The perfect weather conditions made everyone feel bright this morning. Riding through Buckfast we quickly reached Scoriton and Michelcombe from where a short climb brought us to Holne play park. When the youngsters started playing with the Aerobie a little terrier decided to join in the fun, chasing it around in the hope that someone would fail to catch it. His opportunity quickly came, but the problem was that nobody told him the rules of the game. Instead of bringing it back to us, he thought the object was to make sure we didn't get it back at all. We chased him round and round the park; youngsters and adults alike tried cornering him and diving at the last minute, but he was just too quick for everyone, watching closely like a top goalie and darting the other way when the attacker was committed. It was a full ten minutes before he was finally forced (by his owner) to give up his prize. Unfortunately he got two more opportunities to steal the Aerobie, so we ended up spending more time chasing the dog than playing the game. Everyone was quite out of breath after half an hour, but they all agreed he was the most playful dog they'd ever met!

Continuing on to Hembury Woods there was time to enjoy the Slalom descent - another highlight of the ride for many. It was on the final approach to Buckfastleigh that we came across a huge lake across the road. The first few riders rode through at breakneck speed in order to cause the maximum spread of water, so Michael carefully manoeuvred himself to be last through. He was halfway across when he noticed Tao and Matthew heading back, one each side. There was no escape!