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Foliage fighting........
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Wednesday evenings activity Tons of hedge pruning's left on the ground, two of our mates picked up as much as possible but it was getting dark & time was running out, I'm happy to return and lift some more if there is support for this? Devon TRF has been in 'Rock lane' before, many moons ago cutting b...
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bouldery lanes
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Out with Neil on Sunday around south hams. It was remarkable to note how many lanes have changed from loamy slippery surfaces to washed clean boulder gardens and exposed slate. They need a whole different riding technique and suspension settings. any tips on surviving our new environment? Im even t...
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August 2025 Newsletter
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Howdy all. Hope you are well. It's the fourth Tuesday of the month so newsletter time. Limited service this month I'm afraid as I've had no internet due to a house move. Hopefully back to normal next month. Cheers Michael August 2025 Newsletter
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Hazelwood farm fun day 17th August and training day 16th August
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I would just like to say a huge thankyou to all the people who helped with a very successful weekend. John and Linda Heal, for organising and masterminding the weekend, clearing track, shopping for food and drink, sourcing the BBQ and boiler, cooking the food and clearing up. Ian Grout for track layou...
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Hazelwood farm fun day 17th August
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FUN DAY at Hazelwood Farm, Smallwell Lane, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1SQ Sunday 17 August 2025 10am until 4pm The track will be in an enduro style lap in woods and fields on private farmland. The event is suitable for novice and experienced riders. Our riding experience days are strictly non-competitiv...
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Monthly get together at the Cat and Fiddle Inn Exeter. 12th August
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As per the title, food from 1830hrs meeting/discussion at 2000hrs. We need to finalise any detail for Hazelwood farm. Training day on the Saturday Fun day on the Sunday I would like to discus GPX file sharing. Find out where people have been out and about on their holidays. Check if Russel has returned...
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Found side panel - Lower Lye, Stockland 192-024 GRMUID 5174
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During last weeks lane clearing, this grey side panel was found I'll take it to our next meeting at the Cat & Fiddle
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Tree down on Stonebarrow Lane ref 193-014 - GRMUID 5444
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Just a heads up for anyone in the area who can deal with it. A report via GRM from a Hampshire member, of a tree down on Stonebarrow Lane, there is an easy-ish ride around as demonstrated in Jack's recent video @ 2:03 post up if you can help...
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Hazelwood Farm Training day 16th August
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Good evening allThe training day is going live. £95 per person, max 10 riders, first come first served basisThe rider training event will be hosted by trainers Dean Allan and Rom Dobbs. The event is open to all TRF members and is being organised by the Devon TRF and will take place at Hazelwood Farm, N...
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Dave Bell charity LDT
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After chatting to the house holder at 'lower lye lane' yesterday, she thought we were clearing lower lye lane for the motor bike ride coming through, I said what ride.... At least we cleared the green road for the users on 10th August Sara received the letter in morning on the same day we were there, fun...
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Green road clearing week Wednesday 30/7/25
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Jack D & myself will be attending 'Ullacombe lane" 192-010 at 6pm Wednesday 30/7/25 East Devon S.E. of Smeatharp, much debated lane in the past, with tons of involvement (one way or another) from the Devon group... DCC PRoW spent some monies on the green road at the lower end about 3 yrs ago, so it wo...
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Anyone done this before??
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July 2025 Newsletter
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Sorry for the delay in posting it on here. Use the link below to access the July 2025 newsletter. July 2025 Newsletter Cheers Michael
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Trebblehays blocked, overgrown GRM 5169 - 192-019 VIDEO ADDED :-)
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As the above title 192-019 Trebblehays, blocked, overgrown, can't get through Posted in this section of the forum for inclusion & to bring out the mighty DTRF from the shadows or lurking afraid of being seen to do good things Western end to the gate, blocked as usual....the volunteers cleared...
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Is Steve Race your MP
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Is Steve Race, the MP for Exeter your MP? If he is please could you contact me with some urgency. It is important that he receives some correspondence, via as many of you as possible, from National TRF. Cheers Trevor
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Tyre reccomendations
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Apologies if been asked before, I did try a search I would like to buy new tyres for my recently purchased Crf250rx I have seen Michelin Anakee Wild tyres, are these any good. I am recently sitting in Borilli racing soft endure tyre on the rear and the road ride home was awful so I am hoping it is the trye ...
