Horizons Unlimited Travellers Meeting

• Registration form
• Meeting Location - Where is it?
• Camping on site
• Other Accommodation
• Information about the area
• Membership
• Rides
• Local hosts, information
• Present YOUR travel adventure!
• Present YOUR Tech Clinic - good at something of interest to motorcycle Travellers? Please do a Tech Clinic for us!
• Vendors! Register here
  
• Please Volunteer to help out! Odd jobs, registration, gate, etc. Just 2 hours of your time!

How you can help - put up a few posters! Event poster available! Please post it everywhere!

Want to know what people thought of other HU Meetings? Is it worth coming to the Meeting?

"I'm so looking forward to another HU meet. My only problem is that I simply can't get to every talk I want, such is the amount of terrific presentations on offer. Each year I've been astonished at how articulate, intelligent, informative and entertaining the speakers are. I'm willing to help with anything that doesn't keep me from a talk - and my timetable will be full to bursting!"

The Plan

The plan is simple. Show up on Thursday or at the latest Friday afternoon, meet people and setup. Travel Presentations and Tech clinics are planned throughout the meeting, starting Friday night. More Detailed Schedule here.

We can always use some help! If you want to assist, please sign up to volunteer to assist on the day or here for advance work or to ask questions. Thanks!

 

2012 Speakers and Tech Clinics (so far, more to come):

• Two Ways Down.
  • Bill Hooykas and Greg Powell
    Tip to tip in the Americas. Two friends head out to Ushuaia in 2011, one rode solo, one with GlobeBusters, pros and cons of each method, bring your questions!
    
    Bill: "I have been riding BMWs non stop since 1972 and a BMW MOA member for nearly 35 years now, and have well over 1 million kilometers in various saddles. I am very slowly working my way around the world over the span of a lifetime (funny how raising a family and having a job can delay things). I rode Europe and parts of North Africa on a BMW 75/6 that I bought new in Rotterdam in 1974 after finishing school. I have now gone tip to tip in the Americas, and the only piece missing will be the remainder of Africa. I will have then completed my longitudinal RTW in the footsteps of Grant and Susan and others who followed. I hope to finally complete this journey by 2014 so that my 40+ year BMW RTW dream will be complete. Join me now as I take you along, on this, my recent ride to Patagonia."
    
    
    Greg: "I bought my first motorcycle in 1981 (a Honda Z50 minibike) and my second motorcycle 26 years later (Yamaha V-Star 650) and 2 years ago the Honda Varadero. (Amazing how getting 3 accounting degrees, married and divorced interferes with the important things in life – motorcycle travel). I have ridden various rented motorcycles in Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand) while on short vacations. Finally in 2011, 3 months after getting my full M license, I quit my job, sold my house and left for a journey across the Americas. I rode from Toronto to Newfoundland, then to Alaska and all the way to Ushuaia Argentina for a total of 65,500 kilometers over 10 months. I am now addicted to motorcycle travel and have returned to Canada to make money so I can do another trip. My next trip will most likely be Russia, Eastern Europe and into the Middle East. Not sure what bike I will take but I am thinking of buying a Ural in Russia and keeping it through the Eastern Europe part, then perhaps a Honda Transalp."
    
    
• 11 Years on the Road, RTW
  • Grant and Susan Johnson
    Grant and Susan's updated show of their RTW trip.
• The Achievable Dream
  • How you - yes, even you - can do trips you might not imagine. Proper planning is essential, and we'll give you a taste of what to expect and how to plan your trip so you have a great one!

• Women only
• a very popular session - I'm told it's a must for the ladies, so plan on being there!
• Fix that flat! How to change a tire anytime, anywhere
  • How to prevent flats in the first place, and fix them when you get one. The best tools and how to use them for tube and tubeless tires. Hand's on practical and tire changing contest for beginners to experts.



Grant's ever-popular tire-changing session at the HU North Carolina 2009 Meeting.

• Photo Composition for Travellers, and a Critique of YOUR photos
  • Grant Johnson, Canada
    Transform your trip photos from boring to fabulous! Bring 10 photos on a USB key or SD card for discussion - what's missing, or not quite right, or just plain BAD - and how to correct the mistakes we all make. Bring some photos on a flash drive if you'd like a critique.
• Prep your bike for the long trip!
  • Grant Johnson, Canada
    Is your bike ready for long distance travel? Grant will conduct a hands on assessment and discussion of bike set up and prep, looking at YOUR bike.
    
