|
18 Nov 2011
|
HUBB Advertiser
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cork Ireland
Posts: 181
|
|
San Francisco to Panama
Hey all.
I'm leaving San Francisco CA on Nov 21th for a 2 month tour of Central America.
Here is my spot page if any of you are around or headed the same way.
SPOT Shared Page
|
18 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Bassett, Nebraska
Posts: 276
|
|
The fields have all been harvested and the weather is getting brisk. The combines are silent in Northern Nebraska. All that's left is the wind blowing over golden stubble.
I always wondered what the gypsy Wheatwhackers did when the harvest was over. Now I know.
I'm not heading south at the moment, but thought I'd write to wish you well. I remember the excitement of taking off south. You'll have fun!
Take lots of pictures and report back what you find.
Kindest regards,
John Downs
|
20 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 6
|
|
november 29th or 30th crossing at Nogales
Hi...I'll be heading south on November 30th (possibly november 29th) at Nogales. Am planning on first night at Los Mochis, and then the second night in guadalajara area. It would be great to ride with someone for the first few days southward. Please let me know if that is close to your timeframe...
Mark
|
20 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: in the saddle
Posts: 297
|
|
Hey Wheatie
Cultural Adventurer "Rob" just showed up at my door with a 2008 KLR burning oil. We're pulling it down today and replacing rings. Familiar story on the 08's - he bought it in Montana, only 10K on it too. Using a quart every 1000 miles or less.
Then I guess I'll run down to Copper Canyon with him, crossing at Palomas, we might be there the 27th or so. Maybe do Baja later.
i still owe you a .
James
|
25 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lake Arrowhead and Los Angeles to Rio
Posts: 16
|
|
Los Angeles Dec 12 to Panama for Jan 3 SteelRat
Nice Spot page, which has you Thanksgiving in remote north Death Valley.
I should leave Los Angeles about December 12 for Panama. I intend to ride the SteelRat from Panama to Columbia January 3 so maybe we can ride together for a stretch.
Anyone going further I plan to ride to Rio for Carnival and ride Brasil for a few months.
PM me for contact info.
__________________
Jay '1Dakar Calif.2Rio de Janeiro Carnival'12, Ushuaia 2 Amazon on Atlantic. Interior, Brasilia, CarnivalRio'13. Andes, PacificPatagonia USA>Florida>DeadhorseAK2014!
|
25 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 6
|
|
stahlratte
Hey Ojayo...
I've got a reservation for january 3rd on the stahlratte too....I'll see you then!!
I may be in guatemala until around december 20th before I start south again for panama....maybe we can meet up during that part of the trip?
Mark
|
26 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 6
|
|
On my way south today
Hi Wheatwhacker,
I'm leaving North California today. I'll be in Prescott, Arizona monday night, somewhere around Nogales, Arizona tuesday night. And then into Mexico early Wednesday. Is that anywhere close to your schedule for heading south?
Mark
|
26 Nov 2011
|
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Holland
Posts: 113
|
|
Good travels
Hey Martin and James,
Safe travels and enjoy your trip!
I wish I could join you guys! I have to be patient for another 6 months.
__________________
Luc
|
1 Dec 2011
|
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 1
|
|
Phoenix to panama
hey everyone,
My buddy and I are planning a trip leaving phx and heading south to panama dec 12th .... However we are a bit worried being completely new to the scene. Needless to say, I've been combing the forums and trying to accumulate as much knowledge as possible ... But I have to throw this out there ....
What advice would you give a couple of newbies who are about to embark on a journey knowing nothing about what we are getting ourselves into?
I am sure this will be the journey of lifetime; our fears are based on inexperience and not knowing what to expect regarding safety (and those 2 factors haven't stopped us yet!)
- John
|
5 Dec 2011
|
Registered Users
HUBB regular
|
|
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Calgary
Posts: 34
|
|
Currently in PV, heading to Guadalajara, then near Mexico city for Monarch butterflies.. ? .. then down to Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido, then coast and east for more ruins eventually going into Guadamala, maybe Belize.
qwismer(AT)yahoo.ca
Quinn
__________________
"Old enough to know better, young enough to not care"
2003 Honda XR650R, 2005 Aprilia RSV1000R, 2008 KTM 250XC
|
19 Dec 2011
|
HUBB Advertiser
Veteran HUBBer
|
|
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Cork Ireland
Posts: 181
|
|
Currently in Granada Nic. Crossing the border to Costa Rica today, sometime.
Should be in Panama by Friday.
SPOT Shared Page
|
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
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
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
Lots more comments here!
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!
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.
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.
|
|
|