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Phils home.
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Phil gets back on British soil today guys after 7 months away at sea. Due to the amount of booze consumed during this time the ship only just made it back to Devonport. Welcome back mate, the beer fridge is full!
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Warning to all riding in the Duloe, Herodsfoot area Cornwall
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The forestry commision have released the following article which should be of concern to all users of the area as it FAILS TO MENTION THERE ARE LEGAL ROUTES THROUGH THE FORESTS in particular the trevillis woods area! I think this fact should be passed on to the police. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/n...
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Fixer's on alert
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Just to let you all know that the phone call from Scotland came a little while ago to say that 2nd grand-sproglet wants to arrive. The warning signals (maroons, contractions, red lights...I know nothing!) have started and we're expecting to leave early in the morning. I'll be contactable by e-mail o...
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Increasing TVTR funds
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TVTR now own a Garmin Quest and the necessary fittings to mount it on a bike's handlebars. It will be lent out to TVTR members only for a nominal sum until we have recovered the cost. With the idea of using a 'loan' Garmin Quest for 'would be' run leaders, it has been mooted that on every run we do with it, we c...
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Memory Map and Garmin Training evening
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The date proposed for this TVTR Members only training evening is Thursday 25th September. Could all those wishing to attend please reply to this posting. Thank you
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MOT time.
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So, made it at last. Finally got the broadband sorted - many thanks to Andy for all his efforts to drag me kicking and screaming in the current century. Bike will be needing an MOT about 3 weeks ago. Wheres the place to go? Not that theres anything wrong with it, but somewhere with a slightly relaxed appr...
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Fan Kits for hot bikes
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Just spoke to JD's and they do the KTM fan kit with all parts (fan, motor, thermocouple etc) for £73.37 inc VAT but 10% off to us on production of your TRF card/letter. £66.03p!
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Escape Velocity (a possible solution)
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As you good people know I often have difficulties getting out of West Devon. As I have a few days holiday remaining it may be possible that I could wangle a day off and head out for some pastures new. Weekends are often difficult, but maybe a weekday excursion. If anyone is planning a midweek ride and w...
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Icon
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Next to the address of our web site (www.tvtr.co.uk) you should see a little icon of a motorcycle. Clever ennit!
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Riding Skills
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Hi all. I just came across this and thought it may be of interest to someone. Bob. Dirtwise Off-Road Riding Tip by Shane Watts, World Renowned Off-Road Pro & Trainer Point six of being in the correct standing position is the placement of your head. As you are riding down the trail in the standing pos...
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Trials website
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Interesting website for anybody interested in trials. http://www.eventdirectory.org.uk/
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The Exeter Trial
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For those that have expressed interest and for those that might be interested here is some information about the MCC Exeter trial. It starts from The Little Chef Sourton Cross nr Okehampton at 1930 on Friday 9th January 2009. Ride to Haynes Museum for stop and trial start at 0000. Various hills thr...
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Social Evening 29th October - Wednesday
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The next social meeting will be on a Wednesday as some are finding Tuesdays a bit difficult. So Wednesday 29th October it is then. Venue will be announced nearer the time.
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Social Gathering - 16th September
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"Social Gathering - 16th Sept" There will be the first social gathering of the newly formed Tamar Valley Trail Riders at the Rock Inn in Yelverton on Tuesday September 16th
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Welcome to......
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A big welcome to Husky144 (Don) a member of the Wiltshire TRF (Trail Tribe). Don was instrumental in giving us a great time last Saturday on the trails of Wiltshire. He gave us a lot of information about the area and only neglected to tell us that whilst we were wairing for Fraser's group to return that ev...
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New steed.
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My new bike. KLX 450R. 10 months old. Just over 400 miles on the clock. My present to myself for having survived over 27 years in the Navy. (My liver may disagree!!)
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Fun Caption Competition
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Just what was Andy saying to make Jim react like this?
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Silver Fox
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New set of wheels
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My good lady wife has just informed me that she now desires a new set of wheels to replace her old workhorse. She cannot decide between an XT or an XLR. If anyone has any experience of either of these models then can you let me know the good and bad points about them. Here are the two items she has her eye on. T...
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Chris M
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Dirt Bike Show
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Any interest in a bunch of us going up to this?. I'll need a new pair of boots by then I expect. http://www.dirtbikeshow.co.uk/
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Captain Slow
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Avatars
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Fixer, I think your wizard should reappear. Phil, your old mate Sonny has selected this for you but is too shy to say so
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12" Pleasure
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Now then you Devonshire Dumbling's, This is a proper Cornish Pasty made by a proper Cornish Maid. Yes, it is on 12" plate. Boy am i stuffed!
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Silver Fox
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Hello Mate
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Hi Kev, pleased you've made it to the forum.
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SatNav/GPS
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I have just bought a Garmin Quest for use by the TVTR members. This will be hired out at a nominal fee (until paid for) to whoever wants to lead a ride of more than 2 people. I can pre-load it with a route of infinite (nearly) length and I shall be arranging masterclasses for those that are interested in usin...
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Inaugural Meeting
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Many thanks to all those that managed to make it yesterday. The birth of the new group was a fairly painless ordeal helped by liberal amounts of anaesthesia! the new website has a holding page and I'll add to it daily although this week will be a bit tricky for me.
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New Forum
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Well done Andy. It all seems to be very user friendly,, especially for the computer illiterates like me!.Bob
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