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Navigating Navigation Part 4: Riding a new route safely
What happens when the plan meets reality. Riding a new route for the first time can be exciting, but it’s also challenging and requires a lot of concentration, so be prepared to take it slowly. It’s better to stop and check the route frequently than to get in a pickle with directions or keep having to turn around on narrow lanes. Make sure you always ride in company so you’ve got at least one buddy to help out if anything goes awry – and to share the new discoveries with! If
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Navigating Navigation Part 3: Planning a trail route that works in the real world
The information on the map and beyond that makes a good ride. So, you’ve got your mapping app, your navigation device is set up on your bike and you’re ready to plan a route. What the map reveals Familiarise yourself with the map so that you can identify features like rivers, electricity pylon lines, woodland or marsh, and different types of rights of way. Many mapping apps do not have motorbike-specific features, and you don’t want to inadvertently plan your route using foot
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Navigating Navigation Part 2: Finding legal green roads
Why finding a line on a map is only the beginning. The green road network in England and Wales provides an enjoyable way to access the countryside for many different groups of users, including walkers, horse riders and cyclists. It’s important that trail riders are respectful to the environment and show courtesy and understanding to other users and those who live or work in the area. Part of responsible and sustainable trail riding is to ensure that we only ride where it is l
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Navigating Navigation Part 1: Getting set up for trail riding navigation
The tools you need - and why navigation is more than just following a line Trail riding is often portrayed as simply finding a route and following a GPX file. In reality, responsible route planning involves understanding mapping, legislation, terrain, local information and having the experience to know when a route is appropriate. One of the most frequent questions asked by trail riders is “How do you manage the navigation?” In times gone by, we relied on a paper Ordnance Sur
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Confidence doesn’t arrive all at once
Why experience, age and confidence don't always arrive in the order you'd expect. Many people assume confidence is something you either have or don't have. In reality, it's built gradually through experience. Every time we try something challenging and discover that we can do it, we add another small piece to the puzzle. Over time, those small successes start to change how we see ourselves and what we believe we're capable of. Another ingredient in the confidence recipe is be
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10 Confidence-Building Tips for Getting Started on the Trails
Trail riding is one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world on two wheels. When you’re planning on weaving through woodland, splashing through puddles, or discovering those hidden East Anglian byways, many of us begin our adventure with a simple question: “Do I have the skills for this?” Good news: you don’t need them all on day one - you’ll develop them as you ride. Trail riding is a journey of practice, patience, and discovery. You don’t need to be an expert to begi
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Ready to Ride?
Everything You Need to Get Started on Your Off-Road Adventure Trail riding is an exhilarating way to explore the countryside, and East Anglia boasts a diverse landscape, from sandy forest tracks to muddy byways and rolling hills, making it an excellent region for beginners and seasoned riders alike. If you’re eager to leave the tarmac behind and venture onto green roads, there are a few things that will help you get prepared. 1. The Right Bike Trail riding needs a motorcycle
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