Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Equipment, Travel > Equipment Reviews
New ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER magazine No.1 New ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER magazine No.1
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Equipment Reviews Post YOUR REVIEWS of ANY Motorcycle, Camping or Travel Equipment and accessories. Tell us what worked and didn't work for you!
Photo by Hendi Kaf, in Cambodia

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Hendi Kaf,
in Cambodia



Reply
Page 3 of 4 12 3 4
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #31  
Old 11 Feb 2011
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 994
Quote:
Originally Posted by david1979 View Post
How many people with issue 3 have started building a survival kit??

Now that takes me back, when I was a kid getting an old tobacco tin off your dad/granddad and making a survival kit was de rigeur.

Wire saw, waterproof matches, needle and thread, compass etc etc. Nintendo eat your heart out?!?
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 11 Feb 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: North Lakes - UK
Posts: 159
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout View Post
a couple of editions were posted to me and then it all stopped when they went bust.
Tha could be said for any mag, not just a new one, or any other product you pay for up front.

I think to single out this fledgling mag is a little unfair.

I think the guys working on ABR are doing a great job, and at this rate I won't be renewing my subscription to TBM unless they freshen up the staff writers..... Never been the same mag since Lois departed.


The new mag coming out of the states (the one Lois is writing for now), they did say they would be looking at a PDF type distribution over the net - I think this is a big step forward as it lets the guys out on the road see whats going on.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 11 Feb 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout View Post
I subscribed to a magazine like this one - a different title, same theme - a few years ago at the annual show in Brum. Yep, you guessed it, a couple of editions were posted to me and then it all stopped when they went bust.

I paid for twelve monthly editions and received 2.
"Let the buyer beware".
that wouldnt be 'motorcycle voyager' would it? ive got all 15 editions of it still, they stopped only 3 months into the second year, and owe me the rest of my subscription too.
they very ill advisedly changed publishers to a mickey mouse publisher who promised the earth and delivered shit, and had to pull the plug. fees weren't paid, money went walkies, etc etc
it was a good mag, i thought. ABR is starting to find its feet. i dont really get the survival tin thing, thats for kids and bear grylls wannabes, i dont expect to find myself where i need to catch fish with a paperclip and knicker elastic but they have to put something in the magazine
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 12 Feb 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 4,343
Quote:
Originally Posted by GasUp View Post
Tha could be said for any mag, not just a new one, or any other product you pay for up front.

I think to single out this fledgling mag is a little unfair.

.
I am not singling out any particular product; just letting you know what happened in my case when I started subscribing.

Davsato has it right; it was MV, and it was a decent publication during the 12 months or so that I bought it from the newsagents shelves.
I didn't know the detail he gives of how it collapsed so quickly after I paid up front for 12 months instead of buying it on a monthly basis; I do know that I could get no response from them when the mail stopped arriving!!
__________________
Dave
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 13 Feb 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: sunny England
Posts: 790
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout View Post
Davsato has it right; it was MV, and it was a decent publication during the 12 months or so that I bought it from the newsagents shelves.
I didn't know the detail he gives of how it collapsed so quickly after I paid up front for 12 months instead of buying it on a monthly basis; I do know that I could get no response from them when the mail stopped arriving!!
yeah, it was a bit abrupt! the lovely jane omorogbe (rio the gladiator) was a regular writer, she was the only person i ever found i could talk to about it and gave her a bit of a hard time, turns out she hadnt been paid for her writing and they owed her a lot more than a subscription fee, bless her i felt a complete tw#t.

ABR mag? i subscribed from iss1 but paid for quarterly magazines, and its now gone bi-monthly but i get a years worth for no extra money so if i get the next issue(4) ive had what i paid for and any more will be a bonus. but i think the mag will do well, i hope it does
__________________
dave
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 15 Feb 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: U.K
Posts: 22
I've been looking for this mag in smiths every time I pass a branch, never thought to look in the travel section instead of the motorbike section, thanks for the heads up Tony I'll go back and have another look.
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 17 Feb 2011
Ten660's Avatar
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Whitchurch
Posts: 79
If your Smiths is anything like mine then they don't know what they have on the shelves from 1 month to the next!
I'll pick up a couple more issues of ABR before going for the subs i think.
Liking it so far tho

Andy
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 19 Feb 2011
Sime66's Avatar
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Wild West (of Crete)
Posts: 283
It. Is. Good.
Just got issue 2. Like!
Other people's country-specific write-ups and pics: great!
Not quite so keen on extremely general advice on how to buy a jacket, but I will definitely buy it again. It's the HU you can read in a pub (assuming no wifi).

