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Just found us? Wondering what this motorcycle adventure travel gig is all about? You've come to the right place!
We peddle dreams, the achievable kind, creating an addiction to overland travel. It all starts here...
- NewsletterTravellers stories free to your e-mail inbox!
- Travellers Stories / BlogsExciting, humorous and sometimes terrifying stories from hundreds of intrepid motorcycle adventurers...
- Grant & Susan Johnson Your hosts' own RTW trip, two up on a BMW R80G/S, '87-98. Read our stories from the road...
HUBB Discussion ForumsThe Horizons Unlimited Bulletin Board or HUBB is a fact-based forum connecting over 36,000 adventure travellers.
- HUBB Intro/FAQ If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the HUBB Intro and FAQ and then:
- Register to PostIt's free to read, but you get so much more if you register, such as Private Messaging, subscribe to threads and much more...
- HUBB Ride TalesRide reports, whether it's a weekend ride or around the world!
- 4 Wheels Travel ReportsAdventure travel tales from the 4 wheeled side of HU!
Resources and LinksHorizons Unlimited Presents! Informative and entertaining DVDs to help get you on the road!
The new Road Heroes DVD series
helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
- Calendar pics From the HU Annual photo contest!
- Travel BooksInspirational motorcycle travel books!
- Get Ready
Plan your trip!
Dreaming of a motorcycle trip to distant climes? This section will help you to plan your trip, whether it's to the next state, country or all the way around the world! Start here!
Shipping the Bike
Resources and LinksHorizons Unlimited presents!
The Achievable Dream 5-part series - the definitive guide on DVD for planning your motorcycle adventure.
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!Links Page
- Gear Up
Pack light and save money!
You could just get on a plane with your credit card and passport and buy or rent everything you need when you get there. That includes the bike, riding gear, etc. etc.
But if you do want to take a bike and all your stuff with you, start here: Choosing and outfitting the bike.
Bike Tech
Other Gear
Resources and LinksHorizons Unlimited presents!
Gear Up! is a 2-DVD set, 6 hours! Which bike is right for me? How do I prepare the bike?
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
"This DVD will save you a fortune!" See the trailer here!Links Page
- On the Road
Stay healthy and happy!
So you've done it - got inspired, planned your trip, packed your stuff and you're on the road! This section is about staying healthy, happy and secure on your motorcycle adventure. And crossing borders, war zones or oceans!
Shipping the Bike
Crossing Borders
HUBB Discussion ForumsStaying Safe & Healthy
- Travel Advisories News that may affect your plans. Security tips and questions.
- Staying Healthy on the Road Medical info, e.g. malaria, shots, find a doctor.
Getting There
Life on the Road
- Recommended sleeping and eating.
- Bodger Fix duct tape, bailing wire & WD 40.
- Recommended repair shops in all the best places.
- Travel Hints and Tips
Resources and LinksHorizons Unlimited presents!
On the Road! is 5.5 hours of the tips and advice you need to cross borders,
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!Tire Changing!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!Links Page
- Connect
Keep in touch!
This section will help you to stay connected to your friends and loved ones, and make new friends along the way!
Tell your Travel Story - Blog on HU!
With an HU blog, you'll get a lot more readers than in some obscure corner of the web, it's all set to go, no setup required, and it's free! Request your blog here!
Horizons Unlimited Communities
700+ HU Communities in 109 countries! People who want to meet travellers - yes that's YOU - and can provide local assistance, and may be your new best friends!
HUBB Discussion Forums- CommunicationsImprove your communications with your companion, or with friends and family
- Photo Forum Improve your travel photography, create HU Photo Contest winners!
- Travellers seeking TravellersMeet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
- The HUBB Pub!Always open for casual conversation!
- Women's Topics (Open to all!)
- Questions that don't fit anywhere else
- Make a DifferenceTips on fundraising or donating time and energy to a cause.
- After the big trip - Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
Resources and LinksHorizons Unlimited Presents!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! Presented by Lois Pryce, veteran solo traveller through South America and Africa and author of 'Lois on the Loose', and 'Red Tape and White Knuckles.'"It has me all fired up to go out on my own adventure!" See the trailer here!
Links Page
- Events
Meet your new tribe!
Why come to an HU Travellers Meeting?
Meet people who don't think you're crazy for wanting to ride your bike to South America or Africa or across Asia! They will encourage you, share their experiences and advice on how to do it!
Where are HU Meetings?
HUBB Discussion ForumsHU Travellers Meetings
Organising and planning, discussion, getting there, etc.
Non-HU Events
- Motorcycle Events around the worldPost any event of interest to motorcycle travellers here!
Meetings TrailerHU Meetings are NOT like your typical bike rally! To get a sense of what goes on, watch the meetings trailer here!
Participate!
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Support Horizons Unlimited
Why become an HU Member?
We're not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown a hobby into a full time job and a labour of love.
When you decide to become a Member, it helps directly support the site. You get additional privileges on the HUBB, access to the Members Private Store, and more to come as we roll out new systems. Of course, you get our sincere thanks, good karma and knowing you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. :-)
- Contributing Member - $20 annual donation.
- Gold Member - $45 annual donation.
All contributions are gratefully appreciated and will be acknowledged.
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Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the Horizons Unlimited logo on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Calendars Featuring the 13 winning photos from the Horizons Unlimited annual motorcycle travel photo contest!World Map Sticker for Panniers
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!Travel Books
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!DVDs - Watch and Learn!Horizons Unlimited presents!
Achievable Dream
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour DVD series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to DVD!" MCN UK.Collectors Box Set
All 5 DVDs with a custom printed slip case. "The series is 'free' because the tips and advice will save much more than you spend on buying the DVD's."Road Heroes
- NEW series! "Inspiring and hilarious!" - Contributing Member - $20 annual donation.
- About HU
Who are we?
New to HU? Start Here!
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
What turns you on to motorcycle travel? Meet some of your fellow travellers! See the trailer!
Your Hosts
Grant & Susanare veteran motorcycle travellers - RTW north to south, two up on a 1986 BMW R80 G/S.
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