HUBB UK 2014 - Donington Park - 19th to 22nd June
 

After the fantastic success of the first HUBB UK last month, and having listened to all the feedback and suggestions from those that were there, we're nearly ready to open registration for the 2014 event.

We'll be returning to Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel even better than before and we're delighted that the event is once again being supported by Adventure-Spec.com

As well as the many improvements in the pipeline for the event itself, we're going to be keeping registration prices the same for another year - except this time we'll also be enabling online registration for 2-day passes for either the Thursday and Friday or the Saturday and Sunday.

If all goes to plan, we should have online registration up and running sometime during the evening on Monday 8th July and we'll post an update as soon as it's all there.

If you have burning questions about the 2014 event, please keep your powder dry until we've made the new pages live. Until then we'll only be able to reply with "wait and see". While you're waiting, and if you haven't seen it already, take a look at the HUBB UK 2013 Review.

Any comments or further feedback about the last event should go in the New Horizons in 2013 thread.

Online Registration Now Open
 

Well, it's that Monday evening...

...drum roll...

...so it's our pleasure to announce that the information page for next year's HUBB UK event is now live and online registration is open!

Click here to view the HUBB UK 2014 page

Register and pay online before the end of August for the biggest discount and don't forget to tick the "I'd like to join the Volunteer Crew" box if you want to be part of the amazing team that makes it all happen.

346 days to go! :)

And we're off...
 

Congratulations to Ken Thomas for being the first online registration (and volunteer) for 2014 :)

Nothing like wishing you life away :innocent:

Having said that, I am really looking forward to it again :clap:

Booked, paid and volunteered.

What do I win ?

I'm late to the party again, but I'm in and yes Sam of course I'll volunteer, but don't tell everyone about how much fun it is or they'll all want a go.

I'm in again... :funmeteryes:

Re-live it or see what you missed
 

Speaking of which... if you fancy re-living the memories or seeing what you missed, here's a flavour of HUBB UK:

Onboard!!

Loads of fun last year, bring on 2014

I have to say that I'm really chuffed with the way that everything has and is coming together for the HUBB UK 2014!

All the feedback we had from people has been amazingly useful with getting things set up. And it's brilliant to see you guys already getting stuck in!!!!

Same price for 3 years now? Better than before? Yep, lets do it!!! :thumbup1: And I love the video from last year - plenty of stars in there including a hound! :eek3:

Booked last night, we haven't stopped talking about this years, really looking forward to 2014 bier

great 2013 video too :)
this year, without hesitation, ticket booked and paid for :)
Just gotta decide whether to volunteer - have in the past but missed out on sooo much :(

Well here's hoping my luck changes and I can make it this time. The subsequent few years are tied up at that time of year so its next year of bust for me...

Ouch Elaine!!! Have I been slave mastering? :( Really sorry. Volunteers aren't supposed to miss out - though quite a few of the guys like the chance to be more involved. We like that they do as it doesn't all happen without people mucking in a bit. Really grateful for your help in the past and your help would be amazing to have again if you are up for it. :thumbup1: Couple of 2 hour stints over the 4 days suit you? But I do of course understand if all the talks, competitions, outdoor sessions and all drag you away... A lot going on eh.

Brilliant! Delighted you are coming!!! Well, aiming to. I hope you can make it :mchappy:

Done! Registering this early is a first for me ;-) Did someone say somewhere that there is a special HUBB rate at the hotel?

Excellent! Nice one Paul, and I've just seen your booking come through. Hotel rooms? HUBB UK discount? Absolutely and very nice rooms they are too. Just phone the hotel reception for the gen and to make your booking. It's a real first-come-first-served thing but as you are an early bird you should be on a winner :thumbup1:

Hotel Accommodation
 

Just adding to Sam's reply.... these are the details published on the event page:

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There are a small number of double and twin bedrooms available in the hotel for anyone not wishing to camp or stay off-site. The rooms will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis for minimum stays of three nights paid in advance. We've negotiated a discounted room-only rate of £80 per room per night on the Friday and Saturday and £60 per room per night on other days, with a maximum of two people per room. If you'd like to book one of the rooms with a full payment for at least three nights, please contact Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel directly on 01332 862409, quoting "HUBB UK" as your reference.
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I have started to badger my boss for the holiday sheets for next year. We choose on a rota system, I get 6th choice so not holding out much hope for getting the dates but I can live in hope. In my favour I dont think the schools are off then so I might get lucky. It will be at least September before he gets off his a** and does something about it I would think, thats the problem with a boss that does not like holidays thinks everyone else should be the same.

