Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Events > Motorcycle Events around the world
Primus rally Primus rally
Register FAQ Calendar Today's Posts
Motorcycle Events around the world Events of interest to travellers - please put the location country in the subject!
Photo by Sean Howman, The Pamir highway in an unseasonably cold late October, Tajikistan

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by Sean Howman,
The Pamir highway in an unseasonably
cold late October, Tajikistan



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 3 Oct 2006
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Posts: 13
Primus rally
A while ago (well, earlier this year!), there was a thread about the Primus rally in Norway. Does anyone on here know when it is on and have any contact details / website etc? I would like to go at least once. Probably either 2007 or 2008 with 2008 looking the likely candidate. As anyone from England done this rally and roughly how much will it cost? I assume I'll have to travel via mainland Europe has there doesn't seem to be any ferries to Scandinavia during the winter.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 3 Oct 2006
AliBaba's Avatar
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Norway
Posts: 1,379
Primus is always the last weekend in february. It is not an organized event, people just show up so I don't think you will find a website or contactdetails because there is noone to contact...
The meeting itself is free.

You can see some old pictures here (not mine): http://www.otc-mc.org/~197/primus_2003/ or here http://images.google.com/images?q=primustreff&hl=no
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 3 Oct 2006
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: N.Yorkshire
Posts: 336
winter rallies in scandinavia
Am planning a jolly across scandinavia in january/feb doing winter rallies., there are a few good rallies worth investigating,
for info a good starting point is winterfahrer.de and the nmcu website lists a few. Pm me by all means.
__________________
Harley Davidsons,
The most effective way of turning petrol into noise without the side-effect of horsepower
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 3 Oct 2006
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 521
Actually, I'm trying to map the winter rallies in Norway as we speak, so to speak (...). This is what I've come up with so far:

- Krystallrally 14. - 18. february 2007 (softcore winter rally: Hotel rooms only... http://www.krystallrally.no/), ca 3,5 hrs northwest of Oslo

- The Primus Rally - the original: 23. - 25. february 2007, ca 2 hrs north of Oslo

- Busk Winter Rally 16 - 17. March 2007 (that's spring, isn't it?), ca 1 hrs north of Oslo

- Heteslaget (the Heat Stroke), Vallset in Hedmark county, 2-3 hrs northeast of Oslo - date tbd, but probably late january/early february 2007

- Firda Frost, 8 hrs west of Oslo, probably end November 2006

- The Primus Borealis Rally - Alta in Northern Norway, 2-4 February 2007 (approx. 30 hrs effective riding from Oslo)

- "Vinterskjelven" (The Winter Trembler) in Møre & Romsdal County, some 7 hrs northwest of Oslo, late jan/early febr 2007

I'll update as I get dates & venues confirmed.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 4 Oct 2006
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: N.Yorkshire
Posts: 336
yet more
also :

savalenrally.de poss 25/28 jan 07
fyordrally at loen, 31 jan to 3 feb (big money, 180 ish euros!!!)

will also update as I find out.

am planning to travel from kristiansand and traverse the backbone of norway and sweden and drop into Finland over the pond. down to helsinki and back via lubec.
on a c90.

__________________
Harley Davidsons,
The most effective way of turning petrol into noise without the side-effect of horsepower
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 29 Dec 2006
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
  
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Posts: 13
Indu, where you the guy who e-mailed me about the Primus? It will probably be 2008 before I can get to it as I am doing the altes elefanten this year (well, 2007). I'll keep checking on here for further information about it.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 29 Dec 2006
Gold Member
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: N.Yorkshire
Posts: 336
snow hope
primus rally info link http://www.spitfire-mk.no/primus-borealis%202007.htm

I thought about going for it 2007, but it would take way to long, so am going back to plan A around norway/sweden etc.

The Alg rally 2007 has been cancelled, BUT it will be a big trip 2008, possibly involving the primus.

A good couple of winter sites are www.winterbiker.de and www.winterfahrer.de

happy times (if it snows..)
__________________
Harley Davidsons,
The most effective way of turning petrol into noise without the side-effect of horsepower
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 30 Dec 2006
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
  
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Oslo, Norway
Posts: 521
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mortis
Indu, where you the guy who e-mailed me about the Primus? It will probably be 2008 before I can get to it as I am doing the altes elefanten this year (well, 2007). I'll keep checking on here for further information about it.
Yes, I think I was - a year ago? Anyway: The Elefanten thingy is a large one. The (original) Primus rally is quite small. Not so organised, but very very friendly. It has been going on for years and years. Not for the faint-hearted, and not easily to get to. No web-page - only for those who are well connected enough to know about it (all of you who visit the HU, I guess...). The Primus Borealis is the Northern Ultima Thule variant of the Primus Rally.

Let us know how the Elefanten went! Pictures would be cool (pun absolutely intended...).
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Outback Meeting - Offcentre Rally - Innamincka - August 14-1 atgreg Australia / New Zealand 1 13 Feb 2016 07:05
XT 600 Tenere - suitable rally raid bike? PJC Yamaha Tech 2 9 Nov 2005 14:57
BMW Rally in Argentina October 2004 Diego South America 0 16 Aug 2004 23:14
BMW/other brands Rally in Cordoba province Argentina Diego Motorcycle Events around the world 0 14 Aug 2004 06:50
Factory PD rally exhaust? Barry Johnson Yamaha Tech 0 5 Feb 2004 19:02

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

25 years of HU Events
Be sure to join us for this huge milestone!

ALL Dates subject to change.

2025 Confirmed Events:

Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
Switzerland: Date TBC
Romania: Date TBC
Austria: Sept. 11-14
California: September 18-21
France: September 19-21
Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
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...

Adventurous Bikers – We've got all your Hygiene & Protection needs SORTED! Powdered Hair & Body Wash, Moisturising Cream Insect Repellent, and Moisturising Cream Sunscreen SPF50. ESSENTIAL | CONVENIENT | FUNCTIONAL.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

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.

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

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

Your ad could be here, on EVERY page of the HUBB, or the whole website, or as many as you like!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

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.



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:16.

Contact Us - Horizons Unlimited Motorcycle Travellers Website - Archive - Privacy Statement - Top