Devon TRF Group Forum

PeterBc · PeterBc

Austin Vince reckoned a Serow, TTR or DRZ ie Air cooled with long service intervals electric and kick start (try and bump a bike in sand!) and light enough to lift on a pick up truck. Seems to me there's a lack of choice for 100kg plus riders who want a motor with more grunt for the lanes and road sections tha...

TTR · TTR

I must have subscribed to the H-C Travel Newsletter at some stage and it is interesting to see what is on offer and do a bit of day dreaming - see below TTR Hi, and greetings from H-C Travel! Well, Spring is nearly here, and it almost feels like it too! But ... it is also approaching that time of year...

TTR · TTR

I know that Shiply.com gives access to a lot of "whilst we are there" transport providers but is there a similar international concern? What if someone wanted to get a nearly 2 tonne load of bikes and spares back from Southern Spain - what are the options? Any advice appreciated coz a 24hr...

TTR · TTR

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TTR · TTR

Had a great trail ride with my bro' Trev led by our new chum Baz, a very competent run leader and rider. It was such a nice day with the sun shining and little wind that we were able to ride in race shirts and trousers with just a single wick-away layer underneath and still be warm. Not often we can do that at...

Big T · Big T

Good evening Sir, what can I offer you today? How about a gentle bimble along unsurfaced woodland roads for starters? Or maybe Sir would prefer a bit of singletrack amongst the trees? Could I tempt you with a few challenging climbs or a rutted descents to test your nerve and ability? We can tailor it to s...

V Twin Funster · V Twin Funster

I have had a truly excellent day at Rogershill Farm today. Excellent tuition/coaching from Dan. Excellent lunch provided. Amazing enduro tracks with loads of challenging stuff to try including logs, pipes, climbs etc.... The kids motorcross track used as a warm up was no push over . I would recomme...

rich xr · rich xr

So I finally got myself, what I hope will be, a good off tarmac and off the beaten track all rounder. Im hoping that I can still get it up most of the lanes in Devon, havent tried it yet though, and tour it next year on a bit of an adventure holiday. A BMW G650X To test my theory Im thinking of a trip down through S...

snasher · snasher

Read earlier parts in separate posting. Day 6 The Big OneHaving shown no interest in cars or motorbikes, at the age of 14 I suddenly became interested in all things with engines on two wheels. I was given a project in English to speak on any subject I liked, for 5 minutes, to the rest of the class. I dont k...

KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen · KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen

I see they are now posting rides, beginners and Experts only so far........ http://www.lfr-wales.co.uk/index.php?board=3.0 Should be good fun.

Kwaka Geoff · Kwaka Geoff

Some of you that may have read a recent thread/response of mine may recall I mentioned that during a recent holiday to Kefalonia in Greece, I got offered the opportunity to ride the hotel owners 1980 XT 500. The hotel owners name was Billy, a proper decent fella, that made everyone that stayed at his hot...

JC · JC

Well lucky old me has just come back from a ten day tour of Spain in the sun on the SP1........we stumbled into the newly-built Motorland complex at Circuit Aragon - what a place! Quite apart from hosting Moto GP a short while ago, this place also boasts a tarmac practice track (Karting, race bikes and th...

chrisoncbr · chrisoncbr

I think the wanderers have returned but no details of adventures posted here or on Yahoo. Anyone going to give us some details or is it being saved for the newsletter? -- Edited by TTR on Tuesday 21st of September 2010 06:22:57 PM

snasher · snasher

HUMM Along - if you know the tune We were living the dream .. First afternoon in the HUMM going for our first checkpoint. Except we werent. We were lost, in rather gnarly terrain, on a Spanish mountain which looked as if it could only get steeper. To make matters worse my team partner was having second th...

Steve H · Steve H

I've been helping Brian (TTR) at his house this week but this afternoon I had to wave goodbye to him & three mates as they set off for a weeks trail riding in southern Ireland. Ollie, Trev, Adrian & Brian. Ready to go The back seat reclines, has Adrian got the best seat in the van? I had to carry on...

Tomsdad · Tomsdad

I thought I better pop my head in to say all is well up North (well North Somerset). Spring started with Ben (slick) visiting his mate Kevin in Bath...so it would be rude not to have a day out on the bikes- All these byways are within ten miles of the centre of Bath- [IMG]https://i273.photobucket.com/al...

snasher · snasher

Well the time has come ... Finally finished preparing the bike for Spain - I think! Got the 15/41 sprockets on for the road journey down through France on all the small roads I can find. Since the Devon Tour - which I really enjoyed despite the lack of the morning bacon roll - I've taken Gruffs advice and:...

