Ian Luke, winner of our junior attendance trophy several years ago, emerged from a long hibernation to swell numbers for our afternoon ride to Spitchwick, the first ride of the new year.

Perfect weather conditions took us eventually to Buckland-in-the-moor, where we were tempted for a second time to enter the Round House cafe. John Stuart, who found himself unable to leave his expensive bike unattended, chose to eat his refreshments outside!