In view of the fine weather we decided on an extended morning ride, heading out along Colston road to Dartington and then on to Totnes via the cycle path. The first shower of the day began as we neared Totnes station so we headed straight for the Morrisons cafe, popular with our group because it offers some of the best value refreshments we have found anywhere. There was a twenty minute wait for hot food but that didn’t stop several ordering bacon rolls and chips.

Plans to visit Long Marsh were abandoned in view of the now unsettled weather, so when a dry patch came along we headed up Totnes main street and down past the castle. Unfortunately this was exactly the moment that the heaviest shower came along. Michael was in the support car today as he was a little unwell, and he received many envious looks from those stuck out in the rain.

The rain stopped after fifteen minutes or so and it stayed dry and sunny for the remainder of our journey. We returned via Staverton, help up briefly by a passing steam train.