The forecast of a dry but overcast afternoon proved somewhat off the mark today. Light drizzle began as we passed through Buckfast, and by the time we got to Michelcombe and Holne it was definitely rain rather than drizzle. Nevertheless Olly and Sam were able to show off their impressive new bikes and prove that they worked just as well in wet weather as in dry.

Zac was having a slow day for reasons best known to himself, so it was 3.45 when we finally reached the start of the Holne Woods track to River Dart Adventures. With just half an hour of daylight remaining, Olly's announcement that he intended to walk the entire track (as he didn't want to risk damage to his road bike) meant that we had to change plans and return on the shorter route through Hembury Woods. This proved to be a good decision, as conditions were very wet, cold and unpleasant as we returned to Buckfastleigh.