• Experienced Travellers Panel - ask the experts anything you want! This has been VERY popular - ask anything - well almost... ;)

• and more to come! How about you? We're all here to learn, and there's LOTS to learn! We want to do more presentations and clinics - but we need volunteers to give them! Any topic you can contribute having to do with motorcycle travel, maintenance, planning etc, lasting 20 minutes or more, would be great. Please contact me here to volunteer.

Here's what we had in 2011:

There will be slide shows and tech clinics on Friday and Saturday evenings, and all day Saturday. Come early and make it a great weekend! We recommend riding on Thursday Friday and Sunday, and participating in the clinics evenings and Saturday.

Rideouts

Vendors

If you know of any travel equipment vendors who should be there, please suggest it to them! Vendors please contact me for details.

Schedule will be posted here, with a print version as well, when it's ready...

...so check back and plan what you want to see. The schedule is subject to change, so don't hold our feet to the fire - stuff happens! But we will try very hard to ensure that it goes off as planned. Check the latest schedule to be posted at the meeting on the day.

Reservations and Registration

Camping is NOT included with your admission to the meeting. Reservations for camping (not required, but requested) and cabins, bunkhouse, rent-a-tent, (REQUIRED) here.

Reservations SVP - THERE IS A LIMIT on the number of people - 300 is all the location can accommodate.

We have to let the facility know as soon as possible how many we're expecting so they can have enough staff on. If you haven't registered and you just arrive, you might not get fed! ;) NOTE: Food and drink is NOT included, but we're assuming you will want to eat!

Pre-Register and save $10!

1. Register and PAY before August 28, is $40.
2. At the door, admission is +$10

Entry fee includes admission to the slide shows on Friday and Saturday night, and other events during the day Friday and Saturday. Important: On-site Camping / accommodation / food is NOT INCLUDED with your registration!

Please PRE-BOOK by filling in the form below and click the "Count me in" button below it. NOTE: Use one form per person!

Option 1. Pay by PayPal

a. You will shortly receive an e-mail confirmation. Check to ensure the details are correct. If you don't receive an e-mail confirmation within a few minutes, it means your e-mail address wasn't correct, (or the Internet has eaten your e-mail). Try again. A human being will actually get a copy of the e-mail, and we promise we won't sign you up multiple times. ;-)

b. After you have filled in the form and submitted it, you will have an opportunity to pay by .

OR:

Option 2. Pay by cheque

a. You will shortly receive an e-mail confirmation. Check to ensure the details are correct. If you don't receive an e-mail confirmation within a few minutes, it means your e-mail address wasn't correct, (or the Internet has eaten your e-mail). Try again. A human being will actually get a copy of the e-mail, and we promise we won't sign you up multiple times. ;-)

b. PRINT THAT EMAIL (or write out the important bits by hand if you don't have a printer) and MAIL it with a check (in US$ or CDN$ - prices quoted are US$,

made payable to Grant Johnson, and mail to:

Grant Johnson
102-15910 Fraser Highway
Suite 472
Surrey, BC   V4N 0X9
CANADA

Payment and Registration details AFTER August 28, 2012:

1. Please fill in this form below to let us know you're coming. NOTE the registration fee is + $10 at the door!

2. You will shortly receive an e-mail confirmation. Check to ensure the details are correct. If you don't receive an e-mail confirmation within a few minutes, it means your e-mail address wasn't correct, (or the Internet has eaten your e-mail). Try again. A human being will actually get a copy of the e-mail, and we promise we won't sign you up multiple times. ;-)

3. Print the emailed confirmation form and bring it to the meeting.

IF you have ALREADY registered and just want to pay, go here!

Meeting Registration
Couples, groups, buddies etc - One registration form per person please! EVERYBODY must register.
Your details
First Name * (*=required field) Last Name * Email * HUBB User Name	City, State Country Are you a Contributing Member? *(HUBB or Ezine doesn't count) Y N Mobile or Phone number (in case we need to find you)

Meeting Options

Please choose your Meeting package (camping/accommodation IS NOT included) Prices are for PAID PRE‑Registration, + $10 on the day
Package Description	Camping	Slide Shows	Tech Sessions	Stickers	Membership	Price	Choose *
Meeting only						$40
Annual HU Membership						$15

Food
Food aplenty on site - you won't go hungry! Order on the day.
Note: It's a dry county.

Accommodation

Camping is NOT included in your registration. There is lots of room for camping, so pre-booking not required, but recommended.

