Callum started the ride by complaining about the cold weather - apparently 4 degrees was too cold for cycling! By the time we got to Buckfast he was feeling better, and the warmth of the lower Hembury track put an end to all his complaints. The track really did look delightful this morning, with dappled sunlight highlighting the fallen autumn leaves.

Our plans to ride to River Dart Country Park were abandoned in favour of the Hembury Woods tracks by popular request. We took the left turn at the top which brought us to a choice of wooded glades. For a change we took the middle path which brought us to a fun, leaf-covered downhill track that brought us eventually to the river. Jack, as always, took the path very cautiously, trying to avoid the hidden stones and potholes that lived under the leaves. We concluded an excellent morning ride with the riverside track back to the car park.