Last week I took out a chap with a Honda CRF250L, and had a phone call from a rider with an old 80s Honda Dominator 650. Both had had previous negative experiences with the TRF. The Dominator owner was told "get a smaller bike if you want to go trail riding" and the other had gone on a "beginners ride-out" which was much too difficult for him (although part of the problem was his lack of knowledge that the CRF is supplied with Bridgestones which need changing before using the bike on muddy green lanes).
The Dominator owner is hoping to join the TRF soon, as he has noticed that there seem to be an increasing number of big trail bike riders. Indeed a couple of other members in his group area (Mid Wales) have big trail bikes, so hopefully he will find some suitable company for rideouts.
The 250L man is building up his confidence on less technical green lanes, and would actually be a good match to go with the Dominator, or other more cautious riders. My next easy ride is Saturday 9th April (2 beginners on 250Ls and an older rider with a Serow) meeting in Ponterwyd, Ceredigion. Any people who think this sounds right for them are welcome to join us. There is no charge for TRF members, but non-members will be required to pay £20. (If you can't do that date, I will be doing more of these type of rides in the summer). Contact
marianne@trailrides-wales.com, phone 01686 430522 or text 07934 829559.
Marianne
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Mid Wales