Jack made a welcome return to club riding after a break of nearly two years, but proved that he had lost none of his skills by riding a full day ride with no trouble at all! We followed Colston Road to Dartington, then took the cycle path alongside the river Dart to Totnes. We made such good time that we could afford to stop in a cafe for refreshments in the morning sunshine before pressing on to the Ashprington cycle path, offering spectacular views of the river Dart. We stopped for lunch by the stepping stones near Bow Bridge, entertained by a family of ducklings that got separated from their mother. Jack seemed pleased with his home-made pasta and tuna!

The climb up corkscrew hill was challenging to the say the least, but Jack was still powering up the hills all the way to the Dartmouth road. The ride back across the rolling South Hams hills was fast and enjoyable, but just after Diptford Jack learned that it's best to ride slowly when the lane if covered with freshly-deposited cow droppings - especially when you don't have mudguards!

We continued home at a fast pace via Rattery, arriving back at Buckfastleigh by around 3.15.