And we're off...
 

Nooo!! Just a touch of serendipity - right place at right time, and absolutely certain to still be here bier hanging around and looking forward to it again :clap:

(Suggestion for 2014 - how about a rule - minimum of 2 or 3 vehicles to turn up in the shows for judging to take place...
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Early Birds Leading The Way
 

It's been exciting to see all the registrations coming in over the last few days. A good number of people are volunteering (thanks!), Paul Holroyd, Paddy Tyson and Steve Mercer (back by popular demand) have stepped up to give presentations and the Adventure Travel Zone is already taking shape with bookings from Frogs Island 4x4, Overland Magazine, Adventure Overland UK, Rally-Raid Products and, in the last hour or so, Zen Overland.

The event page gets updated every time a new presenter, author, film-maker, trade stand, club, forum or magazine registers, so it's worth checking back on a regular basis to keep tabs on what's new.

For those of you that use Facebook, don't forget to click the "Like" button near the top of the right-hand column on the event page. Apart showing that you, err, "Like" the page, it's a huge help in spreading the word within the overlanding community.

:)

Sam, I did contact the hotel and was told of the HUBB rate of £80 per night, three nights for £240. To reserve a room they required THE FULL AMOUNT which would be non-refundable. I can't agree to them having £240 of my money for eleven and a half months when many other hotels would be happy to just take my Visa card details. I really wanted an hotel within walking distance so I'll have to keep looking (or resurrect my tent for a further set of sleepless nights)

Room rates
 

There are several issues here...

The hotel requiring the full amount is what we were expecting and is the same as for the last event. You'll note that in our description of the arrangements we said, "...full payment for at least three nights..." I'd agree that just taking a credit card would be preferable, but that's just how they work and to a large extent I can understand why.

The agreed room-only rate for Friday and Saturday is £80 per night, but for Sunday to Thursday it's £60. So the total figure you were given was wrong - it should have been £220.

The third thing is this business about payments being non-refundable. Although it's not unusual for hotels to have that policy, I wasn't aware it was the case at Donington.

I'll query the non-refundable issue and report back. Will also remind them of the rates they should be giving people!

Iain

Even allowing for the slight discrepancy with the overall price, that's still a lot of dosh for me to lose for a year and for them to gain interest in their bank account. Sam and Birgit could have lived for a month like royalty in Mexico on that sum :confused1:

Clarification on hotel rooms
 

I've had a reply from Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel...

They've apologised for quoting Paul the wrong rate and will make sure it doesn't happen again.

Regarding their refund policy, they've said the following:

"You will find that most Hotels will offer the benefit of a cancellation policy to rack rate priced rooms, but not to special offers. So the customer has the choice of committing to a reduced rate or paying a higher rate with cancellation protection. This is the same in this case, but we will always refund the payment if we are able to re-let the bedroom on the same terms. The idea is not to make money out of someone’s misfortune, but to ensure that we are actually paid for the reduced rate that we are offering."

Paul - re: your last post about it being a lot of dosh etc.... while I don't disagree, I think it's one of those "you pays your money, you takes your choice" kind of situations.

Thanks Iain, I also got an apologetic reply too and offered my credit card details rather than pay in full. We'll see what the response is but I shall look elsewhere. Shame as it's SO convenient. Who wants to catch a taxi to somewhere else at 1130pm?

Glad you got a direct reply too.

I guess that's always going to be the trade-off.... convenience of location/facilities vs convenience of price/payment.

A little while ago I booked a couple of rooms at a hotel in Fort William for me and my sons. At the time, peak season availability was running out fast. We're heading up to walk some of the West Highland Way later this month and will be wild bivvy-ing. Therefore wanted comfy beds and showers to look forward to at the end of it. I had the choice between paying a higher rate with full refund option and only a card to secure it or a lower rate with full payment in advance and no refund. For a variety of reasons, even though I didn't really want to "be without" the money, on that occasion I chose the lower price. At another time in another situation, I might very well have chosen differently.

Horses for courses.

