John Stuart was able to join us for this one ride, which happened to coincide with his all-too-brief Christmas holiday. The outward journey was memorable for our lack of success in finding an open cafe, the one at Erme Mill being closed for this week only. Nevertheless, the ride was enjoyable.

We were pleased to reach Bigbury: the fresh sea air and rough waves made lunch on Burgh Island all the more enjoyable. (We have heard, incidentally, that Bigbury youth hostel is due to close, so we will now never be able to find out what it was like!)

Having cycled back across the sandy beach, struggling to find ways of stopping the wheels from sinking into the wet sand, we set off up the hill for the return route, knowing that rain was forecast for the afternoon. Sadly it arrived almost immediately, but once we were drenched we were able to enjoy the ride once again.