Events Diary

If you are organising and event and wish to promote it, email webmaster@trf.org.uk with a description similar to those below, booking links and a photo.

12 -15 April 2024

Teign to Tamar

Location: Ashburton  Group: Devon TRF  Event type:  Riding weekend 

The Devon group invites members to enjoy 2 days of guided riding of the South Devon and Dartmoor areas. There will be groups for all abilities and places are limited to 50.

The base is Parkers Farm, Ashburton where accommodation options include fully equipped modern holiday homes with a hot breakfast roll, tea and coffee on Saturday and Sunday morning and a hot two course evening meal on Saturday. Touring pitches are also available.

Prices per person 3 nights

Shared caravan, breakfasts x 2, Saturday two course meal £200.00 
Touring Pitch, breakfasts x 2, Saturday two course meal £150.00 

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20 – 21 April 2024

Remote Area First Aid Course

Location: Cumbria Group: Cumbria TRF  Event type:  First Aid Course 

Whilst this is for TRF members only toe course is being run by a third party – M-Power. 

This course is ratified by the Overland Guide Association. This course is written for the motorcycle trail rider, specific motorcycle injuries and concerns will shape this course syllabus.

  • Assessments of scenes and casualty
  • Airway, breathing and circulation assessments
  • Emergency resuscitation (including use of AED’s)
  • Safe airway positions including helmet removal.
  • Dealing with choking
  • Moving and carrying a casualty 
  • Plus a number of other areas see link for details

Course fee excluding accommodation £95

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21 April 2024

Exmoor Forest Ride Day

Location: Somerset  Group: Somerset TRF  Event type:  Riding day 

We are back with another of our Exmoor Forest Ride Days. This one is on Sunday 21st April 2024.
 
You must be a paid-up member of the TRF and confirm your membership number when signing in
 
For this event you MUST have a TRIALS REAR TYRE, these are block pattern tyres such as Pirelli MT43 or Maxxis Trailsmax.
The format of the day is a one-directional main loop that will be approximately 4 miles long and chosen to be rideable by all abilities and ages.
 
Off this main loop are several sub-loops that will vary in technical difficulty and be marked as Moderate, Severe or Extreme, these sub-loops take you back onto the main loop. 
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17 – 19 May 2024

Dales Discovery Weekend

Location: Yorkshire  Group: North Yorkshire  TRF  Event type: Riding Weekend

North Yorkshire TRF invite members to join them for two days of guided trail riding in the magnificent Yorkshire Dales with classic trails and big country views. This event is a camping weekend (tent, van, motorhome/Caravan), Friday and Saturday nights included in the entry fee, with local Hotel accommodation available, at your expense, for the less adventurous. Riding groups will be divided into ability levels from Steady away through average into advanced with a route distance and degree of difficulty suitable for each level, we are also looking at the possibility of an ADV focused group to suit the growing adventure bike sector of members.

Whilst the venue and catering arrangements are currently under final review, we hope to confirm all details soon along with entry fees and contact details for entry forms.

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17 – 19 May 2024

Wessex Wanderer

Location: Wiltshire  Group: Wiltshire TRF  Event type:  Riding Weeekend

The Wessex Wanderer is back, hosted by Wiltshire TRF and based at The Golden Swan, Wilcot, Pewsey, SN9 5NN

Held over the weekend of Friday May 17th to Sunday afternoon, May 19th, we can host up to 50 riders, with our local members taking you out on a guided ride on the Saturday and Sunday. The event is aimed at new / improving and intermediate riders. There will be the chance to use both enduro as well as more adventure type machines.

Cost is £130 including 2 Guided Rides, 2 nights camping plus 2 breakfasts and a Saturday evening meal.

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19 May 2024

Jubilee Long Distance Trail

Location: Somerset  Group: Somerset TRF  Event type: Long Distance Trail

The Jubilee Long Distance Trial is a cross country route taking in some fantastic Somerset countryside you would never normally be able to get to see on a bike. There are 25 trials sections over the 90 mile route. Places are limited to 170 riders.

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2527 May 2024 

Camping & Social Weekend

Location: NR Cardigan  Group: SW Wales TRF  Event type: Riding weekend

A fun and social weekend that includes a three mile loop on private land. There will also be local ride outs to discover the local area including the beautiful Cardigan Bay.

Novice riders are welcome (as are well behaved dogs) and there will be help and support from more experienced riders for those who need it.

Please note that whilst there are loos on the campsite but no showers are available. 

Tickets cost £30 for one night camping £40 for two nights.

More information and booking forms via the link below. Email the SWW Events Team 

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79 June 2024 

The Kent TRF Canterbury Trails Event

Location: Kent  Group: Kent TRF  Event type: Riding weekend

This first time event for Kent is an opportunity for members to experience the trails of Kent.

A great social occasion and an ideal opportunity to meet with other members.

There will be three-four group types, Novice, Intermediate, Adventure bikes and one for the Ladies. Most of the trails are not too difficult during the summertime, but can be tricky when wet. (As always!) Availability of group types may change, this depends on the type popularity.

