The usual mayhem and chaos accompanied our annual romp across Dartmoor. No fewer than five Torbay members turned for home during the morning as visions of the proposed route gradually formed in their minds. (Actually some were ill and others had to attend the St George’s Day parade, but that sounds less dramatic.)

The Two Moors Way track brought at least two people to the ground, but this was nothing compared to the muddy tracks, streams, bogs and hillocks that dotted the rest of the route. Matthew broke his pannier rack, Luke lost his pannier screws and Michael nearly lost his saddle bag. But no-one lost their cool and I’m sure everyone will be out again for our next visit to the open moor, hopefully on a brighter day.