Michael's extended family were having a fun day at Goodrington Sands today, so we decided to join them. The ride got off to a slow start when Luke inadvertently punctured Ryan's front tube whilst trying to add some air, but eventually we set off for the direct lane route through Staverton and Red Post with everyone feeling on top of the world.

We managed to achieve nearly four hours at Goodrington in probably the best sunshine of the year so far, each of us spending the time in a variety of ways. Luke and Ryan spent most of the time in Quay West trying to get value from the £6.50 entry fee; the rest of us enjoyed crabbing with the youngsters, pedal boats, walking, chatting and all the other things one can do at one of Devon's most attractive beaches. This certainly was a ride with a difference.

When we finally left at 4.45 we were all quite tired from all the activity, but the journey home still flew by fairly quickly. One or two members wished they had applied their sunscreen more liberally!