I've been a very long term TRF member, albeit in the shadows. The Keyberry in the 80's. Barring disasters between now and next Sunday, 16.30, I'm finally off on the trip I promised myself before COVID!! First I needed to build "my" bike, which, to put it mildly, was a step too far!! But, it's built and mas...
Monthly get together on the 14th October. As our latest home will be shut for a while we will be meeting at the Saddlers in Lympstone. It is part of the same group of pubs and has a carvery. 1830hrs onwards for food with the meeting at 2000hrs. See you there if you can make it. Trevor
Awesome volunteering from the Sid P3 gang, finally got the project off the ground & finished Why post this here.......duplication of Volunteering on Footpaths, bridleways to Green roads, there's nothing different plenty to organise Hire machinery My mate to take material away, tractor...
Anybody know of someone who can redo seats? I'd like to get my honda crf seat thinned out and may be replace the foam with more comfy silicone padding. Cheers
Have discovered a blocked lane at 192-001 near Tiverton. Lane blocked with large load of manure. Have tried to report blockage on Devon PROW reporting service and the system reports invalid location. It appears on their maps as track. On OS maps its a UCR ?
Hi everyone, has anyone got a rear tyre for sale or got an old one kicking around, I need one for my son's field bike we recently saved an old KLR 250 farm bike dug out of a barn and not been used for 20+ years , my son is 13 and will only be using it in our field, it's a 17" rear Cheers Damian -- Edited by Forestc...
Started from Plympton with the recent heavy rain many lanes have washed out with deep rocky gullys left in the aftermath. First problem was at 202-230 Grm 5743 with 2 trees passable if you are short. Biggest challenge was clearing to get through 202-251 Grm 5764 a 230mm diameter tree took the three o...
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
A low hanging tree on this lane. I was on a test ride and didnt have my pruning saw but should be able to take care of the lower branch at least with one. I will try and go back and get it in the future but if anyone else is up that way be aware. -- Edited by wackyracer on Saturday 6th of September 2025 07:14:43 AM
Met all the cows in Fernworthy forest and the farmer leading them down the bridleway laughed when he saw me pedalling toward the herd making their way downhill. Behind his land rover followed quite a crowd with a huge grey bull, three dozen cows, three dozen calves and a quad nipping at their heels. I ro...
Lets see if this one can be concluded as quick as the last one! A report via GRM of a tree down, measuring about 1 metre across, not the one that's been in the swamp section a while. Located here -- Edited by Tribey on Tuesday 5th of August 2025 05:00:04 PM
Next weeks meeting cancelled as the pub will be closed. Perhaps, instead of going to the pub you could all take your tools to your local lane and do a bit of pruning. See you in October Trevor
Wednesday evenings activity Tons of hedge pruning's left on the ground, two of our mates picked up as much as possible but it was getting dark & time was running out, I'm happy to return and lift some more if there is support for this? Devon TRF has been in 'Rock lane' before, many moons ago cutting b...
Out with Neil on Sunday around south hams. It was remarkable to note how many lanes have changed from loamy slippery surfaces to washed clean boulder gardens and exposed slate. They need a whole different riding technique and suspension settings. any tips on surviving our new environment? Im even t...
Howdy all. Hope you are well. It's the fourth Tuesday of the month so newsletter time. Limited service this month I'm afraid as I've had no internet due to a house move. Hopefully back to normal next month. Cheers Michael August 2025 Newsletter
My Sister has just passed CBT so looking for a 125cc road bike, Keeping an eye marketplace at the moment, alot of Chinese type bikes going cheap, not sure if they are any good? Just wondering if anyone got something sensible for learning or any ideas? -- Edited by NeilM on Saturday 9th of August 2025 03:...
I would just like to say a huge thankyou to all the people who helped with a very successful weekend. John and Linda Heal, for organising and masterminding the weekend, clearing track, shopping for food and drink, sourcing the BBQ and boiler, cooking the food and clearing up. Ian Grout for track layou...
Whilst I have been out recording videos for the Green Road Map there are 2 more Lanes which are in desparate need of clearing. We seem to be on a roll at at the moment with clearing so lets keep it up The First is Allhallows Lane near Ashill. GRM: 5355 DTRF Ref: 192-217 This is overgrown for quite a distanc...
FUN DAY at Hazelwood Farm, Smallwell Lane, Marldon, Paignton TQ3 1SQ Sunday 17 August 2025 10am until 4pm The track will be in an enduro style lap in woods and fields on private farmland. The event is suitable for novice and experienced riders. Our riding experience days are strictly non-competitiv...
As per the title, food from 1830hrs meeting/discussion at 2000hrs. We need to finalise any detail for Hazelwood farm. Training day on the SaturdayFun day on the Sunday I would like to discus GPX file sharing. Find out where people have been out and about on their holidays. Check if Russel has returned...
I bought my CCM MT 230 from Nathan who runs a kind of Holiday/experience/bike testing outfit in Braunton. The MT230's were left over from a CCM military contract and Nathan acquired them and sold them off as beginners green laning bikes. My main attraction was the price and 825mm seat height, as I am...
Just a heads up for anyone in the area who can deal with it. A report via GRM from a Hampshire member, of a tree down on Stonebarrow Lane, there is an easy-ish ride around as demonstrated in Jack's recent video @ 2:03 post up if you can help...
Good evening allThe training day is going live. £95 per person, max 10 riders, first come first served basisThe rider training event will be hosted by trainers Dean Allan and Rom Dobbs. The event is open to all TRF members and is being organised by the Devon TRF and will take place at Hazelwood Farm, N...
