We planned a ride up Green Lane to the café at Landscove as there was a threat of rain in the forecast. When we reached the top of Green Lane however none of us felt hungry, so we diverted along the track to Riverford that goes past the travellers. There was a moment of indecision when a shower greeted us at the bottom, but it disappeared as quickly as it had arrived so we continued to Staverton Bridge as planned. Here we found a dog on the bridge, apparently threatening to jump off into the river below!

We rode up the hill to Huxham’s Cross, down the cycle path and home along Colston Road, riding as fast as we could in case a heavier shower decided to come along. We raced a steam train back past the bridge as we neared Buckfastleigh and this time we beat it.

When we finally reached home at 12.05 we had only been dampened by a little drizzle, and our youngsters realised that it didn’t actually cause them any harm at all.

Now came the final part of our plan, which worked out really well. We had a quick lunch at Crofters and then set off in the car at 12.40 for the Vue cinema at Plymouth. The rain was heavier now so were felt we had got the timing perfect. We watched the new Robin Hood movie starring Russell Crowe which finished at 3.50. Callum in particular really enjoyed the day and wants to join us again next time we go to the cinema.