These people made me do a LOL in issue two:

Gavin "Wild Hog" Griffiths
Alun "I thought you were resting" Davies

Excellent!
__________________
Simon

London-Cape Town 2004-06
Buenos Aires-Vancouver 2008-10:
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tstories/fitzpatrick
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 25 Feb 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: location, location.
Posts: 89
I'm going to have to say this mag is worth a read.

Only because they had the damned good taste to publish an article I wrote for them though.

It should be coming out at the end of March in issue 4. Based on part the Tasmanian leg of my Australian epic.

I know I'll be buying a copy....hold on, I should probably get one for free dammit!
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 27 Feb 2011
Mollygrubber's Avatar
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Vancouver BC Canada
Posts: 16
I just received my first issue, and I have to say it's great! I wish them success, and I hope future issues are as fun to read as this one has been.

Nice job, gents!

__________________
Wherever you go, there you are.
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 28 Feb 2011
Selous's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: England
Posts: 437
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigford View Post
New in the shops (UK) and its got 112 pages of cool stuff



Just £3.50 to you sir
there is a forum as well worth a look
__________________
We are the Pilgrims, Master, we shall go Always a little further: it may be beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow, Across that angry or that glimmering sea.
Reply With Quote
  #42  
Old 11 Mar 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 83
$65 USD/yr will keep me admiring it from afar. Sorry
Reply With Quote
  #43  
Old 19 Apr 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Moscow
Posts: 1,117
Issue 4
WH Smuggs still putting it in the 'Travel/Holiday' section along with Ramblers, Hill Walkers and OAP (hey, thats me!) Cruises.

I pointed out it was a motor bike magazine and they might sell more if they were moved to that section.
"Really?" was the bored response.

I suppose I should be pleased thay have it at all. Totally unobtainable in Moscow.

(Motoreiter, Motobelka/Dean - want one? I am returning at the weekend)
Reply With Quote
  #44  
Old 19 Apr 2011
Matt Cartney's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Posts: 1,350
Just subscribed. It may be a gamble, but at £18 for a year it isn't much of one.

I know from speaking to people in the industry that making a magazine pay is demn hard work and making a success out of a new one is near impossible.

If people are less than totally convinced by the content - give it a chance - the more people that subscribe or buy it in the shops, the more money they'll have, the more word will get around and the more they can attract the really good writers and photographers.

Just hope they can keep it relatively high-brow and don't let advertising dilute the content!

So - if you want there to be a good adv-biking mag available in the UK - you know what to do!

Matt
__________________
http://adventure-writing.blogspot.com

http://scotlandnepal.blogspot.com/

*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
Reply With Quote
  #45  
Old 19 Apr 2011
Matt Cartney's Avatar
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland
Posts: 1,350
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matt Cartney View Post
making a magazine pay is demn hard work
That's a typo - I'm not really so posh I pronounce damn as 'demn'!

__________________
http://adventure-writing.blogspot.com

http://scotlandnepal.blogspot.com/

*Disclaimer* - I am not saying my bike is better than your bike. I am not saying my way is better than your way. I am not mocking your religion/politics/other belief system. When reading my post imagine me sitting behind a frothing pint of ale, smiling and offering you a bag of peanuts. This is the sentiment in which my post is made. Please accept it as such!
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 4 12 3 4

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 2 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 2 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Is a BMW R1200GS too much bike for a new rider? max66 Which Bike? 46 4 Oct 2011 17:29
Bike magazine needs help Gary Inman Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else 2 20 Feb 2011 16:25
Adventure Magazine Issue 2 stev0 The HUBB PUB 3 22 Jun 2009 21:05
Bike + Rider from Europe to US by boat? sam.on.tour Trip Transport 6 19 Feb 2002 20:46

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27 2025
Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
CanWest: July 10-13 2025
Switzerland: Date TBC
Ecuador: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21 2025
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 17:08.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top