The forecasters had got it right again - rain, rain and more rain. However as Ken had to be at the pick up point as ride leader, he saw no reason why Ben and Paul should not suffer as well. What is amazing is that the male Walkers decided to turn up as well.

Our party of six set off towards Westerland but had to wait for Paul who had already had enough and was insisting on a return home. However the threat of Julie's wrath when he got home gave him new heart and we started again.

The weather got worse as we went through the lovely (and soon to be made into a by-pass) Westerland valley, so we decided to cut back towards home. On the way there was a 'lush' off-road section that the Boys enjoyed to the full - suddenly the rain didn't seem to matter!

A swift return to Ken's house followed by hot chocolate all round prematurely ended the day - could have been better but at least we made the effort.