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**Endurodude** · #1 15 Apr 2014

Sam, do they offer insight into ALL vehicles? Their site seems to suggest 4x4. I've tried to find somewhere to learn more about my bike (I'm not at all mechanically minded!) locally, but to no avail! I'll certainly pop along if they do!

**Sam Manicom** · #2 16 Apr 2014

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Originally Posted by Endurodude

Sam, do they offer insight into ALL vehicles? Their site seems to suggest 4x4. I've tried to find somewhere to learn more about my bike (I'm not at all mechanically minded!) locally, but to no avail! I'll certainly pop along if they do!

You are right, they are 4x4. However, it'd probably be worth popping down for a chat as there may well be lateral things you can pick up from the guys. Good blokes by the way. As for bikes, I wonder if any of the motorcycling exhibitors are reading this and would like to take this on board?

**Sam Manicom** · #3 16 Apr 2014

I do like this guys 'Just do it' mindset. Real have wheels can do anything and go anywhere type of thought process. I do get the feeling that a visit to the HUBB UK would have stood him in good stead though...

Having said that, nice one that feller. On the road and doing it. Excellent!

**Endurodude** · #4 16 Apr 2014

I can't see the fridge or TV? Someone needs to sort out that serious omission!

**Sam Manicom** · #5 16 Apr 2014

No doubt if you've been to the HUBB UK before you'll have seen the quality of audio visual kit that's being used. It's set up by a company called Code Audiovisual and the boss himself, Gary, is such a fan of the HUBB UK that not only are they one of the sponsors but he comes and gets his sleeves rolled up in the presentation rooms too. Thanks Gary

Of course, when you see this bit of footage and you find out what Gary and his friends get up to, then you'll know in part why he gets such a buzz out of being at the HUBB UK overlanders event.

Watching the footage, one of the things that struck me was how, like the TRF, the guys were so careful to go where it was legal to do so, and how they respected the other people they met. Good stuff. Smiles all round methinks

**road kill** · #6 16 Apr 2014

Working toward another great event is made even better when your kids help out to make the experience even better ,Those who know mine have been there since in nappies and help collect everything we need ,Tegan has gone one better to help fabricate the fire bins towards great evenings round the fire listening to music and stories and a odd drink

See you there Danny and Fil

**Sam Manicom** · #7 17 Apr 2014

I'm really sad to say that HUBB UK regular Geoff Keys, isn't going to be with us this year.

He'll be sadly missed.

YIPPEEE! On Wednesday next week he's setting off around the world

Happy travels mate. Looking forward to hearing how it goes. And thanks for all your help volunteering!!!

**takeonafrica** · #8 18 Apr 2014

Firstly, thanks Sam for keeping us updated on the latest news. I can’t wait!

Got back last weekend from my trip across Asia - Russia, Mongolia and the 'Stans (which I departed for just days after HUBB UK 2013 - my first time to the event). Had an awesome time (despite being a biker of the pedal kind).

For now, though, I’m sorting out all my photos from the Siberian winter (which are mostly of snow, trees, my bike and a few frozen selfies!) and it’s getting me all excited for putting together photos from the whole trip for my presentation at this year’s event.

So hopefully see some of you there this year… on my new motorbike! Yup, that’s right, I’ve seen the light and have upgraded to a motor (getting lazy in my old age). You see, a lot can change between 2 HUBB events…

BTW - my book Desert Snow (One Girl's Take On Africa By Bike) is available at the current reduced rate (only £2.98) for the kindle version for only 2 more days. Bargain if you've not read it yet! Otherwise I'll be bringing some paperbacks and soon-to-be-published hardback limited edition version to HUBB if you want a signed copy

sorry - us self-published authors have to squeeze in a plug whenever we can!