A heavy downpour at the start almost persuaded us to turn back, but after climbing Green Lane the rain didn't seem so bad and everyone was keen to press on. Soon we were at Broadhempston Play Park enjoying the slides and Frisbees, but as usual nobody wanted to leave and it was 7.25 when we finally got away.

We proceeded to the quiet village of Landscove using some quiet back lanes, and then Tommy entertained everyone by falling off his BMX bike - not once, but twice! Fortunately he wasn't hurt, but when Daniel's brakes forced him to push down the final descent we were destined for a rather late return.