We were very pleased to welcome our two new members, Callum and Connor on a dull but dry morning. The plan was to run a fairly easy morning ride that included a few fun tracks, and after toying with the idea of Landscove we eventually settled on Colston Road, a popular route for new riders. We may good progress to the Dartington cycle path, but then Michael's planned route through Staverton hit some resistance from our regular members who quite rightly pointed out that we went there quite recently. After some discussion we decided to take the Rattery road home, stopping at the footpath on the left for some Frisbee and rocket fun.

When our new riders were fully rested we continued up the long climb to Rattery sawmills - it has to be said that Callum was very relieved to finally reach the top! Compensation came in the form of the downhill from Pennywell Farm, made all the more enjoyable by the appearance of the winter sun. Congratulations to both our newcomers, who performed really well on a harder-than-planned ride. We'll keep it easier for Callum's next ride.