year
We'll be on the first leg of our Siberia trip
We'll be on the first leg of our Siberia trip
Great
That's one presentation for 2017 sorted....
eclectic
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Just received the following update from the Bam Riders.
Good luck to all, ride safe and looking forward to hearing the stories (oh yes, there will be stories ) at HU 2017!
Why not sign in to their page "Bam Riders" on fb and keep up to date on the adventure.
"2016 schedule for the Bam Riders.
In late July we plan to leave Magadan for our second tour of the Old Summer road. This time we are aiming to take in a bit more of what our route has to offer instead of just riding the trails. We will spend a little more time at Kadychan, the deserted city, and visit Oymyakon which is the coldest inhabited town in the world.
This trip we will be accompanied by Míde Maher, who as far as we know will be the second western woman to cross the old summer road by bike and her bike of choice will be a Honda CRF 230.
Also joining us are 2 friends from Germany, Fritz and Thomas whom we met in Vladivostok in 2014 whilst they were driving around the world in a Mini and have since become good friends!
Gary O Keeffe from our 2014 trip will be travelling by jeep, after tearing his ligaments in both his legs on the last trip, riding the bike will not be possible for him this year.
Gary has an ongoing adventure which this trip will be a small part of, you can find information about this at 1eyeontheworld.com
From the old summer road we plan to head south to Yakutsk where Míde will fly back to Ireland. The rest of the group will carry on to Tynda and the start of the western Bam which we will take as far as the start of the 110 which heads south down the eastern side of lake Baikal.
The southernmost part of the 110 leads us to Ulaan Ude where we will obtain our visa’s for Mongolia.Then down to Ulaanbator where we will leave our bikes and equipment for a later trip across the Gobi desert, Pamir highway and the Stans"
Good luck to all, ride safe and looking forward to hearing the stories (oh yes, there will be stories
) at HU 2017!Why not sign in to their page "Bam Riders" on fb and keep up to date on the adventure.
"2016 schedule for the Bam Riders.
In late July we plan to leave Magadan for our second tour of the Old Summer road. This time we are aiming to take in a bit more of what our route has to offer instead of just riding the trails. We will spend a little more time at Kadychan, the deserted city, and visit Oymyakon which is the coldest inhabited town in the world.
This trip we will be accompanied by Míde Maher, who as far as we know will be the second western woman to cross the old summer road by bike and her bike of choice will be a Honda CRF 230.
Also joining us are 2 friends from Germany, Fritz and Thomas whom we met in Vladivostok in 2014 whilst they were driving around the world in a Mini and have since become good friends!
Gary O Keeffe from our 2014 trip will be travelling by jeep, after tearing his ligaments in both his legs on the last trip, riding the bike will not be possible for him this year.
Gary has an ongoing adventure which this trip will be a small part of, you can find information about this at 1eyeontheworld.com
From the old summer road we plan to head south to Yakutsk where Míde will fly back to Ireland. The rest of the group will carry on to Tynda and the start of the western Bam which we will take as far as the start of the 110 which heads south down the eastern side of lake Baikal.
The southernmost part of the 110 leads us to Ulaan Ude where we will obtain our visa’s for Mongolia.Then down to Ulaanbator where we will leave our bikes and equipment for a later trip across the Gobi desert, Pamir highway and the Stans"
eclectic
Registered user
Only 74 days to go
24/26 June 2016.
Have you booked yet?
Have you checked out the list of presenters and practical demos ?
The geographical areas covered in presentations include South Africa, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and South America. And more to be added. There are also be an extended range of practical workshops covering such subjects as first aid, on-the-road bike maintenance, tyre changing, bike modifications, bike ergonomics and advice on photography equipment to carry on that big trip.
All arrangements are in place for the usual great food and camping facilities and, of course, the great people in Cavanacarragh will have the bar fully stocked! And we are hoping that the Carawagon guys will be with us again this year. Don't know who/what they are? Come along and find out!
If you haven't booked yet, now could be the time to get the diary out
To ensure that you join the merry band in Enniskillen complete and forward the following application:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...gistration.php
For updated information on details and background on presenters and practical sessions go to:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
And spread the word by sharing details of the event on:
https://www.facebook.com/events/814476031997076/
If you are interested in other similar events this year why not check out the ABR event taking place in Draperstown on 29 April/1 May weekend. By all accounts these guys organise a really great weekend.
http://www.adventurebikerider.com/fo...ril-1-may.html
If you happen to be in England in June why not check out the HUBBUK event on weekend of 16/19 June.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/hubbuk-2016
But, of course, your first priority is Enniskillen this year
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...gistration.php
Liam
24/26 June 2016.
Have you booked yet?
Have you checked out the list of presenters and practical demos ?