Yep, I have declined their offer and maybe try them around the turn of the year in case they still have rooms available. If the worse comes to the worse I always have the tent. I just can't face having that sort of money tied up for a year especially after the dosh I've spent on restoring my R100GS-PD. Also we're off to Spain in ten days - the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander with a cabin eachway cost an eyewatering £950. Next week I collect my rebuilt wheels from Hagons, a further £400ish. At my age I have to watch the tenners. My State Pension for three weeks would just cover the three nights at the Donington Hotel :( But thanks for trying on my (our) behalf.

That's our bookings sorted. Really looking forward to the next event.
Margaret

A success story. How cool is this. I've just been reading an email from Overland Junkies.com. So chuffed that I've asked for permission to quote them:

'We are still getting trade as a result of the HUBB UK 2013. Took another booking this morning. Many of the people that came to see us have already travelled with us in the short time since the HUBB and many more are coming with us in the future. Next year's arrangements mean that we will be somewhere in North America at the time of your event so we won't be able to join you this time around. But lets see if we can make a plan!'

Big shame they can't be with us in 2014 as a result of their business shooting ahead but, well, that's part of what HU and the HUBB UK are all about eh. Nice one guys. :thumbup1: See you another year we hope.

Booking sorted and really looking forward to 2014. Been sharing the great HUBB 2013 video with friends on other forums, so hopefully have some newbies along next year.:D

Ask me about...
 

As registrations come in, it's always interesting to see how different people customize their event pass.

When we print the event passes, whatever you put in the "Ask me about..." box gets included. The idea is that it's a way for people to see what you're interested in, or where you've been, or where you hope to go, or things you have particular expertise with or whatever else you think will be a useful conversation starter.

Hi All,
Just a thought - this is probably just the right time to give your mates a nudge. Right time? There's now just a month left for people to snag the amazing value £45 4-day event pass before the price bumps up as usual.

If you have mates who always say 'I keep meaning to get to that.' you might like to get them to take a squint at the HUBB UK 2014 page.

And of course, don't you miss out either eh doh

If you have a look at the pages for 2014 you'll see that things are just beginning to fill up, and all the layout changes which are helping us all to make the 4 days even better. One of the changes you'll see is that Danny and Fil and the Fire Drums (bigger and better for 2014) are going to be on a new pitch with their Roadkill Cookout. Delighted to have the guys with us again!

A taste of things to come. Sorry.... corny... :innocent:

Fancy presenting? Please sign up - share your experience or quite simply, the fun of the road.

Member of an overlanding type Club or Forum? Please get them to sign up - you'll see the link.

Want to see a particular company who stocks overlanding kit exhibiting? Please show them the 2014 page. We'd be delighted to hear from them.

And of course I'll never say no to help with getting things done at the event. :thumbup1: Its all the people who muck in for a few hours that make some much of the amazing atmosphere at the HUBB UK happen.

Impeccable timing as always, Sam.

I was wondering, what exactly is expected of a club stand? Should it be continuously manned? Should there be bunting, flyers, exciting vehicles and videos? After all a club gets in free so they've got to put something in in return.

And yes this does mean you might well see more Derbis in 2014.

Good question Alex.

Iain and I came up with the idea last year because the extra space at Donington allows us all to do more things. ‘Why not give clubs, forums and magazines (CFM) the chance to showcase themselves and to link up with potential new members.’

All part of the 'Connecting' side of the HUBB UK.

Bunting? If a CFM fancies, why not! :thumbup1: Flyers, exciting vehicles and videos? Sure – anything of that ilk which can do their org. some good. For videos though the CFM would need to bring their own silent gennie.

To start with all the CFM needs to do is to bring a mini marquee. 3x3 or some such – a little more if needed. But we need to know in advance so we can make sure enough space is set aside. The pitch is free and we’ll provide a trestle table too.

Continuously manned? It doesn’t have to be but of course the more time it is manned, the more point in being there eh.

Got Derbis thoughts in mind? :mchappy:

Booked.

In case you've not had the chance to look recently, the HUBB UK 2104 page is filling up fast.

15 people have already signed up to present!!! Don't miss out on your chance to sign up too. It's all about sharing the fun and corrupting people! :innocent: Ahem 'inspiring and informing'! That's what presenters do. And next year I AM going to sit in on some of them!!!

