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The main thing is to ride at a pace that suits you and if you don't wish to ride any of the terrain then please feel free to make that clear. If you're self employed it's worth considering an insurance policy that protects your income in the event of an accident or injury. Of course, with motorcycling there is always a risk of injury, and with riding on trails the risk of having an accident also increases. Please note that riders take part in postie bike adventure day at their own risk. Generally, damage is generally light - a broken wing mirror, break lever or bent handlebars - with this damage charge at a nominal fee £10 for a wing mirror, £15 for a break lever and £40 for the handlebars etc. It's expected that you pay this excess on the day of the incident. There is a £250 excess on the bikes, which comes into effect if you significantly damage the bike or if you have a collision involving a third party. Generally, most people get the hang of it after a short while. The brakes are also drum brakes, so don't have the efficiency of modern brakes. Also bear in mind that the bikes have been on many adventures, therefore things aren't as fresh as they once were.
It might take the first hour or so to get used to. Instead it has an automatic clutch that engages and disengages with the throttle (much like a twist and go), but also has gears that you need to close the throttle to change. The bikes were designed originally to be easy to ride and are easy to ride, they're just a little different to what people are used to in that they don't have a clutch lever. Only if it's torrential rain would we possibly look to cancel. Bring waterproofs if that is the case, and just be conscious that the lanes will be a little more slippy/muddy. It's obviously difficult to work around the weather and invariably we may have rain the day that you visit. The rest of the time we will be on the A and B roads that might be single track and interesting in their own right. We will ride between 6 and 10 of these lanes throughout the day. Green lanes are unpaved byways open to all traffic (BOATS) that maybe muddy, rocky or grassy. The rides are designed to show you the best of the North Devon countryside as well as give you a taste of legal green laning. People of all ages have taken part on a postie bike day, and the main thing is that you ride at your own pace. For those who don't ride frequently this can feel a long day, so it's important that you declare any medical issues at the outset and let the guide know if you're starting to struggle or need a break. We'll be out on the bikes for between six and seven hours, with time in that for several refreshment stops including lunch. Waterproofs are also advised if poor weather forecast. It's also strongly recommended that you wear protection to your knees, elbows and shoulders. These don't necessarily have to be motorcycle boots but must give ankle protection. It's a requirement that you wear the bare minimum of a road legal helmet, eye protection (goggles, visor etc), gloves and suitable sturdy boots. The pace is gentle and no one is asked to do anything they don't feel comfortable doing, but there is an inherent risk involved and riders acknowledge and accept this risk when participating in a postie bike experience day. These days involve riding conditions that you might not have ridden in before, including mud, grass and rocky services.
These are a great way of making more of an adventure out of it and giving you the time to relax into the bikes and enjoy the scenery and incredible riding we have down here in North Devon. These are for people who have been before or have some experience of riding trails or bikes with centrifugal clutch and involve two days of riding, heading out on day one over Exmoor, staying in a bunkhouse that evening, and riding back the next day to complete a circuit of around 140 miles. FOR GROUP BOOKINGS ON ADDITIONAL DATES PLEASE ALSO GET IN TOUCH. TO ENQUIRE ABOUT ANY OF THESE DATES PLEASE USE THE CONTACT FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. They will take in a different route to Level 1 and incorporate some longer, more challenging lanes. These days are for people who have been before or who have experience of either a centrifugal clutch and/or light to moderate green laning. PRICE: £185 per person, includes fuel and insurance subject to a £250 excess. They're a mix of scenic road and trail and a great taster of the potential of the mighty postie. These are for people who haven't been before and are new to the bikes and also with limited off road experience.
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