I have recently bought an off road bike (ttr 250 ) and although Ive done road riding for some years, this off road stuff is a new venture. I'm interested in any very novice ride outs in my area. I live at portgate, near lewdown. I have a trailer so can go a bit further if needed. I am of mature years !!!! so any help to get a bit more experiance would be much appreciated.
Hi Wealdy, welcome to greenlaning and the forum. There are a few guys around that will be willing to take you out laning, if you keep an eye out in the ride out section I'm sure something will come up soon.
Welcome wealdy, there are a lot of rides out like Charlie said. Mike is you man for your area. We are gonna get mike to sort a run you way soon so keep a eye out in the ride out section.
hi steve, will take you out for a quiet plod round callington way and give you some pointers, bikes just in for an mot, tyres and service this week, so anytime after that, kev
Agree with your tyre choice kev- especially the rear. nice to see you are out of hibernation.
Stephen- dont forget some protective riding gear- shin and elbow protectors as a minimum along with decent boots- you are likely to have a spill or too early on.
Like Kev I can take you on a gentle bimble arround the lanes if you like- bit booked up jan but feb looks better-
cheers
mike
cheers mike, with moving and that, thrown things up in the air for a while,( at gunnislake now) bikes at flashmans getting sorted and new lid ordered ( broke visor ) so hoping to get mobile again soon, and steve, can recommend mike to look after you, knows the lanes north of tavy well ; ) and well experianced, though may want to coat you in mud ; )
-- Edited by kevdoyle on Sunday 6th of January 2013 08:31:01 PM
Thanks I will be in touch. I need to get some more off road orientated tyres myself. Mine are currently more road focused. Wheres a good place locally for bike servicing etc
i use colin flashmans in st anns chapel nr callington, both race enduros and looked after my WR, CRF, AND GAS GAS, as well as my road bikes, always been spot on for last 15 years or so, but other places in launceston & tavy but i havnt used them personally, sure you might get some advise on them
enduro tyres are the norm round here, pirelli MT43 18inch rear and pirelli SCORPION 21 inch front , but other brands available ; ) see what others recommend
enduro tyres are the norm round here, pirelli MT43 18inch rear and pirelli SCORPION 21 inch front , but other brands available ; ) see what others recommend
Agree with your tyre choice kev- especially the rear. nice to see you are out of hibernation.
Stephen- dont forget some protective riding gear- shin and elbow protectors as a minimum along with decent boots- you are likely to have a spill or too early on.
Like Kev I can take you on a gentle bimble arround the lanes if you like- bit booked up jan but feb looks better-
Thanks for the advice folks, I have booked bike into Colin for service and tyres. Will b in touch for rides asap. I have a 2 week holiday in Feb so hoping to get a couple of rides in before then. If not full steam ahead when I get back
