Ash's hopes of a car-assisted ride to Exeter Ship Canal were dashed when Zac rang late - with five people and five bikes were just too many to take in the V70. Michael organised another of his mystery rides, not telling anyone in advance where we were going. We ended up riding the famous Beaston Track in the downhill direction, which did not fail to live up to its reputation of being muddy and wet - so naturally everyone loved it! Callum, being relatively inexperienced, went way too fast through all the mud and water and ended up plastered and soaked from head to foot. Ash, usually more cautious, didn't see the danger in the biggest lake however, charging through it and then discovering that it was much deeper than he expected: he ended up with soaked shoes and cold feet.

We took the right turn at Gullaford and then the fun track that first goes down over a field and then enters a woodland track that continues down to Lower Combe. This was a great finish to a fun ride.