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Grant Johnson
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Inspiring, Informing and Connecting travellers since 1997!
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Feed your hungry adventure ears. The only way to do that is if you sign up to join the fun at any HU event "near enough" to you. Here's who's speaking at HU California (18-21 April, 2024 // Mariposa Fairgrounds) so far...




Presenter LORRAINE CHITTOCK: BODA BABES RIDE! (movie).
This comedy/drama/road movie stars Tiffany Coates (who's ridden more miles on a motorcycle than any woman ever), Nicole Espinosa (motorcycle part designer), and adventurer/producer/editor Lorraine Chittock. The three women buy a used motorcycle in Uganda with the goal of delivering the bike to an award-winning wildlife ranger. Will these three motorcycle-loving babes make good on their promise? Watch the Boda Babes Ride!

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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024

#HUCalifornia presenter: JOHN BUTTON is talking about his story of riding through Colombia in January 2021. It was one of the few countries open to non-nationals during a tough time in the last few years.

Colombia, Covid... What Could Go Wrong?

"Colombia is the best country in South America for motorcyclists. I have planned for years to ride there. During the COVID lock down, there were few places outside the USA open to visitors. Colombia was among the few. My wife and I took advantage to ride the country for about two weeks in January of 2021. Come join me to hear about our challenges and fun, and learn ideas to prepare for your ride in Colombia. Spoiler alert, it really is the best country to ride in South America!"



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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024

#HUCalifornia presenter: GENE SHERMAN believes your fitness and nutrition are critical for successful, long-term adventure riding. He's about to cut through the B.S. about that.

Critical Fitness and Food for Adventure Riders:
Adventure riding (and everyday life) is physically and mentally demanding. If our fitness or nutrition is neglected, bad things can and will happen. Strong, healthy, and properly fed humans withstand fatigue, are less injury prone, are more alert, are better riders, and are able to endure high stress situations.

I will cut through the BS that we are "fed" from the media, exercise experts, and fad diet people. I'll keep it simple and provide science-based solutions to the most effective exercises and eating habits. This critical information can be use before, during, and after you epic rides. I'll show you how to move from illness, to wellness, and then to fitness. Life-changing information in simple terms. I'll also share my most trusted sources for those who want to learn more.





GENE SHERMAN is a lifelong maker, inventor, author, teacher, public speaker, motorcycle rider, and Crossfit coach. His motorcycles have ranged from trials, to cruisers, and dual sports, but adventure bikes give him the most joy. He has ridden all over the southwestern U.S. and looks forward for his RTW trip in the future.

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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024

Turn California dreamin' into adventure reality. It's high time to solidify plans to get to HU CALIFORNIA, 18-21 April, 2024 at the Mariposa Fairgrounds.

So, who else is speaking?

HU California presenters: Chantil and Travis Gill lay out the cost of travelling full-time for 3.5 years in Europe. For them, it turns out it's cheaper than living in a house and raising a family. Then they'll talk about their 3.5-year journey in Europe and North Africa...85,000 miles, 53 countries, and still absolutely loving it!





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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024

HU California presenter: FRED WALTI asks Is There a Use-By Date for Motorcycling? and shares a part-travelogue/part-practical guide of travelling for 60 days through 10 European Countries.


Is there a "use-by"date for motorcycling?

Getting older sucks, but does that mean we can't ride?

"This question that I keep thinking about is, Am I just too old to ride a motorcycle anymore? Should I find something else to do? The question is nothing new as you'll, but here it is again. After all, motorcycling isn't like golf, if you hit it out of bounds you don't just take a Mulligan. Chances are, there's a more serious price to pay. Yet, for those of us who ride, it's a passion that's hard to shake off for too many reasons to explain here. I've been riding since I was 15 and its still a central part of my life. This session is for "more mature" riders who have/are contemplating this question. There might be a few slides, but most of it with be interactive with all of us sharing our experience and thoughts. BTW, my answer to this question is no."


"We had no plan and lots of time. My wife and I spent 60 days last summer riding through France, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Amsterdam and England on a rented BMW. This wasn't our first rodeo, but it was the first time we went on an extended trip at our age (over 70), which makes it a different ballgame. Along the way we went to the Belgium Formula1 at SPA and the Goodwood Revival, two events that I would highly recommend for car/bike lovers. Not quite as good as the Isle of Man TT, but really good. In addition to a travelogue, there will be a fair amount of practical advice on renting a m/c, how to pack, how to figure each day's trip (we had no plans beforehand), what to look out for and what to look for."

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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the full and most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024

A welcome regular at HU California! Presenter RICHARD BATTLES and the RKA Motorcycle Luggage team have guided many riders on their moto communications and luggage needs. He's got a few more tips up his sleeve, though. Chat up the team at their exhibitor's booth on-site, but also check out Richard's talks about his Bicycle Life and How to Tour Small (Gasp! Even smaller than ultralight motorcycling?? Why, yes!) and everything you want to know about Video Sport Cameras 101, whether you already have one or want to get one.







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Always check the Horizons Unlimited website for the full and most up-to-date listing of presentations and workshops for each event around the world.

For #HUCalifornia 2024:
https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ev...alifornia-2024