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Not long ago, hubb members were throwing together mini meets faster than you could ride there too.

Its all a bit quiet on the western front these days.

Come on guys. I need an excuse not to work...
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Being one of those former (northern) mini-meet organisers and regular forum visitor, I'm surprise I overlooked this thread of 3 weeks ago.

As said, why not throw your hat into the ring? Buy me a and I'll tell you why I don't any more. Ok, I'll tell you without any cerveza purchase necessity: To me, organising a forum-advertised mini-meet (or maxi-meet) generates the same sensation as riding a DRZ with 14/47 gearing at 60mph for 500 miles on a motorway, seated.
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generates the same sensation as riding a DRZ with 14/47 gearing at 60mph for 500 miles on a motorway, seated.
at least add naked in there chris, to make it a 'complete' PITA
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I think If I did one if would run something like this.

"Be here on this day as this is where we're camping. Here's a link to the campsite. Book it yourself"

If I'm feeling really helpful I might also post a link to the location on google maps.


I can't see why it has to be harder than that ???
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I think If I did one if would run something like this.

"Be here on this day as this is where we're camping. Here's a link to the campsite. Book it yourself"

If I'm feeling really helpful I might also post a link to the location on google maps.


I can't see why it has to be harder than that ???

Well, do it then!


But the questions you get asked:

Will there be vegan skinny latte (without olives) served at breakfast? (made up question )

Will it snow? Will there be sand on the road? If there's a terror attack 2 countries away will this affect the security of the event? What if a dog chases you? Do they use toilet paper in the town where the event is situated? (Also made up questions, but based on my reading on the hubb )

Do you have liability insurance to run off road rides? (a real question that a mate was asked when he was organising a free mini meet. He hasn't bothered organising anything since...)

Some people these days run events by invite only. That way you control who turns up. Open forum meets can be tricky, unless you have a vested financial interest to take the rough with the smooth and tolerate the hassle and headache.

PS. If I do turn up to an event you organise I won't threaten to sue you if I fall off my bike
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Surely all those guys are just doing the ABR meetings now...

I'll have to put an extra sentence in the advert.

"All stupid questions will be ignored".
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