And 10 overlanding companies have already booked in! Brilliant!:thumbup1:

If anyone is going to the Adventure Travel Film Festival in Sherborne Dorset this coming weekend, Iain and I will both be there. Please do nab us for a natter about the HUBB UK 2014. Any ideas that we could be incorporating? We'd love to hear.

Are folks also going to the Overland show at Stratford Race Course the last weekend in September ?

Margaret

Too right Margaret. Iain will be there with Robyn, representing the HUBB UK and Horizons Unlimited. Sadly I can't make it : ( I was already booked when the date was announced. Sounds really good though!

Thanks Sam (belatedly) and yes I had Derbi thoughts in mind having had almost every attendee prod mine this year and having told everyone on the Derbi Facebook page to pull their fingers out and get along to Donnington for 2014.

I'll prod them again and see if anything stirs, just because it's a small bike doesn't mean that we can't have big dreams.

Hi Alex, great stuff! I very much hope that the Derbi guys do make it - I saw how much interest yours had! I know you have seen this article from Chris Scott but for those who didn't, methinks it makes interesting reading.

300 days to go!

There's now just a week left to register at the £45 rate - saving £30. The price per person changes up to £55 at around 9pm on Saturday 31st August, so if you plan to attend and haven't registered yet, now's the time to get a bargain.

The list of presenters keeps growing and now includes Kev Palmer, returning with more bushcraft workshops, and the mighty Dave Cornthwaite who'll be inspiring his audience with tales of expedition derring-do.

Full details and links to the registration forms are on the HUBB UK 2014 page.

Special offer for HUBB UK folk
 

The ranks of trade stands in the Adventure Travel Zone at HUBB UK 2014 were swelled further this morning by a booking from Tamarack Outdoors.

Tamarack supply a wide range of high-quality camping gear, outdoor clothing and equipment, including Ortlieb motorcycle luggage.

They'll have a selection from their range availale to buy at the event itself, but have also kindly offered HUBB UK attendees a 10% discount off any purchases made online.

If that's of interest to you, visit the Tamarack Outdoors website and enter the promotional code 'HUBB' during the checkout process.

Last day to register at lowest rate
 

It's been good to see lots of you getting your registrations in over the last few days before the discounts reduce.

A quick final reminder for anyone still planning to take advantage of the lowest rates... the cut-off for event passes with the biggest discounts is 9pm this evening (UK time - Saturday 31st August).

Visit the HUBB UK 2014 event page for full details.

You will be glad to hear that some of the people following our blog have actually asked to see us and that we do a live presentation. Since we'll do it at the HUBB anyway, we directed them to here, so a few new people should definitely come this year and discover HU also!
:D

Cheers from Kyrgyzstan, as our offroad journey is about to end... doh

Touratech sponsorship
 

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We're delighted to announce that Touratech in Germany and the UK are supporting the HUBB UK event as sponsors of the north and west camping fields. They'll also have a stand in the Adventure Travel Zone.

272 days to go :)

Will we have to pay a premium for the Touratech UK field? :innocent:

Seriously, though, I'm already looking forward to going! I had a great time last year.

Personal note from me on the Touratech sponsorship - would have made it before when the news came in but Birgit and I have been on a ride :mchappy:.

"Thanks very much. You guys getting involved like this are one of the key ways that we have been able to keep the cost for people attending at the same rate for the third year running. This is something we have been really keen to do. Keeps pennies in people's pockets for the road."

At long last my boss got the proverbial finger out of his (insert something suitable) and I got the holiday selection sheet, Yee Haaaa the week with the dates we need for the HUBB are free, so I guess we will be there in 2014.
Now I get a few months to figure out an interesting route to get there, home will be a quick blast up the M roads to the sunny North.

We've had some great news this morning! The TRF (Trail Riders Fellowship) are going to be joining us at the HUBB UK again next year, but this time they are going to be doing some Green Lane rideouts! Fantastic.

We'll be posting more info on the rides a couple of months before so you are ready to ride. The area surrounding Donington Park Farmhouse is quite beautiful and the guys are looking forward to showing riders bits that most people don't normally get to see. :mchappy:

Have a story to tell or expertise to share?
 

We haven't said much about the opportunities to be a presenter at HUBB UK yet, so here's a quick run-down....

We welcome ideas for presentations and workshops from everyone with a story to tell about their past/present/future travels and those with some sort of specialist knowledge/expertise.

