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Ride Tales, Trip Reports and Stories
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Post your ride reports for a weekend ride or around the world. Please make the first words of the title WHERE the ride is. Please do NOT just post a link to your site. For a link, see Get a Link. |
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Post your overland travel reports for a weekend trip or around the world. Please make the first words of the title WHERE the trip is. Please do NOT just post a link to your site. For a link, see Get a Link. |
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Major trips in blog format.
If you're heading off for a major trip, this is a good way to keep family and friends in touch. NOTE: There aren't any counts displayed on the right, as they're in a different system - over 250 major travellers stories posted!
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Chat Forum
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Chat forum - no useful content required!
BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
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New to the HUBB and Horizons Unlimited? Introduce yourself here! Get to know the denizens.
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Planning, Trip
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Recent News, political or military events, which may affect trip plans or routes. Personal and vehicle security, tips and questions.
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Meet up with other travellers on the road, or find someone to travel with to the ends of the earth!
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Take a tour to get your feet wet, or when you just don't have the time to plan and organize it and ship the bike etc.
NOTE: This forum is NOT for free advertising, but it IS for discussions by travellers on tours they have taken, or are interested in taking.
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14 Jul 2024
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Where to go, when, what are the interesting places to see
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Shipping the vehicle and yourself.
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Over 650 Shipments by travellers from just about anywhere to anywhere in the world! Add YOUR shipment too!
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Covers all documentation, carnets, customs and country requirements, how to deal with insurance etc.
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Medical info, e.g. malaria, vaccinations, travel medical tips, medical insurance, where to find a doctor.
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Post your TIPS to travellers - all the interesting little tidbits you learned on the road about packing, where to get stuff, and how to cope with problems. Please make sure the subject describes the tip clearly!
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Have you 'made a difference' while travelling, by fundraising or donating time and energy to a worthwhile cause? Are you a non-profit organisation or individual who knows of an opportunity for travellers to help out in a less developed country? Tell us about it and provide contact details.
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All Miscellaneous questions
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This is an opportunity to ask any question, and post any notice you wish that doesn't fit into one of the other sections.
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For questions which are specific to women, including travel-related challenges to do with menstruation, contraception, she-wees, pros and cons of riding pillion, women travelling solo, safety concerns, etc. This forum is open to all.
Please post questions which are of interest to both genders in the relevant forum to get a quicker response.
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29 Feb 2024
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Events
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Australia Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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18 Apr 2023
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Europe Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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2 Oct 2024
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Canada / USA / Mexico and Central America Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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UK Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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12 Jun 2024
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South America Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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30 May 2024
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Travellers Meetings - organisation and planning, discussion, getting there etc.
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27 Feb 2023
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Events of interest to travellers - please put the location country in the subject!
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Regional Forums
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Topics specific to Australia and New Zealand only.
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Topics specific to Western and Eastern Europe, from UK to the Russian border, and south-east to Turkey.
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Iceland is a great place to travel, but seems to get missed a lot!
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28 Aug 2024
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Topics specific to Canada and USA/Alaska only.
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Topics specific to Central America and Mexico only.
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Topics specific to South America only.
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Topics specific to North Africa and the Sahara down to the 17th parallel (excludes Morocco) |
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Topics specific to Morocco, including Western Sahara west of the berm
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Topics specific to sub-Saharan Africa. (Includes all countries South of 17 degrees latitude)
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Topics specific to Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, China, Japan and Korea
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From Turkey to Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Ladakh and Bangladesh
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Topics specific to the Middle East countries, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Yemen, Oman and the Emirates
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Includes Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, plus Indonesia
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Equipment, Travel
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Post YOUR REVIEWS of ANY Motorcycle, Camping or Travel Equipment and accessories. Tell us what worked and didn't work for you!
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25 Jun 2024
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Everything on Travel Photography, from what kind of equipment to take with you to how to light a subject.
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Tents, sleeping bags, stoves etc. Riding clothing, boots, helmets, what to wear when not riding, etc.
