We were very pleased to welcome one of our regular members from the 1980s and 1990s today, Simon Hopper, who was in the area with his 18-month son Rowan. We rode to Holne play park via Buckfast and Michelcombe and spent an enjoyable time there playing Frisbee in the sun. Meanwhile Simon helped Rowan to use some of the play equipment.

A visit to the café was essential today, and we ended up enjoying drinks and teacakes on the tables outside. After an interesting chat about Simon’s various activities we returned to Buckfastleigh via Hembury: Ash rode the Slalom in a record time of 2:32 while the rest of us did the road alternative in 1:32.

We got back at 1.30 and played games at Crofters after the ride.