Michael was early at the start today. Our ride took us through Hembury Woods, where a squirrel nearly got squashed as it ran across the road just in front of Michael’s front wheel. Tao was waiting for us at the top of Holne Chase: having left Newton Abbot somewhat later than planned he decide that this would be the best place to intercept us.

As we neared Spitchwick there was a general consensus that Buckland’s Round House cafe would be a better destination than Ponsworthy, so after playing on Spitchwick Common for a while we climbed the hill through the woods and spent a good half an hour in the cafe.

It was on the climb out of Buckland that Paul managed an incredible feat: he fell off his bike while riding uphill and grazed his arm quite badly! Michael escorted him to Ashburton hospital to have it treated while Budgy led the rest of the group homewards.