Now this is a very good question. Better look into it. Might be one or two people interested Actually, I have had a couple of emails asking too. I don't know what's possible. I'll find out.

Who is the next Exhibitor at the HUBB UK to let you know about? Zen Overland. Who are they?

Well, they supply ‘high quality after-market accessories for off-road and adventure motorcycles’. They also carry out custom fabrication projects, and produce their own range of products.

The business was started in 2010 by Gabriel Bolton, about the same time he returned to the UK from an 18 month, 50,000 mile round the world trip. As a design Engineer by trade, it was a happy transfer from drawing up parts for industry and aerospace, to adventure bikes.

They say, ‘Zen Overland has grown fast over the last few years, and in early 2013 we moved into much larger premises. This has given us the chance to display most of the products we offer, and the increased workshop space has enabled us to take on more custom fabrication jobs.’

As well as selling bike stuff, they also ride, a lot!

Gabe was extremely privileged to be part of the latest Austin Vince adventure; Mondo Sahara. He has also competed in the Baja desert race, took the road of bones to Magadan, and competes in UK rally, enduro and trial events.

'If you need something for your bike that no one else seems to offer, please do get in touch. We’ve done all kinds of projects, for all kinds of bikes.’

Sound good? Check them out at the HUBB UK this year.

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I personally vouch for top quality service from Zen Overland... Everyone should come and see the stand.

I'll most likely be helping Gab out on this stand so if anyone wants to slap me with a wet fish, that's where I'll be. Please cue orderly though

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There's no time for TV (or football ) at The Hubb

Margaret

Thanks Sam, much appreciated. Never thought two of my big loves - motorcycling and football - would clash like this

And as befits world travellers like us, I'm not just talking about England games; in fact I'm keener on watching some of the other sides!

Anyway had a look at the schedule and the affected games (with times) will be:

Thurs 19th
17.00. Columbia v Cote D'Ivoire
20.00. Uruguay v England
23.00. Japan v Greece

Fri 20th
17.00. Italy v Costa Rica
20.00. Switzerland v France
23.00. Honduras v Ecuador

Sat 21st
17.00. Argentina v Iran
20.00. Germany v Ghana
23.00. Nigeria v Bosnia Herzeg.

Sun 22nd
17.00 Belgium v Russia
20.00. South Korea v Algeria
23.00. USA v Portugal

Some mouth watering ties there featuring countries that many of us either hail from or have been to and love.

Really hope something can be sorted out with regards viewing. If you need volunteers to help get it sorted, and hold the remote control, deal with the hooligans etc count me in.

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A cunning plan is being hatched. We'll update you when we have something sorted.

Excellent! I knew you guys would be...er..on the ball

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Sam, Sorry about this moan on the site, I hope not to offend anyone but - - -
I know a lot of people think football is the be all and end off of sports, go to matches and watch it on TV at every opportunity, please give the majority of people who do not like the game a break and dont allow TV's blaring Football matches all over the site.

This meeting is about bikes, travel and excellent stories / presentations.
If you are condoning the world cup on a telly in the campsite or where ever anyone is thinking about having a TV during the event, I for one will be seriously P - - - - D off Sir!

Hi seisobs,
No worries, I don’t think you’ll offend anyone with the post and you aren’t coming across as moaning. Politely passing on your thoughts - cheers. So, the cunning plan? IF we can make it work then the aim is to have the footie area tucked away in a quiet corner for those who are interested. I do hope no one is planning to have TVs blaring on the camp site! That wouldn’t be cool. If it happens then hopefully neighbours will give ‘em a nudge.

As far as Iain and I are concerned, we do all we can to make the HUBB UK into an event that everyone will find things of interest to get involved with. That’s the beauty of it being the size it is and at DPFH. Space isn’t a frontier. I know some people don’t go to any of the presentations at all. They come to the get together as a chance to meet up with mates and meet other people who have the same aims in life. Others aren’t interested in the exhibitors, so don’t go for a looksee. But every year we are asked for more companies to be there, so we try to oblige. One friend told me last year that he keeps coming back because he's fascinated by what people do with their wheels - he was in heaven last year with all the bikes and the exped vehicles And of course many people are there mainly for all the amazing presentations, and that’s what they fill most of the hours of each of the 4 days with. Ha! Might even get into some myself this year! I suspect that most people come for a little bit of everything - I know that's me in that slot.

But the footie, because we have been asked a number of times, we are working on a corner for those who’d like to watch a match or two too, but in no way will it take over. Its early days on this, and we may not be able to organise anything at all. Trying though.

Too right, the HUBB UK is about travel, and excellent stories/presentations, meeting people, swopping advice and tips, and generally a great chance to learn in its unique atmosphere. That’s what Horizons Unlimited is all about eh.

The Fire Drums this year are in a new much more sheltered area, and much bigger! You'll find them in the Orchard along with Danny and Fil's Roadkill Cookout, and the music on Friday and Saturday night.

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Well I for one really hope you can manage to organise something Sam, and I'm sure I'm not alone. As much as the poster above might be annoyed by the idea, there are many of us who'd be saddened at having to miss out due to the unfortunate clash of these two major global events

As the person who broached the subject in this thread I can only add that I wasn't asking for big screens on the campsite or bunches of rowdies singing footie songs long into the night. Just a quiet room or corner where students of the game can enjoy the tournament. It shouldn't affect anyone else so why not live and let live?

And remember this is the World Cup we're talking about, not Liverpool vs Man Utd. It's a festival of colour and fun and togetherness, designed to get peoples of all nations together to celebrate a pastime they love and share...just like HUBB UK!

I'd say the two have a lot in common (quite apart from inconveniently being on at the same time grumblemumble)

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I know, rubbish organisers (grumblemumble) We'll do what we can to sort it and will let you know the plan if we can, so what's next?

A bit of traditional HUBB UK Chill factor going on methinks. The shot was taken by Mike West last year. Recognise these in the relaxed mode guys?

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I am happy with that

As promised, Sam and I have come up with a plan to make the Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening games watchable for those that really want to.

Thanks to Code Audio Visual, who're already sponsoring the Threshing Barn and Marquee Cinema (and make all the presentation electrickery work for us so well), we'll be turning the Stag Room over to football for the 5pm and 8pm games each day.

Because the rooms have to be locked-up at a sensible time, the 11pm games won't be available to watch.

The Stag Room is the best location for a variety of reasons, but does have limited space, so it'll be first come, first seated. To avoid disrupting other stuff happening nearby in the courtyard and marquee (and to minimise outside noise competing with the game commentary) the door will need to stay closed during each match.

I hope this will be a compromise solution that keeps everyone happy.

This year we've got live music on both the Friday and Saturday nights in the "Orchard" where you'll also find Danny and Fil's Roadkill Cookout and the Fire Drums.

Steve McGill returns to us again on the Friday night and then the Saturday night will round-off with the sounds of Radio Mary.

See the demo videos towards the bottom of the event page for a taster of what you can expect.