The geographical areas covered in presentations include South Africa, Russia, Mongolia, Europe and South America. And more to be added. There are also be an extended range of practical workshops covering such subjects as first aid, on-the-road bike maintenance, tyre changing, bike modifications, bike ergonomics and advice on photography equipment to carry on that big trip.
All arrangements are in place for the usual great food and camping facilities and, of course, the great people in Cavanacarragh will have the bar fully stocked! And we are hoping that the Carawagon guys will be with us again this year. Don't know who/what they are? Come along and find out!
If you haven't booked yet, now could be the time to get the diary out
To ensure that you join the merry band in Enniskillen complete and forward the following application:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...gistration.php
For updated information on details and background on presenters and practical sessions go to:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
And spread the word by sharing details of the event on:
https://www.facebook.com/events/814476031997076/
If you are interested in other similar events this year why not check out the ABR event taking place in Draperstown on 29 April/1 May weekend. By all accounts these guys organise a really great weekend.
http://www.adventurebikerider.com/fo...ril-1-may.html
If you happen to be in England in June why not check out the HUBBUK event on weekend of 16/19 June.
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/hubbuk-2016
But, of course, your first priority is Enniskillen this year
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/eve...gistration.php
Liam
eclectic
Registered user
We have been looking through recent event registrations (looking forward to seeing you all in Enniskillen) and noticed that there is quite a lot of interest in South America.
We have a treat for you.
MERV AND SARAH COLTON have agreed to return to HU Ireland this year and talk about their amazing 2 year trip round South America. The title of their presentation is "Heading North from Ushuaia". This is the second half of Merv and Sarah's story on their 2 1/2 year trip round South America in a Unimog. Too old to qualify as a gap year, Too young to retire, Too restless to stop, it's the tale of a dream trip come true. They told the first half at the Hubb Eniskillen when they got back from South America several years ago, and this is the second half of the tale.
This photo presentation will show what they saw along the way, as well as telling the joys of getting root canal treatment in Bolivia, shot by a blowpipe in Venezuela for uttering 3 stupid words and waking up in a hospital somewhere by the banks of the Amazon.
Not to be missed.
Only 60 days to go.
Have YOU registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
We have a treat for you.
MERV AND SARAH COLTON have agreed to return to HU Ireland this year and talk about their amazing 2 year trip round South America. The title of their presentation is "Heading North from Ushuaia". This is the second half of Merv and Sarah's story on their 2 1/2 year trip round South America in a Unimog. Too old to qualify as a gap year, Too young to retire, Too restless to stop, it's the tale of a dream trip come true. They told the first half at the Hubb Eniskillen when they got back from South America several years ago, and this is the second half of the tale.
This photo presentation will show what they saw along the way, as well as telling the joys of getting root canal treatment in Bolivia, shot by a blowpipe in Venezuela for uttering 3 stupid words and waking up in a hospital somewhere by the banks of the Amazon.
Not to be missed.
Only 60 days to go.
Have YOU registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
Only 52 days to go
In addition to recent presenter registrations from the likes of Richard Le Sueur & Billy Ward (we must be doing something he likes !) we have also just had confirmation that Dylan Samarawickrama is presenting for your enjoyment
Watch his sampler video here & I defy you not to want to hear him speak
In addition to recent presenter registrations from the likes of Richard Le Sueur & Billy Ward (we must be doing something he likes !) we have also just had confirmation that Dylan Samarawickrama is presenting for your enjoyment
Watch his sampler video here & I defy you not to want to hear him speak
eclectic
Registered user
45 DAYS TO GO
Have you checked out the list of presenters recently?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
Have you registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
See you there
Have you checked out the list of presenters recently?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
Have you registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
See you there
eclectic
Registered user
Only 31 days to go
And we are still adding to the list of presenters and practical advice sessions. Check out the updated list
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
Amongst the "exotic" presentations you will find a few familiar faces such as :
Grant and Susan Johnson the veteran motorcycle travellers whose vision it was to set up and now host the Horizons Unlimited website. You will not meet more experienced two wheel travellers (they started in 1987 and still on the road) and more willing people to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for travelling. Come along and stand on the shoulders of giants :beerjug:
Jim Kelsey (BAM road specialist)
Frank McNellis ( Frank will be exploring how to travel the Americas even when constrained by a time and money budget)
Daithi Wright (bodger par excellence and demon on the slow speed test)
Mark Warrender ( remember his demo last year on cooking with a Kelly Kettle and sleeping in a hammock?)
Stephen Clarke ( Only got two weeks? Stephen will show that attitudemore than distance and time makes for a great trip)
Alex Petrov (Alex looks at where you can get to from Ireland in a 2/3 week timeframe. Did you know that destinations in that timeframe include Barcelona, Nordkapp and Istanbul? Get the gen on how-to from Alex.)
