Devon TRF Group Forum

wackyracer · wackyracer

MERRY XMAS ALL YOU TRAIL RIDERS Happy New Year to you ALL for 2021 Have a great time and thanks to everyone who has been involved this year in running the group I would just like to thank a couple of people for their Extra efforts this year! Trevor our Secretary + Ray our RoW officer who have put in a huge...

devondan · devondan

just got back from a walk on Seatown beach, lots of these Portuguese men of war were washed up, blown here by the storms no doubt. Take care if you are walking on the beach or planning on a Christmas dip! Dan

John Leah · John Leah

This just dropped into my FB feed: < here > Cheers, John (who has a 1974 DT175 in the shed)

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

Evening all Devon TRF will hold its Anual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th using zoom This will be when the new officers for next year are elected and this years incumbents get the chance to either stand down or be re elected. It is important that the group go through this process to ensure the smooth runni...

chrisoncbr · chrisoncbr

I'm sorry to say the Exeter Trial has been cancelled due to Covid concerns. In the words of Father Jack "arse!!!".

V Twin Funster · V Twin Funster

On Sunday 29 Nov at around 2-3 pm, I saw two KTM riders on the fire roads within the Dawlish Water part of Haldon Forest between the A380 and the Obelisk. They were riding slowly and were considerate of the numerous walkers, but nonetheless, riding illegally. The bikes had very small number plates whic...

Steve s · Steve s

Out for a ride on Sunday and the lane from Honition golf course to donkey sanctuary we got stopped by a lady who said this is a private lane which belongs to the donkey sanctuary and the security gate should be shut, but it was open. She said the bikes go down the lane too fast, we werent as her dog was loose...

doug9270 · doug9270

Where is the best place to get Beta parts please ??

New member · Mitch

Hi all joined October road bikes for long time now Ktm 450!!!!! started going out but look forward to some company. Mitch h

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

As the current situation continues to prevent any large gatherings, we are forced to meet on Zoom. Although this makes the continuation of Devon TRF business possible it definitely lacks the attraction of meeting in the Dolphin with a pint. The last few meetings have only been attended by 10 ish peo...

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

Monthly meeting on the Zoom platform Tuesday 10th at 2000hrs. Pm me your email address and I'll send you an invitation. If your a new member it's a great way of introducing yourself, last month a new member found himself out on a lead ride the very next weekend. hope to see some new faces next Tuesday (or e...

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

as per title completely blocked by a big tree. I reckon you could clear a path through with some special tools but the trunk across the lane above you is a big bugger. Pictures on its side.

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

We have had a request from 3 riders from Dorset for a guide. they will be down in Devon for 2-3 days from the 25th. They will probably be staying in mid/south Devon and will be mounted on 250 ish trail bikes. If anyone fancies taking them out for a day, contact Andy direct. They do have a couple of routes but...

John Leah · John Leah

I usually respond to overlay requests by return but occasionally they may fall through the cracks so, if you haven't heard from me after a couple of days, please accept my apologies and submit another request. Even requests from non-current TRF members get a reply (but no overlay, of course!). Cheer...

hampsterracing · hampsterracing

I am new to viewranger but using it for the emtb is there a way to save someone elses route as a gpx ?

Jeff · Jeff

Anyone know if the pasty hut is currently open in Widecombe ??? just planning my sat aft lunch?? cheers jeff

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

Unfortunately the meetings will have to go back to the Zoom platform for the foreseeable future. It was great to meet for a couple of times at the Dolphin but hey, there ya go. Same as before, if you would like to join us please send me an email address by PM on here and I will send you an invite. For those that...

Jerry atterick · Jerry atterick

Excuse the non technical description! Looking at the map, north upwards etc. N of Honiton, lanes 181-036 and 181-041 lend themselves for a triangular loop, up the lane towards Coombeshead Farm, down one lane and back up the other to the start of the farm lane. I rode up towards the farm gate, expecting...

