Five riders turned up for a dry and sunny start to our evening ride. Kane, who has yet to buy his own helmet and bike, had to settle with Michael’s small Raleigh Lizard, which at its current state will be at the tip within the next month! Ben made a return to club cycling after a long sabbatical.

We had only reached Buckfast when Michael received a telephone call informing him of a rather embarrassing situation with one of his peacocks - it had found its way into a neighbour's bedroom! Michael reassured them that they needn't call the RSPCA and that he would collect the bird later.

Riding along the riverside path in Hembury Woods we all agreed that it was a wonderful evening for cycling. We crossed the fence and then began riding the travesty that was the track to River Dart Adventures. It was covered in fallen trees and slippery surfaces: navigation and precision was key to prevent injury! Fortunately no one suffered any problems and we were soon enjoying the quaint surroundings of the River Dart Country Park.

Michael was in no mood for stopping, and everybody found themselves going back uphill as soon as we arrived! Fortunately the track back through Holne Woods was a gradual hill that wasn’t too hard on the youngsters. The downhill tracks of Hembury Woods provided the perfect conclusion to a good ride.
[Contributed by Ben Parker]