HUMM 2009 - Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness

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Grant Johnson
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Hi all,

Has anyone looked into renting dirt bikes (250-450cc) for the HUMM this year in La Molina, Spain?

Or maybe someone could bring along a bike to rent?

Any suggestions are most welcome,

Peter

Hi Pete,
I'm just working with Grant to make eight 2008 Tenere's and six 2008 KTM 450's available for hire, I think Grant intends to make booking them available off the tour page in the registration section. Please bear with me while I out this together for Grant regarding pricing and logistics. All bikes are impeccably prepared and I'll be there to keep an eye.
All the best
Tim

Is anyone camping at Quexians?
Anyone found anything better/closer?
We are definitely entered, just waiting to sort travel and accommodation... see ya there!

Bike Rentals now available!

You don't have to ride all the way, or trailer your bike, just fly in like the pro's Or if you were thinking your bike isn't the right one for the event, now's your chance to get great bikes delivered to the door of the hotel, ready and fully prepped for you, with backup and maintenance crew too!

Tenere's, KTM Enduro, BMW 450X and 650 XChallenge.

See the HUMM page for details

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Grant Johnson
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I am camping, but also have a small dog, which may be a problem help!!!!!

Also, looks like the group I had thought of going with is falling through... Anyone need another team-mate? In the bigger than 645cc category...

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Hi,

We have been doing a lot recently with the HUMM, getting hotel bookings sorted, shipping the bike down, rentals and more. Registrations are coming in steadily, and clearly everyone is getting excited already! With all the terrible weather we've had in the last while, the thought of the beautiful Pyrenees weather is all that is keeping us going, dreaming of warmth, beautifully warm riding in sunshine and glorious twisty roads!

Latest news on the HUMM

1. We have 85 riders registered already, months ahead, to ride the HUMM, so it looks like it will be a great turnout.

43 for the under-645cc
27 for the over 645
12 for the Road
2 Road Pillion
1 Brave/Crazy Off-road Pillion

If you're looking for a team mate, at the moment we have 11 singles, so it should be no problem matching you up with a team mate, but of course if you can find a friend to come along that's even better.

As we are filling up, we may need to cut off registration EARLY - so if you know anyone interested, tell them to get registered NOW!

2. Ship your bike down: Billy Bike Truck is planning on running a truck down to the HUMM, so if you're short of time, he can take your bike and gear down, while you fly in. All details on the HUMM page: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/humm#biketruck

3. Bike Rentals: You can also fly in and get a rental bike. Bikes available are Teneres, KTM Enduros, BMW 650 XChallenge, BMW 450X, so there should be one to suit you, or perhaps a chance to get a thorough "road test" on something you're interested in buying! Again, full details are on the HUMM page: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/humm

4. Ferry - Portsmouth to Bilbao - nearly full! Many dates are fully booked already, so get it sorted now!
4a. Train - Calais to Toulouse, an alternate is the RailEurope train, see French Motorail destinations en route to Narbonne and Narbonne Inbound Prices. A car and passengers with sleeper for the Sat 18th July 09 to Toulouse train = £490

5. Remember - Booklets with all the check points will be handed out to you at 11AM the day before the start, on the 20th, at the event! You and your team mates will then have until the start time (start 0800 - finish 1800) next morning to plan your route. There is a huge bar room with tables etc to do your planning. We expect this will put everyone on an equal footing technology wise and get it back to the original idea of a planning and mapping exercise - but most importantly, a fun ride!

6. Maps - Will NOT be laminated.

7. Planning, sharing, getting there: There is a thread on the HUBB just for the HUMM, where you can contact other riders and make plans, so have a look at:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...mountain-38622

It's worth subscribing to that thread to keep up-to-date on the conversation and what's happening.

8. We'll be in touch individually by - at the latest - early May with final hotel confirmations. There is lots of room, and if you have requested extra days, no worries, all is good.

We're going down on the Portsmouth to Bilbao Ferry on Monday, the 13th July, so will have time to check out the facilities and make sure it's all sorted for you. If you're going down early, we'll see you at the hotel.

Do plan a few extra days, two days can only scratch the surface, and if you haven't been down before, you'll find you regret not planning on extra days to take real advantage of the trip and get in some more riding, so book the days off now, and you'll have a great time!

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

I am taking a Tranny van down this year, a mate of mine is also taking a van.
Although we have 4 bikes and all sorts of stuff on board we could take another small bike or some baggage/tyres etc down for a very modest contribution to the /diesel bill!
We leave Thurs 16 July and arrive Sat/Sun before HUMM. Will be back in UK Mon 27 July.
Luggage is easier but if you want a small bike taking its not a problem... other than the fact you would need to let us have the paperwork..... Your call!
We were there last year in a big Merc with a trailer so not entirely unknown.

Hi guys. This event sounds fun, and am v interested in doing the event on my R1200GS. I realise that there is a >645cc class, but I wonder if the R1200GS will be suitable for use on the trails for this class?

I don't mind a challenge, or knocking the bike around a bit !

But would be handy to get some comments on this.

Ta
M.

Hi I have just paid so thats me commited. I am riding from the UK 2-up on my 900 Diversion, a couple of weeks before the event, down through France, cross into Spain in the west and then along the Spanish side of the Pyrenees. Afterwards heading down through Spain to Morocco. Anyone else camping in the area in the days before the event?
Dave

Has anyone had any succes getting a response from the 'Quexians' camp site....?
I have e-mailed twice, gone onto their web site, no response to date.
Any other sites near by?

I wouldn't be too worried, they'll probably reply in a week, maybe two.

We called them, and they're there, so no problem. (Be warned, no English speaker at the time we called if you want to call.)

Here's the details:

There's 140 spaces. €18 per space, + €5 per person, and the spaces are motorhome sized, so will fit 2-3 bikes and 2 tents ok.

Reservations not required.

We will book 5-10 spaces end of April, based on the reservations we have for the HUMM - Hotel reservations, so that should take care of everyone fine.

Deposits not required for reservations, but do let us know to be sure we have you down for camping in case they fill up/ They don't expect it, but between now and then there could be another group at the same time!

Hope that answers your question!

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, Understand that we have a HUMM map coming, but what Michelin number map do you suggest for viewing in advance? Can you help with that - I'm sure its not cheating......!

Maps were mailed today! No idea what Michelin map it is...

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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