Dirt Bike Magazine - says it all, doesn't it? Bikes I would consider dualsport are DRZ400S (road gearing, comfy seat, bigger flywheel for smooth motor and softer suspension), Yamaha XT660 and TTR600 (as above and Honda's CRF2509L which, despite being a 250, can manage 85mph top whack and 70mph cruis...

Many councils have reporting systems on their websites. Any member of the public can report you to the Police if you are riding on "land not forming part of a road, restricted byway, bridleway or footpath", and if it is considered that you are "riding in a manner likely to cause distr...

Max and his friend have asked me to organise the days, and there is a fee to pay for my time and knowledge of routes. Obviously we have had the May dates, and one of the riders who joined Max, James, is preparing a report which should appear on the TRF website or forum before too long. The June trip...

Thank you to all who entered. The winners are Dan Jones who has first choice, Wilf Mulliner who has second choice, Steve Peake with third choice and Michael Gunkel who has the prize which is left over. Forty-nine persons entered, giving us £620 for improving the sidecar. Not sure yet what the priori...

The holiday in France has been extended to a week instead of 3 nights, and there is now an extra prize of a hamper of Suma Cooperative Fairtrade products. Only 2 days left to enter! I am out riding today, but will answer emails and private messages this evening. Email me marianne@trailrides-wales.com

PM sent, Steve. Many thanks!

Marianne

As Spud says, I may not post frequently, but I do lurk a lot! The Facebook page is Two Fast Ladies, but Spud, it is not Lucie passengering - she is far too sensible! Kerry doesn't yet know about me chucking Claire off. Kerry and I are doing a practice day at Aintree on Wednesday 6th May, and I will ...

In order to raise some much needed funds, my passenger Kerry and I have put together some prizes. We are the only all-female Formula 2 road racing team, and are planning to compete in the British Sidecar Championship for F350, Post Classic and Pre-Injection Machines. We will be racing at Mallory Par...