Green lane /off road

[LucasZxr600]

Hi everyone klx 250 passed on mot all legal on the road now was wondering is there any clubs or groups to join to go off roading greenlaning or byways to go to this will be my first time off roading and looking forward to it .thanks Chris

[Scotty]

Try the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) - Wilts has a really good branch, last I knew they meet in Melksham (The Pilot in Bowerhill actually) - check the TRF website for info regarding the monthly meeting date (or ask the pub) - a very friendly bunch who'll be able to sort you out, don't be afraid to ask.
Golden rule for off-roading: NEVER RIDE ALONE
Have fun

[jer r1]

I'm with wilts trf so as Scotty suggested the trf is your best bet to make sure where you ride is legal. All green lanes we use are "roads", and so bikes have to be road legal. Yearly membership is about £60 and you then choose which groups you want to be part of.More than happy to take you out around some easy lanes just south of Bath, or good beginners gravel/grass routes on Salisbury plain.

[LucasZxr600]

Would love that jer much appreciated thank you

[jer r1]

Will wait a few weeks for weather to settle the dust down and then we can sort out some rides. Are weekends or week days better for you.

[LucasZxr600]

Weekends are best for me as working weekdays

[jer r1]

Looking at running a few dates for southwest bikers forum , probably last weekend oct and 2nd weekend nov as they are shown as no live firing weekends. Numbers will be limited to 6 per date inline with SP guidelines.

[LucasZxr600]

Ok do I need to pay or anything or just turn up with bike and meet you somewhere.also what clothing do you suggest to. Wear

[Burbler]

White tie and tails...obviously

[LucasZxr600]

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[jer r1]

Hi Lucus, nothing to pay for using Salisbury Plain TA, in fact I think it's illegal to make money from any ventures on mod land.As far as clothing goes normal road kit isn't really ideal. Leathers are far to restrictive. Adventure type textiles would be ok, or any form of enduro/ motorcross kit. Sturdy boots with good ankle protection and sole grip are a must. Another must have are a few tools and spares (brake/ clutch levers, chain link, ) If you run inner tubes then at least 1 spare ( usually a front as this can make do on rear even if rear is smaller diameter. A few tyre levers also handy. Bikes are known to get broken beyond roadside repair so aa/rac recovery handy. Even fairly easy byeways are physically demanding so plenty of fluid is needed. Where abouts are you based so that I can work out an entry point to the plain that's convenient to both of us. At present Sat 29 or Sun 30 oct look ok. In the mean time take a look online at the SPTA information which outlines what we can and can't do and what is expected of us.

[jer r1]

Forgot to add that I wouldn't do any greenlaning without full body armour, we all have offs, but even at low speed bone & stone don't mix well.

[LucasZxr600]

I'm based in melksham.have tools and inner tubes but no spare levers .also no boots only my army ones that have ankle protection I have a gortex jacket and trousers

[jer r1]

Clothing is purely down to what you think is adequate. As far as tyre levers go I don't have them as I run tyre mooses. Could meet at cafe/lay-by near Trowbridge rugby club. Which day suits you best.

[WR6133]

I'm based in melksham.have tools and inner tubes but no spare levers .also no boots only my army ones that have ankle protection I have a gortex jacket and trousers

I'd get cheap boots that go well above the ankle (with something fairly stiff/hard to prevent crushing from the sides). They don't need fancy features as you will wreck them alot faster than road riding. I've found low speed moments of stupid when everything is muddy and slippery can be pretty abusive to ankles and a Lowa combat type boots are not the best (found out via a footpeg crushing down on mine).