HUMM (Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness) Information

If a picture is worth 1000 words, how much is a video worth?! Check out the official HUMM event trailer, then read on!

Thanks to Trent Schumann, Daan Stehouwer, Patrick Trahan, David Hodgson, & Ashley Moule for video clips!

What is it?

Horizons Unlimited Mountain Madness (HUMM) is an off-road, competitive, motorcycle navigation challenge for teams of 2-4 bikes. For 2016, we plan events in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia, in Nevada near Lake Tahoe, in Spain and in Goa, India. Events are either 2 or 3 full-days of riding, and the most fun you can have on two wheels ;-)

"The best day's riding ever!"
"Ranks among the top ten 'best fun' biking experiences!"

Each event is presented in partnership with a Horizons Unlimited Event Partner, who lay out the checkpoints.

HUMM BC 2016 will be in the Canadian Rockies of British Columbia.
Photo by Trent Schumann and Daan Stehouwer of Wanduro.

There are TWO off-road classes for dual-sports or trail bikes (must be street legal):

1 - Singles with off-road pretensions

2 - Multis with off-road pretensions

Bikes need not be dedicated off-road specials but need to have a vague predilection for the dirt. So GS Adventure yes, Electric Glide in Blue, no. Knobbly tires a plus but by no means essential.

An unusual vehicle choice!

Each team gets the same map and a checkpoint booklet on Day 1. Each checkpoint gets its own page with a clear description of its location and a map reference. Crucially, the booklet is not a roadbook. No two teams ever take the same routes, there is no course as such. So you're never following a string of riders down the same dusty course!

The HUMM Event Fee includes:

• 2-3 full days of superb riding on amazing trails!
• Map (one for each team)




• Event book (one for each team) - example pages:




• Trophies for all members of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams in each class where there are sufficient entries.

HUMM trophy

• Certificate of completion for all finishers suitable for framing and mucho bragging rights!
• HUMM Support Package, to retrieve you and your bike in case of breakdown or accident out on a trail or on the road. This service is provided by HUMM Event Partners using trained mechanics and medical technicians who can provide first aid and medical evacuation to the nearest suitable facility.

Bike recovery the hard way!

• The Support Package is INCLUDED in your entry fee, and includes:
  • SPOT tracking monitored by the support team
• Recovery to the hotel, workshop facilities and tools at the hotel (consumables must be paid for, if used)
• Medical Assistance - using Wilderness Wheels 4x4 vehicle and medical equipment, injured riders will be stabilised and recovered to the nearest suitable facility for medical care where feasible. Their bike will be recovered to the hotel should they be unable to ride.
• Note: Bike retrieval cost can be very high, so we think that this is a very valuable service.
• HUMM Commemorative synthetic riding t-shirt, only available to participants.

• Buffet style awards dinner on last night.
• Welcome and end of day beer/soft drink.

Event Schedule

Day Zero

• Arrive on site at the Hotel
• Check in with event HQ. Room assignment. Check-in will be open from 12:00 to 17:00
• Welcome drink before briefing
• 18:00 - Event briefing and questions answered
• 19:30 - Dinner

Day 1 and 2 (and 3 if a 3-day event)

• Maps and Booklets with all the check points will be handed out to you at 08:00 on Day 1! You can ride from 08:30-17:30 on Day 1 if you want, or use some time planning your route and preparing your bike. There is loads of room to do your planning.
• Start / Finish Riding Time: 08:30-17:30 every day.
• The score sheets are collected after each day's ride, and the team scores are posted.

• On the final day at 18:00 the score sheets are collected for the final time, points totalled and the winners announced and trophies handed out at the HUMM Awards Dinner. A very congenial evening follows!

Rules of the HUMM:

1. You must ride in a team of 2, to a maximum of 4 people, (minimum 2 bikes) so be sure to put together your team before registering as we need the names of all team members. If you cannot find someone to team with, go ahead and register for the event, note that you do not have a team partner, and we will match you with someone with a similar bike and riding skill level as best we can. Several past winners were matched up by us!


2. Prizes will be awarded in 4 classes:
   • Map Class
     • Singles
     • Multis
   • GPS Class
     • Singles
     • Multis
   
   

   Mixed off-road teams have the good and bad of each class to deal with, so can choose which class to be in.

3. Two-up teams are ok, but there must be another bike in your team. We don't want solo bikes out alone. If we have enough two-up registrations we will have a two-up class. Sidecars, quads - two vehicles in a team!
   
4. Team mates must ride together at all times! If you separate for any reason other than one bike is broken down and stopped or one rider is injured, and the other rider is going for help, you will be disqualified.
5. No GPS allowed in the Map Class! You CAN carry a GPS or Smart phone for emergency use, but it will be SEALED in a black plastic bag, and if the bag is opened, you are disqualified. "Dumb" phones with no GPS capability will not be sealed, so you may wish to carry one for non-emergency use.
6. Start / Finish Time: 08:00-18:00 every day. You must check out and check in. Late returns lose points - really late returns lose lots of points! All team members must return together.
7. Each checkpoint has a points value based on how far it is from the hotel combined with the degree of difficulty. The HUMM is all about spending 2-3 days navigating your way around the mountains and seeing as much great scenery as possible.
8. Obtaining checkpoint info from another team is grounds for disqualification. In the event of a dispute or challenge, a photo at a checkpoint that matches the photo in the HUMM book will be required to verify the team has been to the checkpoint.

SOUNDS LIKE FUN - I'M INTERESTED!

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR THE FOLLOWING 2016 EVENTS AND WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHEN REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!