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

Next year in June, I am planning to take a couple of bikes in a Van to Northern Germany, possibly Kiel. We are then going to ride up into Denmark and on around the Baltic states, leaving the van in Germany. Has anyone got any advise, guidance, good ideas as to where we might leave the van or who to approace,...

OTT · OTT

Is it still operating or binned lat year on the national reorganisation ?

Blueray · Blueray

Thats me ready for 2 days on the great western trail tomorrow

crumbles · crumbles

As above, This was posted on Fb..

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

We have received this communication from Wiltshire TRF just out of courtesy, keep an eye out for them and say hello if you see them, obviously from a distance. John, I'm vice chair in Wiltshire and for 4 years have organised a weekend for Wilts TRF members based around South Molton. I just thought I'...

wackyracer · wackyracer

The Devon Trf RoW team have investigated a concern from a few of its members regarding the legal status of this green road, on more than one occasion have the people in the house interrupted trail riders on their day to tell them its not legal Confirmation form John Baker DCC PRoW warden confirmed its...

willywombat · willywombat

If you're the owner contact me at bt8464@yahoo.co.uk Cheers Bill -- Edited by willywombat on Monday 14th of September 2020 03:20:18 PM

Trevor Foxon · Trevor Foxon

The next monthly meeting starts at 2000 hrs on Tuesday 8th at the Dolphin. If you can, come and join us. cheers Trevor -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:38 PM -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:58 PM

sparky · sparky

Sorry not bike related, but a new Road bike forcing a serious clear out and f my shed. i have various part coils of 2.5, 1.5 mm & 3 core cable. Lights back boxes for plasterboard joint blocks etc etc. 7 x under cupboard kitchen led lights( inter linkable ). Send me a message of what you need and I shall s...

Blueray · Blueray

In a few weeks time a few of us were hoping to follow the GWT from Dorchester on a Saturday for Aprox 120 miles I have worked out that we should be close to Ivybridge we was hoping to camp the night somewhere, then pick up the trail again at Mortenhampstead on Sunday for the trip back , any one with local know...

devondan · devondan

Has anyone got a dumpy level I could borrow for a few days? ta dan -- Edited by devondan on Tuesday 1st of September 2020 09:24:53 PM

delvey91 · delvey91

Recently moved to Colyton and have been looking for a Garage or part of a garage to rent to store my bike. So far have drawn a blank! any locals know of anywhere? Ive tried at new place but bike wont fit inbetween garden wall and conservatory Thanks in advance

