HU Adventure Weekend Haggs Bank - 19-21 Sep, 2014
 

We're pleased to announce the 2nd Horizons Unlimited Adventure Weekend in Cumbria - England's Last Wilderness!

Danny Taylor of HU 'Road Kill Cookout' fame is hosting this event at his beautifully restored bunkhouse and campsite.

Comment from the 2013 event: "The hospitality, scenery, campsite and amenities, the food, drinks, good music and the people were simply first class."

Registration open now! Numbers are strictly limited, so sign up soon!
HU Adventure Weekend, Haggs Bank Cumbria 2014 | Horizons Unlimited

Part 2 :-)
 

Mark me in for a berth in the methane forest !

Ted, Stan and Jake mate don't forget the rum & curry!

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-hu-meet-71100

Dave.. You flying in for it ???

I'm in like flyn on this one. Fantastic meeting. I'm putting my name down for a spot in the Methane forests of Haggs Bank..

I can't wait. Bringing the XR650L on a trailer... :)

Count me in for this one. Tent in the methane forest! Jake bring earplugs, Seisobs, hope you can make this one, Dave be great to see you again mate. No idea what steed I will be on but it probably wont be the Transalp.

GM

Put me down for 1 bike, 1 man, 1 tent, 1 bourbon, 1 scotch, 1 beer :cool4:




Ok, maybe not... How about 2 beers?

Count me in camping for one - Jake.

One bourbon, one shot... One beer.


I think I'll be packing a bottle of Jack and my banjo....

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Hey Ted, you can start to play like your idol :helpsmilie:

That's ma daddy when he was a boy... Yeee haaa

Jake lives :-)
 

G'day Jake, sent you an email ages ago ??? Good to hear you're alive and well mate ;-) Dunno where the hell I'll be or what I'll be riding in late September as long as it has 2 wheels or 2 legs :-) Those who know me will know anything is possible ;-) Ted for crying out loud, no trailers mate, ride the damn thing!

Might bring it on a trailer because I'll probably break it on the trail ride.. Its running a spare engine as the original is being rebuilt..

I've booked the Friday off so no one can put me on call! :)
Are the vintage trails on again?

Result I am on holiday the week leading up to the meet, and its a local holiday on the Monday so thats an extra day.
We will be there, Not going to be so stoopid as camp at the top of the hill this time way tooooo far to stumble after the beer
So thats 1 tent, 2 bikes & 2 peeps might bring a teddy & cuddly sheep for him...............

Hi folks been away for a while <not prison> , Cant wait for another great event and hopefully it will be even better :thumbup1:

There's some great acoustic musicians round here so hoping to have some gentle music on the Friday night as well ,
We have Another great lead rider for the off rd runs:scooter: so we can run two different ride outs , We are also working on a guest beerbier to help with the dancing:D, If there's any requests please shout out:taz:

Booking will start soon so keep a look out as numbers will be limited

:scooter: safe Danny

sorted
 

Registered and payed. Hoping for a spot in the methane forest with all the usual miscreants/suspects, oh come on you know who are!

Thats me registered & paid up :D
I think we might arrive on the Thursday cos I am on holiday all that week, and hubby has booked holidays from the Wednesday night. Cant think of a better place to spend a long weekend.
:palm::Beach: this is the weather we want not :rain:

I'll be there... Maybe try and get Thursday off too and help you set up if you need the help. I've also got a lot of seasoned timber if you're short of firewood ??

haggs weekend
 

Im looking forward to sept when im going to be coming to my first haggs bank weekend will b coming down with friends who recommended this weekend to me :scooter:

At the moment on my current work schedule, I am at sea during the meet :thumbdown:.
There's a lot happening in the company I work for, downsizing, laying up 4 ships, redundancies and firings going on at the moment, I honestly don't know if I will be kept on or not - not really worried, at 58 I am ready for a few shifts in B & Q and do some serious touring :).
Would lve to go down to Danny's place again, i will just have to wait and see.

Crikey Jake sounds a bit grim mate, plan B sounds good though!

Been dodging a few curve balls myself, back at the coalface, even time roster and home every night ;-) Found some well above par Hazelnut Schnapps for those chilly nights, when one staggers a tad too far from the fire ;-)

Looking forward to catching up if you manage it.

methane forest ?

Hi just booked on this. Will be my first HUBB event. Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Pick up bike this weekend, so never ridden off the pavement at all.
(Apart from one day trials bike riding).
S

Methane Forest?
 

Crazy Dave, the methane forest is a small section of the campsite hidden in the trees well away from the main body of the campsite and the bunkhouse where the pampered softies stay LOL.


