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Running a website the size of Horizons Unlimited is a huge job. It's been my full-time job for over 10 years now, and Susan is now too, because there's just so much to do, so it also has to make us a living!
We'd like to say thanks first to all those readers of our site who feel we provide content worth supporting, and have done so by donating directly to us with a Membership.
We also have a number of very generous sponsors, affiliates and advertisers who have supported us for a long time, and we'd like to thank them too. We hope they are getting good value for their advertising dollars, and we hope you'll support them and let them know why - because you like Horizons Unlimited and what we are doing!
We do not list anyone here unless we feel that they are worth our recommendation, and have demonstrated quality products and services.
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We've worked with Touratech since 2003. Great guys that do it because they love it - motorcycle travel is what they live for. An absolutely amazing range of extremely high quality gear made by real motorcycle nuts.
StarCom1 is a universal motorcycle communication system that can combine:
► Rider to passenger hands free and natural conversation.. Just talk!
► Bike-to-bike communication, vox (voice controlled) or PTT (push-to-talk).
► Stereo music, at CD quality, from any portable music system.
► Mobile phone. Enjoy a normal phone conversation at speed... Totally hands free.
► Satellite Navigation or radar, allows voice commands to be heard clearly.
► High speed clear communication.
Progressive Suspension, for great suspension! I have a lot of miles on their fork springs, and can strongly recommend them.
GS Adventures - Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Garden Route.
We strive to offer the most affordable tour packages available. Tailor-made tours to suit your time and budget. If your bike and the road is beckoning contact us to make it happen!
The top flight German motorcycle Travel magazine: "The whole World of Motorcycle Touring in one magazine, for over twenty years - Die ganze Welt des Tourenfahrens in einem Magazin."
We can highly recommend the magazine as a great source of German language motorcycle travel information. I also wrote a column for them on travelling for three years. (Yes they translated it to German for me :)
Help support the Horizons Unlimited E-zine - visit our sponsors!
Please be sure to tell them how you heard about Compass Expeditions. Thanks!
Jim Hyde runs Rawhyde Adventures, a unique "Adventure Riding School" based in California, USA. Jim's goal is to help the new adventure rider get the most out of their bike, teaching them how to be comfortable and safe riding off-road. Jim teaches a short course at our Copper Canyon, Mexico Travellers Meeting, and received rave reviews. He will be at Copper Canyon again in 2006, leading a group of riders from California to the Meeting via Baja. Contact Jim here if you're interested in riding to the meeting with him, or in taking one of his courses. And if you mention Horizons Unlimited, you get a US$100 discount on his full 3 day course and a special (for HU'ers only) t-shirt as a bonus.
We supplied content for the BMW USA site, in the Xplor section on travel, and they have supported us with advertisements.
Leathers
American made motorcycle jackets and leather vests with a lifetime guarantee. Custom fit leather motorcycle chaps.
Truly awesome riding gear - we're converts! Superb ventilation and fit, and absolutely waterproof. Check out the Air Power suits for travelling.
Steve Anderson, sales manager, is an adventure tourer and tells me "we help outfit a number of the more adventurous riders out there. We carry a wide range of accessories for BMW GS and F650 models, including Jesse bags, Touratech accessories, books and videos (Frazier, Pedersen, Ted Simon, etc.), and also cater to touring riders coming through the mid-Atlantic area of the U.S."
"MotorEast Moto Adventures offers you unforgettable motorcycle trips in Turkey. Turkey is an outstanding destination for motorcyclists with its incredible landscapes, rich history and colorful culture.
MotorEast tours combine great riding through diverse landscapes, along the twisties of the coastal roads or through the lush scenery of the spectacular mountain ranges. Come and enjoy Turkey with MotorEast for a memorable trip of a lifetime."
Ever wished to go biking in Madagascar?
You can ride this unique island continent east of Africa, meet friendly, humorous and unobtrusive people, and see the fascinating indigenous plant and animal life. Take one of our Transalp's and discover for yourself the highlands, the rain forest, the arid south, and it's tropical beaches. Talk to Manfred at Madagascar-on-bike.
Cambodia - 2000km + 12 days = $1750 USD
Price includes Dirtbike, Petrol, Accommodation, Meals and more
www.ToursintheExtreme.com
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TinyStocks presents Highway Manager: the most complete and flexible gas mileage application for the Palm OS® platform, written by a biker for bikers. Keep track of your gas mileage, insurance payments, garage bills, hotels, highway tolls and whatever is necessary. Statistics, charting function, multi-currency, and more... So, got a Palm OS device? Why not take it on the road? |
Canadian Wilderness Tours on an ATV (Quad Bike)
The Roughest, Toughest and Dirtiest Tour you will ever have! (No wimps or wooses please!)
