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Technical presentation on Suspension at monthly meeting.
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At this month's meeting held in the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey we were joined by Anff, from 2 Clicks Suspension. The usual table in the bar was packed with people eating and chatting, it was standing room only and quickly became obvious that I would need to get some more chairs ready upstairs. There were s...
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Aldi waterproof trousers
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Pull on over etc. Far better than the usual cheapies
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A Warning for Holbeton area.
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4 of us out riding today after climbing 202-218 we headed for the dead end lane of 202-226 for the view of the estuary. Only to be confronted by someone in a tractor who decided to block our way lowering his spikes heading straight for me on the Tarmac road to question us about riding illegally on I believe...
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12th March Monthly meeting with a presentation on suspension
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This month's meeting will be in the normal place at the Dolphin, Bovey Tracey. We will be joined for the evening by Anf from 2 clicks suspension who will be giving us a talk on unraveling the mysterious world of suspension. Food in the bar from 1900hrs presentation from 2000hrs. We will ask for a donati...
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"Open channel D"
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Que the music 1 Beech tree, four pine trees, one sitting on legal FP the others opened up for walkers & MTB users in the woods while I was there Pine tree came through via MOP to PRoW then forwarded to Wacky via WA - Coms completed, deeds carried out within 45 minutes, with Brownie points gathered f...
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Whitehorse tonight??
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Somerset/dorset overlays
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Being right over on the south east edge of the county I have somerset a few miles north and Dorset to my east - Does anyone have overlays for these?
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Motorcyclist rescued after getting stuck in river
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Someone had a bad day yesterday on 201-044 Devonlive reports that yesterday a motorcyclist had to be rescued from the river after the strong over fall from the dam washed him into the river. He was pulled to safety by firemen. Looks to have been riding alone. I won't criticise as I have done the same. Any...
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Somewhere anywhere but mostly Plymouth!!
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can anyone help me, I want to pick up some lanes as close to Plymouth as possible, I dont have a garmin or a laptop (as yet) or even an App, I dont do Facebook instagram or any such social, is it possible for someone to just point me in the right direction? Literally tell me where I can pick up a trail that is eas...
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Tree down on mill lane - passable
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Hi, was out today and about half way down mill lane, near stockland and membury is a fallen tree, pretty big. I just squeezed under staying on the bike so it is passable. I messaged Ian on Facebook and it's already been reported/mentioned, but posting this if anyone hasn't seen about it.Historical and...
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Monthly meeting next Tuesday 13th February
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Monthly meeting at the Dolphin Hotel Bovey Tracey This will be a standard meeting format as there is some stuff to sort out i.e., Teign to Tamar It was to be a technical session on tire changing but that will be another time. The March meeting will be a technical talk presented by Anff from 2 Clicks suspe...
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Trevor Foxon
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Soil perculation/Soakaways,any one a member
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As above , Probably will need help in a soil percolation test to determine the size of a soakaway...... numbers mean nothing to me....or subtract this with that too get too this..as a no go area for me... If your qualified in doing such a thing can you Pm me please for a discussion... Cheers Mike...
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LAST CALL - NEWBIE RIDE TOMORROW 4/2/24
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Hi All, See my earlier post with the same subject thread. I have a couple of spare slots if anyone wants them? At this late stage, probably easier to contact me on 07876 680862.
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NEWBIE RIDE - 4/2/24
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Hello All, At tonights Group meeting I volunteered to lead a run out for new members, starting from my place between Newton Abbot and Ashburton, just off the A382. Ashley Nicholls , Richard and Jules put their hands up for it, but I have a couple of extra slots. If you are one of the aforementioned, pl...
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National TRF AGM
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For those of you that are coming, I would suggest that you arrive early for parking. At the moment there is 100 plus people coming and parking will be tight. Can I ask that if you are bringing your bikes, can you double up with others if possible or just come on your bike. I am not sure of if there is any parkin...
