Without the moderating influence of any youngsters the pace was fast - tempered only by a stop every two miles to loosen stiff links in the chain of Chris' new Raleigh Pioneer (the chain was a Suntour and similar problems have been encountered by Carol Taylor, Gary's mum, with a similar chain).

Under Ken's forceful direction we sped through Kingskerswell and on to Coffinswell where we took a lane that became a bridleway (called Milber Lane) that was diverted around the sand quarries. At the end we entered Milber Woods and took a downhill track almost to Penn Inn roundabout.

We cut back through an estate to the Newton road where we stopped at the Texaco garage for sweets etc before setting off home via Stoneycombe.