This morning three of us from the Somerset TRF enjoyed the lanes between Chard and Honiton. On reaching Honiton we decide to ride along the main street to take refreshments at Smilleys Cafe in the services car park on the Honiton bypass.. It soon became apparent that I had a rear puncture and we stopped...
Thanks to David for leading today, we started with six and ended with four, first Bens throttle cable broke and then Damien's clutch went again, glad you both limped home ok Wet and slippery lanes today but we missed the rain, Saw John Heal in a group of three at Pridhamsleigh and a group of five from Exe...
yes I know this isn't FAST BIKES MAG ,and I know bla bla bla speed awareness course bla bla completed ,but I've had well over 90 odd bikes many fast road bikes in there time ,and travelled to silverstone assen the TT brands Mallory etc and many miles in between about 9000 a year at one time just for pleasure...
I've been speeding and been caught red handed doing 50mph in a 40mph limit on a glorious sunny day in Dorset about a month ago regrets no until I got a letter ? Offering a speed awareness course cost £110.00 or three points and a £110.00 so I put my name down for the course and payed up and I'm grateful to kee...
Hi all after parting with the gasser and getting the old DT175 running I feel l need to get something else in the garage so I'm Looking for a winter project Preferably a Yamaha wr 250z or Yamaha IT 175 or a 125 moto crosser needs to be registered as I don't want to go through the red tape to get it registered do...
I need a bag of glass beads for the shot blaster but the nearest stockist I can find is Western Spray at Crediton. MachineMart only keep the fine beads (BEL 23) but I need something a bit coarser - preferably BEL24. Anyone know of a supplier local to Exeter please? TTR
Evening everyone I was invited to a P3 'drop in' all to do with clearing and maintaining the parish path network in local Devon parishes, this happens every year usually in the Autumn, it gives the volunteer network a chance to meet with the PROW people to air ideas also to seek advice from PROW There's...
Hi everyone Was out doing my xmas eve reccy run and thought I could add in 191-075, may not be able to Anyway came a cross a sign that the rangers have put up, saying that they have been having problems with motorbikes not staying on the by way and going of piste into the woods. Now I am not insinuating that it...
I felt compelled to share this experience. Last weekend I had planned two days of local riding from Shaldon with four friends. On the Saturday only 10 miles into the ride near Windmill Hill, I dropped my bike and ended up breaking the clutch master cylinder. Attempts to cable tie it on were futile as it t...
You may not realise it but the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) is a useful and well used tool in the TRF's ROW armoury in the fight to gain the information we need to bring to book those authorities who are less than honest when it comes to denying our rights to ride unsurfaced roads yet the government see...
EnduRocks are hosting another practice event @ Bratton Court nr Minehead on 22/11/2015. Venue is excellent and these events are organised really well and a great day for all. Bratton is one of the faves of many. Details here & only £20 if booked in advance. http://www.endurocks.co.uk Whos...
Hi Does anyone have a nearly new iPhone 5s in silver they want to sell. Looking for one for my daughter asap. Please text 07968 320058 or message me here. Thank you Gaz
Hi Does anyone have a nearly new iPhone 5s in silver they want to sell. Looking for one for my daughter asap. Please text 07968 320058 or message me here. Thank you Gaz
Well what a great weekend with Corky and mates staying at LLanchinda Farm which was fully kitted out for bikers and just about everything else. The food, service and surroundings are perfect for the trails. Not any photos except this one as we spent time riding! Very well sorted for all abilities wit...
With no one wanting to ride & the rather inclement weather today I had to get my bike fix elsewhere. A trip to CMS and over £200 later I have a brand new pair of Alpinestars tech 3 boots & various service related consumables Ah well, Christmas is coming
Due to popular demand we willl now be running a junior event at our Enduro X day on the 29 November at Weston Wake Park 2 x 30 minute races, 9.30 am and 10.30 am £20 entry + £5 race licence if required. Ages 10-15 inclusive Classes 65s, 85 small wheel and 85 big wheel. (Anyone aged 15+ on adult size bikes must r...
After the double puncher I had today, screw through the rear wheel, thorn in the front wheel. I am going to buy tubeless. Kleenex do still have any more available. If not does anyone know the best place to get them. Cheers Nick
Hi I want to make some frame guards for my freeride, they are to protect the aluminium frame from the side of my boots rubbing. Anybody got any suggestions about how to do it. One idea I had was to use some sticky kevlar type material something like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Real-Kevlar-Carbo...
As most Devon TRF members are aware, there has been an incredible amount of work carried out by Devon TRF volunteers helping to keep Devon's green lane network open for all users. Recently we undertook a very ambitious project in collaboration with Devon County Council. If you would like to read more...
