HU Travellers Meeting Germany - Autumn 2014

Jörn Buchleitner Moppedrun.de – eine Reise zwischen den A - Vamos amigos!

Lateinamerika: gibt es eine Region auf der Welt die sich besser für die "große" Motorradtour eignet als der Mittelteil der beiden Amerikas?

Der Kontinent geizt nicht mit Superlativen, ist sicher zu bereisen und nirgends kann man Motorräder billiger kaufen als in den USA. Gerade frisch zurückgekehrt (die Fotos sind noch nicht mal alle gesichtet) berichtet Jörn von seiner 12-monatigen Reise zwischen den sonnigen Surfstränden Kaliforniens und den eisigen Salzseen Boliviens, von karibischen Inseln und den Gipfeln der Anden, von Wegen abseits der Panamericana.
Vamos amigos!

Seit 25 Jahren auf zwei Rädern unterwegs, hauptsächlich in Europa, Asien und Afrika, nach einer langen und vielen –viel zu kurzen Reisen- zog es ihn zum ersten Mal nach Lateinamerika.

Hans-Ueli Flückiger From Panama to Mexico - 'Dangerous Countries'?

Panama and Costa Rica are wonderful Countries to travel with the motorbike, but also I got a impression about the "dangerous" countries on the way to Mexico. Next year, I will go back to see more!

Since 2008 on the way from Tierra del Fuego to the North with my Honda Africa Twin. 2014 I have traveled from Panama to Cancun, Mexico. I'm 63 years old, but I have a young heart!

Jeff "Smitty" Smith Mexico and The Copper Canyon - Meine Reise durch alt Mexiko und die Kupferschlucht

Ride with me through the Copper Canyon and along the Espinazo del Diablo (Devil's Backbone) and some of the most beautiful cities in Mexico: Mazatlan, Durango, Zacatecus and the remote old silver town of Real deal Catorce.

Jeff has 40+ years riding motorcycles. Riding experiences: US: most all of the states including Alaska, Canada: most of the provinces including the Yukon & NWT... Rode the Dempster in a driving rain, Mexico: road through the Copper Canyon, the Devils Backbone, etc. Western and Eastern Europe, and is currently on a round-the-world trip for the next 4 to 5 years.

Jan and Anne Schwarz Fresh from the 'dark continent'

Jan and Anne will show a selection of impressions, stories and learnings from their recent trip across Africa.They started in South Africa in May 2014, crossed Southern and Eastern Africa, Turkey and Eastern Europe, and will (Inshallah!) arrive in Germany mid-October. Just in time for the HU meeting!

"As our minds are freshly loaded from the trip, we will be able to give you recent information about roads, borders and people but also insights regarding planning and the things to think, build, buy and forget about."

Jan has been riding motorcycles for 15 years. He is as passionate about two-wheelers as he is about our environment. He lived in Johannesburg, South Africa in the last two years, gaining true offroad riding skills as well as managing communication challenges in environmental NGOs.

Anne started riding in 2011. She has her good and her bad days, but with knobbly tyres on dirt tracks there are only good days, really. She lived with Jan in South Africa, and if you want to know more you can read her profile on Global Women who Ride.

Tobias Dreissig 28.888 km around South America

Also:

Visiting Thailand, Laos and Cambodia on rented 125cc bikes

50.000 km around Africa

Alexander Conrad 30 days in Russia - Ukraine to the Ural Mountains and south along the river Wolga into Georgia

Coming from Ukraine, Alexander travelled across crowded and remote areas of Russia all the way to the Ural mountains into the country of "Tatarstan". Riding several days in the rain, getting kicked out of hotels, getting sick, he had to stay longer than scheduled. Visiting the hospital and dealing with its bureaucracy, even not recovered he had to hurry up to leave the country within the 30-day visa time. And he still had to pass through the "very dangerous" areas of North-Ossetia and Ingushetiya into Georgia...

Burned out and very depressed, Alexander left everything and took on a motorcycle trip in 2011. Since then he has been constantly travelling on two wheels around the globe continuing his "Motorcycletherapy"...

Chris Bright Mongolia to Magadan, the hard way

Off road via the western BAM Road and the Vitim Bridge and the Road of Bones

Pictures, videos and stories of a big adventure: Mud, mosquitos, rain, trains, big rivers and friendly people.

Chris likes travelling by motorcycle and has been to quite a few places on them!

Heike & Filippo Fania, 2 Live the Dream Best of 2 years on the road

Favorite pics and some great stories from 2 years on the road... due to the limited time, further stories will follow at the campfire...

As soon as we stop people gather around us to see these strange foreigners on their big bikes...

