From the Bickington pick-up we made good speed to Jay's Grave. Some made even better speed than others - like Luke Hatherly (yes, he's got a mention in the report again!) who shot right past Jay's Grave and didn't stop until he had led about six youngsters (and Seb) to the bottom of the hill. The rest of us enjoyed a brief lunch break in the shelter of the path - lined on both sides with tall banks - while waiting for a passing cyclist to take the message to Luke.

There was a lot of mud on the rest of the track down to Hamel Down gate. We were in good time, however, so we decided to "ride the Down" on this occasion. There was a spell of rather unpleasant rain as we neared the top which made a few people think twice about going on. The precipitation was short-lived, however, and we were soon enjoying the track in much brighter conditions. As we neared the final descent to Widecombe, Luke made the same mistake AGAIN, missing the left turn and leading Seb on a wild goose chase across the moor. His father thought it best to leave him to it, so we proceeded to the cafe.

They met up with us again at the cafe, only to repeat the escapade for a third time as we left the village by taking the turn to Natsworthy by mistake. They caught us again near Leusdon, but Michael had to ask Seb if he had finally learned not to follow Luke!

Michael's day was made when he found that his favourite ducks were swimming happily on their pond as we descended the hill to Spitchwick.