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The track up from the A38 Buckfastleigh turninig
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Heading to Plymouth take the Buckfastleigh turning and immediately left is a byway. It looks like it should be easy, but steep, with lose rocks, its a nasty little ***! I think I pinched the tube on it, running 14 psi, as I got a flat soon after. I have a Bullit 500, excellent grunty engine for this kind o...
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July monthly meeting - 7.30pm for 8 Tuesday 8th of July 2025 at The Cat & Fiddle Inn
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Just a reminder that our monthly meeting will be at The Cat & Fiddle Inn, A3052 Clyst St Mary, on Tuesday the 8th of July, the meeting commencing at roughly 8pm, arrive earlier if you plan to eat first in Trevor's absence, chaired again by Vice-Chair Noel.
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June 2025 Newsletter
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Another month another newsletter. Hazelwood Farm Fun Day information, articles by Sean Comber and Ian Collins, and more. Click the link below: June 2025 DTRF Newsletter Cheers Mike
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Easy route?
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My wife has recently passed her cbt and just before upgrading my single membership i wanted to take her for a ride around Honiton. she is not very happy with roads but keen to give greenlaning a go. Could someone who rides the Honiton area lanes regularly possibly help with a short route that will be easy...
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Tiverton-Kentisbeare-Honiton-Payhembury-Whimple-Cadbury
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Starting at Tiverton Morrisons fuel station at 1030 hrs prompt, should be out for at least 5 hours.Lunch stop = Turks Head fuel station Honiton.Please bring spare front tube if it applies and tools that fit your machine.Bring hand saw there might be the odd fallen branch to deal with !!!All-comers...
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Ride out - Sunday 22nd June. North Dartmoor and Okehampton area
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Howdy all. Running a ride next Sunday. Should be a scorcher. I havent ridden half of this before so it could be an adventure - therefore I wouldnt recommend it to absolute novices. All are welcome to come and give it a try though. Sun 22nd. 65 miles on the route, plus extra to get there. Lanes of north Dartm...
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Have you lost a mobile phone at Haldon Forest recently??
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Haldon Forest Park staff reported finding a mobile phone on a cycle trail this morning (Tuesday 17th June 2025). The phone has a TRF sticker on it. So if you have lost a phone up there very recently, get in contact with Haldon Forest on 0300 0675826.
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TRF members access to all area's (still not right) !!!!
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The forum fault has been fixed meaning I can now give access to TRF members who are new to this forum. Please PM me with your TRF membership number and I will give you full access to all area's of the forum. -- Edited by doug9270 on Tuesday 10th of June 2025 07:03:49 AM
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Monthly meeting next Tuesday at the Cat and Fiddle
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Sorry for the late call but I have been away. Monthly get together at the Cat and Fiddle, food from 1830 and meeting at 2000hrs. Informal get together but there is always stuff to discuss. Unfortunately I will be away for this one. Cheers Trevor
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Rideout, Tiverton-Crediton and surrounding area's Sunday 8th June 2025
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Starting at Tiverton Morrisons fuel station at 1030 hrs prompt, should be out for at least 5 hours.Lunch stop = Union Road Moto Velo chocolate cake is my favourite, there new cheese toastie is highly recommended Please bring spare front tube if it applies and tools that fit your machine.Bring han...
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Forum technical issues *** Fixed ***
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Hi all, New users trying to register on the forum are blocked by a token issue. I have reported this issue with tech support at Activeboard, as we pay so little for using this forum we might be low down in the que. They have responded to my support tickets. Doug for forum admin
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Ride leader wanted
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Oxford TRF are coming down to Devon next weekend 6/7 June staying at Castle Brake near Woodbury. They have asked if a somebody from Devon might be prepared to lead an intermediate group on either or both days. Please PM me if you think you can help Many thanks Chris
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May 2025 Newsletter
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Howdy all. Find this months newsletter in your email inbox or using the link below. May 2025 Newsletter Cheers Michael
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D&C TET routes?
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Hi all, my mate and I are planning to ride the TET down to lands end on the south coast then return along the north coast using the route as much as possible. my questio is, how do I put that route on to my iPhone or a satnav someone can recommend for our bikes please? many thanks in anticipation. Ed
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