And for those who are looking for a fantastic route in Ireland, we have teamed up with Paul French of Lemon Rock Bike Tours who will give the lowdown on the fantastic Wild Atlantic Way. In fact Paul is going one step further. He is leading a tour from Killarney to arrive in Enniskillen for the HU weekend. if you are interested in joining up with Paul on this trip check out his website https://lemonrockbiketours.com/
and give him a call.
Did I say that there are only 31 days to go? You can register for the weekend NOW
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
And we are still adding to the list of presenters and practical advice sessions. Check out the updated list
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016
Amongst the "exotic" presentations you will find a few familiar faces such as :
Grant and Susan Johnson the veteran motorcycle travellers whose vision it was to set up and now host the Horizons Unlimited website. You will not meet more experienced two wheel travellers (they started in 1987 and still on the road) and more willing people to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for travelling. Come along and stand on the shoulders of giants :beerjug:
Jim Kelsey (BAM road specialist)
Frank McNellis ( Frank will be exploring how to travel the Americas even when constrained by a time and money budget)
Daithi Wright (bodger par excellence and demon on the slow speed test)
Mark Warrender ( remember his demo last year on cooking with a Kelly Kettle and sleeping in a hammock?)
Stephen Clarke ( Only got two weeks? Stephen will show that attitudemore than distance and time makes for a great trip)
Alex Petrov (Alex looks at where you can get to from Ireland in a 2/3 week timeframe. Did you know that destinations in that timeframe include Barcelona, Nordkapp and Istanbul? Get the gen on how-to from Alex.)
And for those who are looking for a fantastic route in Ireland, we have teamed up with Paul French of Lemon Rock Bike Tours who will give the lowdown on the fantastic Wild Atlantic Way. In fact Paul is going one step further. He is leading a tour from Killarney to arrive in Enniskillen for the HU weekend. if you are interested in joining up with Paul on this trip check out his website https://lemonrockbiketours.com/
and give him a call.
Did I say that there are only 31 days to go?
You can register for the weekend NOW http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
eclectic
Registered user
I thought I should share part of Mark Warrender's description of his presentation at the Event.
Reminds me of an observation made about the late great Joey Dunlop. "An ordinary person doing extraordinary things"
"Having ridden halfway around the world, the thought occurs that it wasn't particularly difficult. In fact it's more stressful riding to work and back some days! Many people have congratulated me on my "amazing achievement", to the point where I even started to feel like a bit of a fraud. I put it to you that if you can ride to the shops to pick up some milk, or to the pub for a pint, then you can ride around the world. It's that simple. I had the most incredible experience and met some amazing people. I've seen some awesome sights and had a spot of bother too. Give me 40 minutes and I'll scratch the surface for you. I'll give you a taster of what's out there waiting for you. All you need is the right frame of mind!"
Registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
Reminds me of an observation made about the late great Joey Dunlop. "An ordinary person doing extraordinary things"
"Having ridden halfway around the world, the thought occurs that it wasn't particularly difficult. In fact it's more stressful riding to work and back some days! Many people have congratulated me on my "amazing achievement", to the point where I even started to feel like a bit of a fraud. I put it to you that if you can ride to the shops to pick up some milk, or to the pub for a pint, then you can ride around the world. It's that simple. I had the most incredible experience and met some amazing people. I've seen some awesome sights and had a spot of bother too. Give me 40 minutes and I'll scratch the surface for you. I'll give you a taster of what's out there waiting for you. All you need is the right frame of mind!"
Registered yet?
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/events/ireland-2016/registration.php
Great guy Mark, very understated and entertaining.
15 days to go....
We have some seriously good presenters again this year, a great group of volunteers & even some Guinness laid on. Now all we need is the weather…
We have some seriously good presenters again this year, a great group of volunteers & even some Guinness laid on. Now all we need is the weather…
eclectic
Registered user
Final plans are being worked on and the schedule for the weekend should be available within the next few days.
We have just had a message from Billy Ward (one of the presenters). He has just arrived back in Amsterdam after three months of camping in Africa and is looking forward to a change of scenery from being surrounded by elephants, lions and hyenas. We have assured him that his companions in Cavanacarragh are unlikely to be just so dangerous as long as they are regularly sedated with good food and guinness His good pal Charley Boorman has promised to spread the word about the weekend.
Not long to go now but there is still time to register if you have not already done so!
Looking forward to a great weekend in great company.
Liam
We have just had a message from Billy Ward (one of the presenters). He has just arrived back in Amsterdam after three months of camping in Africa and is looking forward to a change of scenery from being surrounded by elephants, lions and hyenas. We have assured him that his companions in Cavanacarragh are unlikely to be just so dangerous as long as they are regularly sedated with good food and guinness
His good pal Charley Boorman has promised to spread the word about the weekend.Not long to go now but there is still time to register if you have not already done so!
Looking forward to a great weekend in great company.
Liam
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