The rain was falling again, but nine members had still turned out. They all seemed to have the idea of going on a very short ride and then spending a very long time at Crofters playing computer games!

Michael gave the impression of going along with the idea, but secretly felt the rain would ease off and so included more and more detours in the route. After encompassing Hembury, Holne, Michelcombe and Scoriton he suggested a short-cut via Combe. As they began to climb the enormous hill to Cross Furzes some people began to realise they had been tricked, but the rain had all but stopped and most were too busy chatting to their friends to notice where they were going!

Michael isn’t as hard as nails, however, so he left a little time for computer games at the end of the ride.