I've actually got into off-roading much more. So much that I don't really bother road riding anymore. It's just so dull in comparison.
The U.K is very hit and miss. I pretty much only offroad in Wales and very Northern England. Where you can still have a great experience.
I don't ride alone or navigate myself either. It's too much of a pain linking it all together.
I go with companies like MotoJunkies. Where you are guaranteed two full days of offroading with nice people and guides who know the place inside out and who are respectful to others and follow the countryside code. On lanes that you NEVER see walkers or hikers.
It's all about inside knowledge and who you ride with. The last time I went out, I think we saw three walkers in two days of riding.
It's thrilling, exciting, challenging and a great team effort. There is no other disipline of riding that increases your skill, fitness, balance and composure as much as trail riding.
But again I stress. It's all about WHO you go with. You will find that it is the small minority of riders who go quick, ride obnoixious bikes and cause damage. But obviously theyre the only ones you hear about.
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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