This brisk ride took us through Hembury Woods and brought us to Holne Chase and New Bridge just as a nasty shower was delivering its payload. Luke and Harry met us a few minutes later.

While we played with Budgie’s new aerobie (a Frisbee with a big hole in the middle for those who don’t know) on the Common, Richard Goss discovered that he had broken his rear spindle. There was nothing else to do but walk home while the rest of us returned via Buckland.

Tao always reckons that his bike breaks down more often than anyone else’s, so he was a bit jealous of Richard’s breakdown. He put things straight by breaking his chain as we returned to Buckfastleigh at 4.30.