Despite the large quantities of mud and debris on the roads (in the wake of the recent storms), Marldon and Newton Abbot contingents met at Coffinswell church as planned. Newsletters, brought out by Martin Luke, were duly distributed by Sir Kenneth, but that was the last duty he performed on the ride. A few minutes later, after climbing the steep hill through Daccombe, his hub spindle broke and he had to retire from the ride.

Nick led the remaining riders down the twisty and interesting lane towards Combeinteignhead. He avoided Netherton, knowing that there were a number of fallen trees in that region, and returned through Newton Abbot to Paignton.