Redbikejohn

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Some interesting video from the Hafren Rally 2011

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last update: 16/1/2012

Latest Reports

Product Review: Speedview Goggles - trick wirless roll-off system
I’ve been looking forward to getting my hands on these uber trick goggles for ages. I mean come on – remote activation of the role-off system, how cool is that!? What are they exactly, read here for more info?

Hafren Rally 2011
I now had Phil set in my sights. I caught him just as we got to the bottom of the single track section and where you drop onto the first section of fire road. He knew I was there and moved over to give me room but unfortunately I was too hard on the throttle and the bike lost traction so I lost ground. Report & photos

CHEC The Final Race at Tring Oct 2011
I’m not sure who got to the transponder clocking machines first but the pictures show Gareth and me clocking at the same time but once again he led me in the bends but I’d haul back time on the open going. I have no recollection of how or when I got past but looking at the pictures now I see I exited the woods first and led into the quarry! report & photos

CHEC Chawton Park July 2011.
About halfway round we crossed an area where it looked like some rhododendrons has been cleared. I’d just overtaken some riders and was giving it some over these sticks when the bike stopped dead – one of the sticks had flicked up and momentarily formed a sort of tank trap on the ktm.. Report & Photos

Tenere Goes Dirt Biking - Wiltshire Big Bike Ride
I have to say that when I lead a group (of enduro bikes) through this bit, we always have at least one ‘off’. Guiding the Tenere through these ruts I started to get really worried that I’d bin it and be stuck there for days, pinned down by 250kg bike! There were a few close calls but a couple of well placed dabs saved the day, even if I did wrench the right knee a little. I didn’t feel it at the time but its aching again now. Report

Help Section

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Trail Rides

OK now for the serious bit. I've had quite a few enquiries lately about joining Club DB in some of our rideout's. Now that is great because I like trying to help people. However as I don't have a clue who you all are and what you ride like I would like to lay down some ground rules. Nothing too pedantic but just some common sense things to keep in mind and to help you decide if you want to come out with us.

All bikes need to be road legal, taxed (displayed) and MOT 'd.
Standard exhaust or one that runs quite enough to not cause offence.
We are 'Trail Riding' not racing! We do crack on a bit but if you want to go mad go up to Enduroland or race with CHEC or one of the other clubs in the area.
Slow down for walkers & dogs as well as stopping with dead engines for horses.
Behave yourself in villages so no wheelie's though town!
DO - Take the piss out of everyone else and try to splash each other at every opportunity!!