Off roading

JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

HELP!

I have purchased an old PE175 scrambler/motocross bike.
Basically until I get my full license (i have a provisional at the moment) I am assuming I am not allowed to ride it on green lanes as they count as roads and therefore require licensce etc.

If this is true I am looking for somewhere that I can ride off road without a license for the time being.

I live in southampton but I am willing travel (a bit Smile

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I have found a proper motocross track but that is quite pricey and sounds a bit too OTT for what I want.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

P.S. I have already tried to find a friend with a field with no success!

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Green lanes are a no-no, you do need a licence, please don't be tempted to ride them illegally as there is a lot of people trying to stop bikes from using them, which would ruin my fun, so don't do it Laughing

It's good that your trying to find a track Thumbs Up

if you can travel by towing on a trailer or something then there are a good few tracks around the southampton/hampshire area.. I live in Portsmouth and know of a few places to ride around here and in Hampshire/brighton..

Motorcross tracks shouldn't be too expensive really, average is about £25/£30 for the whole day, very good value for money.
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JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

If you can get to Golding Barn in Brighton, they run MX Experience days there - you don't want to do the experience day, unless you want to spend £££ but if they run first timer days there then the track can't be too bad..

I was there earlier this year but didn't ride, track looks good, nice table top Wink

but you only need to go as fast as you want etc same with any practice days...

There are a few others about which I'll try to post later tonight when I'm at home. I am trying to get on some ACU MX training days shortly which you might be able to book up on, not sure how much it costs - will find out.
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JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

thankyou.

any more info is very much appreciated. Google is being surprisingly unhelpful inmy quest for off road places!

RiderOfTheSto... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 May 2004 Karma :

You could try asking down at your local police station too. I know it's usually a place to avoid but they can point you in the right direction.

JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

not a bad idea that. My brother (for his sins) is a copper,might get him to investigate for me!

JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

^ up for the evening crowd.

Any more suggestions people?

Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

Not sure about riding places because i'm the other end of the country, but I also had a PE175 and it was an amazing machine! I had it about 5 years and it was a minter, not a scratch on the bike (even for a 1984 model). Still miss her too, probably the best bike i've had to date.

When you find somewhere to ride, make sure you make the most and enjoy her! Very Happy

I'm jealous, I want mine back. Razz

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

Yes but unfortunately they have every right to use it as we do..

If anyone does go green laning etc at least make sure you have quiet road legal exhausts, it makes a big difference to peoples attitudes
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Smoto Bob · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Karma :

2smokes aren't actually very loud compared to race cans on single 4 strokes Rolling Eyes

but as yams say,the less noise, the more places we will get to ride Thumbs Up

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JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

JeffT · Crazy Courier Joined: 05 May 2004 Karma :

OK, been to the local police station and they were about as much use as a chocolate teapot. Said that unless I was 100% sure the area was private, do not ride there without the appropriate license (which obviously I knew already)

But other than that he couldn't suggest anywhere.

Any more southerners have suggestions for places I could go off road (not a public highway) which are not proper motocross tracks in hampshire?

Sloces

jayluvmito · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 May 2004 Karma :

can i ride green lanes on my provisional?
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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

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jayluvmito · Crazy Courier Joined: 15 May 2004 Karma :

yep, all 30mmph of it...

got a ts50x which i like off road, but hate on road, and just bought a rs50 Twisted Evil

for the road
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RiderOfTheSto... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 May 2004 Karma :

Look in Trials & Motocross News and go and watch a local motocross race. Then ask some of the people there where they go to practice.

Also listen out for bikes when you’re out and about for clues as to where people go riding. You can guarantee that you’ll hear off-roaders buzzing around on a Sunday afternoon where I live.