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Horizons Unlimited Meeting. 23rd-26th June 2011.

 
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PostPosted: Thu Nov 25, 2010 10:52 pm    Post subject: Horizons Unlimited Meeting. 23rd-26th June 2011. Reply with quote

I have just booked a place at the Horizons Unlimited UK Travellers Weekend, in Ripley Derbyshire, next June. The camping weekend runs through from Thursday to Sunday, 23rd-26th June. During the event there will be talks by seasoned travellers like Austin Vince(Mondo Enduro) and Ted Simon (Jupiters Travels), courses on subjects such as tyre changing, first aid, cooking and yoga, and much more. Entry fee £35-£45 subject to when booked. Details below:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/UK2011.php

My plan is to arrange a weeks touring holiday around this, either as the first weekend or second, maybe taking in the Lake District and Scotland. Would be more than happy should anyone wish to join me but be warned......i will be camping when possible and i'll be taking the KLR 650, so pace will definately be relaxed ! Bit of a test run for a bigger trip i'm planning on doing. Reading
If anyone is interested but maybe doesn't want to attend the HU, i'm sure we could arrange an alternative for them.
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2010 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have to say ....

More than interested in going on this - especially like the camping bit Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 05, 2010 12:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

2 Thumbs up I take it you've checked out the HU link Stu, so you'll know to book if you plan on attending the event.
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I did the HU event this year - highly recommended if you like your adventure travel Cool
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:59 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Have added dates to the heading as i'm making the HU meeting the second weekend. Don't know if this helps.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 10:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

boudicas wrote:
Have to say ....

More than interested in going on this - especially like the camping bit Smile


Sorry to say I definitely won't be going to this now as I'm gonna be at the NW200 a couple of weeks prior and going away twice in such a short time without the Mrs would be just taking the piss.

Sorry Waki for doing the Hokie Kokie
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 23, 2011 8:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Right.....i'm off Waving , back on Sunday eve with, hopefully, a few pics to share. Cool happy biker
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PostPosted: Sun Jun 26, 2011 11:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'M BACK !! Very Happy Had a brilliant time at the HU Travellers Meeting this weekend. The old KLR didn't miss a beat on the 340 mile trip, carrying not only me but also camping gear and luggage and still returning over 60mpg ! Learnt a few things about the bike though.....rear shock will need an up grade and the seat is on the hard side Shocked .



Practically every one i spoke to had a tale to tell of adventures they'd been on...and these were just those in the camp site. There was a full time table of presentations, film shows and practical workshops, plenty to keep me busy for the weekend Cool . Plus several trade stands selling everything from bike gear, cargo services to adventure holidays.





Some amazing bikes and riders too.....

This is 'Dorothy', a 105cc postie bike ridden by Nathan Millward all the way from Sydney to London Shocked

This R1, owned by Sjaak Lucassen, has been everywhere including the Arctic....



Normal sport tyres don't cut it on ice !!!


The DRZ is this photo spent 4 months travelling around South America, ridden by German women Manuela 'Ela' Beis.

I'd previously met Ela at the Ace Cafe in February, so it was great to hear her story on Friday and then have her join me at breakfast this morning for a private chat Cool Highlight of my weekend !

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Had plenty of answers to questions i had regarding Morocco, so a very worth while trip.....look forward to the next (with soft seat fitted !)
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 6:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Looks excellent Martin Very Happy

No wonder that the R1 didn't need panniers as well..... oh hang on it has got panniers built into the topbox Laughing


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 9:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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This R1, owned by Sjaak Lucassen, has been everywhere including the Arctic....




Cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThO-w9SCM8I Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote



Nice rack... Razz I take it you didn't quite find the time?!

Looks like you had fun, bit sad I missed it but I did have a great time in Snotland.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 3:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

biggus wrote:
Cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThO-w9SCM8I Smile


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Nice rack... Razz I take it you didn't quite find the time?!

Looks like you had fun, bit sad I missed it but I did have a great time in Snotland.

Embarrassed Er, yeah ran out of time, but will definately need it for next year. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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biggus wrote:
Cool

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThO-w9SCM8I Smile


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Nice rack... Razz I take it you didn't quite find the time?!

Looks like you had fun, bit sad I missed it but I did have a great time in Snotland.

Embarrassed Er, yeah ran out of time, but will definately need it for next year. Wink


Nope must avoid the temptation to say anything Tinks
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Registration now open for the 2012 event. I'll definately be going again next year. Cool

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/UK2012.php
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Maybe just maybe Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

**BUMP**.
I'm all booked for this years event on the 5th - 8th July. Very Happy
Latest list of events......
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/UK2012.php
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moriwaki wrote:
**BUMP**.
I'm all booked for this years event on the 5th - 8th July. Very Happy
Latest list of events......
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/UK2012.php


If it was Ripley Surrey and not Yorkshire, I would be there in a shot....

Don't think Madam would want to spend her birthday under canvas either Wink
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