Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers Seeking Travellers
Travellers Seeking Travellers Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
Photo by Daniel Rintz, Himba children, Namibia

The only impossible journey
is the one
you never begin

Photo by Daniel Rintz,
Himba children, Namibia



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #16  
Old 12 Mar 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Isle of Lewis
Posts: 153
Hi there folks,
Dates are a bit firmer now.
Troon to Larne Sat July 9th
Roslare to Cherbourg Thursday 14th.
15th meeting up with traveling buddy from Glasgow then head South towards Spain.
No fixed route from then on.
Maybe do the Pyrenees for a week then the French Alps for another.
If it's poss will do "The Bridge".
Hopefully will meet with a few Hubbers on the way.
Rory
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 12 Mar 2011
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 762
hey,

if you end up in barcelona let me know and I'll give you a booze itinerary.

the general route from Bilbao to Barcelona is a good one (via Jaca). places like logroño, león, burgos, vitoria, bilbao, etc are all good. also had a good night in Sos del Rey Católico, though I can't really remember much. some great roads between bilbao and zaragoza/tarragona.

cheers
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 10 Apr 2011
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: East Lothian Scotland
Posts: 51
Hub meeting

Hey Rory
Have you noticed that the Hub Ireland meeting /gathering is on late May ?
I fancy hitting that so maybe over there a wee bit early to meet up
Will keep you updated
Cheers Amigo
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 26 Apr 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Isle of Lewis
Posts: 153
Time is starting to drag now...........
Looking forward to meeting a few like minded peope
Rory
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 21 May 2011
Palamie's Avatar
Gold Member
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Stirling UK
Posts: 27
Rory sadly missed the Highland mini meet last week but have been planning Ireland to France towards the end of June. Will track the thread and might even change my plans for Spain instead. I'll be leaving a week or so earlier but I'm a real tortoise - better to travel than to arrive. - so could probably catch up with you guys in Spain. Forgot to mention I had a great week on the Western Isles a few weeks ago. Had no access on-line or would have looked you up.

Kevin
__________________
"....those who fear life are already two thirds dead" Bertrand Russel.
Almost everybody I know..
Time for some new friends!
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 26 Jun 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Isle of Lewis
Posts: 153
Counting down to D(eparture) day

Thought I'd give the tread a bump.
Got the bike all ready.
Got all the ferrys paid
and most important . . . got a full set of tokens.
Look out Ireland , here I come . . .. in a couple of weeks

Rory
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 7 Jul 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Isle of Lewis
Posts: 153
heading of tomorrow

Heading of on my tour tomorrow (Friday).
Catching the ferry to Ireland on Saturay morning .
Hope to meet a few Hubbers on my travels.
Rory
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 31 Jul 2011
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Isle of Lewis
Posts: 153
Shit happens

Well I'm back home - minus my bike
Had a great trip around Ireland ,met a few like minded people.
Went to France - it rained alot.
Hit the Pyrenees, good campsite , great roads, passes and valleys. Definately going back but next time I will spend a few weeks there.
Went to the Millou bridge - a great feet of engineering.
We went up the Trent Gorge and we were blown away by the scenery.
We had to cut our trip short by a few days(due to my bro's work) so we hit the payage (motorway) and headed towards Calais. Close to Paris we decided to leave the motorway and hit the city streets - thats when the sh*t hit the fan
It was on a very hot Friday afternoon in Paris rush hour traffic that my gearbox decided that it had had enough.
With the help of the the manager of "Teamaxe" (motorbike accessories), I got my bike of the road and got intouch with the BMW agent.
A mechainic came out to look at my bike and told me that it would take a day to fix. No probs I thought -till I got the estamate for the repair.
Parts were about 100 euros and the 8 hrs labour was 1000 euros.
Fu*k that.
We altered the loads on the other 2 bikes (dumped our tents & cookers) and carried on home on the two bikes.
The staff at "Teamaxe" are looking after my gear till I get back over to Paris to pick up my bike.
I'm heading back to Paris on Wednesday to get my bike.
So all in all it was a very enjoyable and interesting trip - a bit of hastle at the end - but it's all part of life's rich tapestry.
Roll on next year

Rory
Reply With Quote
Reply


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

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
Ireland Meet john_aero HU Travellers Meetings - UK 0 18 Sep 2008 12:31
Ireland to Spain (Via France/Portugal?) galaxyzero Travellers Seeking Travellers 10 26 Dec 2007 16:13
Ireland, what's it like? Matt Cartney Europe 6 9 Aug 2006 19:14
Ireland Freek Europe 27 19 Mar 2004 19:58

 
 

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

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

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...

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!

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 09:40.