Around 80 people gave presentations in nearly 200 sessions of talks, workshops and demos at HUBB UK 2013. Over 25 people have already registered as presenters for next year and we'd like the 2014 schedule to feature even more variety than last time.

THE most important thing about HUBB UK is that it's about overland travellers sharing information and inspiration with fellow overland travellers. There's a friendly and very understanding atmosphere, so even if you haven't given a talk in public before, don't be put-off giving it a go. HUBB UK audiences almost never bite ;)

Presenters get free entry to the whole event, one free HUBB UK t-shirt and the kudos of being included in the gallery of presenters on the event page with a link to their website.

The venue has five presentation rooms and numerous outside spots for workshops and practical demos. The schedule gets organised in 40 minute and 90 minute sessions and we also offer the opportunity for people to give Pecha Kucha presentations, which feature 20 slides each staying on screen for 20 seconds.

If you'd like to share your story or expertise at the event, please do register as a presenter as soon as you can.

Motorcycle Show
 

HUBB UK 2014 will be promoting a motorcycle show again with the usual mix of very worthwhile prizes.
A slight change to the format this year.
Most travelled - as usual.
Most "Interesting" Modifications - A slight twist on the usual title.
Both the above will be judged by a "celebrity" judge who has yet to be appointed.
But we are also introducing a people's choice where everyone gets the opportunity to vote for whatever bike they like the most for whatever reason. The winner will be the motorcycle with the most votes.

Another bit of good news Shop4Bikers have just booked to be at the HUBB UK for the first time. Excellent! Really pleased to have the guys with us.

And there's more good news! What a great day this is turning into being.

We mentioned that as part of our drive to keep the HUBB UK attendee fee the same for the third year running, we have opened up areas on the Donington site for sponsorship.

The next bit of good news is that Continental Motorcycle Tyres have just confirmed that they will sponsor the Slow Bike Race and Skills Course field! Many thanks guys.

Excellent news! As a Landy owner loved the last show, really look to forward this one!

Cheers Mark

It's ramping up nicely! Just look at all the presenters who have now signed up!

We have space for more so do sign up to present too. You don't need to be a professional or a well known presenter. Far from it! If you have a tale to tell or info to share that will help people with their adventures then go for it!

And the companies who are lined up as exhibitors. It's great to see so many people back with us again!!! Quite a few of the companies have never been at the HUBB UK before so look out for lots of new kit.

We are delighted to have the Adventure and Travel Cinema with us for the first time too!

If you've not looked at the HUBB UK 2014 page recently, do check it out.

And this is a timely moment for me to mention that now is a good time to sign up to attend if you've not done so yet. The current Pass price which saves you £20 holds for a few more weeks.

2015
 

Okay, so I know it's early but we are coming home to the UK at the beginning of July in 2015 and my Explorer will be there at the beginning of August so if you happen to want to have a mid-August 2015 event that would suit me :Beach:

If not there's always 2016, right? bier

200 days to go
 

Hard to believe 146 days have gone by since we opened registration for HUBB UK 2014, but there are now "only" 200 days left to wait.

The current rates of £55 for a full 4-day pass (saving £20) and £35 for a 2-day pass run until around 9pm on New Year's Eve.

If you haven't registered yet and want to take advantage of the lower rates, probably best to get it done now-ish before all the festive revelry gets in the way :)

Ahem, sorry, been away doing stuff :innocent:

197 days to go and the clock is ticking. We've just had more presenters sign up too! In a few days I'm also hoping we will be able to announce something else new that'll be happening. Watch this space and keep your fingers crossed the the plan works :)

Heads up mates! If you are intending to come to the HUBB UK next year you've just 19 days left to register and snag a discounted pass - £20 off until Dec 31st at 9pm.

If you have mates who are intending to come, please give them a nudge so they don't miss out doh on this!!!!

9pm? Iain says, strangely enough, that he'll be partying after that! bier

And while I'm here, I hope you all have fantastic Christmases wherever you are and whatever you plan. :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

Last chance saloon in 2013
 

Hope everyone's had a great Christmas. Mine has certainly been memorable :)

Further nudges will get posted on Twitter and Facebook a little nearer the time, but this is the last reminder on the forum that 9pm on New Year's Eve is the cut-off for HUBB UK registrations at the current discount rate (£55 for a full 4-day pass or £35 for a 2-day pass).

