HUMM 2010 - Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness

HUMM 2010, July 27-29

This is the 4th Annual Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness (HUMM) event. A two and a HALF-day, no GPS, ON or OFF-road orienteering event in the eastern Pyrenees of Catalunya, Spain and Andorra. Test your map reading and navigation skills, find hidden secrets and enjoy the fabulous riding. The roads are amazing, the scenery is breath-taking, and the people are wonderful - so why not come on down with us in 2010?!

Lots of improvements added, so check it out!

See the reviews and comments on the 2009 event here on the reg page, and here on the HUBB.

See you there!

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Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
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Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

Hi Guys
I have done the event for the last 3 years, with a group of friends, however they are unable to make it next year, I would love to do the event in 2010, but haven’t got a team anymore.
Question: does anyone or group need a new member to their team?
I would be doing the off road event, I am 40, competent rider both on and off road, will probably be doing it on a KTM 450 or a TTr 250. I do it for fun and am not really in it to win it, No one can beat the 2 Ian's anyway.
If anyone can squeeze me into their team I would very much appreciate it.
Thanks
Tony

P.S
I am very easy going,
map reading skills are ok,
just as happy sitting at the back following along as I am up front map reading..
As long as I am on my bike I am happy.
Sometimes drink a little too much red wine, and smoke a few too many ciggies.

Tony, not to worry - we normally have at least a half dozen looking for team mates, and we've done well matching them up - they've won in the past!

Get yourself registered and closer to the event we'll match up those who are still unmatched. And in the meantime, keep looking for team mates.

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Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
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Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

This would be my first time and I'm contemplating doing the off road course 2up on an F800GS, but am concerned the course might be a bit too technical. Is it mostly gravel fire road type stuff or tight forrest tracks or 100's of river crossings?

I noticed on the form it's an option so people clearly do it, are they completely mad like me?!

Yes.

Been done, and they didn't do badly either, but - and there's always a but - your pillion will be walking on occasion! A rider did it with his teenage son on the back last year, and there was some muttering about the amount of walking he had to do (remember teenage ) but they both said they had a great time anyway, and they'd be back this year - on two bikes!

So yes, it's quite doable. MOSTLY fire roady stuff - but definitely some tougher stuff too. Remember though that you can always choose a different route if it's too hard. It's NOT A FIXED COURSE. And according to Austin, who laid out the course, it's ALL RIDEABLE by any reasonably competent rider on any bike with off-road pretensions, without pushing or carrying anywhere.

With any luck we'll be able to team you up with another pillion pair, but no guarantees.

See you there!

Grant

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Grant Johnson
Seek, and ye shall find.
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Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
www.HorizonsUnlimited.com

Hi speeding Stag,

Myself and 2 other friends have recently completed Enduro africa for the first time and loved it. The 3 of us are looking to take part in HUMM and after seeing your post - you could be exactly wehat we need - an experienced team member.

If you are interested in joining our team - we would love to have you. We would be entering the off road under 650 category.

best regards


Paul

Hello Speeding Stag and others,

I'm also looking for a partner for the HUMM 2010. This will be my first time doing something like this. Riding a Honda Transalp (xl600v) and having a little off-road experience this 40 yr-old is in for some madness!
You can contact me by clicking my name above.

Gina

Hi Guys
sorry for the delay in my reply, I have found a friend that has registered, so we are now two, if anyone would like to join us you are more than welcome.
PM me if interested

Hi guys - bit of a forum lurker here making a first appearance! Very keen on doing the HUMM this year, but concerned that my bike is just too big!!

I ride a 1200 GS Adventure (I know, I know - but I also have a Kawa KDX220 for real off roading if that makes up for it), and the question is simple - will I be able to ride the HUMM on the adv without a) falling over lots; b) wrecking my bike; c) wrecking myself and d) making my mates (on 400/650s) wait for me all the time!?

I'm sure it is possible, but I want to have a fun time, not batter myself senseless lugging the beast around all the time. I've done a fair bit of off roading, but not on the 1200.

Do many do it on a big bike like that and what do others who've done it before think?

My mates are pestering me to sign up, but I'm hesitating a bit - let me know your thoughts!

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I am looking for other riders in the off-road under 650.
I am 45 have an xr400 and live in Kent. I have ok/good riding skills, did 2000 miles on pistes in Morocco last year (and only fell off about 30 times! so getting better).

I know it is possible to get matched up as a solo rider..but i am more concerned with sorting out transport down to Spain.

PM or email me if interested.
Phin

Hi i am thinking about doing the (HUMM) my bike has a daytime mot (no lights) is this legal in spain. Do i need lights i will be takeing my bike to spain by van.

Hi there Steve,
Maybe I can shed some light.
The situation here in Spain is strict, when we take our bikes for ITV (the Spanish equivalent of an MOT) everything has to be in place.
The Spanish system is different (don't we know it!) and there are only a few government ITV stations, it's very strictly controlled, there's no village garage with the ability to test for ITV.
So everything has to be as it should, lights, horn, mirrors, tyres, emissions etc all have to be functioning correctly (basically how the bike was homologated into Spain).
So we re-set our Enduros, take them to the ITV centre, take the test and then re-set them when they come back.

So under this ruling you'd think the answer to your question would be NO!
However, as your bike is not Spanish registered it does not fall under the same ruling.
As the UK is in the EU, the legal requirements of your country prevail.
That is to say, provided the vehicle is not here in Spain for more than six months (three if you are resident) and it is legal in your country, it is legal here.

So the answer to your question, is in fact, YES, it is legal!

However, something for everyone to bear in mind is that you must have all of your documentation with you at all time when you are on your bike.
This means current V5 (in your name), MOT (if required), road tax and insurance. You also need to prove who you are on demand (passport).
Copies of these documents are not acceptable!
In Spain you can go to a Notary (Notario) and have your documents copied in the Notary's presence, he/ she will stamp and sign the documents to legalise them, otherwise you require the originals.

What happens if I don't have my document on me?

Your bike will be impounded (they normally take you to the nearest petrol station), you will be given a form and you have to wait there (don't move the bike!) until someone either comes to recover the bike or brings your papers.
Then you telephone the number you have been given on the form and the police come back and witness either the collection (trailer or van) of your bike or the provision of documents. You can then move the bike.
Don't be tempted to move it without sign off, the consequences are not amusing!
So it's pretty inconvenient not to have your papers with you, as you can see!

Hope this helps, please feel free to contact us if you need any further information, we'll be there supporting the HUMM and with our rental bikes of course.
All the best and safe riding,
Tim

HI Tim thanks clearing that up, i have mot tax and insurance .so i am good to go steve.

Steve, I've an XR400 - any room in your van? Share costs/share driving......

I did the HUMM in 2008 on a GS1150A with a friend on a 1989 Africa twin. Other than a deep and rapid water crossing we managed most routes - albeit with a little damage - but had a great laugh doing it. We are back this year on a Tenere (for me), and a KTM950 (for Ashley). We are riding there and back and happy to extend the team out to any remaining single riders out there. Talljohn.