As John won't be at next week's monthly meeting where I'd intended under AOB, to ask him to tell us of his latest achievement, I'd thought I'd post some details up here, rather than miss the opportunity to say, 'Well done John'.Not everyone follows racing results, and not everyone would know that J...
Hi all, Mark P, Chris and helen have volunteered for this event, the course is approx 18miles long around Lanhydrock and surrounding fields. If theres anyone else around that wants to learn how these events operate then this is a good opportunity to join the team. Horse riders will be in fancy dress !!...
Hi All, I have a 96 ex-British Army Harley Davison MT350 which I sometimes use to marshall the four-wheel vehicle in Military Vehicle Trust convoys, etc, which is the same type of thing they were used for in service. Then, there was a specific stanchion-type arrangement on/attached to the rear rack...
Hi all Saw this yesterday, so thought worth sharing, if you have ridden this cracking lane which heads S/W out of Gittisham up into the woods, then please make sure your run log has been sent in.
As per title, everyone welcome food at 1900 meeting starts 2000hrs. on the agenda tonight will be South Hole lane and our response to the concerns shown by some locals. Please attend if you have an interest in this lane. Other topics will be whatever you want to discuss, lots of experience always on han...
Im busy improving my garage workshop at the moment and want to do something about the rough dusty concrete floor (not paint) Im thinking of the hard pvc tiles from Bigdug, or possibly a floating plywood floor. Has anyone tried those tiles or have any other suggestions? The garage is 6mx5m. thanks Dan -...
Hi, should I flag deliberate lane blocking or just stop moaning. GRMUID 4977 Lane past St Wenns Cottage has two vehicles parked at the cottage so that the lane is blocked with no gaps for bikes. We came down the lane and needed a tricky u turn to go back up.This was more to warn others as a larger group wo...
I have looked on memory map and it seems you can buy 1.25k for £20 but it says only a years subscription. Does that seem right my uncle has had it on his old phone for years or once loaded on a device it will stay there once offline?. Ray sent me his 1:50k but seem to have disappeared aswell. Still unsure what...
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...
