Harry and Luke met us at Peartree but they were dismayed when they realised the hill that Michael had planned for them to climb. Michael received his just rewards later on in the form of a puncture.

When Julian had finished his two pieces of expensive chocolate cake at the cafe we set off for Broadhempston, arriving just as darkness fell. The Buckfastleigh group, returning via Green Lane, were delayed somewhat by Luke’s puncture, but Budgy and Julian took it in turns to keep it pumped so we didn’t have to repair it.

Allen did exceptionally well on his return ride to Paignton despite David’s attempts to get them all lost.