Northumbria TRF - Runs List 2012
Below are the group's arranged trail rides. If you would like to go on a run click on the pink highlighted link which will open your email and then send your request with your contact details. Places are limited to 6 riders (including the run leader). If you sign up and are given details of where and when to meet and then can't make it please contact the run leader by telephone so they and any one else on the run aren't waiting for you to turn up. Most runs follow a similar format:
1. Meet at a starting point, often near a petrol station so everyone can get fuelled up as there are few open petrol stations in the countryside these days.
2. Make sure you get there in time to get ready and leave at the time notified.
3. The run leader will know the route and lead you round.
4. Gates, the first person after the leader opens it and the next person through after the leader shuts it (know how many riders there are so you don't loose any one).
5. Lunch stop, this varies from a top up of fuel and a mars bar to a Sunday lunch at a pub (check with your run leader before hand)
6. More trail riding back to the start point and home to wash your bike.
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The next Northumbria TRF group run will be the weekend of :
Weekend of 4th/5th February
From: TBA
Start Time: TBA
Run Leader: TBA
Final details will be announced at the February meeting. If you are unable to attend please click here to register your interest by email
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Sometimes things don't go to plan and you have a mechanical breakdown so it is alwasy handy to carry some tools and spares. If you have roadside assistance then bring your card so that you can call them out if necessary. These are some of the things that you may also need whilst on the trails:
Tyre levers
21" inner tube (or tube repair kit)
Pump
Tools (multipurpose and/or specific for your bike)
Spare clothing (waterproofs, gloves, socks)
Maps / GPS for navigating
Tow rope
Spare split link
Camera (to take that picture of your mate dropping his bike in the river)
Mobile phone
Tape/Cable ties
Spare spark plug (if 2 stroke)
Condom (for transferring fuel between bikes) |
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The next Northumbria TRF group event will be the Annual Camping weekend and is being held on 2nd & 3rd June 2012. Camping from Friday night as usual.
Click here to download the booking form
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These are some of the things you'll need less often but worth having in your van/tool box if your away for the weekend:
Chain breaker
Replacement cables (Clutch/throttle)
Replacement chain and sprockets
Replacement brake pads
Top up fluids (engine oil/gear oil/brake fluid) |
