On a perfect summer's evening we rode through Holne, on to the open moor and then around the path that hugs the edge of Venford reservoir. The setting sun and total solitude of the scene provided such a perfect picture that we couldn't help but stop to soak up the peace. We still had plenty of time so we took the track that leads across to Bench Tor, offering some of the best views in the whole of Dartmoor across the steeply wooded Dart Valley.

Our return was delayed when Michael got a couple of punctures: he vowed to change his rear tyre before Sunday's ride!