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Run leaders needed for rides after the AGM on 27/01/24
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Happy New Year Can you help? We are looking for people to lead rides from Stockland village hall on 27/01/24 which will follow on from the National AGM. As days are short not looking for mammoth routes but probably something like a 3 to 4 hour ride. Please add your name to the list below Sean Comber Trevor...
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Devon advanced Motorcyclists Feb 2024 Development Evening
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Hi all. On the 21st Feb we have Burt down from Rally Moto to do a presentation on roadbook rides and rallies his company arranges across the UK. Some know that I put on small scale events in Devon. these are based on the fun and laughter I have had doing Burts events. If you can get along to the Swans Nest a...
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Devon Advance Motorcyclists Evening
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January 2024 Rider Development Evening An invitation to all TRF members to this event, all welcome. Wednesday 17 January 2024. 6pm to 9:30pm. Swans Nest, Station Road, Exminster EX6 8DZ The first of our 2024 Rider Development Evenings. Taking the form of a Question Time Q&A session with a pan...
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What's the strangest vehicle you have met along a lane.
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Just been along 202-158 (Ivybridge) and met a Long wheel base Mercedes Sprinter, I pulled over at the bump where the lane used to flood, he just drove past like it was just a usual road with his rear step dragging along the ground as he climbed the bump, delivery driver using Sat Nav. Just wondering has an...
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Just a few memories from a few of my 2023 biking trips
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Just a few memories from a few of my 2023 biking trips, roll on 2024 and many more adventures. Happy New Year everyone. Axminster Run Axminster Run Hell Lane Axminster Run Payhembury Barmouth 2 day trip Barmouth 2 day trip The Mad Dave Parkin 2 day Barmouth trip Two day Barmouth trip Essex guys Moor...
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Cornwall guys looking for a ride out in Devon please
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Hi We are members of the Cornwall TRF and are looking to ride some different lanes in Devon is this something you can help with or can you put us in touch with anyone that would take us out up that way. We have a van and can travel it would be 3-4 of us with fairly good experience Many thanks
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Free brake pads
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To fit some Gas Gas and Beta - free to good home..
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Monthly meeting at the Dolphin hotel Bovey Tuesday 9th
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This will be the first meeting of the year and in a break with tradition will not include the normal, formal meeting. I would like to take the opportunity to discuss/arrange Devon Trf's role in the National AGM and hopefully enlist the help of some of you to lead rides after the meeting. There will be exp...
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Bit of a long shot
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Hi all ive got my road legal rmz450 2005 up for sale got mot just had a motor rebuild etc got long-range tank and original new race radiators etc give me a shout if anyone interested at all . I've just got a beta xtrainer Thanks rob
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Airbag vest 20% off
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/644555Just seen this click on the link if interested.It's to get the Government to scrap VAT on life saving motorcycle air vestsOnly has 10,967 signatures needs 100,000 before it can be considered
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Maybe we also need to look at how to ride under water what with all the rain we are having....
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See https://www.facebook.com/reel/357920593517899 I promise its safe
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Rode Rydon Lane's full length yesterday
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It's a nice lane, and I can only imagine how cool it was when it was muddy! I got very nervous at the Danger Very Slippy sign due to the drop off to the right. Still, was a good ride.
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Dandy Lane - Heading up
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Riding a 2023 BMW G310GS with 80/20 tyres (I know, I've only just started out on this properly).
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Help needed - Is this the start of the rideable Dalditch Lane?
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Confusingly, I took this screen shot from googlemaps on Dalditch Lane. I can't make GMaps match the TRF Green Map.
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Electric Trial Bikes enter the Scottish Six Days Trial
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This superb video is well worth watching as it follows the first two electric trials bikes to enter the 2022 SSDT. The inevitable question is answered in the film but range was no more an issue for them than for all the petrol bikes as the batteries were swapped (a sub two minute job) at the fuel stops. Vid...
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