The end of British Summer Time left no excuses for anyone to be either late or tired on this perfect autumnal morning. We had only reached Buckfast when Josh's bike needed its wheel bearings tightened, but there were no further problems and we were soon enjoying refreshments and Aerobie contests in the play park at Holne. Louis thought it would be a good idea to soak his head in the stream, but soon began to pay the price as the cold air took its toll.

The ride continued along the woodland track to River Dart Country Park, offering plenty of fun for our newer riders and helping them towards their first certificates. The final road section from Ashburton to Buckfastleigh left plenty of time for an afternoon games social at Crofters.