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29 Aug 2024
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How to find your way - traditional map, compass and road signs, or GPS and more
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15 Sep 2024
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Connecting - internet cafes, laptops, smart phones - how to connect, use, which one, and intercom/radio systems.
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24 Sep 2024
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Technical, Bike forums
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Comments and Questions on what is the best bike for YOU, for YOUR trip. Note that we believe that ANY bike will do, so please remember that it's all down to PERSONAL OPINION. Technical Questions for all brands go in their own forum.
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What they don't show you in the repair manual - tales of duct tape, bailing wire and WD 40. Bodge, Bush Mechanics, farmers fix, patch, temporary repair, or whatever your definition, tell us YOUR best story of a bodge that got you home!
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ALL bikes: "Generic" tech questions and answers. Maintenance, general discussions etc.
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Anything to do with the bikes equipment, saddlebags, etc. Questions on repairs and maintenance of the bike itself belong in the Brand Specific Tech Forums.
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Originally the Yamaha XT600 Tech Forum, due to demand it now includes all Yamaha's technical / mechanical / repair / preparation questions.
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BMW Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to BMW riders only.
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Suzuki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Suzuki riders only.
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Honda Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Honda riders only.
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Kawasaki Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Kawasaki riders only.
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KTM Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to KTM riders only.
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20 Sep 2024
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Triumph Tech Forum - For Questions specific and of interest to Triumph riders only.
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28 Sep 2023
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For Technical Questions on bikes not listed in the other forums.
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15 Aug 2024
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4 wheels
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Overlanders / 4 Wheels Chat forum - no useful content required!
BUT the basic rules of polite and civil conduct which everyone agreed to when signing up for the HUBB, will still apply, though moderation will be a LITTLE looser than elsewhere on the HUBB.
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NEW! Show us your baby! Builds in progress or completed and proven!
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NON-technical 4 wheel forum, for subjects specific to TRAVEL with 4 (or more!) wheeled vehicles. e.g. Driving Techniques, Shipping etc.
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Vehicle accessories - Making your home away from home comfortable, safe and reliable.
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Tech issues, tips and hints, prepping for travel
Under 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Land Cruiser, Land Rover, Subaru etc.
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14 Apr 2024
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Tech issues, tips and hints, prepping for travel
OVER 3500kg vehicles, e.g. Tatra, Unimog, Iveco etc.
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2 Sep 2024
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Overland vehicle or equipment - winches, shocks tires etc.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, and include currency in the post
Please DELETE your post when it is sold.
NOTE: DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK about the merits of any vehicle and the LEGALITIES of changing ownership.
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17 Jul 2024
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4 Wheel Travel Reports, stories etc.
Post your Photos and Travel Reports, whether it's a weekend trip or around the world.
(This goes to a new location above on this page!)
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Bicycles
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Overlanding questions for two wheels, no motor!
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5 Apr 2024
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Want ads
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Post your personal Bike TRAVEL equipment - Panniers, large tanks etc. - for sale here. Links to Ebay ok with description.
INCLUDE COUNTRY in subject, (e.g. Touratech panniers for sale, UK) and include currency in the post ;-)
Please DELETE your post when the item is sold.
DO NOT LIST motorcycles here. Post in relevant regional forums above.
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Forum CLOSED - please post in the appropriate regional forum above
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Shipping too expensive for a short trip? Try Swapping bikes with someone, or Renting / Hiring! Rented a bike? Post your Review of bike rental companies. Note we have nothing to do with anything offered or accepted here.
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Want work to supplement your travel funds? Looking for staff for your MC tour company or? Got an idea to make a little money? Have some work you want done? Post it here!
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Recommend - Sleep and Eat spots
General sleep and eat information that isn't regional.
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If it doesn't fit anywhere above, post it here. That'll be islands and Antarctica then... Sorted alphabetically!
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Whatever happened to
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They came, went... and did it! But where are they now? DID that big trip change their lives? What to do with all the travel experience and how to use it? How to get a job afterwards! Was the trip the best - or worst - thing you ever did?
