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« on: February 11, 2006, 20:33:24 »
ok ok so where does one go for all these off roadin days ?  i live in the midlands and all i seem to use is the 4x4 funday events that work out expensive each week       any ideas pls   cheers    barry
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« Reply #1 on: February 11, 2006, 20:39:59 »
Yeah. Im stupid too. Where are all the off road days around Reading? I know of the one in Tadley as I am going tomorrow but dont know of any other ones and none seem to be local to me that are advertised on here.
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« Reply #2 on: February 11, 2006, 20:43:08 »
try this club     ive been to there meet at avon dasset which isnt too far from me    but most of the meets with them is around the thames valley area      as in there club name
 

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« Reply #3 on: February 11, 2006, 20:51:10 »
just keep looking in the green lane section lots of people go green laning around nuneaton hincley way. not to far from youself
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« Reply #4 on: February 11, 2006, 20:58:30 »
have a look at this thread it may be of use to you http://forums.mud-club.com/viewtopic.php?t=17130
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2006, 09:17:35 »
willieuk

Midland Off Raod Club organise competitive trials in your area although the entry fee will still mean you're paying.

Try www.midlandoffraodclub.co.uk and look for events and contacts. We are planning a standard production trial suitable for all 4x4 that don't want to get scratched but want some fun.

You may find it not quite suitable but it would tell you what trials are all about. I enjoy them some people can't stand them as there is some hanging about. That said the course you have to drive, no stopping, no hitting garden canes will be tricky hopefully exciting but basically safe subject to driver lunacy. I still get the colly wobbles when I see what I'm expected to drive.

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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2006, 09:45:29 »
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 I still get the colly wobbles when I see what I'm expected to drive.

Mike


Thanks for the re assurance!  :lol:
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2006, 09:52:02 »
Hello willieuk

Why don't you join in with the midland section of Mud club, we had a green lane event last weekend that was free to all and are now planning the next one. Our next meeting is on Monday, We have others in our section from Coventry. See the Regional meetings section of this forum for more detail. :D  :D  :D
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« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2006, 11:49:21 »
How about trying Wales!! Plenty of green lanes for you.

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« Reply #9 on: February 12, 2006, 15:51:08 »
Hey muddyjames it all depends which trial you go to. Midland Off Road trials are exciting enough but usually you feel Ok about everything while AWDC in the same area can be a bit more 'demanding'. You know it's good when your knees arten't all there or you get teh shakes after teh section  :D .

I think the Standard Production trials MOC are planning will offer a nice way into trials for anyone interested. The idea is to have fun driving tricky courses but with the assurance that they were planned with zero risk of damage. That's not to say they won't be exciting.

I enjoy the mix of lanes and trials as they offer different aspects of the same recreation. I got bored with play days as they didn't offer any structure. I'd like to do non winch challenege events but I don't think many/any exist (and I admit I have no passenger to call on as daughters have left hoem and wife is reluctant).

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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2006, 12:54:58 »
I am not sure about the knees quaking part but something that isnt dead easy would be cool.

I like doing lanes but I do get bored easily after a while if there isnt any challenging lanes and I could take my rover 620 down them then those ones really are boring. I like pay and play sites. I was at one yesterday. First time in my disco and I was well impressed with it. Didnt get stuck once and I wasnt shy on where I took it as long as it didnt bend body pannels. Only damage was a rear light guard came off but the other one had fallen off before I bought it anyway! I went through a 2.5 ft deep ford after to wash me disco off. went through it 4 times. First time ever I havent worried about water into the engine as I had my snorkel fitted on Sat.Had the water over the top of the bonnet!

I dont want and cant do winch challenges as I have no winch. Only a tirfor!  How old are your daughters? Would they like to come out and navigate for a 23 year old? I wont mind at all  :lol:  :lol:  :wink:
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« Reply #11 on: February 13, 2006, 13:23:30 »
Well trials can be pretty demanding on car and driver but bear in mind they are a competition and in the case of trials you tend to wait until alld rivers do teh same section and then move on to the next one. Suits me OK as you have a good laugh with your friends but some people find it frustrating. Come along and watch a trial and see what you think.

Not a father of girls are you - it shows. Neither lives locally now in nay case  :)
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« Reply #12 on: February 13, 2006, 14:15:26 »
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Well trials can be pretty demanding on car and driver but bear in mind they are a competition and in the case of trials you tend to wait until alld rivers do teh same section and then move on to the next one. Suits me OK as you have a good laugh with your friends but some people find it frustrating. Come along and watch a trial and see what you think.:)


I used to do dog shows and that involved alot of waiting for hours on end for a 1 minute go around the course.

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Not a father of girls are you - it shows. Neither lives locally now in nay case  :)


Me a father at 23? NO way. I never want kids. Besides I dont have a girlfriend to be able to make daughters any way!
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« Reply #13 on: February 13, 2006, 14:31:46 »
monday ?   trouble is i work nites  grrrrrrrrrrrrrr   not fair  lol   still i have a week off at the end of this month   maybe somethings on then  ?
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