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Klause
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PostPosted: 23:39 - 26 Jan 2010    Post subject: Trail Rides Wales - dirty days riding trails! Reply with quote
I've ridden with this family business three times now so thought about giving them abit of praise.

I first went there when I was 18, about 3-4yrs ago. Me and George(R4nger) were keen to get into some trail riding. We decided to have a go first with some instructors/guides before buying our own bikes.
Had such a fantastic time that I haven't stopped trail riding since. Colin and Marrianne are great people and were always there to help and give advice.

Second time I went was with my girlfriend Steph. They remembered me the first time I went and commented on my improvements and Steph being one of the best girl riders they've had.
They suited the route to our abilities and did pretty much all the demanding ones, ace!

Third time was last weekend. First time they've been out riding since the Dec, so Marrianne came out on the xr650 side car with there daughter! Lots of snow about and did some lanes they don't normally take people on, Colins advice for riding across snow means riding flat out leaning over the back of the bike, and seems to work!

They have a lovely annex next there house which can hold about 6 people, kitchen area, sofas etc. Great for a few mates and beers afterwards.

They have 3 Huskys, and 3 CRF 230's for beginners and experienced riders. I rode the the husky 250 and had a go on the CRF230 which was very pleasant to ride and sometimes better/easier.

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ARGH FECK SNOW DRIFT! Que an hour of dragging bikes and side car down a valley and up again!

Annex..
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The photo's don't really show the hard lanes as was busy riding!

If you fancy having a go at trail riding I really do recommend these people...
https://www.trailrides-wales.com/
They also run adventure tours for bigger bikes and easier lanes.
https://www.ride-adventure.co.uk/
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Deano_44
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PostPosted: 09:21 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks great, found their website on Google earlier in the year was thinking of booking up with them. Just waiting to get the time off work.

Looks like great fun.
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Ste
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PostPosted: 10:15 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
That's place is very close to Strata Florida, go there for a bit of fording. Thumbs Up
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ben_wheely
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PostPosted: 10:23 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ste wrote:
...Strata Florida, go there for a bit of fording. Thumbs Up


x2

I'm going again in april, can't wait !

Do you ride it or 4x4 it ?
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Blue_SV650S
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PostPosted: 18:37 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Some great scenery there!! Cool

I'd be up for a bit of Welsh Wales at some point!! Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
I feel a trip coming on!

Any pubs nearby?
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silky666
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Joe wrote:
I feel a trip coming on!

Any pubs nearby?

Once the van is fixed , me and Philo will be making a few trips to distant places like this.

Good write up Thumbs Up
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Klause
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PostPosted: 19:51 - 27 Jan 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I feel a trip coming on!

Any pubs nearby?



There are pubs near ish, you must remember this is the middle of Wales so things are often further away than normal. Probably have to nominate a driver not to drink really.


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That's place is very close to Strata Florida, go there for a bit of fording.


Yes, me and Steph did Strata which was very good!

If anyone wants to do a organised trip let me know!
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