People willing to help! links

Southampton UK. "We wanted to get in touch to offer travelling motorcyclists in the UK, who are passing through the Southampton/ Portsmouth/ Winchester areas, or are planning to, a helping hand with advice, local knowledge and someone to meet and maybe share a beer or two with and help with places to see in the UK. We're handy for Portsmouth and Southampton docks too. Our phone number is +44 (0) 2380 695936." Or mail pehe...@space.qinetiq.com using the subject 'Horizons Unlimited Helpful People.' Thanks Paul and Sharon!

Slough, UK. "I live in Slough, near Heathrow on the outskirts of London. I've travelled around Australia on an XT250 and am preparing for an extended trip to wherever on my XT600 Tenere. I can offer two-wheeled travellers coffee, a bed or place to pitch a tent, tools, a welder and somewhere to work on your bike. Email me a couple of weeks in advance if you can, however I will do what I can to help in an emergency! Be sure to include 'Horizons Unlimited' in the subject line or I will delete it." Mail Barry at bazm...@hotmail.com

"I would be more than glad to assist and provide accommodation for any riding Budget traveller in Pune. I share a flat with three friends and can accommodate 2 - 3 bikers / travellers for 4-5 days to a week quite comfortably.

I ride an 350 CC Enfield Bullet Electra, and go on short rides of around 400 Kms in and around Maharashtra. I / My friends can provide all the biking related info for any riders in this area." Mail hari...@yahoo.com Thanks Hari Iyer!

Essex, England "I've biked around Southern India, Europe and the Alps, and some US. Any travelling bikers in UK always welcome!"

Coffee and conversation only. Mail veth...@cwcom.net using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People page' Thanks Nick!

Lommel, Limburg, Belgium

"Currently preparing RTW, I can help fellow travellers with food, lodging and a helping hand in case mechanical assistance is needed. I work in a secondhand parts bikeshop so getting parts for your bike will be no big problem. Sorry, Japanese bikes only, I'll do my best for the other brands. My cellphone# is 0032-47-540-0958. All travellers welcome!" Mail firs...@hotmail.com using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list'. Thanks Bob!

Japan has some of the most exciting roads in the world, the country side is of a stunning beauty completely unexplored by motorbike tourists. Beautiful mountains with breath-taking views; coastlines and wonderful people making each trip an unforgettable journey. Anyone interested in information about biking in Japan, please drop me an email. Mail Bern...@motorradtour.de using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list'. Thanks Bernd!

Ian has info on India by Enfield, London to Nepal, (especially roads in the Himalayas) and has also done Alaska to Tierra del Fuego. Travellers are welcome to visit and stay. Menzies Creek, Victoria - suburb of Melbourne Australia.

Tel. 61(0)5-968-2278. Mail ozil...@hotmail.com using the subject 'from the Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list' Thanks Ian!

"...I can provide short term accommodation, truck to move a broken bike..., garage and some tools to fix it, and lot of recommendation and advice on where to drive and what to do in Quebec. Mail chri...@yahoo.com using the subject 'from the Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list' (en Francais, English, y un poco Espanol)" Thanks Christian!

"Hello fellow travellers. My name is Rajesh & I currently reside in the USA. My parents wish to offer the hospitality of their home in Vijayawada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh. 520010. You are welcome to stay for two to three days with them. Dad is also willing to offer any assistance within his limits. To know what his limits are or to stay with them you can email 'me' a fortnight in advance. I normally will respond within 24 to 48 hours and set it all up. Also, if you need any advise via e-mail on travelling in A.P, try me. Just don't forget to include 'Horizons Unlimited' in the subject of the mail or I might delete it unknowingly taking it for spam. Here's wishing you a safe and fruitful trip. Sincerely, Flotsam (Rajesh) - Mail floa...@yahoo.com using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People page' Thanks Rajesh! "

"West London, UK, near Heathrow Airport, Planning a RTW in 2002 with an Africa Twin, and has a spare room for Travellers to crash in, free of charge of course, a constant supply of tea and coffee, and a workshop for putting the bike back together as need be." Mail ranj...@virgin.net using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list' Thanks Ranjit!

"Happy to offer accommodation for a night or two, use of workshop, help with repairs etc. We are motorcyclists with RTW aspirations." Mail mspe...@xtra.co.nz Thanks Murray and Kathy!

