The day began with an 8:45 meet at Ivybridge fuel station. Russ and I arrived slightly early with a view to grabbing a coffee and a sausage bap before our Essex friends arrived but they were earlier than anticipated. The weather was bright and sunny but cold and our friends early commute from Totnes had...
At this month's meeting held in the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey we were joined by Anff, from 2 Clicks Suspension. The usual table in the bar was packed with people eating and chatting, it was standing room only and quickly became obvious that I would need to get some more chairs ready upstairs. There were s...
4 of us out riding today after climbing 202-218 we headed for the dead end lane of 202-226 for the view of the estuary. Only to be confronted by someone in a tractor who decided to block our way lowering his spikes heading straight for me on the Tarmac road to question us about riding illegally on I believe...
This month's meeting will be in the normal place at the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey. We will be joined for the evening by Anf from 2 clicks suspension who will be giving us a talk on unraveling the mysterious world of suspension. Food in the bar from 1900hrs presentation from 2000hrs. We will ask for a donati...
Que the music 1 Beech tree, four pine trees, one sitting on legal FP the others opened up for walkers & MTB users in the woods while I was there Pine tree came through via MOP to PRoW then forwarded to Wacky via WA - Coms completed, deeds carried out within 45 minutes, with Brownie points gathered f...
Someone had a bad day yesterday on 201-044 Devonlive reports that yesterday a motorcyclist had to be rescued from the river after the strong over fall from the dam washed him into the river. He was pulled to safety by firemen. Looks to have been riding alone. I won't criticise as I have done the same. Any...
So after the last update I moved onto Laos the forum doesn't work there so no updates but only did a few DIY bike routes on little honda wave semi autos. Stopping off at caves and waterfalls. Now I'm in Cambodia and been waiting for this as they have a much better selection of bikes in this country and we de...
can anyone help me, I want to pick up some lanes as close to Plymouth as possible, I dont have a garmin or a laptop (as yet) or even an App, I dont do Facebook instagram or any such social, is it possible for someone to just point me in the right direction? Literally tell me where I can pick up a trail that is eas...
Hi, was out today and about half way down mill lane, near stockland and membury is a fallen tree, pretty big. I just squeezed under staying on the bike so it is passable. I messaged Ian on Facebook and it's already been reported/mentioned, but posting this if anyone hasn't seen about it.Historical and...
Monthly meeting at the Dolphin Hotel Bovey Tracey This will be a standard meeting format as there is some stuff to sort out i.e., Teign to Tamar It was to be a technical session on tire changing but that will be another time. The March meeting will be a technical talk presented by Anff from 2 Clicks suspe...
As above , Probably will need help in a soil percolation test to determine the size of a soakaway...... numbers mean nothing to me....or subtract this with that too get too this..as a no go area for me... If your qualified in doing such a thing can you Pm me please for a discussion... Cheers Mike...
Hi All, See my earlier post with the same subject thread. I have a couple of spare slots if anyone wants them? At this late stage, probably easier to contact me on 07876 680862.
Hello All, At tonights Group meeting I volunteered to lead a run out for new members, starting from my place between Newton Abbot and Ashburton, just off the A382. Ashley Nicholls , Richard and Jules put their hands up for it, but I have a couple of extra slots. If you are one of the aforementioned, pl...
Morning! I am helping out a mate in re-commissioning his C15 which has been sitting in his barn for the last 15 years (really!).I offered to rebuild his Amal Monobloc 375 carb. It took a bit of force to dismantle it and, in the process, I damaged parts 4 (jet block), 26 (needle), and 30 (slide chamber top r...
For those of you that are coming, I would suggest that you arrive early for parking. At the moment there is 100 plus people coming and parking will be tight. Can I ask that if you are bringing your bikes, can you double up with others if possible or just come on your bike. I am not sure of if there is any parkin...
What do you get for your TRF membership? Actively fighting restrictions now and in the future. Trail riding is being targeted from every direction and the TRF pledges to pro-actively fight the Government, Local Authorities and the ANTI's on each and every occasion that arises. The TRF is the only of...
Happy New Year Can you help? We are looking for people to lead rides from Stockland village hall on 27/01/24 which will follow on from the National AGM. As days are short not looking for mammoth routes but probably something like a 3 to 4 hour ride. Please add your name to the list below Sean Comber Trevor...
Hi all. On the 21st Feb we have Burt down from Rally Moto to do a presentation on roadbook rides and rallies his company arranges across the UK. Some know that I put on small scale events in Devon. these are based on the fun and laughter I have had doing Burts events. If you can get along to the Swans Nest a...
January 2024 Rider Development EveningAn invitation to all TRF members to this event, all welcome. Wednesday 17 January 2024. 6pm to 9:30pm. Swans Nest, Station Road, Exminster EX6 8DZ The first of our 2024 Rider Development Evenings. Taking the form of a Question Time Q&A session with a pan...
Greetings folks, I nearly choked on the Christmas sprouts when I saw the price of new Trailtech speedos online. Does anyone have a used unit they could be persuaded to part with? Or recommend an alternative? I just need mph, trip and total miles - nowt fancy. Thanks, Tim -- Edited by Tim on Wednesday 27...
Greetings Peeps. Previous yearly round up videos have met with several positive reviews, so here's the latest. Best in HD with sound up. I hope you enjoy it. https://youtu.be/WFujl5C-BUE
Just been along 202-158 (Ivybridge) and met a Long wheel base Mercedes Sprinter, I pulled over at the bump where the lane used to flood, he just drove past like it was just a usual road with his rear step dragging along the ground as he climbed the bump, delivery driver using Sat Nav. Just wondering has an...