It was given this name in an affectionate manner on the morning after the first meet when several diehards who had camped there (all male) noticed a blueish (possibly light brown) haze above the trees. We decided it was created by the effects of mass over consumption of curry, Guinness and what ever local brew we could get our hands on. You can use your imagination to work out what caused the haze which had disappeared by the time the sun had been out for an hour or so followed by a soft breeze. Unfortunately it was even worse on the Sunday morning. ( some people, me included, just never learn)


Jake 950 will probably never forgive me, Seisobs, Touring Ted and Darwinite for the snoring which in his words was like "sleeping with your head in a beehive". My advice, camp on the hill which has glorious scenery and excellent pitches or bring earplugs, some air freshener and a gas mask and join us troglodyte's in the "forest. Either way it is one of the best mini meets in the UK. I cannot recommend or praise it highly enough and much Kudos to Danny and all concerned for the effort they collectively put into it.




This thread complete with photos should explain all.


http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...-hu-meet-71100


Looking forward to seeing you there mate.

Sorely missed
 

Seisobbs you will be sorely missed if you cannot make it. I too hope to "retire" in a few months. Keep in touch and PM if need be maybe we can meet up somewhere over the coming months for a couple of days?


GM

That makes two of us. :thumbup1:

:thumbup1:

Do you know if there will be any mega easy off road rides for the likes of us then?

Hopefully have the old airhead back together by then so count me in. Haggs Bank is a fantastic venue and in my book these mini meets are far superior to the totally OTT Donington meeting...and no planes (well not too many anyway!)

Hope the airhead comes together Dennis. Thoroughly concur with your sentiments. My coping strategy at Donington was to not spend any money at the venue and be self sufficient as well as hang out at Danny's fire and enjoy the chat with old and new mates in addition to watching the bands.

Bikerden, that's why we do different kinds of events - everyone is different and has different preferences :) There were a lot of people at Donington who had a GREAT time - even Chris did it seems :) So viva la difference, and we hope you have a great time at Haggs Bank!

Set in stone
 

Sorry guy's can't make it, :censored:, working in the Gulf of Mexico, I come off the boat 31st July then go back on 5 weeks later (4th Sept until 2nd October).
Intend having some weekends away touring Scotland this coming break, I know a lot of great places / campsites to go to if anyone is interested.

Emither sent :)

I reckon I should be able to make this meet, tried for Donington but work commitments and the ongoing build of the truck didn't allow me the time..

This would be our first Hubb meet so a couple of questions.. I have a truck (Bedford MJ) that carry our two 650 KLR's on the back and acts as home! is there somewhere we can park the rig or am I best just bringing the bikes and camping gear?

Been a bit non computer friendly how do I book and pay?

Forget my last I found the registration page ;-) so should be good to go!! I guess I fit in the motorhome category which sounds a bit grand for a big dirty truck that needs no electric hook up and most certainly docent need hard standing.. Will register and roll up and park as close to the camp fore as possible.. looking forward to it ;-)

Great you can make it ,yes we do have parking spaces so come in what you want :thumbup1: thanks danny


You can book in on the hu link

No worries for parking will be great to see you here thanks danny:thumbup1:

Theres off rd for every one we can supply maps or hope to have a leader for the big bikes :scooter:cheers danny

:clap: Thanks Danny, much appreciated.

Registered and paid up so i must be coming Ill be arriving by elefant ( just like Hannibal !) Tchus Jake.

Fingers crossed CCM will be bringing the bikes up not for show but test rides on there new adventure bike , We will keep you informed and how we work out test rides


Cheers Danny

Nice, put me down for a test ride :) .

I only live a few miles from where they are built. :)

Great news we have managed to arrange a great adventure this is abseiling down the famous ashgill falls and then gill scrambling at the bottom all equipment is supplied for only£35 to avoid disappointment book early .:funmeteryes:
Also don't forget the mine tour to the ball room flats which is a experience not to be forgotten :thumbup1:
There's still some places in the bunkhouse as camping is nearly full so get booking
Cheers Danny

I'm in, registered & paid - looks too good to miss so flying in from Thailand specially ... well almost :thumbup1:

I went to the HUBB UK meeting in June as a HUBB newbie & that lead to buying a new bike :scooter: the following week ... now looking forward to putting some more miles on her & hopefully a some (gentle) off-road :mchappy:

Can't wait! :D

I've booked for the weekend camping & trail riding on the Saturday, really looking forward to it as I had a great time here last year.

How do you book the abseiling & scrambling?
Or will that be happening when the trail riding's on?

Registering for the trail riding
 

How do I register for the trail riding? I'm paid up for the camping and event.

Bungle, call or PM Danny directly - "RoadKill" here.

Hi all, due to an enforced change of circumstances am pretty certain I wont be able to make this event. I am gutted about it.
So I have a place available for a tent, if anyone wants to purchase this how would we go about selling/ swapping names on the list etc?

Thats Mike paid up for the weekend. We will be arriving on the Thursday so fingers crossed we get a bottom of hill campsite less distance to stagger back to the tent.
Will be great to meet up with everyone again.

we have some flat areas down by the river if its that bad lol, I have made some more plots for the adventure folks who want to feel as tough they are wild camping , Due to the amount of folks people will be asked to camp tight n o room for gardens , Plus remember with everything going on you wont be in your tent much ,
We now have some fantastic music on the Friday night :DRember to bring your licence if you want ago on the ccm
:scooter:
Cant wait to see you all there

Really sorry to hear that , I hope all is ok


Cheers Danny

Thanks

Rough time at the moment. My own fault. Will be alright in the end though. Just means I cant get to this event. Disappointed as it would be my first.