TTR · TTR

I must admit I had to look at the website to see where this country is I have had a few emails with a TTR250 owner, Jean-Louis Couderc, who is the tour guide for "Jules Classic Adventure" - see www.bike-raid-laos.com In his latest email Jean-Louis says:"Do not hesitate to come to La...

rich xr · rich xr

Hi all, giving some serious thought to a long off road tour in foreign parts. Im thinking spring to summer next year and Im thinking several months. At the moment Im thinking that Mongolia is the goal and destination. Although my 1st choose would be to ship the bike somewhere and then ride one way home. I...

hampsterracing · hampsterracing

As i am a member of the virtual peaks internet only TRF group i was watching the planning for their annual monkey fest with interest.it is based near dolgellau in the snowdownia national park. the event is limited to 30 places (5 rideouts of 6) with everyone arriving at the campsite on friday evening fo...

AlanH · AlanH

Recognise anyone? Trials tyres do not work well on steep mud. Your guy was very embarressed. He wont thank me for posting this. -- Edited by TTR on Thursday 3rd of June 2010 06:40:01 AM

Garry · Garry

At the end of last year I did a 2 week ride across Cambodia, I am planning to go back either at the end of this year or early next year. Depending on how many people I can get arrange the cost is upto $150 per day which includes bike hire, accomodation, food, petrol etc, the only extras are beer tokens and the...

_tc · _tc

Hi all, i am looking to ride my bike with Phil, another member on here to Scotland using as little tarmac as possible. I am putting out a plee to those with any knowledge of routes outside of Devon that i may use. I am looking to go in late march next year so have a little time to plan it all and i will be raising s...

RichT4 · RichT4

As winter draws in at the end of 2009 our thoughts focused on the 2010 Spring adventure. Mid-south Wales was set as the destination as we still had so many lanes not yet explored. The run was supposed to be advertised but due to so many runners already queuing this wasn't possible. The number was fixed at...

Harty · Harty

Went trail riding with 9 other fellow TRF members, fantastic weather, fantastic lanes/roads, fantastic scenery, great company. Anyone wanting to improve their riding skills, then a full weekend riding is a must. A whole range of different surfaces ridden. Much thanks for organising and leading...

steve xr33 · steve xr33

I'm off to France for a few days ! meant to be camping tomorrow night!!!(mmmm!) and hopping to do some green roads !..Just wish i had more time to change the tyres. But never mind....I gave the bike a blast to see if it was loaded right ..We had a 2mins of sun window ?? So i took some photos of the bike loaded u...

Ming · Ming

Right - now you've had a taste of wide open trails how about doing it in some warmer weather? I'm already going to my old place over the weekend of 27th/28th March next year and will be riding at least one day. The guide there has kindly held those dates for a short while for an exclusive DGTRF ride group an...

Nasher · Nasher

So, after 6 months of planning, gym work, kit buying, countless emails the plane lands at Ouarzazate, Morocco airport at 1.30am on Sunday 28th Feb - knowing that at 8.30 am our adventure would start the same day I was eager to get some rest. I and three mates meet our fellow bikers, two Swedish guys &am...

Tornjacket · Tornjacket

-- Edited by Tornjacket on Tuesday 2nd of February 2010 04:00:17 PM

chrisoncbr · chrisoncbr

Rec'd a call from Paul Friday offering a run which I declined because a/ I would be the crappest rider and b/ I had agreed to go shopping with my better half. Thought about it overnight, thought "oh what the Hell" and got a pass to go. Road up to chez Paul had received a light snow fall and was s...

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	Rogershill Farm raceway - Bere Regis (Preview) I have had a truly excellent day at Rogershill Farm today. Excellent tuition/coaching from Dan. Excellent lunch provided. Amazing enduro tracks with loads of challenging stuff to try including logs, pipes, climbs etc.... The kids motorcross track used as a warm up was no push over . I would recomme...	V Twin Funster	8	2639	Nov 8, 2010 by V Twin Funster
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	Off Roading in Kefalonia, Greece (Preview) Some of you that may have read a recent thread/response of mine may recall I mentioned that during a recent holiday to Kefalonia in Greece, I got offered the opportunity to ride the hotel owners 1980 XT 500. The hotel owners name was Billy, a proper decent fella, that made everyone that stayed at his hot...	Kwaka Geoff	9	3259	Oct 14, 2010 by KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen
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	Irish Safari 2010 (Preview) I think the wanderers have returned but no details of adventures posted here or on Yahoo. Anyone going to give us some details or is it being saved for the newsletter? -- Edited by TTR on Tuesday 21st of September 2010 06:22:57 PM	chrisoncbr	19	3319	Oct 3, 2010 by Paul Farrow
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	Jealous? (Preview) I've been helping Brian (TTR) at his house this week but this afternoon I had to wave goodbye to him & three mates as they set off for a weeks trail riding in southern Ireland. Ollie, Trev, Adrian & Brian. Ready to go The back seat reclines, has Adrian got the best seat in the van? I had to carry on...	Steve H	4	1674	Sep 11, 2010 by Torr
	My Spring/Summer Trail Riding- (Preview) I thought I better pop my head in to say all is well up North (well North Somerset). Spring started with Ben (slick) visiting his mate Kevin in Bath...so it would be rude not to have a day out on the bikes- All these byways are within ten miles of the centre of Bath- [IMG]https://i273.photobucket.com/al...	Tomsdad	4	1627	Jul 23, 2010 by Tomsdad
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