Horizons Unlimited Ireland 2011

[liammcilhone]

Horizons Unlimited Ireland 2011
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We actually pulled it off last year

So..............back by popular demand!

The SECOND HORIZONS UNLIMITED IRELAND meeting in

ENNISKILLEN on 27/29 May 2011.

Want to fuel that nagging dream of travelling on two wheels in Ireland, UK, Europe, Africa, South America, North America, Asia, Australia, the World? Why not come along and listen and talk to the guys and girls who have been there, done it and returned to tell the tale.

Want to meet up with like-minded dreamers who don't think you are crazy to be planning "the big trip"? People who share that dream?

Want to listen and talk to ordinary people who have done extraordinary things? Been to amazing places? Can convince you that you CAN do it too?

Want to find out what "mummers" are?

Then you should plan to be in:

ENNISKILLEN on 27/29 May 2011

The event will be at the same excellent location as last year with camping and other facilities that are second to none.

We have an ever growing list of presenters to inspire you.

JOE THE CELT (what more can I say?)

SI JOHNSTON (see above)

(the last two observations are for those fortunate enough to have caught Joe and Si last year!)

PADDY TYSON (campaign co-ordinator for MAG and author of "The Hunt for Puerto del Faglioli)

GEOFF HILL ("Way to go" , The road to Gobbler's Knob", "Around Oz on a Triumph"

OISIN HUGHES (you must have read Oisin's blog on UKGSER! Come and listen to the man himself)

DECLAN MCEVOY (An Arctic adventure)

JIM McCAUSLAND(personal safety for motorcycle travellers)

DAVE FLOOKS (Japan, Vietnam, South America)

GRANT AND SUSAN JOHNSTON (everywhere!!)

And many more yet to be advised.

If you want to know more about what happens at a Horizon Unlimited meeting check out the http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetings/ website.

And to be sure of a place in Enniskillen register on that site at:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/mee...p#registration

Numbers will be limited this year as we want to ensure the same friendly, laid-back atmosphere as last year. So get your name down now!!

Liam

[fiatman]

Hi Liam (we met at he cookstown 100 2 yrs ago) was at last years meet a great success thoroughly enjoyable. Inspired to the point we have booked our ferryś for a trip to Morocco at the end of april should be back in time for the meet hope to see you there.

Paul

[liammcilhone]

Hi Paul
Great news about trip to Morocco. Your experience is a perfect example of what Horizons Unlimited is all about. I know of several other people who where equally inspired.
Have a safe trip and look forward to meeting up again in Enniskillen.

Liam

[liammcilhone]

Can't resist putting this link in. There is a tenuous connection as the trip did start in Ireland.

Get in a few + beers and settle down to a great 3/4 hours viewing! Respect and envy!

http://www.youtube.com/user/tmotten

Liam

[liammcilhone]

A question for a wet Friday afternoon!

What would you do if you were 24, didn't have a bike licence, no insurance, no experience and no bike gear?

Ruth Houston had the answer. She headed off to Hanoi , hired a 125cc and rode off down the Ho Chi Min trail to Ho Chi Min city!

Want to hear her story?

It's time you registered for the HU Ireland weekend in Enniskillen on 27/29 May.

Register at:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/mee...reland2011.php

And remember. Numbers will be restricted this year. So get your name down to be sure of a place.

[liammcilhone]

Ancient Horizons!

Advertising at its best!

: http://joshspector.com/2011/02/13/now-t ... tor.com%29

[liammcilhone]

A few more presenters signed up

Aiden McParland Talk title "From sea to shining sea"

Peter Cullen Talk title "Anything I can do you can do better"



Oisin Hughes has just published his book "Not Dead Yet"

Details are at

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread ... 60&page=31

You will find his internet printed previous blog at



Or better still. Get yourself registered and come and meet the man himself in Enniskillen.

Register at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetin ... nd2011.php

[liammcilhone]

The final two presentations.

