We hadn't planned too long a ride today despite the bright start, as some of the youngsters present had not been riding with us for a while. Having reached Dartington via Colston Road there was enthusiasm for a cafe stop, so we dropped to the Cider Press centre only to discover that the whole establishment was still closed. We decided to press on along the Totnes cycle path, pausing only while James and Ashley rode their bikes across part of Totnes weir - they seemed surprised that they ended up with wet feet!

Totnes roundabout left Ben, James and Jason totally confused, so Michael took them on a few supervised crossings before everyone was allowed into the cafe near Somerfield. We spent well over half an hour there relaxing with drinks and cakes before setting off for a look at Dartington hostel and the long climb home over Rattery hill. The powerful headwinds on top made the going a little tough for the youngsters, and James insisted on slowing things down even more by riding repeatedly through every puddle and muddy verge he could find. After the enjoyable descent from Pennywell there was the usual after-ride social at Crofters.