Morning all A few of us are looking at getting some farm Quads for laning this winter, anyone have much experience in what works? Looking at Honda TRX 450 or Yam Kodiak 450/700, both 4WD with Wacky sized lunch box for coffee machine and pasties etc etc Any makes we should stay away from? Cheers all. -- Edi...
Hi Even though I have registered and have access to most forum content, there are a few sections I cannot access like Lane clearing. Is this because Im not recognised as a DTRF member. Thanks -- Edited by Andy on Saturday 22nd of October 2022 02:20:24 PM
Hi, just wondering is this club very active? interested in joining but I've been waiting for a week on the forum, awaiting approval . Do you all get out very often etc? Thanks Oly message picked up via FB -- Edited by wackyracer on Sunday 23rd of October 2022 09:24:38 AM
Congrats Ray on passing your chainsaw course thus acquiring a Ticket of competence Thanks to the Devon TRF Rights of way team for all their efforts with green roads & TRO's Ray's pushing hard and putting in a good shift at the office Gets my vote for man of the match this month
Out on the bike today, Tavy Lydford route including Lopwell dam, 150 miles in total, great time, nice weather, brilliant company, a few falls, thanks for coming guys. Myself Beta xtrainer 300 Geoff Kelly KTM450 David 'deege' Harvey Beta x trainer Mark Ball Honda XR400 Nick Kelland Yamaha WR250 A...
Sad news for those who knew him. Heartbreaking and tragic news today of the death of our dear friend Philip (Gunner) Gunn, following a short illness in Cork Hospital with his family around him. We personally and the whole RoD family owe him so much. He developed the wonderful events which we have all...
As per the title, Monthly meeting at the Dolphin in Bovey Tracey. 1900hrs if you want to eat and chat first. 200hrs if you want to join the meeting. Run on a fairly informal basis and a source Of information. everyone is welcome. See you there. Trevor
If youre thinking of going to the Armchair Adventure Festival in Plymouth (https://www.armchairadventurefestival.com/) at the end of September. I have a ticket for sale at the super early bird price. I cant make it, so hopefully its somebody elses gain. I have checked and the tickets are transfer...
Yes it may not be your ideal cup of tea but it does present the opportunity to have a say in the Rights of Way (RoW) world As quoted in the letter they are looking for ideas on revising the RoW improvement plan, I'm guessing the volunteer side of things, engaging with the parish/s, public etc..Great ve...
I have received the following email from Mike Wain from the Bristol and Central Bristol TRF group as follows;''To highlight the diversity of lanes across the country, in conjunction with Rick Kemp, the TRAIL magazine Editor, I'm trying to pull together information/pictures to enable a series...
Monthly get together at the Dolphin Bovey. 1900hrs for food, short meeting starts 2000hrs. Plenty of time to chat before and after. Everyone welcome. see you there. Trev. -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 8th of September 2022 06:59:29 PM
Dear All, I have been asked today whether we can help out on these dates for a fun event, setting out on the Saturday, checking on Sunday and taking in the markers. However owing to the sensitivity of the area we have been asked if there are any TRF members with a quad who could help out. One quad and one bike...
Have been let down by our local mobile catering company for the event on sunday the 4th, have tried lots of avenues but no luck. Anyone on here can recommend another company please ? -- Edited by doug9270 on Saturday 27th of August 2022 05:56:26 PM
due to an expanding waistline, im after a second hand 40 waist pair of mx trousers .....hopefully i can get back in my old kit soon but need something for the immediate future untill then(probably wishfull thinking)
Seems people aren't very interested in rides posted these days despite joining and asking when the next rides are. Ive posted 2 and zero responses? Just wondering why this is? Maybe. Too hot Working School holidays On holiday Bike broken Or all if the above. -- Edited by Mike Wright on Saturd...
I got two pre-60 classic bikes, a trail bike and a modern retro thingy to insure. Currently with Bikesure and so far have got a quote from Carole Nash. Bennets have swallowed my data but won't give a quote as they require more information. They provide a reference to quote on a webchat but the link doesn'...
Are the Haldon fairies available to deal with this low slung branch over the lane at head height. I can do tomorrow evening, Trev -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Wednesday 17th of August 2022 07:11:37 PM
Those days Without the DTRF this green road would be costing the tax payer a lot of dosh..... Yep I've had the odd one say they preferred it as it was Witnessed at least two TTRO's introduced on this road (temporary road closures)
Raised at the August meeting, there has been work undertaken at the eastern end of 202-050, where it joins the A381 Totnes Road, Abbotskerswell.A new surface water drain had been built with a large galvanised grate, but also two new full width kerb steps. Whilst there have always been kerb ston...
As above but weights on the spokes,,, Not the stick on type.. And no I can't do it myself.. Going too put a new set on a gs, Mike.. -- Edited by crumbles on Saturday 30th of July 2022 06:48:29 PM
As per the title, meet for food at 1900hrs and short meeting at 2000. Hopefully there will be plenty of time to sit and chat. Come on your bike and do a few lanes each way if the weather is kind Trevor
Met Jack Brazier at South Brent at 8:30am and we headed to Sainsbury's at Penn Inn for 9am to meet Biff Burnard Paul Brown Paul Crowley and Tim for a ride up around Whiddon Down. Lanes were easy going, hard packed and dry, very dry! to the point where the dust was really hurting my eyes ...... until I thoug...
The planned ride today was to show Damian Benwell around our wonderful countryside on two wheels as he's got himself another laner (small one this time, DRZ400) but unfortunately Damo had to cancel due to something urgent that needed his attention. Bob Wilkinson was also lined up to join us and he was...
