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HORSE EVENT - Saturday & Sunday, 10&11/8/24
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Hello All, We have been asked to help marshal an Endurance GB event near Okehampton on the above dates. Our resident guru, Mark Pollard, has all the experience and expertise to guide a couple more volunteers who would need to commit to being present on BOTH days. Whats involved? On Saturday, we nee...
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Chris Bittlestone
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Anyone going to Dave Thorpe MX day at Whiteway Barton?
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Hi all. It's been about 40 years since I did any motocross, so I thought I would give this a go and see if I am still as crap as I was! So I was wondering if anyone else is going? (Whiteway Barton is the track in Kingsteignton) Cheers all!
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Need someone to modify a sprocket
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My son in law has an e-bike shop in Torquay and is currently building an e-trike for a disabled customer.To finish it he needs someone to enlarge the centre hole of a 16t motorcycle sprocket to 33mm and drill 6 mounting holes. However, it occurs that an existing sprocket may be too hard for conventional...
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John Leah
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I had a great time at Hazelwood farm!
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Huge thanks for organising this Devon TRF, it was a lot of fun and nice to you all. It was a real learning experience too, and showed up some things that need dong to the bike like proper foot pegs, handle bar risers, and proper boots for me! Looking forward to the next one!
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Off road center or motorcross center?
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Hi all, is there anywhere like and off road center or motorcross track I can take my bike to and have some fun in the South Devon (Newton Abbot) area? In the old days we used to go to Heathfield but they closed this down. There used to be Thorns Cross off the A380, but havent seen anything on line about it bei...
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Willow clearing video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk&t=4s-- Edited by wackyracer on Thursday 18th of July 2024 04:52:28 AM
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Willow cleared Curscombe Honiton
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Sunday 14 July 2024 Willow cleared on 192-047 Curscombe honiton East Devon GRM 5196 Oak tree looked at & assessed on Tape lane N.W Honiton 192-056 GRM 5205 Small Field maple removed or cut up on FP60 Western end Sidbury East Devon
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wackyracer
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For ALL users......sorted
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=355FpwWgcCk -- Edited by wackyracer on Monday 15th of July 2024 04:43:27 PM
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Kit
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Just wondering what sort of jacket and trousers you guys ride in. Have very expensively got everything else but just wanted a bit of advice on this being a newbie Thanks Andy
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thehorsedoctor
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Fox aborts ambush
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When I saw a rabbit sitting bolt upright in the middle of the road I wondered why it was behaving strangely, on hearing me approaching it hopped away into the hedge. The fox leapt out of the opposite hedge doubtless expecting to ambush the rabbit, only to find me bearing down on it. The sight of it skiddin...
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Pete
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TRF monthly meeting and trail ride Tuesday 9th
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Meeting next Tuesday at the Dolphin Bovey Tracey. Eating in the bar at 1900 and upstairs afterwards. No formal meeting just a chance to catch up. If anyone is interested, I will lead a trail ride from the Dolphin leaving at 1600hrs, just an easy bimble around the Moor so should be suitable for all abil...
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Trevor Foxon
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Training day at Hazelwood farm Marldon on 20 07 24
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We are proposing to run another training day on 20 July 2024 at Hazelwood Farm, Marldon Near Paignton. Camping will be available for those wishing to stay over and ride the fun day on 21 July, the cost is £65 per head for the training separate payment for the fun day.Numbers are limited to 12 so please ema...
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chriscole
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Payhembury Ford
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https://www.facebook.com/reel/1276534870398635
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doug9270
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Bke Nights / Events Info
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Time for an up to date bike night post please add any below Tuesday - Teignmouth railway station Weds - Paignton sea front Axe valley bike and trike night Old inn Kilmington Thursday - Chris's Cafe Axmouth harbour Jollys bovey tracey every other thursday 4th & 18th july ...
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202-014 abandoned car
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Came across this car today, you can squeeze past going down, not convinced be able to get past going up! Neighbour has reported and spoken to the Police.
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NeilM
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No Alarm bells ringing
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Strange there are NO Alarm Bells ringing in the Devon TRF world about major UCR' closures in East Devon Lower Gipsie's lane has been closed for a year now! Although many UCR's were repaired by PRoW contractors last year in the same area, tons of materials needed Water erosion is the reason 100%.... p...
