The first Buckfastleigh evening ride of the new season got off to a shaky start when Michael's Romany (ridden by Neil) became unridable near Buckfast. Closer inspection revealed that the bottom bracket had seized (lack of maintenance I'm afraid) and Neil's own cycle had to be brought out before he could continue the ride.

Gwenda found Hembury Hill a bit tiring and decided to head for home at Holne Chase. The rest of us continued to Spitchwick (where Matthew and Paul had a "scrap") before riding home via Ashburton.