Nathan thanks for both videos. Great to see even God’s can find things more challenging. Certainly gives me the confidence to get out and have a go. Again Brilliant thank you 🙏
I have little interest in off-roading, but I watched all this and enjoyed it. No background music, no 21st century overstatement. Looks tiring, though.
Great vid. The tension levels wondering when your phone was going to fall off made it extra good! 😉 Shallow ruts are my kryptonite. Definitely been propelled into the undergrowth thanks to their nuances.
Really enjoy your videos. Especially, the way you explain things, bike set up, body positioning, how to ride the trails etc. Although done in a simple way; it's very concise and informative. I real help for a novice like me! and i'm sure, of help to experienced riders too! I've been riding for almost 40 years, but only recently, since I got my Himalayan, have started doing a little light off roading. Your videos have been an invaluable source of help and information. Thank you. Grumps.
You're a better rider than I am. Yes, those ruts ... the front wheel hits the edge of a rut, the bike counter-steers slightly, I try to correct, it goes the other way, and before I know it, I'm sat down with legs flailing trying not to end up in the hedge. Some days I can do it, other days I lose the plot. I live in Gloucestershire BTW, and our lanes look just like those Devon lanes.
Really didn’t like the Continentals, changed back to Michelin Trackers immediately. Your commentary is excellent, especially for people new to off roading
Great vid. Very useful. I have an old GS and wanted to dabble on some (very very very) tame “off road” with it, but trying to work out where you can go is a pita. Using W3W is a great idea and I’ll probably join the TRF. Every biker should have What3Words on their phone regardless if they green lane. So important to be able to tell emergency services exactly where you are.
The Green Road Map is great, I use OS mapping when out on the lanes and create routes on that by cross referencing the TRF's GRM, that way I get satnav while riding, it does mean you need to prop your routes and if using an old route GPX file, checking against the GRM that the lanes are not TRO'd I def find standing up so much more natural too, and find it saves energy on the harder more technical stuff.
Brilliant video, I live not far from these lanes but have a xt660x , plus not done and off road stuff like this. Makes me want to buy the CRF tho and have a go. New knee this year so might try later in the year. Thanks tho, like other videos with stupid music this was much better for hearing the engine work and the gear changes.
Those lanes look like good fun, where I am in Monmouthshire most of the trails are narrow little rocky things between hedgerows with deep ruts. Personally, I use Bing maps to find byways and ORPAs as Bing has an Ordinance Survey option, high detail, 1:25K for free. I will then save the coordinates into google maps, it's very easy that way.
Yeah Bing is great for that. I just find it's not always clear on an OS map what is a legal lane so it's handy having the TRF overlay showing exactly what is and isn't
@@EpicMotorcycleAdventures Had a go at a couple on the Fantic Caballero and enjoyed the experience, but I wouldn’t want to drop it, so thought a more dedicated machine with a few scratches already in place would be a better tool for the job. I’ve done quite a bit on mountain bikes so I’m not exactly a complete novice off road, but the additional weight and engine power changes the situation.
Hi Julie. Yeah the TKC80s are ok; a good replacement for the IRCs but I don't think they're a great deal better in the mud. Maybe a touch. I see a lot of the CRF off roaders fit the Michelin Trackers which will be grippier on the trail but not so refined or grippy on the road. You could also try lowering the tyre pressures a little. 22psi or so on the front and 24psi on the rear should give you a bit more grip and still make it handle ok on the road. I just found this link which might be helpful: twotyres.co.uk/honda-crf250l-tyre-guide/
I’ve used Pirelli mt21 and the tracker, the MT21 is a good all rounder I’d say as the tracker isn’t bad on the road but you will have to ride accordingly but they are the best I’ve used off road.
Decided to have a go at this lark and bought a Yamaha XT250. Any recommendations for armour, boots and helmet ? I don’t fancy wrecking my Arai XD4 of& road.
Nathan thanks for both videos. Great to see even God’s can find things more challenging. Certainly gives me the confidence to get out and have a go. Again Brilliant thank you 🙏
Nathan, this was great! Thanks for all the instruction and the real-world advice. And the glimpse of good old North Devon. Love it! Les
I have little interest in off-roading, but I watched all this and enjoyed it. No background music, no 21st century overstatement. Looks tiring, though.
Some lovely trails to ride there Nathan. All the best for the new year
Sandy
Great vid. The tension levels wondering when your phone was going to fall off made it extra good! 😉 Shallow ruts are my kryptonite. Definitely been propelled into the undergrowth thanks to their nuances.
Really enjoy your videos.
Especially, the way you explain things, bike set up, body positioning, how to ride the trails etc.
Although done in a simple way; it's very concise and informative. I real help for a novice like me!
and i'm sure, of help to experienced riders too!
I've been riding for almost 40 years, but only recently, since I got my Himalayan, have started doing a little light off roading. Your videos have been an invaluable source of help and information.
Thank you.
Grumps.
Totally agree with your comment. Looks quite scary in places on those lanes.
Great video Nathan especially the riding guidance for someone (me) who has never ridden green lanes before.
You're a better rider than I am. Yes, those ruts ... the front wheel hits the edge of a rut, the bike counter-steers slightly, I try to correct, it goes the other way, and before I know it, I'm sat down with legs flailing trying not to end up in the hedge. Some days I can do it, other days I lose the plot.
