Hi just after ideas and comments about getting a touring road bike. ConsiderationsI am a mega short assWant some sort of weather protection650 to 1000ccPanniers to carry camping gearNo pillion neededPrefer lowdown weight and physically smaller bikesCruse at 70 to 75Budget 3-4kBike I have cons...
Managed to escape the wife on our Wedding Anniversary and go riding So went on a little solo run to check out a few lanes that have changed so headed for Lopwell to have a look at the repairs and all seems back to normal and I got the tide right this time then worked my way up to Tavistock and then across th...
Hi I have a group of guys from the ABR forum coming down for the weekend of the 8th of October. Is there any one available on Saturday the 8th to lead for them, ideally two run leaders would be best and split the group into an easy and harder runs. I would supply petrol and lunch as a thank you. I would be great i...
Hello all, We're heading down from the West Midlands TRF next week for a couple of days on the trails. Last time i was in Devon we were shown around by Steve and Dave back in 2011. One of our group is a regular rider on the South Hams trails and will be showing us the way (hopefully)! We stayed in a campsite bef...
Prompted a visit to last nights monthly meeting at The Dolphin by a potential new member who had been inspired to look us up after watching Henry talk about the TRF on ITV4,
There is an upcoming Devon TRF event in Sept where I need to shorn the horse with a trials pattern tyre, bet that's got you thinking [I don't know of any event in sept where a trials tyre is needed] watch this space that's all I can say. Can anyone help this poor old man get a mt43, would like a fairly good one...
I will be attending Calstock bike show next weekend with a TRF stand. http://www.calstockbikeshow.co.uk/index.html If anyone from the local area fancies dropping a bike off for the weekend that would be great. I will have two bikes with me. Roger
Hi all . I have been looking for a specific bike for a while now . It is a CCM FT35s , quite rare as there were not that many made . Do you have one or know someone who does ? Regards , Mike .
Today Brian TTR celebrated a birthday. Here's a picture I posted before of his favourite birthday cake In recognition of the tasty anticipation this picture creates here are a few to make you think - all including one of all our favourit pastimes, EATING. Burp! ...
Can any of you recommend anyone local to Totnes/ Buckfast able to repair plastic panels ? I used a chap in Plymouth some time back but he seems to have disappeared.
Endurocks are running a standard open practice day at the awesome Allercott Farm (this side of Minehead). i think this one is my favourite and has everything to offer - was loved by all last time. Medics, marshalls and catering on site. It's a stress free day, riding as slow/fast/much/little as you...
The White Horse - on the A3052 5 miles east of M5 Exeter junction, 01395 270104Just a informal gathering to discuss bikes and anything in general !! 7.30pm on.
Just a reminder that Beer regatta starts on Sat 6 August until Friday 12 August. The village is normally extra busy regatta week, so beware if you are riding or leading rides to Beer Tuesday night is barrel rolling competitions with the main street and beach access shut from mid afternoon. Regatta...
The White Horse - on the A3052 5 miles east of M5 Exeter junction, 01395 270104Just a informal gathering to discuss bikes and anything in general !! 7.30pm on.-- Edited by doug9270 on Monday 4th of July 2016 10:04:02 AM
so went to change oil in bike yesterday, drained oil, all ready but no oil filter, damn. went to cms today got several, plus other bits, got home put in oil filter, wrong size, f#+. rang cms one in post. phone rang, wife in Torquay car won't start, mentioned fuel, so did sos run put in fuel and car started...
I am going to go to Ireland for 4 days to ride some of the Wild Atlantic Way then on to watch some Irish road racing. Leaving Devon Wednesday 10th and returning Sunday 14th August. Itinerary Thursday 11th Dundrod 150 5 races, Friday 12th Festival of speed, Sat 13th Ulster gp 7 road races. Rough costs £...
Its race time again. Our next event is on the 31st July at Ashcombe, just off the main A380 not far from Exeter. It is a three hour Hare & Hounds race starting at 11.00 am. Ashcombe is a great venue set on a steep hillside with single track riding, fast fire tracks, some steep climbs and descents and is...
My old bike is far too small me, so I'm on the lookout for a new one. Hard tail im 6'3" Decent components Road work, cycle paths and trails Any recommendations new or second hand, don't really mind! Many thanks Mark -- Edited by Crocker on Tuesday 19th of July 2016 07:53:14 PM-- Edited by Crocker on Wedn...
Can anyone help me please? My Googling and eBaying has failed me! I am trying to find a petrol tap seal washer for my pit bike carb but have failed miserably. I can get a complete replacement carb for £8.60 inc shipping from China (see here) but I would rather just replace the seal as the rest of the carb is i...
Hello all, Its been a while but i'm back on 2 wheels and have purchased a 2010 GasGas EC 250 that's a bit of a project! Looking to buy quite a lot so if you have anything that might fit let me know how much and where to collect. I'm in particular need of: Keihin PWK 38 Carb Bowl or whole carb if anyone has one from...
In recognition of the tasty anticipation this picture creates here are a few to make you think - all including one of all our favourit pastimes, EATING. Burp! 
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