Everyone was up for our Fermoy’s Special today, although by the time Jack arrived late and Michael was even later there was no chance of an early start. We took the lanes through Staverton and Ambrook to Ipplepen, arriving at Fermoy’s at around 12.15. We all treated ourselves to luxury hot chocolates and cakes in the well-stocked cafe, then browsed through the Christmas goods and the pet stores.

We set off for home at around 1.20 on what was now a warm and sunny afternoon. Riding towards Denbury, Callum ended up sprawled across the road after rounding a bend that evidently had an icy covering: the look of surprise on his face suggested he had never encountered ice before!