Jamie wanted to test his new bike, so we chose a route that included as much off-road as we could find. From Green Lane we took the track towards Abham electricity station, then climbed behind the station to include the downhill track to Hole Farm. Staverton offered the usual riverside path, but our plans then went somewhat astray as the youngsters couldn't resist the temptation to skim stones on the fast-flowing river.

When the fun was finally over we decided to miss out Beaston track and head for the cafe at Landscove. Our faint hope that it might have been open was dashed on arrival, so we made the most of Michael's mobile chocolate shop and headed back via Green Lane. Perhaps Fermoys cafe at Ipplepen - open all year round - would be a good destination for next week's ride!