The Achievable Dream

Description

Topics covered in 'Get Ready!' include:

• Why go?
• Planning the trip - where and when to go
• Who to go with - travelling solo or with others
• Money, money, money - how much will it cost, and dealing with money On the Road
• Paperwork - passports and visas, carnet de passage, bike permits and insurance, licenses
• Off-pavement riding - basic tips
• Health - travel medical and evacuation insurance, malaria, vaccinations
• Giving something back - voluntary work, environmental sensitivity
• The world of HU Travellers - Meetings and the global community of motorcycle travellers - 620+ Horizons Unlimited communities in 100+ countries.
  

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A few comments on 'Get Ready!'

"I watched it straight through, non-stop. Let's put it this way: this DVD does not need to be accompanied by popcorn, beer or candy bars! It's mouth watering and heart warming at the same time, a very good intro into adventure travelling. Now I'm going to show it to my wife also, see what she likes about the whole concept..." Markku, Finland

"Keep up the fabulous work! We loved the first 2 DVDs and have no worries about waiting for the next ones if more time is required, we do however await them anxiously as the content is great ~ kind of like waiting for Christmas! Thank you for putting these together! Hope you are getting as much enjoyment from making them as we are from watching and being inspired by them." Angela, Canada

"I thank you very much for the first DVD - it was very inspiring and convinced us that everyone can participate in the global bike adventure regardless of financial capacity, choice of bike and age." Mick, Australia

"I had such a good time watching it. I think that, apart from the huge amount of precious information you're giving, you managed to transmit that special feeling that travelers have and share." Pascal, Hong Kong

"These (DVDs) are especially valuable when you’re having those 'this is too big for mere mortals, what the heck were we thinking?' moments, because they include plenty of interviews with regular folks, sans super-powers, who just chucked it all and hit the road." Michael, USA

"Enjoyed it immensely!" David, South Africa

"I wanted to congratulate you to the fantastic DVD you have produced. My wife Heike and I have enjoyed watching it and it helps us a lot to prepare our Africa trip next year." Matthias, Germany

"Watching the first DVD is helping me to see that a long-distance-time ride is well within my capabilities and budget. Once I have a plan, will be in touch - perhaps I can be in the video series!" Rob, USA

"Susan, Grant, and everyone else involved... I LOVE this DVD." Gillian, Australia

"We really enjoyed the first two. They really motivated me into taking a motorbike trip. I had never considered it before. Thanks for the idea and inspiration!" Sandy, USA

"One word: 'Excellent!'" Joe, Australia

"Good work, I really enjoyed them. Good quality footage and am certainly looking forward to the other two." Gert, Scotland

"Great viewing - I look forward to the next two." Bob, Australia

"I loved the first one! Thanks for your effort!" David, Germany

"Excellent DVD! Made me wanna get on my bike (when I get one) and ride off..." Elvin, Singapore

"I just wanted to say how much we enjoyed the first DVD in the Achievable Dream set. I gave it to my partner for his birthday and we have already watched it several times, dreaming about our own adventures on two wheels. You have done a fantastic job and we can't wait to receive the rest of the collection." Kath, Australia

"...at 60, I am not a novice traveller. But WOW your DVD has, just on one run through, told me so much I did not know. I want to tell you what a fabulous achievement it is. Thank you very much. I shall watch it many times over, learn a great deal and enjoy my travelling all the more for having the extra skills. Hurry up with the next one please." Andrew

"It's very good, the production quality is excellent and it makes one salivate even more for the open road. Well done." George

"Lots of very useful information and the people you have selected to interview are very knowledgeable and down to earth, makes you feel that 'I could do that'." Stephen, Australia

"I am very impressed and very, very pleased with it. It was everything I hoped for! The interviews with the riders are fantastic. You can't beat getting the answers to the questions you want from people who have 'been there and done it.' You just don't get such good quality information and guidance like this anywhere else!" Barry, UK

"…absolutely wonderful. You covered an amazing amount of material. The production and attention to detail were outstanding. As a 'wannabe motorcycle adventurer' - it really lit the fire inside me." Randy, Canada

"Volume 1 of 'The Achievable Dream' is outstanding! The first-hand accounts and stories are a great way to format the presentation, as it gives the student (me) a real straight-from-the-horse's-mouth idea of the information source, which builds confidence in the information. And the sheer volume of that information is phenomenal! I can't wait to receive the rest of the series. Great job!" Shawn, USA

"It was very well done and the quality of filming and information was excellent..." Scott, UK

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Description

Although virtually any bike can travel around the world, ‘which bike’ is always a lively topic for discussion among motorcycle travellers.