Strike while the iron's hot and before Hogmanay celebrations completely distract you :)

Registration fee paid, t-shirt ordered, now can I start getting excited about visiting HUBB UK in 2014.
Happy New Year to all travellers, here's to exciting adventures in 2014.

Paid up, raring to go.
 

Thouroughly enjoyed Danny's Hags bank meet last year. Looks like a geat meet in Donnington, paid up and looking forward to meeting old / new friends.
Jake

Stirling

1977 Norton 850 Commando.
2012 GSA 1200.

Booked and paid for just before the deadline don't no why I waited so long.Last year was much fun:thumbup1:

Change to ticket days?
 

We've bought tickets for Saturday and Sunday. Am I able to change them for Friday and Saturday? If so, who do I contact? Long story short, we're over from Ireland and have taken the opportunity to book an off road skills course in Wales on the Sunday and Monday.

Oh, hello, BTW. I didn't realise I hadn't posted before. How rude. :oops2:

Hi, great to hear from you and not rude at all!!! :) But we have bad news I’m afraid. There isn’t an option for a Friday/Saturday 2-day pass. The only options are for Thurs/Friday or for Sat/Sunday. Lots of past discussions on this and this is how it’s ended up. Really sorry. The off-road course in Wales sounds great though! Perhaps change to a Thurs/Fri pass, head off on Friday afternoon and B&B it or camp close to the off-road venue? Some magic riding down that way. Or change to the full 4-day pass. It’s only £25 extra pp if you do that before the next deadline. PM me and I’ll ask Susan to arrange either for you.

Oh dear. Best we buy the four day pass then. :biggrin: I'll PM.

Oh dear again. Need 5 posts. I'll have a bit of a browse and see where I can contribute something useful. ;)

Great stuff. I've just emailed Susan for you. She'll be in touch. Looking forward to seeing you in June!

What do you need five posts for?


Cheers, Simon

With great power comes great responsibility.

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Looking forward to HUBB UK!
 

Kia ora Sam, Iain and other UK adventure-ists . I had a great time at Queensland Australia HU rally last year (and got my smiling face in Freewheeling magazine article!). I'm really looking forward to being back in England and sharing a yarn or two with like minded 2 wheeled travelers at HUBB UK in June

Hi there,

I´m thinking of visiting the HUBB in England too. Never been there in my life and so I thougt it would be a good starting point learning something about another country outside my own.

Because I never cross the channel first question, which ferry you suggest e.g. Dunkerque?

I assume that I need a minimum of 2 days for traveling, and would arrive Wednesday evening (so my plan).

Would this be possible?

Further question can you advise good street maps? Think I need more then one map reaching Donington Park.

The rest of my question hmm asking then in England.
Like camp grounds (I want to stay and travel 4-5 days around after the meeting).

Greetings from Germany.

Tabea

Hi Tabbi,

Personally I always use the tunnel when nipping over to Europe from England.
It's a little more expensive than the ferry but no strapping down of bikes to worry about and they are reasonably flexible about letting you on alternative trains if you arrive a little earlier than planned.

Google reckons you are 420km to the tunnel and another 316km from Folkestone up to Donnington Park so say 750km, or 460 miles, in total.

If it were me then I'd probably stop just short of Calais to split the journey into a couple of days.

Maps.
I'd get some sort of Michelin map that I could fit into a map case on my bike but many options for this of course.

Hopefully see you there.

Hi Tabbi,

When I rode from Mansfield (near Donington) to Turkey I went through Germany.

I left home Friday midday, caught the Eurotunnel train Friday evening and camped Friday night in Belgium. I was at Nuerburgring by Saturday afternoon.

If you know where you want to explore I will search some campsites for you :)


Cheers, Simon

With great power comes great responsibility.

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:D:D:D
I have registerd today! Hurra :clap:

@Simon
Thank you. I´ll inform you when I know where exactly I want to travel.

I have enough time, cause I changed my holidays plan. Now, I have 2 weeks around the meeting.

And now the best part of my holidays begin today. The trip planing.

Tabea

Brilliant! Delighted you are coming over!!! :thumbup1:

Hi,
I want's to go to UK too. I'am looking for some other traveling from North of Germany to UK too.

