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Originally Posted by
Keithblade
I can not give you advice on off roading because I am a novice with that skill too, however there are loads of riders on here that will help you out.
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But we hope to have some good shots of Keith after the May meet....
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Originally Posted by
Keithblade
Gas Up Lets Go (Darren) is organising a weekend in the Lakes in May with some off roading and camping. You will be more than welcome. You may need a Passport for the Lakes (and a tendancy to have sexual feelings for big blonde sheep!!!!)
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We have special sheep up here, you don't get them anywhere else in the country - they are much clever,rer than the Blonde ones that Keith is used to, as they know which way is home.....
As for off roading, there are some things it's best to understand, Take a look at this site:
http://ww.trf.org.uk/ and havea read through the Green Lane Code, it's just common sense really. Don't try to run before you can walk, riding a straight forward gravel track is just as challanging for starters as 2 meter drop offs are for the Enduro Gods, sorry Godesses..... Stick to gravel or packed rock at first, and especially if you are alone - there is nothing more soul destroying that having to heave your bike through a mud bath on your own!! Try to avoid looking right in front of your wheel, look a good 20 - 30 meters ahead and plan your route, keep in a low gear so you have the option of power when you need it (drainage gulleys are a real *****, you'll need to power over them or you might just end up leaving the bike!). There is loads to learn if the dirt is your thing, best thing to do is go out with someone who has a bit of experience - watch and learn, experience will just creep up on you bit by bit....
There is one thing to be sure of, riding off-road gets you access to some much better views :
And this one is actually a tarmac road ->
