Germany Autumn 2010, HU Travellers Meeting Open now
 

Germany, 29 Oct - 1 Nov 2010

Full details and Registration open now!

Pretty little hills, dark forests, romantic villages and perfect motorcycle roads! If you have never been there – you will love it! A ride in the morning – an afternoon coffee somewhere in an ancient castle and then back to our campground... what else do we need?

Lots of conversation and good German beer of course! And travel talks and technical clinics to top it all off. :clap:

And you might want to dress warm... and a warm sleeping bag!

See you there!

...just registered...
 

Hi,

Just registered for the autumn meeting - hopefully I will be able to arrive directly from my trip to Mongolia :mchappy:

Looking forward to the meeting :clap:

See you there!

Bjoern

That would be fantastic! :D

And how about doing a quick slide show of your trip for us? Or if that's too soon, how about for the Spring 2011 Meeting?

Don't forget to send us a few words for the ezine in the meantime, and get famous! :)

See you there!

Hi Grant,

Everything is organised, I will be able to arrive directly to the meeting :D. Would be happy doing a slide show but I cannot promise doing a perfectly styled slideshow as coming directly to the meeting - will pick a few good pictures and show them to you.

See you at the meeting

Bjoern

Registration is open - don´t forget...
 

Hi guys,

after a nice Meeting at the beginning of July in Germany and a very special Meeting in Italy I am already getting nervious about the Fall Meeting end of october in Germany...

We could need some slide shows, workshops etc. - Please sign up and register.

If you have any questions - don´t hesitate to ask me.

I am flying out of Germany this sunday to South America for about 5 weeks, but I am available via Internet...(small world!)

See you end of October - Jens:D

Jens

I have booked my space - I thoroughly enjoyed the company of my German friends at the Italian meet and I hope that I can meet up with you all again. Mark (Bushman) might also be coming along.:thumbup::thumbup:

Hi Strimstrum!
 

Just got your registration!

Great to see you again, hope all the others can make it too, would be very nice.

See you soon - Jens :scooter:

if i can
 

hi jens, if i can i,ll be there, let you know next week, after the great meet in italy i to would like see you all again. and i have set my heart on goin to africa, possibly next year :D

denny.

will be there parking space for the cars? I have sold my bike in home-country and not have a bike here at the moment :(

Sounds like an excellent location, this could be my first HU meet! :)

Cars are okay - no problem!
 

Hi Guys,

of course you can show up in a car or even Campervan - no problem!

(Just wear a helmet....)

Welcome to HU Germany!!!

Jens, flying out to South America on sunday!:D

good news about cars...

will register soon.. also not away from karlsrhe. if anyone needs lift (near karlsruhe) just pm me. will be place for 2 more people

I hope I can make this meet and let me tell you why.

I attended this meet twice and found it to be so friendly and enjoyable, because it was just the atmosphere of Ripley as it was a few years ago. And that's unique. I love the Ripley meet, but next to it, I like this one. It's so relaxed, it's in lovely country with good people (buy the farm-made apple cider/wine nearby from local people,) who are so welcoming. The people who attend are fascinating, including a young woman who was going to bike to Siberia and come back by horse! and the Dutchman on his diesel bike who did HUGE distances in the 'Stans before his frame broke! That's the kind of people who come here. But most were normal punters who take the trips we can, and all the more welcome for that.

As many of us know, Germany and its people are great: you will enjoy the ride to get there if you're from the UK. (I found NorfolkLine the cheapest) I was very tired when I got to the French/Belgian border a bit later than I meant to, so I slept under a bush on a motorway lane divider which hid my bike and me, I thought. Cops came in the night but were so nice, just saying, go in the morning, will you? Of course!

