At the risk of making myself even more technically useless than I might otherwise be, I'd be particularly interested if these sessions included actually getting the wheel on and off the bike, as well as the tyre part! My bike has all sorts of exciting cables that daunt me with the thought of having to remove / replace; in fact, the tyre changing part seems the easiest bit!

Needless to say I've not yet done it - I'm sure it would be easy having repeated it a few times!

Hello HUBB people.

The lovely Kristina and I have volunteered to present our practical camera workshop again for all those who are interested.

It would seem stories are a big theme with any travel group so I am posting a few very short visual stories. I want stories to be one of the outcomes people can start to get to grips with.

So the "Tent Story" is a very simple short story:

I met this man who told me how much he liked his tent, he also explained how he fitted it all into his boxes and the poles into a box tube near the right rear indicator

Well impressed I was.

(if you know him could you post his name please)

So the breakdown will be a focus on getting to grips with your camera.

The exercises are simple enough, but will help you to have a greater appreciation of getting better outcomes of the photos you are already taking.

Sometimes one photo can tell the story, sometimes it is a series of photos.

I did this photo a day blog last year (never missed a day) and there are many stand alone images telling stories and many groups of images telling stories.

www.kensphotoblog2013.com

Ultimately it is to help you have more enjoyment taking photos while you travel.

Who is more determined and focussed, the man or the dog?

With a few simple skills you can achieve greatness with photography, and with a few simple tools (and some skill) you can get back on the road again after a flatty

The dog and I work as a team focused together , it's the bike that's determined to do its own thing

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do.

Good question. When I've seen Grant do the session in the past, he has had a bike on hand which he has extracted the wheel from. I don't know what bike he has lined up this time but even if it's not the same as yours you could have a word with him. Or Trix who is one of the Crew Leaders on the Gate Crew and you'll have seen in the last few shots from Ken. Having said all of that, you'll quite likely find people with bikes such as yours who are absolutely happy to share knowledge. It's part of what the HUBB UK is about.

Nice one Ken, I bloomin' well hope I can get to this this time!!!

Here goes with info on the next Exhibitor and they are new to us this year. The Sponsor of the Paddock area of the Adventure Travel Zone is REV'IT Sport International. So who are they, what do they do and why are they keen to meet you? They say:

‘Let us lead you through your next adventure with gear that is built to perform in whichever way you like to push the limits. It is our goal is to design and produce functional clothing of the highest quality that enhances and improves your riding experience.

Our Dynamic line offers a range of highly functional, all-weather performance apparel that meets stringent safety standards and comes equipped with practical and innovative features. REV’IT! has developed functional jackets, trousers, shirts, body warmers, balaclava’s, wind collars, under gloves, socks, base layers and cooling products.

So leave the beaten path and blaze your own trail with the Poseidon GTX - equipped to keep pace on your wildest adventures. And our Sand ladies jacket makes the perfect adventure companion for worldly women.

If you are a true explorer stopped by nothing, don’t let your gear slow you down.’

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One of the things I really enjoyed last year at the HUBB UK was seeing all the expedition vehicles. Some of these guys have got amazing rigs. Some hard core journeys happened with them too.

I'm looking forward to seeing who comes in what this year. These shots are just a very small selection of some of the guys.

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Artyom Liss, Dave Ett, Michelle Moorst, Mike West, Ken Binns and Ludmilla Szustow.

Ouch! Sam you are an idiot! A lot of the shots I’ve been posting and am going to post over the next weeks come from these guys. Thanks very much all. You are giving us all a great taste of what’s happening.

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I've got this public talking thing down now... well at least I don't shake as much as I used to. Last year I was supposed to do a webcam presentation live from Iraq but the connection went, so having composed a presentation in my head as I rode through Eastern Turkey I found myself with no one to tell my tales to. This year I won't be relying on internet I'll be telling about the trip that lead the the new book Ureka that comes out in May. As well as Iraq and Turkey it covers The Cuacaus region and my new favourite country Georgia. Looking forward to telling why I loved that diverse country which is only the size of Ireland so much.
Graham Field | Overland motorcycle travel author, strong desires and infinite dreams.

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That would be me Ken!

Ben & I were there last year on my Trusty Super Tenere XT1200Z Called Mr T
Here's the write up I did on my Blog HUBB UK 2013 Donington Park Farm

And just for you here is Mr T's Tent Pole Storage Tube. Complete with Sticky back plastic.

We had a great time and loved the Masai Dancers

Masai Dancers at HUBBUK Meeting - YouTube

It just so happens I sold Mr T at the end of last year to return to my beloved Honda CBR1000RR FireBlade & so will be carrying a far smaller tent this year along with next to no luggage!

I hope you have a great 2014 HUBB Meeting folks.

Who is next on the list of Exhibitors who are joining us? Overland Magazine that’s who. Not read a copy yet? This is what they are about:

A high quality publication produced 3 times a year, OVERLAND features engaging motorcycle travel stories from around the world. Whether it’s 2 weeks riding the Algarve or 2 years riding around Africa, our stories are from riders who are out there doing it, no matter what kind of bike they own.

We take great pride in the quality of the images and writing contained within each issue and we delight in exposing new and deserving writers and photographers from around the world. The publication is a truly international affair, staffed by those with a passion for bikes and global discovery.

2014 will be our 4th year attending HUBB and we’re sure this will be one of the best ever celebrations of travel. We’ll have back issues for sale in case you’ve missed a copy and we’ll have a huge selection of motorcycle travel books too.

OVERLAND magazine : Adventure Motorcycle Travel www.facebook.com/overlandmagazine

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Hi All,

I'm honoured to be asked to speak at the HUBB UK event. Here is a few details about my upcoming talk.



In 2013 I attempted a solo overland journey by vehicle across Central Asia.

Through a previous trip to Afghanistan, as part of the first ever cricket team to tour and play the national side in 2009, the seed was planted for the expedition across Central Asia. I always wanted to return to Afghanistan and play another game of cricket (something I successfully achieved at the beginning of June 2013).

I was also inspired by Peter Hopkirk's books covering the history of the last 200 years, I wanted to visit the area immortalised by The Great Game. I set out to explore present day Central Asia along the former Silk Road routes, retracing the steps of the players and the historical events of The Great Game. Through the interaction with the local people, cultures and landscape, my was aim is to compare and contrast the historical version with modern day Central Asia.

Travelling from London to Russia I planned to join the Silk Road and head east to China though the "Stans" north of Afghanistan. Then head south via Laos to Malaysia in South East Asia. After shipping the vehicle to India I headed west via India, Nepal, Pakistan, Iran, and Turkey and finally Europe to London.

I want to share my motivations for the journey. Starting from a position of no experience in overland vehicle journeys to completing the a 30,000 mile journey through some the worlds biggest trouble spots. Discovering that Central Asia isn't really as the dangerous a place the media regularly portray it to be. I'll be giving some insight to how the region has been impacted by the worlds superpowers over the course of the last two centuries. Sharing the ups and downs of this amazing adventure and showing that anybody with the desire to take on a challenge like this can do it. Through a mix of serious, not so serious and downright amusing stories, I'll share my adventure.

I hope you'll call come along and check out my story.

Jon

p.s here is a little video taster of the journey

That's What It's All About, People - YouTube