About our Riding Days

We know that when you gather on the day, there may be a few nerves and a fair bit of anticipation and excitement if it is new for you. No charge is made for use of our protective clothing or accidental damage, except for a couple of exceptions. These include ignoring a direct request from a leader, not looking ahead and crashing as a consequence, and any riding behaviour which is causing danger to yourself, other riders or users of the roads or byways, i.e. farmers, walkers, cyclists and horse riders. If you have never been trail riding before, please read the hints and tips page.

Please note that personal accident insurance is not provided. If you are not familiar with trail riding techniques, we will provide help and advice. Colin and Marianne have been ACU coaches in the past, but are not currently qualified. You can find hints and tips on riding techniques here.

If you ride modern motocross or enduro bikes, our Honda trail bikes are not suitable for you.

They are lower, heavier and have softer suspension than a competition bike. This makes them good for novices as they can be ridden slower and stay planted in ruts, but they cannot be ridden at speed over rough ground. Road riders who have never been trail riding before are often surprised at how strenuous it is! If you have physical restrictions or a medical condition we are very happy to plan an appropriate route for you, but we do need to know in advance. Likewise, if you are new to motorcycling, have not ridden for many years or ride a classic British bike, please let us know when you book. An easy ride may suit you.

Please ask if you want a folding mirror to be fitted. If you break a mirror because you crash on a green lane and the mirror is in the "road" position, we will ask you to pay £20 to replace it.