Terms and Conditions if you have your own bike
Trail Rides Wales provide guided trail riding on legal routes (unclassified roads and byways open to all traffic) in Powys, Gwynedd and Ceredigion. If you have problems with your bike, we will assist to the best of our ability.
Please note:-
Riders who show no courtesy or consideration to other users, livestock or preservation of the surface of the green lane, put all trail riders’ reputations in jeopardy. If the ride leader considers the behaviour of any member of a group to be detrimental to our continued use of the green lanes, he or she will cancel the ride at any time during the day without refund.
We ask:-
You and your bike are licensed, taxed and insured for British roads. Please don't come on road registered motocrossers or trials bikes, as their gearing and comfort are inappropriate.
Your bike must not be excessively noisy. Noise annoys other users and residents nearby, and leads to their campaign for closure of green roads. Your bike must have lights fitted, preferably working in case of fog or heavy rain, and it is suggested that your bike has a full size number plate fitted.
You must wear appropriate clothing, including a back protector and boots that cover your ankle and shin. If you are new to trail riding and do not yet have all the kit, you are welcome to borrow some from us free of charge.
If you open a gate, you are responsible for making sure that it is closed (by you or someone else). Please do not ride off, otherwise riders following may assume that it was already open and fail to close it. Or they may close a gate which the farmer has left open (which can separate a lamb and ewe in spring)
Many groups use second man open, third man close, but some prefer one rider to open and close the gate. If it is a large group, do not close until the tailender has passed. If the gate has an unusual fastening, please close it yourself or tell the person closing how to secure it.
At junctions, please check that the rider behind you is still there. If he/she isn’t, wait at the junction. Eventually the leader will realise that he/she is on their own, and will return.
If riding on a grass surface, please accelerate and brake gently to preserve the surface. Once torn up, grass takes a long time to recover.
Please do not overtake the leader unless he signals you to do so. If he is going slowly, it is for a reason.
Do not wheelie, do stoppies or roost. If it goes wrong (and it can do) you may injure another rider or involve a member of the public. Wheelies on main roads or towns may be witnessed by Police, and lead to the whole group being stopped. The day will be ended.
Please do not go "off piste" or ride off the track. It is the farmer's livelihood and it is discourteous to damage his land.
Please inform us when booking if you are inexperienced. As you have your own bike we assume that you are a regular rider.
If over 18, to sign an indemnity stating that it is understood that this is a potentially dangerous activity. If under 18, to be accompanied by a responsible adult who is participating.
Please arrive at the meeting place at 9.30am or other specified time. If you are going to be more than half an hour late, please phone or send a text to 07849 760722. Please do not email as I cannot receive emails on my phone.