Richard Woudenberg Realizeddream.com - About a dream I had, which I have turned into reality!

A realized dream for me... and sure possible for you!

Richard says: "About four years ago I sold all what I owned except my motorbike. I got myself prepared for a life on the motorbike to travel as long as possible. I travelled from the Netherlands to Norway's most northern point and from there on to South-Africa's most southern point."

Harald Haeninger, Freedom on 2 Wheels Austria to Australia - 18 months, 65,000 km, 21 countries!

"Kurs Südost"

Kurs Südost eine Reise in (m) ein Abenteuer, 65.000 km, 18 Monate, 21 Länder. Höhepunkte meiner Reise: Pakistan, Mount Everest Basecamp, Tibet, Traditioneller Walfang in Lamalera (Indonesien), Australien

Course Southeast

A travel adventure, 65.000 km, 18 months, 21 countries. Highlights of my trip: Pakistan, Mount Everest Base Camp, Tibet, Traditional Whaling in Lamalera (Indonesia), Australia

Harry says: "I drove from Austria to Australia, via Iran, Pakistan. 18 Month, 65.ooo km, 21 countries. I was with my motorbike on the Mount Everest Basecamp. I joined a traditional whale catching in Indonesia..."

Angelus Gruner Diesel Motorbike - Long distance travel

Preparation of the right equipment is crucial to an expedition. With his 27 years travel experience at sea, land, and air, Angelus will give recommendations and advice on the right travel equipment.

Angelus sailed around the world on a boat in 23 years, then traveled in South America for 5 years on a motorbike.

Frank Panthöfer and Simone Dorner Licht- & Schattenseiten einer Weltreise - Einmal im Leben auf große Fahrt gehen!

Dauerhaft auf Reisen zu sein, ist weit entfernt von einem niemals enden wollenden Urlaub.

Viele Jahre haben wir davon geträumt, bis wir schließlich den Mut fanden, es zu wagen. Nach dreieinhalb Jahren Motorrad-Weltreise sind wir nun wieder zurück und bereit zu berichten: Von Glück und Verzweiflung, von Liebe und Leid, von den Licht- und Schatten­seiten eines Lebens "on the road", das weit entfernt ist von einem niemals enden wollenden Urlaub.

Light and shade in a trip around the world - Once a go at life full speed ahead!

For many years we dreamed, until we finally found the courage to dare. After three and a half years motorcycle trip around the world, we are now back and ready to report: By happiness and despair, of love and sorrow, of the light and dark sides of life "on the road", which is far from a never-ending holiday!

The Krad-Vagabunden (Simon and Panny) travelled around the world for 3.5 years with with their bikes. 183,475 km, 64 border-crossings and countless encounters with locals and mc-riders.

Filippo Fania, 2 Live the Dream Filippo's technical workshop - Bike Modifications, Bike Handling, Bush Mechanics...

Bring your bike, bring your questions... Bring your bike and show us your modifications, fixes, etc. Bring your questions and problems, and we will try to find a solution. Filippo will also present some modifications that have proven very helpful during his world-trip.

Filippo travelled together with Heike 2 years all the way through Asia, Australia, New Zealand - 81000 km - lots of technical problems included. Plenty of other trips before... and lots of experience in bush mechanics!

Anne Schwarz To pee or not to pee - Sharing some (good and bad) ideas and experiences around motorbike travels for XX-Chromosomers

Not only about peeing, but also everything else that might raise question marks for lady bikers on the road. And not only a presentation about one woman's experience, but an open round to discuss (good and bad) ideas and experiences, share some ideas and laughs and inspire each other to go out there and do our thing (without worries). Men welcome if they can stand the straight talk.

Uli Steinmann Border Crossings, Visas and Shipping workshops

Uli will run two workshops sharing his knowledge from 24 months, 40 countries and 100,000 km:

Border Crossing and Visas Workshop

How to ship a bike Workshop

Border crossings - How to get through borders with minimal stress and cost!

Packing light - Tips and techniques from experienced travellers to reduce weight and bulk.

Regional discussions - e.g. travelling in South America or Asia.

For Women Only - A must for the ladies, so be sure to plan on being there! A chance to talk to experienced travelling women without the men around!

Experienced Travellers Panel - ask the experts anything you want!

Walk arounds / Show and tell!

Tents and Bedding discussion (in the camping area) - What works, cheap vs dear and which ones keep you dry, warm and comfy!

Bike mods - Show off your best bike mods - homemade saddle bags, toolbox mounts, GPS mounts, seats, side stands, tank panniers, cup holders, etc.