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Hi, I'm new to this forum as I am to offroading.. so hello, everybody!
I wonder if I can get some advice from someone in the know, maybe even the webmaster ;-)
I tried to register online about a week ago but have not been able to complete registration. The allocated space to enter the bike details is not active & won't allow input. Consequently, the system does not send off the data asking to complete the missing information :-(
I could not find a way around this other than printing off the registration screens and filling in the details by hand. As I intend to take part with my 15 year old son riding pillion on my F800GS (comments invited!), I had to print many pages..
Sent everything off to Grant including payment & have yet to receive a reply.
Left in the dark, I'm unable to book a ferry passage to Bilbao, which may no longer be available by now..
Any helpful comment/advice would be most welcome!
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19 Mar 2009
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Hi - I guess knobblies are needed for this event. So if I was to ride down from the UK with road tyres, if there someone nearby that could fit some knobblies if I bring some with me? Perhaps LocoMoto who are doing the bike hire?
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Hi - I guess knobblies are needed for this event. So if I was to ride down from the UK with road tyres, if there someone nearby that could fit some knobblies if I bring some with me? Perhaps LocoMoto who are doing the bike hire?
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Hi
Don't worry about Tyres.
We have done these trail's on Tourance without any problems.
Have a good One 
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18 Apr 2009
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Ha....the trick is in the language,,,, posed the question in Spanish and got a response.
Now sorted thanks.
Looks like a dirt road option from them to La Molina if you zoom in on Google Earth....
All sorted now, ferry booked...... do we purchase a map beforehand and just collect a road book or do we get both on the Monday before?
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Ha....the trick is in the language,,,, posed the question in Spanish and got a response.
Now sorted thanks.
Looks like a dirt road option from them to La Molina if you zoom in on Google Earth....
All sorted now, ferry booked...... do we purchase a map beforehand and just collect a road book or do we get both on the Monday before?
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Good! 
Maps - maps will be sent out - one per team - in the first couple of weeks of May.
Booklets - on Monday before - come prepared with markers and notebooks to make your own modifications and notes! Everyone will be able to do the updates and notes at the hotel - fabulous big room to do it all in and have a drink or two while you're at it.
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7 May 2009
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Are there still places available for this years HUMM? I know it's past the closing date but two more off roaders may be interested - camping. i don't want to fill in the registartion only to find it's already full!
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7 May 2009
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Are there still places available for this years HUMM? I know it's past the closing date but two more off roaders may be interested - camping. i don't want to fill in the registartion only to find it's already full!
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Yes! There are still places available - the reason for the cutoff date is logistics - getting maps to people, organising teammates for the singles, hotel reservations etc.
We will be doing all that first thing next week, so you have a few days to get in while we're in the finalising stages. Hotel rooms are not a problem at this time if you want to hotel it with the bulk of the group.
So get your registration in quick!
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19 Mar 2009
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Hi,
Welcome to HU! And sorry about the problem, I know it's very frustrating when it doesn't work right!
Please try again - I've checked the form and it works fine now - maybe it wasn't properly downloaded when you tried it.
You sent the reg form to our Vancouver address I think - I have a report from our person there that a hand printed one arrived there - so it will be a while before I get the details in London.
No problem with registration, we'll get it sooner or later, and there is still space, so go ahead and make your arrangements. Any questions specifically on this should just go to me at the "contact Horizons" link at the bottom of the page.
Ferries for Bilbao have been largely unavailable for some time now, depending on which one you want.
Here's some info in recently from elefantman which may help.
It might be worth mentioning to Hummers that the French Motorail does a sleeper train service between Calais and the south of France. I believe it stops in Toulouse, which I'd venture could be a nice day's ride from Humm HQ in the Pyrenees.
It's a sleeper train where you ride your bike on and then kip for the night on the train, waking up and disembarking at the other end.
I think it makes the downward journey on Thursdays and back up on the Friday. It's a bit hard to find out about but there are phone numbers at the RailEurope website. As for a pillion - off-road HUMM or on-road HUMM? Assuming it's off-road or you wouldn't ask, yes it's doable - we had a pillion last year ride it most of the way - bike broke so they didn't finish.
Take your time, have fun, and don't expect to win, but do expect some amazing scenery, great roads, and lots of great experiences.
hope that helps! Grant
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20 Mar 2009
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Hi Grant,
thanks for your reply. However..,
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Please try again - I've checked the form and it works fine now - maybe it wasn't properly downloaded when you tried it.
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Unfortunately it still does not work & I tried 3 different browsers..!
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You sent the reg form to our Vancouver address I think - I have a report from our person there that a hand printed one arrived there - so it will be a while before I get the details in London.
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I sent the forms plus two checks recorded delivery on March 10 to your Windsor address.
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Ferries for Bilbao have been largely unavailable for some time now, depending on which one you want.
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If this should be the case for the dates I have in mind (the system won't let me check as it's past midnight) I will have to cancel the trip. Riding all the way is no option.
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It might be worth mentioning to Hummers that the French Motorail does a sleeper train service between Calais and the south of France. I believe it stops in Toulouse, which I'd venture could be a nice day's ride from Humm HQ in the Pyrenees.
It's a sleeper train where you ride your bike on and then kip for the night on the train, waking up and disembarking at the other end.
I think it makes the downward journey on Thursdays and back up on the Friday. It's a bit hard to find out about but there are phone numbers at the RailEurope website.
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Not an option either as hideously expensive and very few dates to choose from! Narbonne Inbound Prices
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I tried to register online about a week ago but have not been able to complete registration. The allocated space to enter the bike details is not active & won't allow input. Consequently, the system does not send off the data asking to complete the missing information :-(
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Ok, figured it out - I had Susan test the form and she had the same conclusion you did! She thought there was a missing field too. BUT there is only ONE field on the right, not two, and it does dual duty - bike type OR pillion - so I've made it clearer now. I hope.  Sorry for the confusion!
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Hi guys. Reposting this as no response, so apologies:
- Are knobblies desired / optional / not needed for this event?
- Am considering riding down on road tyres. So if knobblies needed is there somewhere nearby who could fit them if I bring some with me? Perhaps LocoMoto who are doing the bike hire?
PS - Anyone looking for a HUMM buddy in the >645 class (R1200GSA) ?
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Hi guys. Reposting this as no response, so apologies:
- Are knobblies desired / optional / not needed for this event?
- Am considering riding down on road tyres. So if knobblies needed is there somewhere nearby who could fit them if I bring some with me? Perhaps LocoMoto who are doing the bike hire?
PS - Anyone looking for a HUMM buddy in the >645 class (R1200GSA) ?
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Sorry Mike I missed that. 
Knobblies are optional - useful, recommended, not necessary. Fresh dual sport tires at the minimum!
Fit them yourself - there'll be loads of people around to help! PERHAPS LocoMoto but you'd have to check with them directly.
We have loads of singles to be teamed up, so don't panic, last years winners were teamed up by us! We'll do the teaming up when reg closes, and everyone will be notified. We try to match riding style, bike and location as best we can, in that order.
See you there!
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I rode it last year on a 690 with road biased Pirrelli's ..... ran about 15psi as its quite rocky and impact pinch punctures could be an issue on a heavier bike.... TKC's would be perfect.
I can ferry a couple of tyres down for you and will have all the levers and stuff if you are running tubes etc.... will help too but take NO responsibility for scratched rims etc!
Near Oxford if you want to go that route......
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Grant & Harv - Many thanks for the responses. Appreciated! Just trying to work out time off / pass out / logistics etc. Really want to come !!
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