Great video and perfect for riders looking to get started. Update, the TRF now have a great online map. Lots of local TRF groups will organise rides for new riders where a leader will pick the trails to suit your skills.
Excellent advice. Research & exploring with another rider is the best. Stuck or injured on a track in cold, wet & windy conditions will ruin your experience, and confidence. For newbies, or 'all day' good green lanes, hook up with an experienced trail guide.
Also worth noting, if you're going to go riding with someone else, make sure they can lift your bike up as well. No point going riding with a false sense of security if your riding buddy can't pick up your bike. It's also 100% worth carrying something like a Garmin InReach or a Spot Gen 3 personal locator beacon, incase the worst case scenario does in fact happen.
the importance of using sense - AND GOTO THE FREAKIN gym everyone, help yourself - legs, shoulders and core make riding better and easier ;-) - great vid
Thanks for this video, it's got me re-evaluating my plans! I was looking at used bikes like an old Transalp or F700GS for some light off-road on a bike that has also some weather protection for the road too... they are around 200Kg but I like to ride alone. The chances of me getting out of my depth and dropping the bike several times in one day are high! I think it makes more sense to look for something lighter 👍
I have a Husqvana FE450 sat in the garage, taxed insured MOT’d. I MUST follow tips 5 and 2. In the 2 years I’ve had it, I’ve been to Wernddu and taken it on The Yamaha Off-road experience with a bunch of workmates. I live near The Peak District so should be able to find somewhere to ride.
Great video and very thought provoking for me as I am new to offloading and although I have owned a GS1200 since 2012 know in my own mind that it is just too big for me to feel confident on over serious rough terrain. Is there seriously no GPS App yet for legal trail riding across the country. If anyones knows please share.
If you are in the UK, you should check the new TRF app which shows all of the green routes. Yes you have to pay for subscription but it is pretty invaluable. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Hi, tbh Ive heard Scotland is pretty rubbish for this sort of thing, there are no legal trails. If you want to ride off road, you need to know a land owner and get permission. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
This is a nice try, buy you really need to get the terminology right. Trail riding is riding on public unsealed roads, so it's not 'off road'. That is the terminology for motocross, trials, enduro etc. You reinforce the stereo type of the anti brigade by using such imprecise language.
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment and appreciate your feedback. You are right of course, our terminology wasnt 100% accurate in strict UK terms, however think you have to cut us a bit of slack on a couple of counts. 1). This guide was for people getting into it, their first thoughts more likely being "where can I ride my bike legally off-road?" And less likely to be "where can I find a public unsealed road?". In my mind, as far as the new trail rider is concerned, the scrict terminology doesn't matter, he just wants to ride his bike legally off the tarmac. 2). Our viewers mostly come from outside of the UK so our tips were designed to be non-UK specific enough to be relevant in most countries and I think they are. 3). Whether we call a B.O.A.T a B.O.A.T or a public unsealed road or a legal trail or whatever, does it really matter too much? It's still legal, it's still rideable and it's still fun. Finally, using the tips we set out, we have gone from knowing pretty much nothing to enjoying trail riding in Cumbria legally and safely and therefore stand behind the tips we set out. And I think it's pretty unfair to say we're somehow encouraging the anti-brigade in this video, I can't see that at all, end of the day we're recommending people riding legally, safely, respectfully and to join in groups of others who have the same interests. Anyway, appreciate the feedback and comment and take it onboard. Thanks, Aaron KNOX.
You're 100% right, but for people starting out, you can certainly guarantee that people are going to google "off road near me" or "where can I go off roading". They don't know that terminology. Might be an opportunity for Knox to do a follow up video on this topic.
@@KnoxArmour thanks for the reply. Cumbria is one of the easiest areas in the country to find information about where to go on the green road network due to the efforts of a small group of people who worked with the various authorities and stake holders in the late 1990's to set up a management program that has been amazingly successful and is still running today. Whilst I appreciate some of your comments about overseas users etc. I've found using the correct words, names and details sets a tone for the future and also educates people. Cumbria TRF and other organisations put in 1000's hours annually to help keep the good relations and mutual respect that has been built using the Hierarchy of Trails management set up that helps to keep the anti groups at bay. As you say, to a new user, sometimes language is not important, but as a 'trainer' it is very important. Next time you are in Cumbria, contact CTRF and I'll happily continue the discussion whilst out on bikes. Cheers
Great video and perfect for riders looking to get started. Update, the TRF now have a great online map. Lots of local TRF groups will organise rides for new riders where a leader will pick the trails to suit your skills.
Excellent advice. Research & exploring with another rider is the best. Stuck or injured on a track in cold, wet & windy conditions will ruin your experience, and confidence.
For newbies, or 'all day' good green lanes, hook up with an experienced trail guide.
Also worth noting, if you're going to go riding with someone else, make sure they can lift your bike up as well. No point going riding with a false sense of security if your riding buddy can't pick up your bike.
It's also 100% worth carrying something like a Garmin InReach or a Spot Gen 3 personal locator beacon, incase the worst case scenario does in fact happen.
