I had some spare time today and nipped out to burrator to check out the locked gate across 202 038. I spoke at length with a ranger there. Apparently the gate has been installed by South west water. Illicit campers have been using the lane and using the leat to wash and defecate in. Its a drinking water sup...
Hello. If anyone has any good snaps from Teign to Tamar they'd like to share, I can upload them to a photo album and link it in the newsletter. Please send pictures to newsletter@trfdevon.org.uk Cheers Michael
A few weeks later, another rear puncture. Its a heavy bike, 160 kgs, on 110 by 18 on the rear. I tun about 20 psi, deforms a bit when I sit on it, and have had a second puncture in a matter of weeks. Its got spooked wheels by the way, so the question is this: Do I need a wider tyre? Ie, heavy bike needs more v...
DEVON TRF MAY MONTHLY MEETING Tuesday 12th May The Twisted Oak - Exeter - EX2 9RG So here we go welcome to the May Devon TRF meeting This months meeting will focus on the balance between the social side of the group and maintaining enough structure to keep Devon TRF moving forward positively. As al...
Hi All We can all benefit from first aid refreshers and up to date information. If there is ever any incidents in a lane, having some prior first aid training will help you manage the situation and ensure any injuries get prompt and appropriate attention (something I have come to realise on a personal b...
Thankyou, to all the leaders, tecs, recovery driver, our press officer and of course John and Linda, plus this year, Jules, controlling admission's. It was a superb weekend and we were blessed with fantastic weather. All of the feedback I received was positive, and some were trying to book for next y...
A recent run reported that they'd come across some farmer's twine strung across the lane at head height but couldn't see that it had any stock control purpose and thought it may be malicious. So if anyone is out Rattery way could they have a look please? Cheers, John
A happy horse rider sent this to National TRF Hi Im not sure if this is the right place I recently met the most conscientious trail riders whist riding near Haldon in Devon, not only did the all go above and beyond they were so polite and made sure they were ok to pass my worried pony it made the experience fo...
Hello all.Please find attached, hopefully, the final version of the leaders and TECs for this year's event. There have been some changes due to injury but hopefully we are there with it now.If you are a leader, please find your TECs and share with them your intended route, so that they can fully suppo...
As title really anyone ridden this one recently?, considering riding it for t2t, it often gets trees blocking it though and not sure if I will get time to check it out.
Noticed this one on last ride, just watch you don't catch handlebars on what's left sticking out on the corner. Bigger branch was a bit too much for me on my own with folding saw.
Due to Mrs N wanting to Spring Clean, i have 35 copies of my ABR Magazine collection up for grabs FOC, seems a shame to bin them - so if youre interested do shout. FOC to anybody who wants to collect them, Im based in Coombeinteignhead, Shaldon Road TQ124RR - SMS 07584 474658 if youre interested. They rang...
I've just read the excellent article by our own Sean Comber in the issue of the TRF Magazine 'Trail' that just landed.In it Sean described the technicalities of road surface erosion that lead to potholes (that we all hate) and road abandonment (that we all like).In order that we all benefit from these...
Something around 1meter long... Around 500/600mm high and wide or a combination of both..or perhaps smaller dimensions.... Needs too be able too lock it securely... Mike.. -- Edited by crumbles on Saturday 28th of March 2026 03:09:02 PM
anybody got older 6volt electrical loom stuff they want to part with . i have a few 1970-80 trail bikes with partial wiring, that i want to sort out, before searching for the correct oe fittment items Tia
Does anyone have a contact email for Dorset TRF? I'd like to contact them regarding putting their Jurassic Jaunt event in our newsletter but I want to OK something with them first. Cheers Michael
Old cleave lane, Wilmington 192-059 GRM 5208 I'll be attending a location meeting with the farmer this weekend if anyone wants to attend or join us please PM/DM me for details Just to be inclusive Thanks Wacky
What a great day Wed 11th March at the Dave Thorpe MX Experience at Littlehempston MX track. A mate had put a calling out towards the end of 2025 to get some biking events planned in the calendar for 2026. There was a selection of events ranging from rallies to pit biking and this MX experience. At the tim...
Just compiling my survey report winter 2025/26 for Devon county on Sidmouth's UCR's, anything you/we should be adding...... GRM 5271 192-127, trimming needed on the northern end just over the ridge 5375 192-244, digger to level out the centre rut? or cast up on banks but farmer won't allow thi...
Several Ash Fallen across the Lane. Can Divert into Field but obviously not ideal as the ground gets wetter. Anyone local that can clear these ? Video 2:20 onwards
Howdy all. I'm after a pair of 10mm RH thread motorbike mirrors. Something standard looking. Wondering if someone has an original pair from a CRF knocking around or something they took off when they got the bike? Cheers Michael
Umborne ford 18/2/2026GRM 5221192-073 Unfortunately the Environment agency wouldn't let farmer Chris restore the river or the umborne brook into its natural position 2 years ago, the brook has washed away some of the bank and moved direction of the water. This in turn has washed the concrete pi...
