West Ogwell is easier to reach from Marldon than it is from Buckfastleigh - the steep hill to Chuley Cross is just a sample of the rugged terrain that must be tackled along the way. It was not surprising, therefore, that the Buckfastleigh starters were late, but this was no excuse for a number of impetuous members to ride straight past the pick-up point on arrival! It was almost impossible to miss Dave Humphreys' yellow waterproofs in the nearby glade. Perhaps they were still trying to lose the little dog that had been following us from Waye Farm near Woodland.

The ride continued through Denbury to Broadhempston (much to the annoyance of the Paignton contingent who had just come that way), from where the various groups went their separate ways home. The new riders, all from the Widecombe area, were collected by car after performing admirably on the ride. And Luke Hatherly also called for help when he realised he didn't have any lights.