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Horizons Unlimited
Grant & Susan Johnson (Horizons Unlimited) have been helping the overlanding and adventure travel community get out and have life-changing adventures since 1997. However, with the rise of ad blockers, plus Google and Facebook hogging most digital advertising revenue, the long-term future of HU may be in jeopardy. For info, since 2009 we've both been full-time on HU, funding the HUBB, website hosting and updates from events income and our retirement savings, but we can't keep doing it! 
By becoming a Contributing Member, you help us keep HU going stronger than ever. Every additional dollar gives us more time to devote to answering your questions, making the website better so we can help you find more information easily, adding new features such as the all new - and free - blogging system, Destinations, and much more in the planning. Thanks for your support!
Registered and logged in? Click here to support HU! NOT registered? Click here!
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Help us improve the website!
Give us your suggestions and ideas about how to improve the site, new content ideas and anything else you can think of. Also please tell us about problems you run into, design flaws, broken links etc. All suggestions appreciated! It's your site, so help us to make it better for you!
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| What's Going On? |
Currently Active Users: 5735 (82 Users and/or Members and 5653 guests)
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Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB Statistics
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Threads: 82,171,
Posts: 565,987,
Users: 76,896
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Next HU Events
ALL Dates subject to change.
2024:
- California: April 18-21
- Virginia: April 25-28
- Germany Summer: May 9-12
- Québec: May 17-19
- Bulgaria Mini: July 5-7
- CanWest: July 11-14
- Switzerland: August 15-18
- Ecuador: August 23-25
- Romania: August 30-Sept 1
- Austria: September 12-15
- France: September 20-22
- Germany Autumn: Oct 31-Nov 3
2025 Confirmed Events:
- Virginia: April 24-27 2025
- Queensland is back! May 2-4 2025
- Germany Summer: May 29-June 1 2025
- CanWest: July 10-13 2025
- Switzerland: Date TBC
- Ecuador: Date TBC
- Romania: Date TBC
- Austria: Sept. 11-15
- California: September 18-21
- France: September 19-21 2025
- Germany Autumn: Oct 30-Nov 2 2025
Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!
Questions about an event? Ask here
See all event details
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...
2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.
"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)
Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.
Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.
Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!
What others say about HU...
"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia
"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK
"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia
"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA
"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada
"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa
"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia
"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany
Lots more comments here!
Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook
"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.
Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!
New to Horizons Unlimited?
New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!
Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.
Read more about Grant & Susan's story
Membership - help keep us going!
Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.
You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.
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helps answer the question - Why Go? Inspirational stories by veteran travellers Greg Frazier (5 times RTW), Peter and Kay Forwood (193 countries), Tiffany Coates (Mongolia Mayhem) and Rene Cormier (University of Gravel Roads).
Get Ready! covers planning, paperwork, medical and many other topics! "Inspirational and Awesome!" See the trailer here!
What stuff do I need - riding gear, clothing, camping gear, first aid kit, tires, maps and GPS? What don't I need? How do I pack it all in? Lots of opinions from over 150 travellers!
break down language barriers, overcome culture shock, ship the bike and deal with breakdowns and emergencies."Just makes me want to pack up and go!" See the trailer here!
Grant demystifies the black art of Tire Changing and Repair to help you STAY on the road! "Very informative and practical." See the trailer here!
Ladies on the Loose! For the first time ever, a motorcycle travel DVD made for women, by women! These intrepid women share their tips to help you plan your own motorcycle adventure. They also answer the women-only questions, and entertain you with amazing tales from the road! 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.'
Cotton or synth sweat-wicking t-shirts with the cool Horizons Unlimited graphic on the front and a snappy slogan (changing every year) on the back.
Show your route on your panniers. Great conversation starter when you meet people on the road!
Motorcycle and travel books to inspire and inform you!
The definitive guide to planning your motorcycle adventure! This insanely ambitious 2-year project has produced an informative and entertaining 5-part, 18 hour video series. "The ultimate round the world rider's how-to!" MCN UK.
Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB