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Merry Xmas everyone!! (Preview) MERRY XMAS ALL YOU TRAIL RIDERS Happy New Year to you ALL for 2021 Have a great time and thanks to everyone who has been involved this year in running the group I would just like to thank a couple of people for their Extra efforts this year! Trevor our Secretary + Ray our RoW officer who have put in a huge...	wackyracer	6	1032	Dec 25, 2020 by TTR
	Swimming warning (Preview) just got back from a walk on Seatown beach, lots of these Portuguese men of war were washed up, blown here by the storms no doubt. Take care if you are walking on the beach or planning on a Christmas dip! Dan	devondan	0	970	Dec 23, 2020 by devondan
	Classic Trail Bike Porn... (Preview) This just dropped into my FB feed: < here > Cheers, John (who has a 1974 DT175 in the shed)	John Leah	4	1161	Dec 19, 2020 by Jhonny Yoga
	AGM next Tuesday 8th (Preview) Evening all Devon TRF will hold its Anual General Meeting on Tuesday 8th using zoom This will be when the new officers for next year are elected and this years incumbents get the chance to either stand down or be re elected. It is important that the group go through this process to ensure the smooth runni...	Trevor Foxon	23	1404	Dec 18, 2020 by wackyracer
	Exeter Trial Cancelled (Preview) I'm sorry to say the Exeter Trial has been cancelled due to Covid concerns. In the words of Father Jack "arse!!!".	chrisoncbr	4	1203	Dec 9, 2020 by Tigerman
	Illegal riding - Haldon Forest fire roads (Preview) On Sunday 29 Nov at around 2-3 pm, I saw two KTM riders on the fire roads within the Dawlish Water part of Haldon Forest between the A380 and the Obelisk. They were riding slowly and were considerate of the numerous walkers, but nonetheless, riding illegally. The bikes had very small number plates whic...	V Twin Funster	6	1207	Dec 4, 2020 by Jerry atterick
	Honiton golf course (Preview) Out for a ride on Sunday and the lane from Honition golf course to donkey sanctuary we got stopped by a lady who said this is a private lane which belongs to the donkey sanctuary and the security gate should be shut, but it was open. She said the bikes go down the lane too fast, we werent as her dog was loose...	Steve s	14	1827	Nov 30, 2020 by wackyracer
	Beta Alp Parts (Preview) Where is the best place to get Beta parts please ??	doug9270	3	1117	Nov 27, 2020 by doug9270
	New member (Preview) Hi all joined October road bikes for long time now Ktm 450!!!!! started going out but look forward to some company. Mitch h	Mitch	1	1043	Nov 25, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	Monthly meeting with extras (Preview) As the current situation continues to prevent any large gatherings, we are forced to meet on Zoom. Although this makes the continuation of Devon TRF business possible it definitely lacks the attraction of meeting in the Dolphin with a pint. The last few meetings have only been attended by 10 ish peo...	Trevor Foxon	4	768	Nov 25, 2020 by Jhonny Yoga
	Monthly meeting now with link for the meeting attached (Preview) Monthly meeting on the Zoom platform Tuesday 10th at 2000hrs. Pm me your email address and I'll send you an invitation. If your a new member it's a great way of introducing yourself, last month a new member found himself out on a lead ride the very next weekend. hope to see some new faces next Tuesday (or e...	Trevor Foxon	3	1626	Nov 9, 2020 by Stevenn
	192-199 blocked ( 1 2 ) (Preview) as per title completely blocked by a big tree. I reckon you could clear a path through with some special tools but the trunk across the lane above you is a big bugger. Pictures on its side.	Trevor Foxon	56	3591	Oct 29, 2020 by wackyracer
	Run leader, guide required 25-26-27 October (Preview) We have had a request from 3 riders from Dorset for a guide. they will be down in Devon for 2-3 days from the 25th. They will probably be staying in mid/south Devon and will be mounted on 250 ish trail bikes. If anyone fancies taking them out for a day, contact Andy direct. They do have a couple of routes but...	Trevor Foxon	8	1010	Oct 28, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	Overlay Requests... (Preview) I usually respond to overlay requests by return but occasionally they may fall through the cracks so, if you haven't heard from me after a couple of days, please accept my apologies and submit another request. Even requests from non-current TRF members get a reply (but no overlay, of course!). Cheer...	John Leah	4	1473	Oct 23, 2020 by Teckyman 14
	Viewranger help (Preview) I am new to viewranger but using it for the emtb is there a way to save someone elses route as a gpx ?	hampsterracing	26	1161	Oct 20, 2020 by hampsterracing
