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Schoolboy MX
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We have a very keen 11yr old, who is itching to get on a bike and learnt to ride dirt. Anyone got any recommendations on where we can take him to try it out, and if he likes it, develop his riding skills. Cheers -- Edited by KronreifTrunkenpolzMattighofen on Sunday 14th of April 2024 03:36:59 PM
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TRF monthly meeting 9th April
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As per the title, next Tuesday. 1900 hrs if you would like to join us for food 2000hrs upstairs for the meeting, which I will keep short. It should give us plenty of time to finalize arrangements for the Teign to Tamar. If any run leaders or tecs need any help with route planning or guidance for leading fee...
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Is it possible to restore the cross hatching on vice jaws?
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I have worn the end sections of the jaws on my Paramor 4 vice smooth and thought to buy a new pair but they are coming out at nearly £40 with p&p. See here Anyone know if it is possible to restore the cross hatching on my original jaws please? Also, might the existing jaws be reversible with a new face on...
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Fly/Ride adventure trail riding...
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This is a FB link < here > so not everyone will see it but here's a bit about how the other half lives: This is "Scrappy", a custom carbon fibre Cub EX-3 bush plane with a 600 HP Lycoming 8 cylinder engine, ballistic parachute, solar panel wings with battery banks, high flotation tires, and a high t...
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Engine refresh...
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My GasGas Pampera is on the bench for an engine refresh, any recommended engineers (S Devon) who can check the cylinder for tolerance/ovality. I know Langcourts, if there isn't a local option. Cheers Chris
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TET small bike advice needed
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Most of you will know I'm a Honda man, so I want a small TET friendly bike for group or solo camping or B&B trips, but which Honda - 250L, 250Rally, 300L, 300 Rally, any thoughts?? And what extras are needed? Rally raid clutch? Etc etc
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Subsidised places available on Dave Thorpe Honda Enduro Day Friday 5th April 24
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Hi All I've got a few subsidised places available for next Friday 5th April at Dave Thorpe's off-road experience if anyone would like to snap one up? I organised them via another club and not all have been taken but the places can't now be cancelled. Instead of £230pp/day including bike hire, instruct...
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Trail Mag
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Good Write up for the Devon boys in trail. Well done!
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Wrong Website date for teign to tamar
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Guys can we get this changed on the website as its misleading, my wife believed this was the weekend I was out for two days!!! Now I have a lot of brownie points to earn to convince her about the correct date as she had things planned! -- Edited by russell11031967 on Sunday 17th of March 2024 11:39:31 AM
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Teign to Tamar 2024 Run leaders and tecs 13th and 14th April
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As per the title I am again looking for your help at this great fundraising event. We will need run leaders and tail end Charlies for all of our guests to enjoy their weekend tailriding in our glorious county. We usually run 9 or 10 groups on both days so that requires 20 volunteers. The groups are split in...
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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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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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