Discounts for Group bookings. Check out our website: www.ChaletCasamia.com or Tel: (1) 705 729 5202.
Motorcycle Express
MC Air Shipping, (uncrated) USA / Canada / Europe and other areas. Be sure to say "Horizons Unlimited" to get your $25 discount on Shipping!
Insurance - see: For foreigners traveling in US and Canada and for Americans and Canadians traveling in other countries, then mail it to MC Express and get your HU $15 discount!
"You want the best for your BMW Motorcycle. Motorrad Elektrik has been offering the best in electrical parts for classic and modern BMW's for over 10 years. Be it a full 12 volt conversion for your /2 or better than stock replacement parts for your late model "R" or "K", we've got you covered. Specialty parts for "hardening" the charging and ignition systems for world-travelling Airhead GS's. Riders like Bob Higdon, Dr. Gregory Frazier, the late Ed Culberson and hundreds of others depend on Motorrad Elektrik components as they wander the globe. 
Omega. 400 Watts. Light and heat for 1970-95 Boxers. YeeeHa! The end of that greatest limitation of the air cooled Boxer, a small capacity charging system!"
"TRANSANDES is a company based in Argentina, and vacation specialists in South America. We do motorcycle guided tours for those seeking adventure. Trail or paved roads, we have it all. Rental bikes, hotel reservations, flights, staff, support vehicle. All inclusive packages. Honda Transalp or BMW GS. A Harley, maybe? Contact us. We will take you to incredible places where you will have an unforgettable experience."
"Our vision is straightforward and clear: Make each day in Iceland a pure adventure experience and make sure that everyone who visits us will have a great time and go home safely and with a smile on their face.
We guarantee that your days spent in Iceland with us will be a unique travel experience."
Update - Press release here.
The Producers of Mondo Enduro present Terra Circa, Around the World by Motorcycle (6 x 20 minute episodes).
Regular readers of this website will remember Terra Circa's adventures around the world, and especially the Zilov Gap. Now's your chance to see it in video. Austin Vince is a very funny guy and the video is hilarious, as he leads his intrepid crew through misadventure after misadventure.
"This is adventure motorcycling" says Chris Scott, who wrote the book, so he ought to know!
Contact Austin Vince
Freddy invites you to stay at the "Pueblo Viejo" in the heart of Ushuaia, at the end of the world! Pueblo Viejo is just a few steps from the main avenue, Museums and places of interest.
Plenty of safe motorcycle parking, FREE internet access and WIFI and Breakfast included too
 Heat-Troller The authentic solid state DC power controller, designed and made in the US. Heated Liner Jackets and Gloves! Keep yourself warm, save money and support HU at the same time! Log in for a 20% discount on your electric vest / waistcoat (and Horizons Unlimited gets an affiliate fee). Grant says: I've been using an electric vest (waistcoat) since 1981, and won't leave home without it - and the Heat-troller is the best way to get the perfect temperature. If you're worried about reliability, my vest is the SAME one since 1981, and it's never failed! |
The place to go to get good brakes for that overloaded world touring bike.
I'm running a 6 piston caliper from Harrison on my R80G/S, and it works REALLY well! Grant
Motocare
Motorcycle Rental, hiring Honda's Transalp for touring Argentina and Chile. Ride across the Andes, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, lakes, deserts, salt pans, waterfalls, beaches, rain forests, glaciers...
Motocare Argentina
Global Rescue is the premier provider of medical, security and evacuation services worldwide and is the only company that will come to you, wherever you are, and evacuate you to your home hospital of choice.
Additionally, Global Rescue places no restrictions on country of citizenship - all nationalities are eligible to sign-up! Travel medical insurance is also available, currently the limit is 90 days. (TIP: For Evac insurance - Click Multiple Trips and 365 days to get year long insurance.)
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! NOTE: Travel medical insurance currently has a limit of 90 days.
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Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!
Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now, and add your information if we didn't find you.
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Does the smell of spices wafting through the air make you think of Zanzibar, a cacophony of honking horns is Cairo, or a swirl of brilliantly patterned clothing Guatemala? Then this is the site for you!
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2025 Confirmed Events:
Virginia: April 24-27
Queensland is back! May 2-5
Ecuador June 13-15
Germany Summer: May 29-June 1
CanWest: July 10-13
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Romania: Date TBC
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California: September 18-21
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