Great video bud…..especially about keeping it legal and helping to preserve our lanes right from the start 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Husqvarna & KTM bikes making easy work of the trails, awesome!
Yes they are!! Best tools for the job! Aaron KNOX
Very helpful. Yes, I have a 1/4 tonne katie, and no I dont want to find myself stuck on an unforgiving twin track. Great tips. Thank you heaps!
the importance of using sense - AND GOTO THE FREAKIN gym everyone, help yourself - legs, shoulders and core make riding better and easier ;-) - great vid
There’s ’Gym fit’ and then there’s ’Bike fit’ imo
Cardio is good👍……but getting out and riding regularly is better 😉
Thanks for this video, it's got me re-evaluating my plans! I was looking at used bikes like an old Transalp or F700GS for some light off-road on a bike that has also some weather protection for the road too... they are around 200Kg but I like to ride alone. The chances of me getting out of my depth and dropping the bike several times in one day are high! I think it makes more sense to look for something lighter 👍
I have a Husqvana FE450 sat in the garage, taxed insured MOT’d. I MUST follow tips 5 and 2.
In the 2 years I’ve had it, I’ve been to Wernddu and taken it on The Yamaha Off-road experience with a bunch of workmates.
I live near The Peak District so should be able to find somewhere to ride.
I can recommend the TET gpx from their website
Thanks - this is a great little series
Glad you think so! Aaron KNOX
Great video. Thank you
Another great and informative video, thanks
Join the green lane association and you have access the trailwise which is a good interactive map, commented on by users.
Great video and very thought provoking for me as I am new to offloading and although I have owned a GS1200 since 2012 know in my own mind that it is just too big for me to feel confident on over serious rough terrain. Is there seriously no GPS App yet for legal trail riding across the country. If anyones knows please share.
If you are in the UK, you should check the new TRF app which shows all of the green routes. Yes you have to pay for subscription but it is pretty invaluable. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
Search 'Trans Euro Trail'
Awesome video guys, super helpful!
Thanks, glad its helpful! Aaron KNOX
Knox Armour 🤙🏼
I'm putting nobblys on my gsxr!! 😅😄😃🤣
Excellent video very educational, riding not too bad neither 👍
Thanks a lot appreciate it! Aaron KNOX
What if I've got a honda grom with kenda big blocks 🤔
great vid
thank you
Welcome!
Can u plez send me some details of anywhere in Scotland as dying to get out on my new rmz 450
Hi, tbh Ive heard Scotland is pretty rubbish for this sort of thing, there are no legal trails. If you want to ride off road, you need to know a land owner and get permission. Thanks, Aaron KNOX
North of England on the TET is your nearest. Worth the trip👍
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This is a nice try, buy you really need to get the terminology right. Trail riding is riding on public unsealed roads, so it's not 'off road'. That is the terminology for motocross, trials, enduro etc.
You reinforce the stereo type of the anti brigade by using such imprecise language.
Hi Steve, thanks for the comment and appreciate your feedback.
You are right of course, our terminology wasnt 100% accurate in strict UK terms, however think you have to cut us a bit of slack on a couple of counts. 1). This guide was for people getting into it, their first thoughts more likely being "where can I ride my bike legally off-road?" And less likely to be "where can I find a public unsealed road?". In my mind, as far as the new trail rider is concerned, the scrict terminology doesn't matter, he just wants to ride his bike legally off the tarmac.
2). Our viewers mostly come from outside of the UK so our tips were designed to be non-UK specific enough to be relevant in most countries and I think they are.
3). Whether we call a B.O.A.T a B.O.A.T or a public unsealed road or a legal trail or whatever, does it really matter too much? It's still legal, it's still rideable and it's still fun.
Finally, using the tips we set out, we have gone from knowing pretty much nothing to enjoying trail riding in Cumbria legally and safely and therefore stand behind the tips we set out. And I think it's pretty unfair to say we're somehow encouraging the anti-brigade in this video, I can't see that at all, end of the day we're recommending people riding legally, safely, respectfully and to join in groups of others who have the same interests.
Anyway, appreciate the feedback and comment and take it onboard.
Thanks, Aaron KNOX.
You're 100% right, but for people starting out, you can certainly guarantee that people are going to google "off road near me" or "where can I go off roading". They don't know that terminology.
Might be an opportunity for Knox to do a follow up video on this topic.
@@KnoxArmour thanks for the reply. Cumbria is one of the easiest areas in the country to find information about where to go on the green road network due to the efforts of a small group of people who worked with the various authorities and stake holders in the late 1990's to set up a management program that has been amazingly successful and is still running today.
Whilst I appreciate some of your comments about overseas users etc. I've found using the correct words, names and details sets a tone for the future and also educates people. Cumbria TRF and other organisations put in 1000's hours annually to help keep the good relations and mutual respect that has been built using the Hierarchy of Trails management set up that helps to keep the anti groups at bay.
As you say, to a new user, sometimes language is not important, but as a 'trainer' it is very important. Next time you are in Cumbria, contact CTRF and I'll happily continue the discussion whilst out on bikes. Cheers
@@stevestout2497 Sounds good Steve, hope to meet you soon. All the best! Aaron Knox
Have a day off Steve!