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AGM next Tuesday 8th
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Evening all Devon TRF will hold its Anual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th using zoom This will be when the new officers for next year are elected and this years incumbents get the chance to either stand down or be re elected. It is important that the group go through this process to ensure the smooth runni...
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Exeter Trial Cancelled
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I'm sorry to say the Exeter Trial has been cancelled due to Covid concerns. In the words of Father Jack "arse!!!".
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Illegal riding - Haldon Forest fire roads
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On Sunday 29 Nov at around 2-3 pm, I saw two KTM riders on the fire roads within the Dawlish Water part of Haldon Forest between the A380 and the Obelisk. They were riding slowly and were considerate of the numerous walkers, but nonetheless, riding illegally. The bikes had very small number plates whic...
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Honiton golf course
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Out for a ride on Sunday and the lane from Honition golf course to donkey sanctuary we got stopped by a lady who said this is a private lane which belongs to the donkey sanctuary and the security gate should be shut, but it was open. She said the bikes go down the lane too fast, we werent as her dog was loose...
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Beta Alp Parts
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Where is the best place to get Beta parts please ??
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New member
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Hi all joined October road bikes for long time now Ktm 450!!!!! started going out but look forward to some company. Mitch h
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Monthly meeting with extras
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As the current situation continues to prevent any large gatherings, we are forced to meet on Zoom. Although this makes the continuation of Devon TRF business possible it definitely lacks the attraction of meeting in the Dolphin with a pint. The last few meetings have only been attended by 10 ish peo...
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Monthly meeting now with link for the meeting attached
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Monthly meeting on the Zoom platform Tuesday 10th at 2000hrs. Pm me your email address and I'll send you an invitation. If your a new member it's a great way of introducing yourself, last month a new member found himself out on a lead ride the very next weekend. hope to see some new faces next Tuesday (or e...
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192-199 blocked
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as per title completely blocked by a big tree. I reckon you could clear a path through with some special tools but the trunk across the lane above you is a big bugger. Pictures on its side.
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Run leader, guide required 25-26-27 October
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We have had a request from 3 riders from Dorset for a guide. they will be down in Devon for 2-3 days from the 25th. They will probably be staying in mid/south Devon and will be mounted on 250 ish trail bikes. If anyone fancies taking them out for a day, contact Andy direct. They do have a couple of routes but...
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Overlay Requests...
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I usually respond to overlay requests by return but occasionally they may fall through the cracks so, if you haven't heard from me after a couple of days, please accept my apologies and submit another request. Even requests from non-current TRF members get a reply (but no overlay, of course!). Cheer...
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Viewranger help
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I am new to viewranger but using it for the emtb is there a way to save someone elses route as a gpx ?
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widecombe kiosk
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Anyone know if the pasty hut is currently open in Widecombe ??? just planning my sat aft lunch?? cheers jeff
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Monthly meeting at your house next Tuesday
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Unfortunately the meetings will have to go back to the Zoom platform for the foreseeable future. It was great to meet for a couple of times at the Dolphin but hey, there ya go. Same as before, if you would like to join us please send me an email address by PM on here and I will send you an invite. For those that...
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Legal or no?
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Excuse the non technical description! Looking at the map, north upwards etc. N of Honiton, lanes 181-036 and 181-041 lend themselves for a triangular loop, up the lane towards Coombeshead Farm, down one lane and back up the other to the start of the farm lane. I rode up towards the farm gate, expecting...
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Van parking in Northern Germany
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Next year in June, I am planning to take a couple of bikes in a Van to Northern Germany, possibly Kiel. We are then going to ride up into Denmark and on around the Baltic states, leaving the van in Germany. Has anyone got any advise, guidance, good ideas as to where we might leave the van or who to approace,...
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National forum
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Is it still operating or binned lat year on the national reorganisation ?
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GWT
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Thats me ready for 2 days on the great western trail tomorrow
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Barbed wire,East Hill Strips.!!
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As above, This was posted on Fb..
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Wiltshire TRF visiting Devon October 9-10-11
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We have received this communication from Wiltshire TRF just out of courtesy, keep an eye out for them and say hello if you see them, obviously from a distance. John, I'm vice chair in Wiltshire and for 4 years have organised a weekend for Wilts TRF members based around South Molton. I just thought I'...
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201-092
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The Devon Trf RoW team have investigated a concern from a few of its members regarding the legal status of this green road, on more than one occasion have the people in the house interrupted trail riders on their day to tell them its not legal Confirmation form John Baker DCC PRoW warden confirmed its...
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Found in Exeter on the side of Dawlish road .Rear 18" disc wheel with sprocket and newly fitted tyre ( off road type)
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If you're the owner contact me at bt8464@yahoo.co.uk Cheers Bill -- Edited by willywombat on Monday 14th of September 2020 03:20:18 PM
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Monthly meeting at the Dolphin on 8th
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The next monthly meeting starts at 2000 hrs on Tuesday 8th at the Dolphin. If you can, come and join us. cheers Trevor -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:38 PM -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:58 PM
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Various electrical bits n pieces
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Sorry not bike related, but a new Road bike forcing a serious clear out and f my shed. i have various part coils of 2.5, 1.5 mm & 3 core cable. Lights back boxes for plasterboard joint blocks etc etc. 7 x under cupboard kitchen led lights( inter linkable ). Send me a message of what you need and I shall s...
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Local knowledge
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In a few weeks time a few of us were hoping to follow the GWT from Dorchester on a Saturday for Aprox 120 miles I have worked out that we should be close to Ivybridge we was hoping to camp the night somewhere, then pick up the trail again at Mortenhampstead on Sunday for the trip back , any one with local know...
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Dumpy Level to borrow
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Has anyone got a dumpy level I could borrow for a few days? ta dan -- Edited by devondan on Tuesday 1st of September 2020 09:24:53 PM
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Garage/storage wanted near Colyton
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Recently moved to Colyton and have been looking for a Garage or part of a garage to rent to store my bike. So far have drawn a blank! any locals know of anywhere? Ive tried at new place but bike wont fit inbetween garden wall and conservatory Thanks in advance
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Sticky tape recomendation for a tank map...
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If i was to use the old fashioned way and .. have route map strapped to my tank. which sticky tape should i use,it will be in a plastic envelope... cheers Mike -- Edited by crumbles on Friday 21st of August 2020 07:27:01 PM
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Insurance
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Got My bike renewal £80.00 fully comp! - old age has benefits Also got a stone chip which quickly converted to a crack on my Honda windscreen - £4.00 short of £700.00!!!!, fully comp, so £80.00 excess. Not looking forward to the renewal date
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practicality/reliability
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I am after some advise please. I am looking to purchase a 2010 Honda CRF450 I presume it started as a crosser and has now been made road legal. It comes with a supermoto setup as well as off road equipment. it has a good write up, can these be constant money pits that should be avoided. I was told "you can't...
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