This evening we rode up Green Lane and took the short route to the start of the Beaston track. Plane trails criss-crossed the sky this evening as airlines tried to catch up after the recent closure of airspace following the Icelandic volcano ash cloud.

Beaston turned out to be mainly dry today apart from some lakes around two thirds of the way along. Michael got a puncture near the end which annoyed him intensely as he had planned a longer ride. While everyone was waiting for him to change the tube at the end of the track a small herd of calves came to the gateway which kept the youngsters entertained.

In view of the time Michael abandoned his plan for the woodland track from Penn, instead leading the group to Landscove Play Park for a few minutes before continuing home again via Green Lane.