The lower Hembury track provided more entertainment this week for three new youngsters, all keen to progress their off-road scores on the training programme. The overnight rain had left a fair amount of mud around, but that didn't bother Matthew as he splashed his way through puddles and streams.

We had hoped to stop briefly at Holne play park, but today it was actually being used by some local children. We proceeded along the ridge to Hembury Fort and got a little Frisbee practice in before the first shower persuaded us to move on. The final descent of the Slalom track through Hembury offered plenty of action to conclude a fun ride.