"I have travelled 3 years / 24 countries / 100,000km from Switzerland to SE Asia overland on a BMW R80G/S. Since 1998 I live in Bangkok and still do frequent trips in Thailand and to neighbor countries adding another 45t km to the clock (1/2002). I have updated info about borders, laws, roads, etc. Also for Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam.... I like to meet bikers who come to Thailand, please get in touch... contacts, shipping, bike shops, spares, 2nd hand, etc. in this area you can find as well on the Mailing List (see search function and database) from our web page"

phone mobile: (+66) 01 400 49 41 or 02 711 37 18 extension 1
Mail d...@yahoo.com using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list'. Thanks Daniel!

One More Mile Riders

"We offer assistance and hospitality to all riders in Turkey. Please contact us if we can be of help." Mail volp...@teklan.com.tr using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People list' Thanks Paolo!

I live in Meinerzhagen, around 70 km east of Cologne and around 100 km south of Dortmund - the area is called Sauerland and just beautiful for motorbiking!

Motorbikers travelling are always welcome (yes - the ones from Germany, too ;-) )! We do have some room for people coming through, a garage to put your bike in for a good night sleep, we do speak English (French + little Italian or Spanish )

If anyone needs help - someone to show around the place, assistance with German or technical or is in great need of somewhere to stay I'd be happy to help out - drop me an email! Greetings Mel... (Mail only...@hotmail.com using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People page!' Thanks Mel!

"I ride BMW twins and know a good bit about keeping them running." "I have met many riders who either needed help or just wanted to meet someone local for some coffee, beer, food, and of course good company! I enjoy meeting riders from other places and one day soon I hope to be the rider touring around and looking for local riders to hook up with in Europe." Mail jepe...@yahoo.com. Thanks John!

Do you want to meet travellers coming through? Send in your info and get listed here. OR just go to the Community page for a secure way to meet travellers through the over 500 Horizons Unlimited Communities in over 90 Countries around the world! Also be sure to check the dates of the Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meetings. We hope to see you at one!

Chris has offered help and assistance to travellers, especially on getting in and on to Russia - he's had plenty of experience at it! Contact "Chris in Tokyo" on the HUBB. Thanks Chris.

"I am in the Central Ohio area and have a large garage with most tools needed for bike maintenance. All my contact info is on my site."
Thanks James!

My club EMOK can help all riders travelling in Turkey. Website in Turkish only. Mail the Chairman at i...@emok.org or Ugur Saner at ugur...@emok.org using the subject 'from Horizons Unlimited Helpful People page!'

Two German bikers with two Yamaha Teneres travelling around the world. They have travelled through Czech Republic, Russia, Japan, China, Malaysia, Australia and other countries.We are living in the Black Forest, South-West Germany. The city is called 'Weil der Stadt', around 30 km south-west of Stuttgart - a paradise for all bikers!! RTW Travellers as well as short therm travellers allways welcome in our home. We can offer you a bed for some nights and a place for your bike. Both of you can have a rest and we have a garage for maintenance. Volker is a very good mechanic and can give you a hand (if wanted). Even if you need some other help or information just contact us. Mail Kers...@gmx.de
Thanks Kerstin and Volker!

Travel Diaries, "zwei auf reise ans ende der welt". In German only."We live in the south of Stuttgart, southern Germany. Our region offers many delights for the traveller, sites, great landscapes and roads, Black Forest, Swabian Alb Mountains, Lake of Constance and so on. Every Motorbike Traveller is welcome to visit us, eventually for a drink, a meal or also for some nights rest. Information on places to visit, workshops or other required help can be given.

We also got a private workshop, Martin is into Bike Mechanics, so issues with your bike and gear are likely to be solvable. After travelling ourselves we always like to share some tales from the road and feed the bug :-)"
Mail smar...@freenet.de

Thanks Silvia and Martin!

"...I own a small hotel on Silver Star Mountain, Vernon, BC and I invite all 2 wheel travelers to stay at my place on their way to and from anywhere. The price will be at least 50% off regular rate, depending on the story they have. Visit my site. This is not to solicit business but to meet friendly travelers on 2 wheels. Regards and thanks again for the site. Niklaus" Thanks Niklaus!