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Overland Adventure Travel Day at the Ace

Overland Adventure Travel Day at the Ace Cafe London

Sunday February 8th 2009

9.00 - 5.00pm

More details as I have them

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I'll be up for that..
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Actually, looks like I'll be back in oz by then.. haha
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Sounds good to me... (being there, i mean - not the above post!)
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Hi,
Do you have any more details about this Overland Adventure Travel Day??

I am new to this....

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bummer i will be working that day i might have to see if i can get there and back before work
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How about 4 wheels?

Are 4x4's welcome as well? We will be arriving from Oz around the end of Jan...
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Ace day + Russia maps

Thanks Glynn
I hope to be back and, if so, will come along.

I am currently in Moscow for a few weeks but due to return to London a day or so earlier than the meet.

Apart for a few maps of OS or 'Carte Militaire' quality of a few non contentious areas, Russian road network is covered in a series of about 6 or 7 map booklets - or in one bound heavy book for about GBP23. Each booklet is far less than the cost of a pint (in UK anyway!) and they are quite reasonable for itinery planning, showing roads, towns, rails, tracks, even fuel and workshops in remoter parts. No contours and not always highly accurate or up to date though!

If anyone wants a map or more please PM me with your details and which region interests you and I will buy them, carry them back to London and bring them along for you to collect
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Hello Glynn

Any news on what we might expect at the Ace? And please promise me the exciting stuff won't all be over by 0930.. this is a Sunday we're talking about.

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Are 4x4's welcome as well? We will be arriving from Oz around the end of Jan...
Sure - but you may have a challenge parking! It's all about adventure travel.
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Sure - but you may have a challenge parking! It's all about adventure travel.

Dont let the parking put you of bringing your 4x4
There is plenty space opposite the cafe up on the pavement off the road no problem
The Ace has had some very busy car days allways some where to park
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Bugger - only just seen this. I live about 2 miles from that Ace Cafe. When and where's the next meet-up?
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Bugger - only just seen this. I live about 2 miles from that Ace Cafe. When and where's the next meet-up?
As far as I know there has been no dates released yet for another event at the Ace Cafe. But given the turnout [I hate to say it, but you missed a great day] I think its pretty likely there'll be another.
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As far as I know there has been no dates released yet for another event at the Ace Cafe. But given the turnout [I hate to say it, but you missed a great day] I think its pretty likely there'll be another.
Yes, it was an excellent event, and very handy for a lot of people!

BUT - won't be another one in 2009 - the Ace is booked solid till 2010 - and we are working on dates for then.

You lot need to come to an HU Mini-meet, either in London or have one wherever you are. There's a lot of them going on round the world, and they always are a great time. So stick your hand up and find a location and set a date, and you can have your own meet!
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BUT - won't be another one in 2009 - the Ace is booked solid till 2010 - and we are working on dates for then. snip
I did not make it unfortunately, but if you want there is a biker friendly but in the Midlands (about 1/2 to Ripley) called bassets pole that may be interested in hosting a similar event... (although it is not a cool of a place as the ace)
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