If you've free time you can stop at the Bikers Loft Motel near Bruges, Belgium, (rooms, rock bands)on the way back. If you're just beginning to travel on your bike, then you couldn't do better than to come here - you'll be among friends. I threw a sickie :oops2: to ride here and have a good time at Oberliebersbach. So can you! Bugger work - get a life!!!!:funmeteryes:

Ok all booked and paid for , enjoyed the trip and the company so much in Italy couldn't miss this one and as i work for a German company i twisted there arms a bit to give me the time off.

See you all there in winter wonderland

Mark

Just registered for the autumn meeting. Last year kicked so much ass that there's absolutely no way we'd miss it this year. We'll also be giving a talk / presentation of our trip to the Shetland islands, the northernmost point of the United Kingdom (Das eingezäunte Land. No pay, no picture). It'll have photos of sheep in it. And Ponys. And sheep. And cows. And sheep. And a crazy Frenchwoman. Also: sheep.

Can't wait, see y'all there :)

Hi guys - just a Hello from Nasca, Peru!
 

Hi guys,

just a little Hello and Welcome from Nasca, Peru!

If you have any ideas ofr the Germany Meeting - please let me know!

jeiger

Jens from Nasca, having a Pisco Sour now....

Slide shows and workshops wanted...
 

Hi guys,

only two more months to our HU Germany Meeting. It would be nice if you could bring some pictures from your motorcycle trips. On a memory stick or even slide are okay, we have a projector and a beamer, speakers too.

Old pictures are very welcome too, sometimes trips in the 1950s were very challenging, for examble with a Heinkel Scooter through the Alps or to Rome or so...

If you have ideas about workshops - please let me know.

A medical workshop would be nice... like which medicine to take to which countries etc... Or a first aid course...

Thanks for your help!!!

Jens - right now in Iquique, Chile - today riding to San Pedro:D

Hi Jens,

Am back in Europe from my fantastic Transasia Journey since a couple of days. Will head south now to the Maritime Alps to have some offraoad fun and will finally come after a loop through Europe to the meeting.

Will bring some pictures from the trip as promised before to the meeting.

Have a good time in Chile! Looking forward to see you in Oberliebersbach in a couple of weeks :D

Greetings from France

Bjoern

Hi Bjoern!
 

Welcome back!

I am still in Cusco, Peru.... just great!!!

Next week I am back in Germany, see you and of course all the others in Ober-Liebersbach!!!

Jens

again, hi Bjoern!
 

Hi Bjoern and all the others,

if you want to give a talk - please register as presenters - thank you!!!

Jens from Cusco, Peru:D

Hi guys - date is correct - 29.10. - 01.11.2010
 

Hi guys,

just to let you know - the date is correct!

Friday till monday, because the 1st of November is a holiday in some parts of Germany(Allerheiligen in Baden-Württemberg, Bayern, NRW, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland)

Arrival on thursday possible - I will be there - no problem!

If the weather should be bad.... great Swimming at

"Miramar Weinheim", just 10 min. away...

See you soon - Jens:D

friday to monday date
 

Hi Jens,

good to know. So the time schedule needs to be adjusted. It tells to head home on Sunday.

But then, on Monday we have to take a day off from work, because we are located in Hessen. We are looking forward to see all of you at the meeting! :-)

Greetings,
Marc

It is good to live in Hessen!
 

Hessen is okay, somebody has to bake the bread on monday....

We want our breakfast, hihihihi!

See you at the Meeting - Jens

Right now at Cote d´Azur - riding a Vespa!:scooter:

With only three weeks left I'm selling the Beemer and getting a Tenere but we might end up without a bike on that weekend. Thus, I'm seriously considering taking our two 50cc bikes for a fun 320km ride :scooter:

anyone wants an overnight stop on their way there, perhaps from the UK or west of us, we can put you up at 54492 Zeltingen Rachtig, in the beautiful Mosel Valley, Germany. We are about 110 miles from the meet. Travel on together from there. just email me by clicking my name beer

50 ccm trip sounds fun!
 

Hi,

your 50 ccm trip sounds like great fun, just came back from South of France on 125 Vespa!