I live in Gloucestershire BTW, and our lanes look just like those Devon lanes.
Great video with some fantastic lanes Nathan. Keeping it going out West.
Enjoyed that. Thank you. Get yourself a Quadlock.
Cracking vid that Nathan. I was getting puffed out just watching it 😧
A cracking instruction video 👍 and very enjoyable.
Nice riding, Nathan. Those lanes looked pretty tricky. Looking forward to tomorrow's, unknown, lanes.
Great video really great. I thoroughly enjoyed every moment.
Great video Nathan, thanks for sharing.
North Devon possibly my favorite place to ride recognize lots of this
Great video mate, I do recognise some of them lanes which we did do on the posties on the weekender we did
What a great video Nathan, very informative. It's a shame we don't have a network of lanes like this here in Australia, at least not where I live.
You must live in the middle of a city then - trust me Australia has masses of legal dirt roads Forrest trails and off road riding !!!
@@1964mjc yes, yes, yes, but not the style of lanes as depicted in Nathan's video. I believe they are a particularly English thing.
Really didn’t like the Continentals, changed back to Michelin Trackers immediately. Your commentary is excellent, especially for people new to off roading
Great vid. Very useful. I have an old GS and wanted to dabble on some (very very very) tame “off road” with it, but trying to work out where you can go is a pita. Using W3W is a great idea and I’ll probably join the TRF. Every biker should have What3Words on their phone regardless if they green lane. So important to be able to tell emergency services exactly where you are.
Great stuff thanks. (Ps I bought a hagon rear shock for my 250l. Made the bike, for little outlay - even for my inexperience.)
Nice and what a great trail!
The Green Road Map is great, I use OS mapping when out on the lanes and create routes on that by cross referencing the TRF's GRM, that way I get satnav while riding, it does mean you need to prop your routes and if using an old route GPX file, checking against the GRM that the lanes are not TRO'd
I def find standing up so much more natural too, and find it saves energy on the harder more technical stuff.
Brilliant video, I live not far from these lanes but have a xt660x , plus not done and off road stuff like this. Makes me want to buy the CRF tho and have a go. New knee this year so might try later in the year. Thanks tho, like other videos with stupid music this was much better for hearing the engine work and the gear changes.
Absolutely belting thankyou
As a tarmac warrior I’m definitely looking forward to hitting some trails with you next week 😎🤟another good watch as ever 🙏
Those lanes look like good fun, where I am in Monmouthshire most of the trails are narrow little rocky things between hedgerows with deep ruts. Personally, I use Bing maps to find byways and ORPAs as Bing has an Ordinance Survey option, high detail, 1:25K for free. I will then save the coordinates into google maps, it's very easy that way.
Yeah Bing is great for that. I just find it's not always clear on an OS map what is a legal lane so it's handy having the TRF overlay showing exactly what is and isn't
I have the black/silver two fiddy .
Going to get the baby varadero out after watching this.
I was out on most of those lanes on my 1250GS yesterday.
Respect. They are a daunting proposition. I had the first 1100 and took it on a greasy, but easy lane in France. I was sweating buckets.
@@nockianlifter661 it’s definitely more of a workout on a big bike.
@@EpicMotorcycleAdventures no doubt about that. I’ve just ordered a little XT 250 Serrow and that’s about as heavy as Im prepared to go.
@@nockianlifter661 a great choice for green lanes. Hope you have some great adventures on it.
@@EpicMotorcycleAdventures Had a go at a couple on the Fantic Caballero and enjoyed the experience, but I wouldn’t want to drop it, so thought a more dedicated machine with a few scratches already in place would be a better tool for the job. I’ve done quite a bit on mountain bikes so I’m not exactly a complete novice off road, but the additional weight and engine power changes the situation.
Great video Nathan, I’m still running the stock tyres on my Rally but don’t like them on the wet muddy stuff. Do you recommend the TKC80s?
Hi Julie. Yeah the TKC80s are ok; a good replacement for the IRCs but I don't think they're a great deal better in the mud. Maybe a touch. I see a lot of the CRF off roaders fit the Michelin Trackers which will be grippier on the trail but not so refined or grippy on the road. You could also try lowering the tyre pressures a little. 22psi or so on the front and 24psi on the rear should give you a bit more grip and still make it handle ok on the road. I just found this link which might be helpful:
twotyres.co.uk/honda-crf250l-tyre-guide/
I’ve used Pirelli mt21 and the tracker, the MT21 is a good all rounder I’d say as the tracker isn’t bad on the road but you will have to ride accordingly but they are the best I’ve used off road.
I'll be scouting some lanes tomorrow. Are there any around North Devon that you think a newbie should avoid?
Probably easier to say which ones you should aim for. What time are you heading out?
@@nathanthepostman Around 12ish probably
plods along quicker than i do
Hi, great video thanks. Trying to find the green road app referred to but couldn’t find it. Anyone got a link please? Thx
Here's the link, although I believe you have to be a member of the TRF to access it:
beta.greenroadmap.org.uk/
@@nathanthepostman many thanks, will take a look
Decided to have a go at this lark and bought a Yamaha XT250. Any recommendations for armour, boots and helmet ? I don’t fancy wrecking my Arai XD4 of& road.
24MX are worth a look, good choice, reasonable prices, customer reviews, too.