Well for those unable to attend the NEC hare's a taster of what's been going on. Tuesday saw Mark Beaumont demonstrating his ability to tow a Freedom caravan behind his cycle. Then later Rowland Rivron introduced him to those attending the NEC when Mark went on to describe some of his exploits over the years, including two round the world trips on his bicycle, the latest one being in 78 days following the fictitious trip by Phileas Fogg in the 1873 Jules Verne novel "Round the world in eighty days".    For those looking for something a little different, you may be interested in Bailey's new Discovery caravan. It is built on the now familiar Alu-Tec framework but has a plastic outer skin that is wrapped around the frame to provide radius to the rear corners, allowing the fitting of a wrap around inflatable framed awning designed specifically to fit the rear of the caravan.     Worth noting too is the longer A-Frame on offer that allows for a cycle rack or storage locker to be fitted to this Bailey.     Wednesday morning saw the introduction of Sabina Voysey who takes  over from Robert Louden MBE as the new Director General of The Camping and Caravanning Club when he retires at the end of October.   From the large motorhomes to tiny trailers there is something fro most interest at this years NEC show.    

Hi to you both and welcome. Have a good look around the forums, plenty to see and always good advice available if you need any. Quiet at the moment due to the Motorhome Show at NEC.       Brian

Hello folks.   We are Kev and Carolyn from Staffordshire. We have had motor homes and caravans and now own an A class Adria Sonic.  Love the truck and also the folk we have met in on our journeys. We have yet to try the continent but believe that the UK has still a lot more left to see. Hope you will accept us and look forward to being a part of this forum.   Kev and Carolyn

Mark Beaumont seen above, has become a household name through his documentaries about ultra-endurance and adventure.  Having smashed the circumnavigation cycling World Record twice in his career, he now holds this 18,000-mile title in a time of 78 days and 14 hours, averaging 240 miles a day.  His epic documentaries have taken viewers to over 100 countries, into the Arctic, the high mountains and around the Commonwealth, also surviving capsize in the mid-Atlantic.    Mark will be at the 2019 Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the opening day, 15th October and will be outside Hall 16 demonstrating to visitors and press how to tow a caravan with his bicycle. Mark will also appear at the Freedom to Go theatre at 11:30am and will give a talk about his epic adventures.

Endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont tows a caravan…with his bicycle! Get to the Motorhome & Caravan Show next week whichever way you want…or can   Endurance athlete Mark Beaumont demonstrated how fast he can tow a caravan with a bicycle at the Horiba Mira test track in Nuneaton, ahead of the Motorhome and Caravan Show, which starts from October 15th at the NEC Birmingham. Beaumont reached a speed of 11.093 km/h using an Orbea Gravel bike and a custom-made towing device to ensure that the bike supported the weight of the Freedom Jetstream First Class caravan.   Endurance athlete Mark Beaumont demonstrates how fast he can tow a caravan with a bicycle Picture by Lucy Ray/PA Wire   Mark Beaumont has become a household name through his documentaries about ultra-endurance and adventure. Having smashed the circumnavigation cycling World Record twice in his career, he now holds this 18,000-mile title in a time of 78 days and 14 hours, averaging 240 miles a day. His epic documentaries have taken viewers to over 100 countries, into the Arctic, the high mountains and around the Commonwealth, also surviving capsize in the mid-Atlantic.   Mark will be at the 2019 Motorhome and Caravan Show at the NEC in Birmingham on the opening day, 15th October and will be outside Hall 16 demonstrating to visitors and press how to tow a caravan with his bicycle. Mark will also appear at the Freedom to Go theatre at 11:30am and will give a talk about his epic adventures.   The Motorhome and Caravan Show promises a great day out for the whole family. Set over 11 halls, the Motorhome and Caravan Show will welcome around 100,000 visitors across six days. With the largest display of leisure vehicles and accessories all under one roof, the show is a must-visit for those looking to get into a leisure vehicle lifestyle and seasoned caravanners alike, offering endless inspiration and exclusive offers that won’t be found anywhere else. Visitors will get a first look at new-for-2020 product launches and the latest gadgets and innovations. They will also benefit from expert advice and top tips, free towing, motorhome manoeuvring and campervan test drives, exclusive show offers and details of the latest holiday sites and destination trends.