Where can I try it??

[AverageJoe]

I am new to biking (2 years) but have ridden every day since, although this is on roads. Does anyone know where I can try off road riding? Is there places where you can go an hire the kit and a bike and be taken off for a go on riding??

I am located just South of Gatwick and so anyone know somewhere?
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Keep the rubber side down

[silky666]

[AverageJoe]

Thanks for that. It must be said that the later option of joining some other bikes that might let me have a go is sounding rather good. I suspect I might well get the big for this as I log the bikes, have always loved cross country riding (mountain bikes) and so the 2 together I think would be excellent, throw in some mud and all is well.

I have joined the region and so hope to have a chance some time soon
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Keep the rubber side down

[G]

Not in the area, so afraid I can't help - but I definitely think taking up a kind offer from friendly local dirty bikers is the way to go.

If you like XC mountain biking, you'll love enduro .

[silky666]

[BigTobyD]

I'm Horsham based and as Silky said we were at Four Marks the other weekend, we'll undoubtedly be doing it again in the next couple of months, keep 'em peeled in the South East section and give me a shout and remind me the next time we're organising one.
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[AverageJoe]

[chris-red]

I did the Goldings Barn Yamaha day it was great! Really enjoyed it it was a good introduction to off-roading.

I'm looking at doing this this year too. (stage 2)

https://www.adventureridingacademy.com/COURSES(1511375).htm

Then I will consider getting an Offroader, I love it, the trouble is I'm not sure I can afford the upkeep of another bike.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[silky666]

[chris-red]

[chris-red]

Actually I have just found out I can insure a WR250 for £120
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[silky666]

[chris-red]

I think I might do this.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[silky666]

Helmet by Ebay = £75
Boots by Ebay = £20
Trousers by spares bin at local mx shop = £20
Shirt by spares bin at local mx shop = £10
Gloves new = £15
Armour by Ebay = £40
Goggles by Ebay = £5

https://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v237/134/100/548368684/n548368684_459197_9781.jpg
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Gaffa tape is like "the force" - it has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the universe together.

[BigTobyD]

[G]

Tax will be £33 for <400cc.

Oh and silky, you must really value all those rules floating about in your head... don't think I paid over £45 for a dirt bike helmet!

[chris-red]

I have no chance of getting cheap boots as I am a size 49.

Do MX boots usually come up the same size as other boots?
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[chris-red]

I almost bought an MX helmet today, £9.99 in George Whites they didn't have any XL's
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[AverageJoe]

The question surely is there the opportunity to find some people where you can pool together for a bike and then go out alternate weekend or something and share the costs
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Keep the rubber side down

[G]

Not sure it's worth it to be honest. You can get a pretty cheap bike that will do you fine for most things if you don't mind getting your hands dirty occasionaly.

[silky666]

[chris-red]

Silky I think you have just cost me the best part of 2k I'm looking at gear Tomorrow and as soon as I find a bike I like I am buying it.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[silky666]

[G]

[silky666]