A total of 50 tickets will be available, on a first come first served basis.

Tickets cost £130.

More information via the link below. 

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26-27 June 2024

Coast to Coast

Location: Yourkshire  Group: North Yorkshire TRF  Event type:  Riding Weeeknd

A classic event in the TRF calendar, and one not to be missed, we start on the East Coast resort town of Scarborough and traverse the classic trails of the North Yorkshire Moors before an overnight halt in the Richmond shire area where hotel accommodating is included in the entry fee. The second day is then spent on the classic trails of the Yorkshire Dales heading West and on to our final destination of Hest Bank just North or Morecambe where the ride ends.

As usual we cater for three ability levels, Steady-Average-Advanced, with route distance and degree of difficulty levels to suit, we will also be running ADV groups on this event for the larger adventure bike riders, each group will have a run guide and Tail end rider as usual.

Please note it is your responsibility to get yourself and your machinery to and from the start/finish points, NY TRF will however provide transportation for one small piece of luggage from Scarborough to the overnight halt and then on to the finish at Hest Bank.

Event details are in the final stages of preparation and will be released shortly.

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12 -14 July 2024

Moors & Coast Charity Weekend

Location: Goatland  Group: North Yorkshire TRF  Event type: Trail Riding Weekend.

A new event for 2024 in aid of Haematology Day Unit at James Cook University Hospital & Multiple Myeloma UK.

Based at the Goatland Hub close to Whitby the site has showers and toilets with tent and van pitches. Sorry no caravans but motorhomes are welcome on sight. There is a site for caravans close by at Abbots House.

There will be groups to suit all exploring the incredible moors and coastline. Food is included in the price for Friday evening (pizza) Saturday and Sunday breakfast and fish and chips on Saturday night. There is also entertainment on Saturday evening.  £140 per per rider and £50 for non riding guests.

 

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9 -11 August 2024

Welshmaniacs

Location Aberbeeg:  Group: South Wales TRF  Event type:  Closed Course / Trail Riding

This is event is open TRF members and guests who members are welcome to invite. Run in partnership with Captains Adventure Limited and  South Wales TRF.

There is a 7 mile enduro loop, obstacle riding, trails sections as well as guided off site riding for road legal enduro and adventure bikes. Grant Churchward will also be on hand to offer coaching.

Cost is £XX per day which includes free camping.  

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6- 8 September 2024

The Gerry Heyden Memorial

Location Yorkshire:  Group: Yorkshire TRF  Event type:  Riding weekend

North Yorkshire TRF welcome members to join us for two days of guided trail riding from our base just outside the picturesque North Yorkshire fishing village of Whitby where your guides will take you onto the classic trails of the North Yorkshire moors and forest complexes that abound in this area.

As always, we will split groups into three general ability levels, Steady away for those who enjoy a more relaxed ride, the average group that the majority of riders seem to prefer and the advanced level for those with a high degree of ability and physical fitness to match.

A basic camping pitch is included in the entry fee for Friday and Saturday nights, along with an evening meal on the Saturday night.

The site has good facilities and there is ample local accommodation for those less adventurous.

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6-8 September 2024

Surrey TRF's Late Summer Weekend

Location: Surrey :  Group: Surrey TRF  Event type:  Riding weekend

Surrey TRF invite you to a weekend of trail riding and socialising in the Surrey Hills

Hosted at Etherley Farm in the heart of the Surrey Hills the weekend will kick off on Friday night with attendees arriving, setting up camp and getting to know each other around a campfire.

We’ll provide GPX files or guided groups for beginner, intermediate and adventure bike riders. When you return to camp in the evening and have dusted yourself off there will be a beer and burger sourced from the farm for everyone as well as some side salads. After that there will be a raffle then we’ll all gather round the campfire and share stories about the day’s adventures.

Sunday will be more of the same with breakfast provided in the morning followed by your choice of guided or self-guided rides before returning to the campsite in the afternoon and heading home.

All profits from the event will go to the Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance

All parts of the event are strictly by advanced ticket only. You must hold a TRF membership if you want to ride. There are various different ticket options including a day rider ticket which might suit if you are local.

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28 – 29 September 2024

Hadrian's Wall Adventure Weekend

Location: Northumbria :  Group: Northumbria TRF  Event type:  Riding weekend

Northumbria TRF brings you two days of some of the finest riding that England has to offer, from the wild open sights of Hadrian’s Wall, to the grand open vastness of the borders – some of the biggest views in England.

Home will be Haggs Bank Campsite and Bunkhouse where there is only 60 places in total, with only 25 spaces in the bunkhouse. Your ticket includes a not to be missed BBQ and raffle on Saturday evening and includes two days guided riding. Ticket price for the weekend is only £95 so book now to ensure you don’t miss out.

Proceeds from the event will be put towards Green Road Conservation projects within the north east.

Thanks so much for joining us and see you in September!

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