See you at the Meeting - Jens

50ccm trip avoided! I've finally sold the BMW after less than a year and just purchased a brand new XT660Z Tenere, which - according to the dealer - should be here within less than two weeks.

Thus, an adventurous 50ccm trip accross Germany will not be necessary. I almost feel sorry for the Hercules, I've already made plans how to attach my aluminium panniers to the mokick... that would've kicked ass! :)

See you thursday evening in Ober-Liebersbach! Just like last year we'll arrive a day early.

Sorry...
 

hi folks,

normally I would come, but this time I'm heading to Marokko:palm:. Aktually I'm still in spain.

I started finally my trip RTW. So -hopefully- I will not come next time and next time and next time and......:rolleyes:


Have a nice meeting! When I'm back I'll show you some pictures.

regards

calzino / Jens

Hi Calzino
 

I am jealous...

How could you leave without us... Please take lots of pictures on your trip and if you come back one day - please share your experiences at one of our Meetings.

Just enjoy life - travel slow!

Jens

Don´t forget good sleeping bag...
 

Hi guys,

just to let you know - it got cold the last days.... brrrrh.....

Please bring a good sleeping bag - maybe you will need it.

And swim suits - very nice Indoor Pool in Weinheim, Miramar!

See you next week - Jens

(If you have any questions - don´t hesitate to ask me)

Glühwein is waiting for you!beer

hi all,

unfortunately, i couldn't join the meeting as i need to be in holland at the weekend.

i was going to do a presentation about riding in Turkey and a brief talk about my ride experiences. maybe in next meeting huh?

by the way, it is cold here in Germany. night can be -1. so keep your self warm!!

ps: how can I cancel my registration?

Consider it cancelled!

Better luck next year,

Grant

Gluhwein sounds good! Packing the down sleeping bag & the liner just in case :thumbup1: See you there!
Andy

Build up the camp fires looks like the nights may be on the chilly side :freezing:, all packed and ready to roll see you all next Friday jeiger

Correct, 1 more week!
 

Hi guys,

only one more week to our Germany Meeting!

See you next friday - Jens:D

Hello,

I am an new HU member. A few months ago I bought a 1995 Ténéré and I love riding the bike. I hope to be able to take it on a trip through russia someday.

I was thinking about registering for the GE meeting next week. I live in Belgium Its only a 370 km trip.
Are there more people from Belgium or the south of Holland who will be going there. Maybe we could ride together.

Change of plans: we won't make it thursday night, have a beer for me and we'll see you all on friday afternoon.

People from Belgium...welcome!
 

Hi Nardo,

I think there is 1 couple from Brussels coming to our meeting, somewhere I have his Email, I will send you a personal message - see you next friday!

MJ, no problem, if there are people already thursday night, we will have a beer on you!

Jens... today it was very sunny and still pretty warm - really!

Bring old maps, guide books etc...
 

Hi guys,

only 4 more days to go - then it´s time to celebrate!

Bring your old maps, guide books or anything that you don´t need anymore, but maybe could be useful for somebody else. Even if you are selling a motorcycle or accesories - just take some pictures and stick them in our Gasthaus with your telephone number - maybe somebody wants it...

See you soon - Jens

Still great weather - blue sky and sunny!:palm::Beach:

Hi,

Unfortunately I will not be able to make it there untill Saturday morning. I have to work on friday because of a coleague who Is sick.
Can I still register then?
I hope I can because I don't want to miss my first HU meeting.

no show
 

have to miss this meet.............was looking forward to going, but am stuck in southern ireland...............only good thing is i'm on my xt:thumbup1:.

Nardo, Not a problem, come when you can! We're very flexible - you have to be to be a traveller right? :)

See you tomorrow...
 

Hi guys,

"diehard" no problem, see you at one of our next meetings, and Nardo you are welcome whenever you make it!

