We were pleased to welcome George back to the club this evening after a 10-week absence. Trying not to make the ride too difficult we contented ourselves with a spin along Colston Road and then down to Staverton Island where a bunch of young children were having an adventure party by the river. We found our own private section of beach for stone skimming, although some of the youngsters spent their time spotting us from the woodland.

Our return route took us through the park and past Hole Farm and Caddaford. We needn't have worried about keeping the ride easy for George as he had lost none of his cycling skills since the tour.