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Old 09-05-08, 01:26 PM
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Off road riding around the Yorkshire Coast

OK, so my Dominator is my first ever off road bike, I've been commuting on it for the passed few weeks. Now I have a primevil urge to get off road and dirty with it.

How do I know where I can and cannot go? any suggestions for the Scarborough area?

Thinking more of a trail ride, rather than round Low North Camp.

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Old 09-05-08, 02:22 PM
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Re: Off road riding around the Yorkshire Coast

Wykeham Forest would be a good start. Theres lots of fire roads that are ORPA's. Look for the red dots on the OS map.
If you want to go the whole hog then join the TRF, you live in a fantastic area for offroad riding and they will show you around. When ever I go that way I rely on someone else to lead because there are so many trails and its easy to get lost if you're not paying attention the map.
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Old 09-05-08, 02:32 PM
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Wykeham Forest would be a good start. Theres lots of fire roads that are ORPA's. Look for the red dots on the OS map.
If you want to go the whole hog then join the TRF, you live in a fantastic area for offroad riding and they will show you around. When ever I go that way I rely on someone else to lead because there are so many trails and its easy to get lost if you're not paying attention the map.
Excuse my ignorance, whats "ORPA & TRF"?
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Excuse my ignorance, whats "ORPA & TRF"?
Thanks Si.
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ORPA Other route with Public access.
TRF Trail riders Fellowship
http://www.trf.org.uk/

try this link http://www.bdcc.co.uk/XMarksTheSpot....t=SE9638685999

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ORPA Other route with Public access.
TRF Trail riders Fellowship
http://www.trf.org.uk/

try this link http://www.bdcc.co.uk/XMarksTheSpot....t=SE9638685999

Excellent, so all I have to do is follow the tracks with the red dots. Will have to gaffer tape the map to the handlebars or something.... can you tell I'm a novice to off roading

thanks for info.
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Excellent, so all I have to do is follow the tracks with the red dots. Will have to gaffer tape the map to the handlebars or something.... can you tell I'm a novice to off roading

thanks for info.
I put my map in a plastic map holder from Millets and use re-usable zip ties to attach it to my handlebars or tank bag mounting. You can see it below.
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Old 09-05-08, 05:28 PM
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Re: Off road riding around the Yorkshire Coast

Hi Loudnorthernbloke, I am a newbie / born again biker, after driving everywhere in a car for 18 years I decided to buy an AT 6 weeks ago. Like yourself I would like to have a bash at trail riding.
If you want to meet up to do a run one weekend give me a shout I am more than willing to travel.

If any of the more experienced off road riders amongst you would like to show a novice how to go on, an invitation to join you would be gratefully appreciated.
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Hi Loudnorthernbloke, I am a newbie / born again biker, after driving everywhere in a car for 18 years I decided to buy an AT 6 weeks ago. Like yourself I would like to have a bash at trail riding.
If you want to meet up to do a run one weekend give me a shout I am more than willing to travel.

If any of the more experienced off road riders amongst you would like to show a novice how to go on, an invitation to join you would be gratefully appreciated.
Yeah definately, if there's anyone round here that can show me/us a thing or to that would be great, I'm not quite born again but new to off road bikes thats for sure.... Hey is this the beginnings of a meet up?
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I put my map in a plastic map holder from Millets and use re-usable zip ties to attach it to my handlebars or tank bag mounting. You can see it below.
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Old 10-05-08, 12:17 PM
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Yeah definately, if there's anyone round here that can show me/us a thing or to that would be great, I'm not quite born again but new to off road bikes thats for sure.... Hey is this the beginnings of a meet up?
Loudnorthernbloke, if you want to meet up this weekend I am free this afternoon or tomorrow. I am based north of Leeds so I can head in your direction. Let me know if this weekend is good and if so suggest a time and place.

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