As Philip had managed to get the day off work to come on a Sunday ride with us, we took a route along Colston Road to the Totnes cycle path that has been Philip's favourite ride for many years. The cafe near Somerfield provided an enjoyable refreshment stop, boasting outdoor seating and excellent food. A brisk climb through the town brought us quickly to the lanes near Harberton, which in turn led us to the discovery of a brand new track descent.

Finding ourselves back in the Follaton area of Totnes (we didn't have a map) we followed the main road to Tigley and then negotiated the steep climb to Rattery, Pennywell Farm and home.