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Sunday 31 July 1988
Day ride: Posbury Clump
Showery
4 Participants: Nick Buchanan, Richard Burge, Philip Humphreys, Michael Jones
The prospect of rain (again) in the afternoon was enough to make us change our route to a more circular one, keeping within close dashing distance of home. It was pure coincidence, of course, that the route passed through Lustleigh. Voting for the Cream Tea award at the Primrose cafe was "enthusiastic", but I am not allowed to reveal any more until the results are announced in September.

The recent tropical rains had given rise to a prolific growth of vegetation everywhere, most notably along the track to the reservoirs which became more like a thicket with every turn of the pedals. Emerging scratched and stung at the end, Nick was not especially amused.

A fast climb through Lustleigh Cleave and Manaton brought us to Bowerman's nose for an early return across the moor. Our rides aren't usually this energetic, but it certainly made a pleasant change.
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