Biker greetings :thumbup1:

Markus

Hi Markus, great that you are coming over! Good luck with finding people to come over with. :thumbup1:

Hi All, in case anyone is thinking, ‘they’ll all be gone’; I thought I ought to let you know that there are still a few double and twin bedrooms left in the hotel. So what’s the score?

If you’ve been to the HUBB UK before then you’ll know that the Hotel is more often used for weddings, and this means that the rooms are really nice. Have a look at the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel website and you can see photos of them.

Last year we couldn't book enough rooms but this year, because we had so many disappointed people, we've booked the lot. :clap: That's given us the chance to negotiate a discounted room-only rate of £80 per room per night on the Friday and Saturday (weekend rates are normally £105 per night at this time of year) and £60 per room per night on other days. :thumbup1: The rooms are being allocated on a first-come first-served basis for minimum stays of three nights paid in advance. Maximum of two people per room.

Like I say, there are only a few left so...

What do you have to do to snag a room? If you'd like to book one of the rooms please phone Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel directly on 01332 862409. Quote "HUBB UK" as your reference. Have your plastic ready because you’ll need to settle up as you book. Phone during the daytime please.

This question may not be in the right thread but it is related to the UK meeting.
I will be arriving from Canada and riding in Europe this spring and would like to attend the meeting, I would like to give a presentation on riding in the NWT's and Yukon in Canada and even Alaska.
I contacted Iain a organizier of the event asking about how to bring my slides and he said to use full screen in power point. I am having problems figuring out how to use powerpoint. It seems to be a pain in the ***
So can I just bring the slides in the correct order on a memory stick and speak to the slides?

I am looking forward to meeting you all

Cal

Hi Cal, your presentation sounds great!!! Iain is the man who deals with this side of things though. He'll pick up on this or you can email him to ask the question direct to him. I'm only popping up to say this because I think he's on the run for the next couple of days so you might not get an immediate answer. Looking forward to seeing you in June!!!

mmmmm......
 

To Bertha or not to Bertha, that is the question.

Whether t'wd be nobler to sparkle on the XT .....

That is the question.

(it's a joke some/most of you might/might not get........)

But never mind - I can't sleep.........

:innocent:

Hi Cal,

Apologies for the delayed response. I see that Grant has sent you a PM with other suggestions, so just go with those. If you need to check anything else, just drop me an email.

Bring Bertha - she's an icon :D

Yeah, bring her Bernard. Roadcat has it right!

Iain, question Sir
 

Hi Iain, I am in the Merchant Navy and have booked and paid for Donnington park for the full weekend, I have been informed that I may have to go on another ship. If this is the case, I may not make the meet, I paid via PayPal, if I cannot be there is the money refundable.
Best regards
Jake.

Hi Jake, gosh that's a shame. :frown: You'll be missed if you can't make it! You are hearing from me by the way because Iain is head into a project! We don't deal with this side of things so I'll ask Susan to PM you. Fingers crossed you can still get to the HUBB UK!!! I was sure I was supposed to be buying you a beer!

HU Refunds Policy
 

Hi Jake,

We do have a refund policy, apologies it's not as prominent as it might be! Here it is:

"HU Events Refund Policy

We know 'stuff happens', and you know we have financial commitments to venues and caterers!
If you're unable to attend an event, please let us know (by e-mail reply to your confirmation e-mail from us) so we don't worry that something has happened to you...
Up to 30 days prior to event start, we will refund all fees in full less a $10 (or €9 or £8) fee for handling and PayPal charges.
Up to 15 days prior to event start, we will refund camping/accommodation and food packages in full less a $10 (or €9 or £8) handling fee. We will apply your registration fee to any subsequent HU event in the year or following year. If you have purchased a t-shirt, let us know your mailing address and we'll send it out.
Within 15 days of the event start, there will be no refunds, but we will apply your registration fee to any subsequent HU event in the year or following year. If you have purchased a t-shirt, let us know your mailing address and we'll send it out."

What that all means for HUBB UK is that you have until 30 days prior to the event to get a refund (less £8 for Paypal and admin costs). After that, we'll happily put your reg fee to any HU event in 2014 or 2015 (Enniskillen or Haggs Bank, for example!) You just let us know when you're registering that you're carrying forward your HUBB UK fee.

