My good friend Adrian passed me this poem and asked me to publish it on the DTRFG forum in loving memory of dear Olly who passed away a year ago today. RIP Olly - happy heavenly trail riding! Brian From Adrian:I wanted to mark the fact that it is a year today that a very dear friend, trail riding companion...
I'm out with a couple of friends tomorrow who are travelling down to the area, and I was planning/thinking of stopping at Duckys for lunch. Does anyone know:Is the cafe actually even open this time of year, on a Friday?Assuming it is open, can we park on the hard-standing next to the cafe, what was the o...
Mx and enduro practice Tuesday 27th December. Blow away cobwebs, burn off the Xmas excess and try out your new Xmas kit. The MX track will run as normal in sessions with four groups. Mx A Mx B Enduro/trail Youths aged 10-15 In addition to this there will be a separate enduro/stubblecross track. This wil...
Me and 2 mates are going trail riding in Spain, early January. 3 days of trail riding all gear kit bikes villa (with pool) for £550Flights would be leaving Bristol 12th 1330, and returning from Malaga at 0940.On the website it says the 4th person would go free, so the ride itself is £550 so I was thinking i...
i need to rent a secure space for 8 weeks or so for 300 new tyres about the size of a double garage or bigger , my current store has got to have repair work, any one got anything cash paid inadvance -- Edited by bombx3 on Tuesday 13th of December 2016 06:02:51 PM-- Edited by bombx3 on Tuesday 13th of December...
There's a proposed restriction/regulation on off-roading in Spain. Whilst maybe not directly relevant to us here in the UK, there's a few of us who like to ride in the Pyrenees etc plus of course the risk of 'contagion' to neighbouring countries if it's allowed to go ahead.It's the usual story, envir...
Cant fault them,first class service. Had a problem with a bearing number,i sent my old bearing to them,so they could see the actual bearing. turns out some numpty had swapped the outer seals over from a different width bearing...why...!!!! Mike...
I believe my experience last weekend epitomises what the TRF is, and should be about, with the emphasis on "Fellowship". Devon TRF was contacted by members from Essex TRF, John was in Auckland at the time and passed the request on to me. The request was for weekend guidance for a small group including a...
Does anyone know who could do a GOOD fabrication job for me, I want the round tube removed where the red arrows are, then a flat steel Gusset between the yellow arrows to strengthen it better, as in the other side, This can be seen partialy in the,done it already photo... Parting with money for a first cl...
Dear All, the agm and Christmas get together is on 13th December 2016, at The Dolphin, Bovey Tracey. This is an oppportunity for a catch up with what has been achieved by the group throughout the year. The current officers will give a short report, and there will be some officer spaces to fill. If you fee...
Its that time of the year again and i forgot to give it some thought until i hit the deck on the way to DM in Colyton for an MOT on the Honda late yesterday afternoon. Nothing broken i think, but pretty sore everywhere, have lost the full use of my left wrist though oh and will need a new helmet bashed that go...
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Would any one know any where local that i can get very good quality stainless steel bolts or in particular Allen key headed one,s... I am doing up a bike for a future (if it happens £s needed) on a very long distance trip,so am thinking along the lines of repacing them with Allen Key headed ones for ease of r...
Hi, I am after a bike that I can trick up as I have a theme in mind. Although I am not brand predujice normally but I am after a honda for ease for colour theme. I have noticed a few Honda Crf250's online, will I be right in thinking these will be 2 underpowered for road use? any suggestions will be a real advant...
I am looking for a big favour, if anyone is travelling from Plymouth to Honiton in the near future could pick up a wheel for me, Stumpy (Shaun) on the forum is the chap holding the wheel. Please PM me for further contact details for me and stumpy. Thank you in advance.
http://www.whitehorsewoodburysalterton.co.uk/ Off the A3052 east of Crealy. A social gathering for the east devon folk who like to talk about all things bike. Turn up after 7.30pm someone will always be there. Turn up even earlier and enjoy the very good food on offer.
Wanting to insure a bike,was asked.."do you belong to any clubs or organisations" I replied yes,The Trf... He replied The Triumph Riders Forum...... No i replied.."Trail Riders Forum" He said...Its not on my list....so thats it....Were not recognised ... Mike.
Hi all ,my self and my friend Steve are after a couple of mopeds for a charity challenge that I am Going to organise in the summer , Basically we need 2 bikes preferably mechanically sound but looks imeterial , as long as they can be roadworthy. this is only in the early stages of planning at the moment ,...
Our next event is on 11 December at Nower Farm near Axminster. This is a brand new venue set in traditional rolling Devon countryside. It will be a good enduro style loop laid out in some interesting terrain, featuring banks, wooded areas, sidlings, natural jumps, steep climbs and descents and farm t...
Another great weekend showing the Essex guys around for the third year in a row and even some new members to their group this time. It's now becoming a twice yearly event. This time we had six Essex members. I went and met them as usual in the pub for a drink on the Friday evening and met the new faces.Satu...