	widecombe kiosk (Preview) Anyone know if the pasty hut is currently open in Widecombe ??? just planning my sat aft lunch?? cheers jeff	Jeff	4	1256	Oct 16, 2020 by Jeff
	Monthly meeting at your house next Tuesday (Preview) Unfortunately the meetings will have to go back to the Zoom platform for the foreseeable future. It was great to meet for a couple of times at the Dolphin but hey, there ya go. Same as before, if you would like to join us please send me an email address by PM on here and I will send you an invite. For those that...	Trevor Foxon	11	1367	Oct 13, 2020 by philsil
	Legal or no? (Preview) Excuse the non technical description! Looking at the map, north upwards etc. N of Honiton, lanes 181-036 and 181-041 lend themselves for a triangular loop, up the lane towards Coombeshead Farm, down one lane and back up the other to the start of the farm lane. I rode up towards the farm gate, expecting...	Jerry atterick	4	1329	Oct 10, 2020 by Jerry atterick
	Van parking in Northern Germany (Preview) Next year in June, I am planning to take a couple of bikes in a Van to Northern Germany, possibly Kiel. We are then going to ride up into Denmark and on around the Baltic states, leaving the van in Germany. Has anyone got any advise, guidance, good ideas as to where we might leave the van or who to approace,...	Trevor Foxon	17	1978	Oct 4, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	National forum (Preview) Is it still operating or binned lat year on the national reorganisation ?	OTT	1	1136	Sep 25, 2020 by wackyracer
	GWT (Preview) Thats me ready for 2 days on the great western trail tomorrow	Blueray	14	1138	Sep 21, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	Barbed wire,East Hill Strips.!! (Preview) As above, This was posted on Fb..	crumbles	3	1232	Sep 18, 2020 by wackyracer
	Wiltshire TRF visiting Devon October 9-10-11 (Preview) We have received this communication from Wiltshire TRF just out of courtesy, keep an eye out for them and say hello if you see them, obviously from a distance. John, I'm vice chair in Wiltshire and for 4 years have organised a weekend for Wilts TRF members based around South Molton. I just thought I'...	Trevor Foxon	0	1116	Sep 17, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	201-092 (Preview) The Devon Trf RoW team have investigated a concern from a few of its members regarding the legal status of this green road, on more than one occasion have the people in the house interrupted trail riders on their day to tell them its not legal Confirmation form John Baker DCC PRoW warden confirmed its...	wackyracer	2	1257	Sep 14, 2020 by crumbles
	Found in Exeter on the side of Dawlish road .Rear 18" disc wheel with sprocket and newly fitted tyre ( off road type) (Preview) If you're the owner contact me at bt8464@yahoo.co.uk Cheers Bill -- Edited by willywombat on Monday 14th of September 2020 03:20:18 PM	willywombat	1	3030	Sep 14, 2020 by Jerry atterick
	Monthly meeting at the Dolphin on 8th (Preview) The next monthly meeting starts at 2000 hrs on Tuesday 8th at the Dolphin. If you can, come and join us. cheers Trevor -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:38 PM -- Edited by Trevor Foxon on Thursday 3rd of September 2020 08:58:58 PM	Trevor Foxon	6	2947	Sep 12, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	Various electrical bits n pieces (Preview) Sorry not bike related, but a new Road bike forcing a serious clear out and f my shed. i have various part coils of 2.5, 1.5 mm & 3 core cable. Lights back boxes for plasterboard joint blocks etc etc. 7 x under cupboard kitchen led lights( inter linkable ). Send me a message of what you need and I shall s...	sparky	0	1109	Sep 5, 2020 by sparky
	Local knowledge (Preview) In a few weeks time a few of us were hoping to follow the GWT from Dorchester on a Saturday for Aprox 120 miles I have worked out that we should be close to Ivybridge we was hoping to camp the night somewhere, then pick up the trail again at Mortenhampstead on Sunday for the trip back , any one with local know...	Blueray	12	1537	Sep 3, 2020 by Trevor Foxon
	Dumpy Level to borrow (Preview) Has anyone got a dumpy level I could borrow for a few days? ta dan -- Edited by devondan on Tuesday 1st of September 2020 09:24:53 PM	devondan	0	1147	Sep 1, 2020 by devondan
	Garage/storage wanted near Colyton (Preview) Recently moved to Colyton and have been looking for a Garage or part of a garage to rent to store my bike. So far have drawn a blank! any locals know of anywhere? Ive tried at new place but bike wont fit inbetween garden wall and conservatory Thanks in advance	delvey91	3	1177	Aug 31, 2020 by delvey91
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