Trail / Enduro Novice - Options ?

[V8RX7]

I've had various MX bikes when I was younger, just over farmland rather than on track and now I'm older (40's) I would like to have a play again, I've just bought a KTM 450 - what are my options?

Ideally I'd like to start with gentle ish off roading, rather than dragging my bike out of deep mud - happy to pay if that's the best option

I'm Midlands based but have a van and happy to take it to Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Wales etc

I've googled Enduro and most seem a bit too competitive for me at the minute, is there a more PH option ?

[STICKY3]

Check out enduroland or green sands enduro based at Houghton conquest,bedfordshire

[V8RX7]

Thanks Green Sands looks ideal - shame I've just missed this month's

[independentLee]

Join the TRF. Loads of Green Roads, well organised, friendly and you'll learn a lot. Always ride at your own pace.

Look for your local Forum, Faceb**k group to get started.

[Gerrard]

independentLee said:

Join the TRF. Loads of Green Roads, well organised, friendly and you'll learn a lot. Always ride at your own pace.

Look for your local Forum, Faceb**k group to get started.

Second vote for for your local TRF...

[BobSaunders]

TRF.

However, i quite enjoy using the various trail guiding and enduro companies that are about.

£60 for a planned day out which is adjustable to my skill sets.

[V8RX7]

Thought I'd update this, I went to Green Sands a couple of weeks ago and TBH it was a bit advanced for me - having only tried a few miles of green lanes previously.

It was so hot and dry it was like riding in coco powder and I came off on a couple of low speed corners when the bike slipped in all the powder.

No injury, although it cracked by knee protector.

I got faster and faster and even managed to overtake 2 other riders !

Then my front brake pads decided to fall out which ended my day.

However it was great fun and has now ruined many other options as they look very easy / boring in comparison.

When's the Dakar ?