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wackyracer
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Area to practice in
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Hello. Was wondering if anyone knew any quiet, discrete, flat(ish), open areas off-road near Exeter where one could practice slow speed skills, balancing, lofting the front etc without the impending threat of ending up in a hedge? I know some of the lanes out around Tipton/Venn Ottery are quite wid...
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CuredMeat
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Run leaders required 14-16 june from woodbury for oxford trf
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Ela is running her annual club event from Woodbury again.if anyone is free to lead they would be gratefull. Let me know and i will put you in touch with Ela. Roger
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Election of new treasurer at next months meeting Tuesday 11th June
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As per the title, we will be voting for a new treasurer at the next meeting. If you are interested in volunteering for this important role please contact me so I can add your name to the list. I have had some interest already but if you feel you want to join the committee of your local TRF please let me know. W...
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Land's End to John O'Groats using as many lanes as possible - Has anyone done this?
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Daft idea I know, but has anyone ridden Land's End to John O'Groats using green lanes as much as possible whilst still trying to keep a relatively straight line there.
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Centurion
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Did You Ever own a bike you both loved and hated?
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Buy a bike they said, it will be fun they said. I did, it was, the end. Bit more to it tho'. Did You Ever own a bike you both loved and hated? I had a motorbike that took me everywhere, didn't need another one. Then the guy who sold me my first bike the venerable Honda C90 dropped by to complain nobo...
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Pete
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Dorset Horse Event - Volunteers required
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A request from over the border in Dorset - if anybody's interested contact Steve West @ Dorset TRF. Hi All, We've got 2 weeks to go until the EGB Piddle ride and I'm desperate for volunteers please. I'm ideally looking for 2 riders on Friday 31st May and 4 riders Sunday 2nd June. This is a good event wher...
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Monthly meeting next Tuesday 14th May
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Don't forget next Tues is meeting night. I won't be there but hopefully someone else will organize the chat, no formal proceedings just bikes, lanes and planed trips. Noel, Sean are you available. 1900hrs for food and 2000hrs for meeting. See you all when I get back from upt North Trevor
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'I counted them out, and counted them back.' Teign to Tamar
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Thanks to everyone who took part in this year's Teign to Tamar. There was alot of effort went into the planning and management of the event. John, Linda and Kirstie Plus all of the volunteer run leaders and their tecs, some of whom were very last minute. Plus Rob who provided breakdown cover but this y...
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Trevor Foxon
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Alternative to altimateaddons
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Hi my altimateaddons charger has packed up and the lead from my I phone to the end of the charging lead, they don't seem to sell any under seat chargers anymore on the Web site and are out of stock of the other cable for an I phone!!! Anyone have any alternative ideas as I need to sort something before teign t...
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Schoolboy MX
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We have a very keen 11yr old, who is itching to get on a bike and learnt to ride dirt. Anyone got any recommendations on where we can take him to try it out, and if he likes it, develop his riding skills. Cheers -- Edited by KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen on Sunday 14th of April 2024 03:36:59 PM
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TRF monthly meeting 9th April
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As per the title, next Tuesday. 1900 hrs if you would like to join us for food 2000hrs upstairs for the meeting, which I will keep short. It should give us plenty of time to finalize arrangements for the Teign to Tamar. If any run leaders or tecs need any help with route planning or guidance for leading fee...
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Is it possible to restore the cross hatching on vice jaws?
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I have worn the end sections of the jaws on my Paramor 4 vice smooth and thought to buy a new pair but they are coming out at nearly £40 with p&p. See here Anyone know if it is possible to restore the cross hatching on my original jaws please? Also, might the existing jaws be reversible with a new face on...
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TTR
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Fly/Ride adventure trail riding...
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This is a FB link < here > so not everyone will see it but here's a bit about how the other half lives: This is "Scrappy", a custom carbon fibre Cub EX-3 bush plane with a 600 HP Lycoming 8 cylinder engine, ballistic parachute, solar panel wings with battery banks, high flotation tires, and a high t...
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John Leah
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Engine refresh...
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My GasGas Pampera is on the bench for an engine refresh, any recommended engineers (S Devon) who can check the cylinder for tolerance/ovality. I know Langcourts, if there isn't a local option. Cheers Chris
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