Two guys from England already arrived, today it was quite sunny, around 15 degrees.... not too bad, or?

See you tomorrow - Jens

fire!
 

hi guys,
is it allowed to make fire at the campsite, i could bring some wood....

cheers
sabine

There's always a great bonfire, so I'm sure some wood could come in handy, thanks!

Live from the HU Meeting!!!
 

Hi guys,

live from Ober-Liebersbach!!! HU Germany Meeting!

Great weather, blue sky - already 10 guys here:

Americans, England, Finland, Netherlands etc...


We wait for you - Jens:welcome:

(Free WIFI at the spot)

Aaaahhh!!!
 

Dark forces are keeping me from going to this meeting :(.
First my sick coleague (So I couldn't be there on Friday) Then this morning on my way to Ober-Liebersbach Engine problems near the Belgian-German border.(Near St.Vith). :censored:
Got back home just now. Don't know exactly what but seems to be one of the valves.
Really disappointed but...better luck next time.

I wish you all a very pleasant weekend in Germany.beer

Just a quick "we're back" from Munich. Great meeting, we had a lot of fun.
See y'all next fall!

Martin & Pepi

From Kawa-Kirk...
 

Hi guys, thank you all for beeing here - it was really a great weekend!!!

Jens

Pictures will follow!

Thanks Jens from me and Mark. We made it back home in the UK this afternoon having spent last night in Dinant (Belgium). The weather was fantastic and we did not have any rain for the whole trip (6 days) which for Europe in late October is good going.

Special thanks goes to Vera, the young girl in the Gasthaus, who worked tirelessly at all hours without complaining.

See you all again soon we hope.


Martin

Hope to see you soon!
 

Hi Martin,

thanks for the message, the girls name is Vicky, she was great!

I am flying out to Patagonia tomorrow... not too bad, or?

Jens:D

Great Meeting
 

Hi Jens and team,
Thanks for this great meeting!
Being a first-timer on HU meetings I really enjoyed all those nice people beer and the wealth of information for my own trip to south america :mchappy:.



And also some compliments to Vicky - she really did a great job!


The only "downside" to remember for next year: Watzenhof asked for 65€ at the beginning. After mentioning that others of our group payed 49€ they agreed to go down to 55€ and needed some additional "discussion" to go down to 49€. Nevertheless they did it in a very friendly way.
Despite this the hotel is quite recommendable...

Hope to meet you somewhere in south america, Jens!
(You will recognize my sidecar probably pretty easy when you see it)

thanks
 

hey there,

was my first HU meeting and i am delighted. will certainly join some more...
hope everybody made it back safely.

jens, you must be somewhere over the atlantic, i guess. enjoy your flight... and your trip!!! u did a great job in oberliebersbach.

also thanks to bertrand, björn, ugo, markus, mark&martin for the stories. could listen to u guys forever...

now back to studying and preparing the trip to lat-am...
greetz, flo

Hello from Southern Chile!!!
 

Hola chicos,

now in Osorno, Southern Chile. Tomorrow picking up the rental bikes, then riding down to Tierra del Fuego!

See you somewhere on the road or next year at out Meeting!

Jens

thanks Jens
 

Hi All

I had a great time at the Autumn meeting
first over seas meeting i attended
weather was brilliant
and all the great people I met were great
big cheers to Jens for the organising it
and the donation of sleeping sheep skin
would have been cold without it :sleep1:

Ugo and the trust 400cc transalp

PS sadly back in OZ for work and plan the next trip

Ugo

Glad to see that you made it safely back to Oz. Me and Mark took a slow ride home and managed to get all the way back to the UK without rain-something of a record for this time of year-just a bit chilly though. I saw fom Markus's website that he met up with you in Paris. Markus has posted some pics of the German meet on his blog Germany | Flibber T Gibbet (scroll down a fair way) including a piccy of the snoring sign on my tent :sleeping:

Martin

That sign made everybody laugh :)