Hope that helps, and fingers crossed that you're able to get to Donington!
Cheers,
Susan

Just a quick heads up! New stuff will be going up on the HUBB UK page tonight! :D

Soon there's going to be info posted about brand new books that are going to be launched at the HUBB UK. And ride out info too! Lovely area.

Over the next weeks you'll also be seeing posts about the different companies who are going to be exhibiting their overlanding kit with us. If you've not seen how amazing the list is yet, do take a look.

119 days to go:clap:

Refund info
 

Hi Susan, Iain,

Thank you both for the quick reply.

I know you have a lot of organising to do and people to pay therefore if I can't make it please don't bother with a refund as I know my money is going to an excelent cause.

Hopefully, if I'm not keeping the sea lanes open I will be able to make it.
Thanks again.
Jake.

1977 Norton Commando
2012 BM 1200 GSA

Hi All, thought I'd drop in to draw your attention to the latest presenters to sign up for the HUBB UK.

It's brilliant to have Tim Cullis back with us again. His presentations are always entertaining and the information he passes on in them is invaluable. Check him out and you'll see what I mean.

New to the HUBB UK this year are Tom and Richard Seipp. These guys are cyclists and we think will go down a storm.

Bernard Smith is going to be with us too! Brilliant. If you don't know about this story - Touching the World - then make sure you get into his presentation.

The list of people who have signed up to present is fantastic. Thanks everyone.

Have you thought about sharing some knowledge, fun of the road, hints and tips? We want to hear from you if you'd like a go. Inspiring, Informing and Connecting. That's what it's all about :thumbup1:

i assume that there is no limit to ticket sales - so no chance of the event selling out? my partner and i are aiming to arrive in england a day or two before the event, by which point we'll have been on the road for 1 1/2 years

however, having traveled for that long, we know how much how plans can change (usually with little to no warning), so are keen to not buy a ticket until the last minute - is there any chance that we'll miss out if we wait?

Hi San Pedro,
One and a half years!! Great stuff. Which route so far?

Totally understand about changes on the road. Too many restrictions and deadlines can hamper the ride can’t they.

Selling out? One of the great things about the Donington venue is that there's stacks of room for us to ‘play’ with. Even if we were getting full by the time you are in the area we’d make space for you for sure. It’d be great to meet you, and you’ll find that you’ll be amongst stacks of friends.

excellent - we're almost 100% we'll be there

we're planning on stopping in the UK to work for a couple of years*, so are very keen to make the HUBB event, to meet up with like minded folk that will be up for rides (and beers) in the UK






*not a concept that we're 100% comfortable with, but the pile of cash we left with is looking decidedly smaller

I'm a volunteer for 2014 but I may be able to do a presentation on my latest trip to New Zealand if that's of interest and would fit in with the volunteering - what d'you think?

Hiya, first of all, I'm chuffed you are helping out again this year. You volunteers are what makes it all work and do so much to help create the magic atmosphere. Cheers! :thumbup1::thumbup1::thumbup1:

Presenting? Now that's Iain's side of things. May I suggest that you complete the Presenter Link and then he'll get back to you. In the mean time, thanks very much for offering!!!

See you in 108 days :mchappy:

Did you notice? We now have live music on 2 nights!

You'll find our friend the excellent Steve McGill with us again on Friday night. We've had stacks of requests for him to come back this year. Dun! :thumbup1:

And on Saturday night we have the highly recommended group Radio Mary with us in the Orchard. :clap:

The Orchard is where you'll find Danny and Fil this year with the Roadkill Cookout and competitions. A great spot to hang out. bier

Check out the HUBB UK pages for a listen to both Steve and Radio Mary. You'll have to wait until June to hear Danny and Fil sing :innocent:

Hi Tabbi, I shall be going over from Hamburg I normaly ride down to Calais and use the Tunnel, its quicker and better that the ferries. I then stop at a travelodge near Sittingbourne for 25 pounds a night. I will then travell up to Donnington itzs about 4 hours from there. Get in touch if you want Im in Quickborn by Hamburg, where are you.

Cheers Eddie

Hi Tabbi, I shall be going over from Hamburg I normaly ride down to Calais and use the Tunnel, its quicker and better that the ferries. I then stop at a travelodge near Sittingbourne for 25 pounds a night. I will then travell up to Donnington itzs about 4 hours from there. Get in touch if you want Im in Quickborn by Hamburg, where are you?

Cheers Eddie