Cheers

Road2 too.....
 

Oh go on then.... I could only get a bunkhouse ticket but I am bringing my tent cos I snore like a trooper and might get asked to sleep elsewear.

Mrs R2m is off to Ibiza , you I am old free and single for a whole week.... perfic.

bierbeerjeigerjeiger:clap::thumbup1::scooter:

Dam.. I can't bring my XR650L to play on the lanes. The donor engine blew it's rings on the way home from Donington.

So, I'm brining my almost finished Dominator up. Sadly, on road tyres and also a totally collapsed rear shock. No speedo, no Dash etc. Half it's wiring still not finished so just tucked under the tank. haha.



I'm bringing my AA card with me for sure :helpsmilie:

See you all there

bier

Ted
Make sure you pack your DL and conterfoil too. Test a CCM ? I will. :scooter: I'll be on Af Twin and won't be greenlaning either. Lots of super paved roads up there.

Arriving Fri evening, hopefully before dark.

Yup.. Packed already. Must have a play :)

Stan (greenmanalishi) , will be leaving the Wirral on Wednesday lunchtime and heading for a night in Dent (Dales) before riding the scenic route (if possible) up to Danny's place the next day.

Anyone's welcome to join us.

Someone's got to test the beer

After 5 munros in 3 days, its time to hunt out the biking gear and get this show on the road.
Its a bit dreich this far north hope the sun comes out the further south we go.
Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation, a few ciders maybe a wee whisky if I am lucky.
Let packing commence leaving in 2hrs 45 mins.

Seems like fun Ted! Grab a test bike from work for the weekend instead, I can just see you getting round on a shiny new GS smothered with TT gear :eek3:

Well as luck would have it, I'm snowed under with work and the house hasn't sold. Cant believe 12 months has past! The weekend will be awesome if it goes remotely close to the inaugural meeting and I'm sure Danny and family will see to it! Obviously I'm going to miss it, otherwise Ted, Stan, Andy and I would have had a skin full at the Swinging Arm by now! To all the lads in the methane forest, Cheers Dave.

EEEk ! its here - I thought it was next weekend (marked it wrong on my calendar so best get me skates on get packed find someone to look after the dog and set off. Ive just about recovered from 10 days of severe food poisoning (Even been in hospital it was quite bad) so am a bit delicate so no drinking this weekend for me. Bugger. jake.

Delicate Jake, for crying out loud man, I don't believe it for a second!

Ted & Stan, show Jake the stick and funnel :eek3:

Man I wish I was there right now, sitting round the fire with you lot!

Just got back from Danny's place now. What a great weekend that was.

To all I missed saying goodbye to, I apologise. My hangover was kicking in and the 12 pork steaks I ate the night before seemed to be not sitting well on gallons of real ale.

See you all again soon I hope :thumbup1:

Concur with the above sentiment. Top weekend. Super organisation by Danny and Cathy. Thanks for all your hard work and everything the helpers did too.

Next time.... bier

I just want to say a massive thanks to Danny & Cathy for putting on such an amazing weekend. :thumbup1:

It was lovely to meet so many new friends. Like Ted, I am also sorry to those that I didn't get to say goodbye to... I really look forward to catching up with you all again soon.

Celia bier

Another great weekend at Haggs Bank! Thanks to Danny, Cathy and everyone involved in making this one of the best weekends of the year! Meeting new friends and old in beautiful surroundings, riding bikes, drinking beer and having a right good old laugh - priceless!

Until the next time..........

What a great weekend! So glad I went.
Big thanks to Danny and everyone who made it possible.
I was great to meet so many kind, genuine, and interesting people.
People who have done amazing things and who are an inspiration.
My faith in humanity has been rejuvenated :thumbup1:
I had a great ride out on the trails with Ian cheers! :funmeteryes:
I had no idea my bike could do that! Thanks for all the tips and advice, it definitely helped.
I look forward to meeting everyone again next time.
All the best,
Crazy Dave.

Thanks all for a great weekend!
Danny,Cathy and helpers for hosting.
Ian for the great off road ride out.
I need to watch out for that sand next time!

Cheers, Neil
:clap::clap::clap:

Its great when we have a local holiday up here means we dont have to worry about the Sunday morning hangover.
We watched the old bikes going up the hill, and a few taking a tumble down again. How do those guys do that????
Had a wee blast over Hartside cake stop essential. Collected a landmark for the Round Britain Rally.
Danny even lit a wee bonfire for us after tea time.
Thanks for a fantastic weekend.
Away to look at dates in diary for our next wee jaunt down.
Great to meet up with everyone and see you all soon.
Liz n Mike

Thanks to Danny, Cathy and all those that helped and support them to provide a great weekend for all. Only prob is Danny mate.............last year was brill but you just gone and raised the bar this year !!!

Thanks again Ali