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Two-Up on a Ural

Hi! Though I’ve been a member of HU for several years, I haven’t been active on the HUBB to date. My travels have been only in N. America...a 22,000 mile solo trip from my home in CT via a very wandering route to Deadhorse, AK and back on a BMW R1200RT called the Into The Light Ride during which I raised awareness and money for Suicide Prevention. This past summer I rode a DRZ 400S most of the way across the US on non-paved roads and trails following the Trans America Trail.

My wife (dvella on HUBB) and I are in the process of purchasing a Ural Sahara. We will spend the next year getting comfortable with the rig and planning a year-long trip through North, Central, and South America. We would be very interested in connecting with other Ural enthusiasts! Give us a shout!

Safe travels to all!

ps. We'll be at the Appomattox meeting this April
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When will you be heading into Central America with the Ural, 2018/19?
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When will you be heading into Central America with the Ural, 2018/19?
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Sometime in 2019, most likely crossing into Mexico in the Fall. We don’t have specific plans, nor will we. We plan to have a list of "must see" places and just follow the front tire the rest of the time.
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I'm looking at the same time frame heading south on my ''Patrol".
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I'm looking at the same time frame heading south on my ''Patrol".


Cool! Let’s stay in touch!

Where are you from? Any chance that you’ll be at HUBB VA or HUBB Ontario?
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Cool! Let’s stay in touch!

Where are you from? Any chance that you’ll be at HUBB VA or HUBB Ontario?
I'm in west central Alberta, Canada. I'll be doing the HU Canwest rally in August and am planning for the HU California rally as well. The HUBB VA and Ontario are about a 5 day ride one way, so they're not in the plans for this year.
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I hope to meet you in Nakusp! I will be on a 2018 Gear Up (bronze/brown color} See you there!
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