Please book with Ironhhorse Lodge directly for rooms, or Telephone: 1-828-479-3864

T-shirts
If ordering T-shirts, PLEASE tick your size and colour choice - it will make ordering a lot easier for us, AND ensure you get your T-shirt at the Meeting! Details down the page here. If you want more than one tshirt of a size, please indicate in the Comments box below and we'll contact you to sort payment and the order. Extra Cotton T-shirt is $20, extra Synthetic, $35.
Cotton T-shirts, $20.00 Quality heavy duty 100% cotton, pre-shrunk.	Medium Grey Black Small Grey Small Black Medium Medium Large Large X-Large X-Large XX-Large XX-Large XXX-Large XXX-Large
Synthetic T-shirts $35.00 Synthetic, sweat wicking T-shirts. These are VERY nice travel or riding shirts.	Dark Slate Grey Black Small Grey Small Black Medium Medium Large Large X-Large X-Large XX-Large XX-Large

Help us plan future Meetings! (optional) Also used to print your meeting badge/conversation starter :)
Which travel bike do you use?
Past bike travel destinations? (For more than one location hold down the control key and click on your choices)	None Around the world Africa Asia Europe SE Asia Russia and area Australia New Zealand North America South America
Future trips planned? Where? (For more than one location hold down the control key and click on your choices)	nowhere! Around the world Africa Asia Europe SE Asia Russia and area Australia New Zealand North America South America

Volunteer! (optional) Why volunteer? Because it's a great way to meet people if you're new, Volunteers make the meeting possible, and it only takes a couple of hours, or more if you like, and you'll have a great time!
I would like to Volunteer and help out at the Meeting, and meet lots of people! (Options, times etc on the next page)

Agreement
I have read and agree to Horizons Unlimited's terms and conditions for entry to this event. I understand I will also be asked to sign a written waiver at the event before I can participate.	*	Yes No

Comments, notes?

Please Volunteer to help out at the Meeting!

Would you like to put on a Tech Clinic or slide show?
Any special requirements, e.g. food, any comments?

Greyed out? Click YES to the Terms and conditions - yes, again!

Membership - Show you're proud to be a Horizons Unlimited Traveller!

T-Shirt Deal

You can help!

If you have a few minutes, please download the poster ( Adobe pdf format) and print off a few and hand them round your club or your local bike shop or anywhere seems like a good place.

Poster in pdf format (500kb) full colour Event poster. (You may need to right click and choose "save target as...")

Thanks!

The Meeting Location

Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge, Cabins and Campground
1755 Lower Stecoah Road,
Robbinsville
North Carolina 28771

For more information:
Telephone: 1-828-479-3864

More info on their website, and a review of Iron Horse in "Motorcycle Consumer News." (128kb .pdf)

Getting There - GPS, Maps

Other Accommodation Possibilities

Note: Camping is NOT included with your admission to the meeting. Reservations for camping (not required, but requested) and cabins, bunkhouse, rent-a-tent, (REQUIRED) here. Book EARLY!

Other accommodation possibilities are a little ways away - details to come.

Suggestions anyone?

Information about the area

Any info you have on the area, rides etc, please let me know.

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Local Bike Shops

Let us know any good dealers nearby!

And a special thanks to all the local sponsors and supporters!

• Ghost Town Harley-Davidson "Western North Carolina's only source for authorized Harley-Davidson® sales, service and accessories."
• Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC - "rare American motorcycles and automobiles"
• Bluemoon Cycle in Norcross, GA. - "one of the largest volume BMW motorcycle dealers in the Southeast."
• Fraziers Harley Davidson in Buford, GA. - "Our goal is simple. We want to keep everyone happy."
• Atlanta Triumph Ducati in Atlanta, GA. - " a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts to hang out and discuss bikes with like minded fanatics."
• Precision Cycle & ATV Sylva, NC. - a full-service shop - "Mechanics are the backbone of the business"
• Smith Power Sports "products to make your outdoor living easier and more enjoyable. We offer experience, fair prices, and a friendly atmosphere." Kawasaki and KTM.
• Mortons BMW, Fredericksburg, Virginia. Mortons have been a long-time Horizons Unlimited supporter, so a special thanks to them, and for coming all the way to the meeting! Say hi to Steve, he'll be wandering around...
• BMW Motorcycles of Atlanta, "the leading BMW dealer in the southeast, with all the latest models, genuine BMW accessories and your exclusive source for BMW clothing in Georgia"

Please drop in for a visit and thank them for their support.