(we have no room left for any more speakers! 17 talks and 3 demonstations will keep you busy. We have to leave some space for eatin', drinkin' and chattin' !!)


Mairaid Hennessy will give "The Pillion's Perspective" on motorbike travelling. A really interesting and much overlooked subject. And a great incentive to bring your significant other ( is that the PC term now for wife/husband/partner/girl/boy friend?) to Enniskillen? You might also learn what all those digs in the ribs mean!!


Drew Millar will describe his journey From Belfast to Cavannacarragh (slowly) Enigmatic title but you will understand if you come to Enniskillen!

Tempus is fugiting and numbers increasing. We will be restricting numbers to ensure an enjoyable and friendly weekend so if you want to be sure of your place, get registering now at

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/mee...p#registration

[liammcilhone]

Here is the list of presenters and demonstrations planned for the event


Get inspired

Four great bike journeys
Geoff Hill and Colin O’Carroll
Delhi to Belfast, Route 66, Chile to Alaska and around Oz

No licence? Ah well, it'll be grand, just do it!
o Ruth Houston
The un-planned, inexperienced, un-insured adventures south from Hanoi!
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Not dead yet!
o Oisin Hughes
27 countries, 40,000 miles!
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The Pillion Perspective
o Mairead Hennessy
Smell the flowers - why you should really give it a go!
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Norway, Lofoten Islands, Svalbard & Murmansk
o Declan McEvoy
An Arctic Adventure!
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The Gambia on a Gapper!
o Marc O'Loideoin
The ultimate charity motorcycle adventure
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Carl Stearns Clancy Anniversary Run
o Joe Walsh, "The Celt"
Meself and Feargal aka Glenboy will be doing a wee talk on the Carl Stearns Clancy 100 year Anniversary Run 2012.
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Away from here: the return leg
o Simon Johnston
Ireland to Mongolia and Siberia 2010.
This is a sequel, so if you missed the first round, ask someone who didn't!
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Vietnam & Japan
o Dave Flooks
A review of some of the good bits from my trips to Vietnam and Japan
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From sea to shining sea. Coast to coast across the US.
o Aidan McParland
A group ride across the US in summer 2010

Even Italian bikes provide laughs
o Paddy Tyson
Travelling the Americas with a standing joke
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Belfast to Kathmandu on a diesel bike
• Neil and Helen Laughlin
• What possesses someone to build a diesel bike and ride it half way round the world?
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Irishman that doesn’t drink.
• Liam McCabe
• Round the world. Make it up as you go along!
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Belfast to Cavannacarragh (The slow way round)
• Drew Millar
• A first attempt at cycle travel
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Anything I can do you can do better.
• Peter Cullen
• Experiences of an innocent abroad


Learn

Personal Safety for Motorcycle travelling
o Jim McCausland
Talk and practical demonstration on personal safety on the road.
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Camping Forum
o Leslie Madge, TravelDri-Plus
Anyone Can Rough It! But do you really want to?
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Fix that flat! How to change a tyre anytime, anywhere
o Grant Johnson, Canada

Workshop - 'Basic Guide to changing and maintaining tyres.' How to prevent flats in the first place, and fix them when you get one. Grant's changed thousands, and will show you all the secrets to make it easy. The best tools and how to use them for tube and tubeless tyres. Bring your changing / patching kit with you! Hand's on practical, try it yourself. (we hope!) Plus Tyre changing competition with prizes!


Photo Composition for Travellers
o Grant Johnson, Canada

The one everyone SHOULD take, but no one does... We all want to take great photos of our trip - so why don't we? This easy clinic will transform your motorcycle travel photos from boring to fabulous! BRING your photos on a CD or Flash Drive, max 10, and we'll critique and discuss YOUR photos - what's good, and what's not - and how they could be improved.
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.Ergonomics - making your bike work for you
o Grant Johnson, Canada
Your bike was put together by a pimply faced yoof who probably can't even ride So how's he going to make sure it fits YOU?

Interested? Register at http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/meetin ... gistration