For the favourite travel bikes, we interviewed knowledgeable owners - why did they choose it, what’s good and bad about it, how did they make it better, and what are their top tips for this bike.

Considerations include carrying capacity, travelling solo or pillion, comfort, paved vs. dirt road, reliability and availability of spare parts.

Through interviews with experts, we also cover how to prepare the bike for overland travel, what spares to take and choosing tires.

Finally, we cover what to take and how to pack it, including riding gear, clothing, panniers, tents, sleeping bags, cooking kit, medical/first aid kit, maps, GPS and much more.

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First comments for 'Gear Up!'

"Love it, was worth the wait ;-)" Ed, UK

"Thank you for putting together this unbelievable resource." Joe, USA

Only one word sums up this DVD.....INVALUABLE!!! And put together with the rest of the series.....AWESOME!!! The variations of packing, type of equipment, choice of bike is endless. There are so many tips, hints, ideas how can anyone fail? Many thanks for creating this DVD set, it's something I know I will get many hours of pleasure watching again and again." Pieter, UK

"I spent this evening dreaming while watching it. Can I be excused and leave NOW please?" Tom, USA

"I love them. Want to set off every time I watch them!" Mark, UK

"Many, many thanks for the 'Gear Up' DVDs. I spent a whole evening watching them, instead of the (soccer) World Cup. The comparative elements of the various sections were illuminating. I particularly enjoyed the discussions of the various strengths and weaknesses of different bikes, clothing, technical equipment and camping gear. You've produced a superb set of thought-provoking and informative DVDs, without patronising your audiences and whilst encouraging the idiosyncratic and independent choices of individual riders." Gerald, UK

"Just received the Gear Up DVD and love it. Thanks a million." Henriette, Denmark

"Although I hadn't expected to I watched the first DVD this past weekend with a friend of mine. Although I hadn't expected that it would, it surpassed the first three in terms of content and interest. My friend and I have 40+ years of interest each in and experience with bikes of all types including long haul rides within Oz from the days when a pair of Craven panniers was considered the last word in touring equipment. The DVD was great and generated several hours of discussion over the merits of large and small and hard or soft (bikes and luggage that is). Well done." Bob, Australia

"Really enjoyed it. It's really professional and full of useful information, a must for any traveler and a credit to both of you. Many thanks." Frank, UK

"We received our "Gear Up" dvd's today, and really had to concentrate on finishing our regular tasks before sitting down to watch them! We nearly forgot to feed the poor dog... Thanks for all the hard work, it's another great job, informative and entertaining. I'm sure we'll watch this one three or four times too! I think showing the pros and cons of different bikes, luggage systems etc. was a brilliant idea, it really distills the endless discussions on the HUBB forums down to a manageable, visual experience." Peter & Joyce, Canada

"SUPERB, MEGA, HIGHLY INFORMATIVE, FUNNY, and more. We sat in front of the TV from 3 o’clock till midnight because of it; if it was a book I guess we couldn't put it down. Best thing on Adventure motorcycling we have seen!!" Wayne & Helen, UK

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Description

This 2-DVD set (324 minutes of content) contains the following chapters:

• Riding the World
• Day to Day
• Where to Sleep
• Language & Culture
• Borders & Officials
• Shipping the Bike
• Building a Crate (Demo)
• Dealing with Breakdowns
• Safety and Security
• Emergencies
• First Aid for Bikers (Demo )
• Meeting Travellers
• Coming Home

We've got a fantastic and entertaining bunch of contributors with many amazing stories to tell and hard-earned wisdom to impart, enhanced with demos, video clips and heaps of great photos. We think it strikes the right balance between information and entertainment!

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First comments for 'On the Road!'

"Got the DVD on Sunday (27/12) morning and immediately spent the next 5 1/2 hrs glued to the TV. Didn't get anything done that day... at least my wife was understanding. Once again, you have produced a fantastic, informative and inspirational DVD. It was great to hear from other travellers about life On the Road, sharing experiences that I hope one day I can have. I particularly enjoyed the section about 'bodge jobs'. It was also very enlightening to be presented with opposing views on the different subject matters. Truly, you have both done the biking, in particular the adventure motorcycling community a great service with these DVDs. It inspired me to get on a bike again after 15 years!" Elvin, Singapore

"What a great Christmas present!" Tommy, USA

"We have just received the latest double DVD. Although we were going to 'save' watching it until Christmas Day, we couldn't wait, and have started watching the first couple of parts of the first DVD, and it is up to your usual very high standard." Celia and Ted, UK

"Have just finished re watching the first two in the series just to prepare myself for the arrival of the third!" Nick, Australia

"We received your DVD on the 24th spot on and it's been delightful to see all you guys faces again and hear more of your exciting stories... but why didn't Karim burn the fuel he had with him to signal his presence in the Sahara desert or have we been watching too many episodes of Man vs Wild? This third section is probably the most evil of them all! The last part about coming back just made me feel I won't, ever. Thanks a lot for your hard work, it's great, it's needed and it's totally helpful and encouraging. (we take lots of notes!) Please try your best to finish the 4th DVD by next spring indeed because I won't delay my trip and that's all your fault! :)" Nish and Abby, Hong Kong

"I received the DVD, On the Road and I think it's brilliant - thank you very much." Michael, UK

"My wife keeps shouting at me to come to bed, but am only half way through viewing Disc B of 'On the Road', having viewed all of Disc A this afternoon. I am extremely impressed with the quality and content." John, UK (time-stamped midnight!)

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Description

Here, for the first time ever, is a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! Our globetrotting ladies share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure - choose and maintain a bike, decide what to take and tackle rough terrain. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road!

This inspirational and entertaining DVD is 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'. Lois delivers action, entertainment and hot tips, as well as coverage of 'women only' topics. Austin Vince, of Terra Circa and Mondo Enduro fame, is her director and cameraman for this production.

The DVD features eloquent and engaging well-travelled women motorcyclists such as Elspeth Beard (first British woman to ride around the world), Erin Ratay (Guinness World Record holder for longest team motorcycle ride), Patsy Quick (Dakar racer) and Mel Falconer (Trail Bike Magazine), who offer tales, advice and inspiration from the road.

This DVD is meant as an addition to the first three DVD’s and also covers topics of particular interest to women travellers.

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Comments on 'Ladies on the Loose!'

"They are certainly inspirational ladies! Made me want to jump on a bike and go, that's for sure!" Kate Hoskins, Pitstop Bookshop, Australia

"Hi Lois and Susan, just watched your Ladies vid and have to say congrats on a great job: the writing, shooting, the look and editing. For any AM'ers, you summed it all up very well and had a great cast of Loosards giving their PoV. Can't have been effortless to make it look that good and not drag too much over 150 mins, so well done you!" Chris Scott, Adventure Motorcycling Handbook

"We received our copy of 'Ladies on the Loose' a few weeks ago and it has got me all fired up to go out on my own adventure. You all did a fantastic job on the DVD and we are eagerly awaiting the final DVD's. It sounds like such a huge job but the final results have been invaluable to future motorcycle travellers." Kath and Rob, Australia

"I've watched it (Ladies on the Loose) twice. The DVD is great - very informative and inspiring. Well done!" Michelle, UK

"My girlfriend and I really enjoyed watching them - very well done!" Aleksandar, Germany

"The quality of the first two (1 & 4) is really professional and an absolute credit to you. Thanks once again we do really appreciate your efforts in making The Achievable Dream' an excellent series." Allan, Australia

"We watched part 4 and it was great. Invaluable for the preparation for our own trip!" Xander, the Netherlands.

"I watched 'Get Ready' on my own and with a little coaxing got him to watch 'Ladies on the Loose' with me. By the end I could see the cogs ticking over and he looked at me and said 'People really do this - I think we could too!' Success! That is why it is called the 'Achievable Dream' series darling! Thank you guys- keep up the great work!" Lisa and Stu, Australia

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Description

This 1.5 hour DVD answers all your questions, for both tube and tubeless tires:

Getting Started

• What tools?

Getting it Off

• Pulling the wheel off
• Breaking the bead
• Removing the tire
• What's in the valley

Plugs and Patches

• Which types and how to use

Getting it On

• Mounting the tire
• Seating the bead

Finishing Touches

• Tire pressure
• Tightening the front axle
• Balancing the tire

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Comments on 'Tire Changing!'

"Very informative and practical - I learnt a lot and realise how unprepared I was when I went on my trips!"

"Really valuable!"

"If it isn't in this DVD, you don't need to know it!"