Dreaming of a motorcycle trip to distant climes? This section will help you to plan your trip, whether it's to the next state, country or all the way around the world! Start here!
The Achievable Dream 5-part series - the definitive video guide for planning your motorcycle adventure. Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
You could just get on a plane with your credit card and passport and buy or rent everything you need when you get there. That includes the bike, riding gear, etc. etc.
Gear Up! is a 2-DVD set, 6 hours! Which bike is right for me? How do I prepare the bike? What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers! "will save you a fortune!"See the trailer here!
So you've done it - got inspired, planned your trip, packed your stuff and you're on the road! This section is about staying healthy, happy and secure on your motorcycle adventure. And crossing borders, war zones or oceans!
On the Road! is 5.5 hours of the tips and advice you need to cross borders, break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Tire Changing!Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
With an HU blog, you'll get a lot more readers than in some obscure corner of the web, it's all set to go, no setup required, and it's free! Start your Travel Story Blog right now!
800+ HU Communities in over 115 countries! People who want to meet travellers - yes that's YOU - and can provide local assistance, and may be your new best friends!
Make a DifferenceTips on fundraising or donating time and energy to a cause.
After the big trip - Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
Resources and Links
Horizons Unlimited Presents!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
"It has me all fired up to go out on my own adventure!" See the trailer here!
Meet people who don't think you're crazy for wanting to ride your bike to South America or across Asia! They will encourage you, share their experiences and advice on how to do it!
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T-shirts, Calendars, Stickers
T-shirts Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Calendars Featuring the 13 winning photos from the Horizons Unlimited annual motorcycle travel photo contest!
World Map Sticker for PanniersShow your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Travel BooksMotorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
Videos - Watch and Learn!
Horizons Unlimited presents!
Achievable Dream The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
"The series is 'free' because the tips and advice will save much more than you spend on buying the DVD's."
Advertisers- Horizons Unlimited is well-established as the first source of reliable, unbiased information on all aspects of adventure motorcycle travel.
We reach a dedicated, worldwide group of real travellers, and are the only website focusing exclusively on long distance motorcycle travellers.
If you sell motorcycles or motorcycle accessories, riding gear, camping equipment and clothing, transport motorcycles, organize motorcycle tours, or have motorcycles to rent, you should be advertising with us!
New to the HUBB UK this year are Front Runner and they have a secret recipe that makes up who they are.
FRONT RUNNER SECRET RECIPE:
*1* Take a handful of friends who are engineers, designers, outdoor enthusiasts and professional off-road drivers;
*2* Add a shared history of adventures into the wilds of Africa spanning 40 years;
*3* Toss them into a factory in South Africa with the very latest technology and materials, together with CAD (Computer Aided Design), in-house laser cutting, CNC milling, bending, cutting, punching and powder coating;
*4* Let them simmer, dream, design, build, test, sell, travel, and evolve for 13 years, as they grow to become the world's premiere vehicle outfitting company with offices in South Africa, Australia, Europe and the United States.
The most advanced, versatile and widest range of vehicle based adventure travel accessories available on the planet are best served at sunset. In nature. Where the air is fresh and the views are breathtaking. Now in the UK with a network of approved dealers, fitting centres and overland advice and consultation. Come and see us at HUBB UK, see our demo vehicle and speak with our customers too!
The Dover to Donington ride is being organised by the July, Simon, Kate and Arun from Moto Adventure Nights, and Touratech De. That link is to the 'getting the word out' work they are doing. You’ll be joining a bunch of riders over from mainland Europe – various countries!
Meet at the docks in Dover at 10.30 on the 18th with departure being at 12. Please note. You will need to sign a liability disclaimer before you can join the ride so please allow plenty of time to get there and sign that before departure. The A1? It really is the longest road in the UK. Didn't know that! Fun coming up.
I've been busy hopping around in the last year or two, so I offered up a choice of two presentations for this years HUBB UK, and as the time draws nearer with silence from the over worked organisers it looks like it is up to me to make a decision :-)
Maybe event goers can help by letting me know which presentation they prefer ?
The choices are (both is not an option) :-)
1) Pegless to Peru - (practical and informative presentation)
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The presentation will cover aspects of buying a bike in Chile, why we (my wife and I) chose Chile instead of other countries and the problems we encountered.
* Bike issues and the failure to enter Peru after a month in Bolivia, and then running out of money.
* All the usual fun of finding parts to fix a broken bike
* Fuel trouble in Bolivia
* How to explain why you are carrying a dead dog in the back of a broken down van on the Pan American.
* meeting (local) people (when the bike breaks down) and making friends.
Generally a "you can do it to" type presentation.
2) 2 Prats (a RTW adventure in 91 days)
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More of a "boys own" get out and do it.
How we (myself and a friend, Mike) had to rush across the states to catch a ferry
* What happened when that was cancelled.
* How to cock up bike paper work so that you cannot ride in South Korea.
* Meeting the Hells Angels in Vladivostok, and being adopted (we sometimes thought kidnapped) by them.
* Doing the "banya" (and Vodka) in Chita
* Dealing with the heat in Kazakhstan (and major breakdown in the desert).
* Why I actually did the trip in 64 days and Mike in 93.
Good grief Brighty, why on earth would you want one of those?
As you know young Samuel, (It is ok for me to call you Samuel, isn't it?), I used to ride a certain marque from Germany, as you did (and still do)
Remember Brooklyn Bridge in 2000? The skyline is sadly now very different.
In the intervening years I deserted the marque and went elsewhere, but now I have returned to the fold and am again a proud owner of a BMW (actually it's just a rebadged Aprilia...).
Seemingly, since the turn of the millennium, the marque from Germany has attracted a new crowd who sip lattes at Starbucks and wear special riding suits. So I thought, as HU welcomes all sorts of people, this group should be made more welcome than previously, where they just got instant coffee from a serving hatch in a dining room.
I do like a strong filter coffee in the morning. What a cruel smell that would be drifting over the camp site when I'm drinking grass and inner tube tea.
Ok, my X Challenge only cost a fraction of a new 12GS and my riding suit isn't lined with whale foreskin either, but seriously ... As a BMW rider I can't been seen at the Golden Arches! What would my new friends think?!
Ok, my X Challenge only cost a fraction of a new 12GS and my riding suit isn't lined with whale foreskin either, but seriously ... As a BMW rider I can't been seen at the Golden Arches! What would my new friends think?!
I wouldn't eat at MDs, but for the coffee and the wifi they have become a haven across the world in recent years.
But as you admit, it is an Aprilia. I took great pride in pointing out the "made in Italy" under the tank as I dragged mine across Bolivia.
Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's thelist of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.
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...
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™ 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
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.
helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
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