Huge thanks for organising this Devon TRF, it was a lot of fun and nice to you all. It was a real learning experience too, and showed up some things that need dong to the bike like proper foot pegs, handle bar risers, and proper boots for me! Looking forward to the next one!
Hi all, is there anywhere like and off road center or motorcross track I can take my bike to and have some fun in the South Devon (Newton Abbot) area? In the old days we used to go to Heathfield but they closed this down. There used to be Thorns Cross off the A380, but havent seen anything on line about it bei...
Had a day off for my birthday so decided to hit the lanes. The sun has been shining. I was riding solo on the 250 rally so couldnt go too wild! Decided to explore some of the lanes in the Otter Valley that I havent visited yet. I also bought some Tech 7s which Ive been breaking in on my commute, and I got some Kno...
Sunday 14 July 2024 Willow cleared on 192-047 Curscombe honiton East Devon GRM 5196 Oak tree looked at & assessed on Tape lane N.W Honiton 192-056 GRM 5205 Small Field maple removed or cut up on FP60 Western end Sidbury East Devon
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Day 2. Alarm clocks were set for 7am but I was awake at 05:20 due to the bl00dy birds! Bikes loaded we were ready for the off just before 8am. We'd had rain during the night and whilst we packed up the skies looked rather ominous but by the time we set off the sun was out amd it was already feeling warm. Amazin...
Just wondering what sort of jacket and trousers you guys ride in. Have very expensively got everything else but just wanted a bit of advice on this being a newbie Thanks Andy
When I saw a rabbit sitting bolt upright in the middle of the road I wondered why it was behaving strangely, on hearing me approaching it hopped away into the hedge. The fox leapt out of the opposite hedge doubtless expecting to ambush the rabbit, only to find me bearing down on it. The sight of it skiddin...
Meeting next Tuesday at the Dolphin Bovey Tracey. Eating in the bar at 1900 and upstairs afterwards. No formal meeting just a chance to catch up. If anyone is interested, I will lead a trail ride from the Dolphin leaving at 1600hrs, just an easy bimble around the Moor so should be suitable for all abil...
Hi, I am looking at buying a bike for green laning, I have a max budget of £2000 Not to fussed on condition, as long as genuine and has a MOT, 250cc plus. There's a few online in the usual places but more genuine people on here If anyone is thinking of selling soon, feel free to send me a message please -- E...
We are proposing to run another training day on 20 July 2024 at Hazelwood Farm, Marldon Near Paignton. Camping will be available for those wishing to stay over and ride the fun day on 21 July, the cost is £65 per head for the training separate payment for the fun day.Numbers are limited to 12 so please ema...
I'm looking for an oversize fuel tank for my 2004 KTM 525 exc. I believe any oversize exc tank should pretty much fit up to 2007 when the engine changed from the RFS motor to the XC4. Thanks Amyas
So Day 3, our final day of riding, started ridiculously early again for me, 05:30, why? Balloons!! We were warned that they set sail early (is that the correct term?) but starting that noisy fan to fill the balloon with air at 05:30, that just takes the p..... Bikes were loaded and we were away by 07:30 an...
Time for an up to date bike night post please add any below Tuesday - Teignmouth railway station Weds - Paignton sea front Axe valley bike and trike night Old inn Kilmington Thursday - Chris's Cafe Axmouth harbour Jollys bovey tracey every other thursday 4th & 18th july ...
We met at Russ's house at 9am and set off by 9:15 after a sorting a minor hiccup which was having to bump start Russ's bike as he'd left his lights on whilst we were chatting, DOH (shouldn't really have happened at all seeing as the bike lives in a battery tender in his garage. Maybe time for a new battery Rus...
Came across this car today, you can squeeze past going down, not convinced be able to get past going up! Neighbour has reported and spoken to the Police.
Strange there are NO Alarm Bells ringing in the Devon TRF world about major UCR' closures in East Devon Lower Gipsie's lane has been closed for a year now! Although many UCR's were repaired by PRoW contractors last year in the same area, tons of materials needed Water erosion is the reason 100%.... p...
Hello. Was wondering if anyone knew any quiet, discrete, flat(ish), open areas off-road near Exeter where one could practice slow speed skills, balancing, lofting the front etc without the impending threat of ending up in a hedge? I know some of the lanes out around Tipton/Venn Ottery are quite wid...
Ela is running her annual club event from Woodbury again.if anyone is free to lead they would be gratefull. Let me know and i will put you in touch with Ela. Roger
As per the title, we will be voting for a new treasurer at the next meeting. If you are interested in volunteering for this important role please contact me so I can add your name to the list. I have had some interest already but if you feel you want to join the committee of your local TRF please let me know. W...
Daft idea I know, but has anyone ridden Land's End to John O'Groats using green lanes as much as possible whilst still trying to keep a relatively straight line there.
Buy a bike they said, it will be fun they said. I did, it was, the end. Bit more to it tho'. Did You Ever own a bike you both loved and hated? I had a motorbike that took me everywhere, didn't need another one. Then the guy who sold me my first bike the venerable Honda C90 dropped by to complain nobo...
A request from over the border in Dorset - if anybody's interested contact Steve West @ Dorset TRF. Hi All, We've got 2 weeks to go until the EGB Piddle ride and I'm desperate for volunteers please. I'm ideally looking for 2 riders on Friday 31st May and 4 riders Sunday 2nd June. This is a good event wher...
Don't forget next Tues is meeting night. I won't be there but hopefully someone else will organize the chat, no formal proceedings just bikes, lanes and planed trips. Noel, Sean are you available. 1900hrs for food and 2000hrs for meeting. See you all when I get back from upt North Trevor
Hey all, been a member of the trf (somerset) for a few years now, have the downloads of their gpx maps and wondering if there is any different ones available through here. Are these in the private and what criteria is needed to access them? Regards
So day 2 began with the same commute to Ashburton as the day before but the sun was coming up again and it was looking like another glorious day so what was not to like. Having parked up at the campsite we grabbed our complimentary brekkie bap and a full cup of coffee and chatted about the previous days ridi...
