Some members took the extremely muddy track through Burchetts Wood, arriving at the Holne rendezvous with legs caked in mud from the knees down. Meanwhile the saner riders had ridden via Scorriton, collecting Julian Juste along the way and taking the easier climb through Michelcombe.

We took the direct route home, but those without gloves were definitely suffering by the time they returned at 9pm. Toby summed up the feelings of the muddy riders when he said how much he was looking forward to a hot bath!