Only Tao and Michael appeared at the Buckfastleigh start, so Michael had the bright idea of driving to the Avonwick pick-up in his car (the weather wasn’t really too pleasant). When they had ridden up to Crofters, Michael realised his house was locked with the keys inside, so he couldn’t get the car keys out until his mother got home! They set off for Avonwick on their bikes, and after taking a wrong turning eventually arrived at about 11.15. Charlie and Andy were there in their car (without bikes), and while they were talking Michael discovered his car keys in his coat pocket! Tao was not impressed.

Michael and Tao decided to cut the ride short and returned to Buckfastleigh.