The nudges I’ve been given make me realise that it’s time for an update! So what’s happening? And what’s it all about?
2014 is the 14th year that this get together has happened. The aim is to 'inspire, inform and connect' people who are interested in long distance travel.
It’s just 70 days left to go until kick off at the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel. If you’ve not been before, this is just next to the Donington Race circuit. Easy to find! You’ll find info on that on the HUBB UK 2014 website.
How much and what do you get for your loot? If you book and pay before June 12th then you can nab a 4-day pass for £65. This is the same rate for the 3rd year running now.
The sponsors (thanks guys) have made that possible. What do you get for your £65? You get to camp in one of 5 fields. The Main, the West, the North, the Dog field and the No Talking field. Most of the fields are tree lined and you can tuck yourself away into corners if that’s what you’d like to do. The fields gently slope but no more rolling down hill at this place and there’s loads of space. You can do your own barbecues too – just got to keep them off the grass. :dry: - 1IMG_8080prs.jpg (642.04 KiB) Viewed 2195 times
4 wheeled vehicles in the shot? If it has wheels and you plan to travel long distance then you are welcome. The majority of people coming do so on bikes but last year we had some very trick expedition vehicles turn up and several people on bicycles too! All makes for interesting viewing!
4 days? Most people come for the full 4 days of the HUBB UK. Why? Because over the 4 days there will be over 150 sessions of presentations and demonstrations, competitions, the Slow Bike Race (a complete hoot) the Skills Course (new stuff happening on this really popular course) and…
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If you can’t make it for the full 4 days, then you can snag a ticket for Thursday/Friday (camping Thursday night only) or for Saturday/Sunday (camping Saturday night only) but grab the 4-day option if you can.
What's on? Of course there’s Danny and Smokin Fil’s Roadkill cookout. Yep, that’s what they mean! And you never know what these two are going to feed you! It’s loads of fun. And yes, that is Roadkill Trout – Ask Danny! :whistle: You’ll find them in the Orchard area of the Paddock and that’s also where you’ll find the live music on both Friday and Saturday nights.
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The TRF are organising Rideouts this year too but more on that when we have the info. And you’ll even find a corner store on site. The guys there can stock you up the necessities!
In the court yard you’ll find the HU Store and the huge raffle that happens each year. This year we are all supporting ShelterBox. These guys stock up and send out plastic tubs full of emergency kit for areas hit by disaster. The boxes contain a large tent, blankets, cooking gear and so on. Why them? Well, many of us have or will travel through areas where disaster hits! Check ‘em out. A great cause for overlanders to support.
You’ll also find authors book signing and Film makers DVD signing in the courtyard. Amongst those you’ll find Bernard Smith, Paul Holroyd, Graham Field, Dom Giles, Steve Holmes, Dave Cornthwaite, Tom Allen and more. (thumbs) (thumbs) (thumbs)
Breaking News! Kevin Turner is going to be launching his new book, ‘From Crystal Palace to red Square’ at the HUBB UK!!! :woohoo:
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And well, I could go on. It’s all on the HUBB UK website, real ale bar, the restaurant which serves bar type food - both meat and veggie, an amazing selection of exhibitors of overlanding kit and…
If you didn’t manage to get to the HUBB UK last year, this YouTube film will give you a taste of the atmosphere.
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