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Friday 11 September 1998
19:00
Evening ride: Avon Dam
Windy but dry
8 Participants: Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley, Gavin Pearson, Edward Smith, James Unknown
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[James was a friend of Edward Smith. Avon Dam. Almost dark when we got there so adventurous return across the moor. Windy but dry.]
Sunday 13 September 1998
10:00 - 16:25
Day ride: Mamhead Obelisk
Dry with sunnt periods, windy
6 Participants: Richard Burge, Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, Michael Jones, Bob Legg (Adult, UK), Oliver Lindley
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Michael and Ryan hadn't fixed punctures which caused unnecessary delays. 25 minutes late at Gappah where Budgie was waiting in disgust! Took hilly route via Ashcombe but still arrived at the Obelisk at 12.15. Ryan performed very well. Home via Haldon, Chudleigh and Bovey Tracey. Home by 4.25. A bit windy but dry with sunny periods. This ride was advertised as a DATC ride, so Bob attended to gain the ride points for that competition.]
Friday 18 September 1998
19:00 - 21:30
Evening ride: River Dart Country Park

6 Participants: Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, Colin Ford, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Ashburton road - Colin had a puncture. Continued through RDCP then took a dark track up through woods. Oliver's light broke. Home by 9.30.]
Saturday 19 September 1998
14:15 - 23:00
Weekend ride: Salcombe YH
Day 1
Warm and sunny
7 Participants: Richard Burge, Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, John Hayes, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Perfect summer weekend. South Brent to pick up John Hayes, Avonwick, California Cross. Avon Mill café (Loddiswell). Arrived at Salcombe about 6pm. Michael felt a little ill but recovered in time fo rhte walk. Had large front dormitory.]
Sunday 20 September 1998
Weekend ride: Salcombe YH
Day 2
Warm and sunny
7 Participants: Richard Burge, Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, John Hayes, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Lee came off his bike. Played on beach. Ferry to East Portlemouth café. Different route via South Pool, and hilly route to Beesands where we had an extended lunch playing on beach. Walked around the beach to Torcross (as tide was out). Then quickest route home via Diptford and Rattery.]
Tuesday 22 September 1998
Evening ride (Junior): River Dart Country Park

9 Participants: Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Austin Loder, David Loder, Sue Loder, Craig McCracken, Ian Yolland
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Half hour delay by Ian's accident cycling down to the start. Ian went home. Lower Hembury track to River Dart Country Park. Home via Pridhamsleigh.]
Friday 25 September 1998
Evening ride: Buckfast
Heavy rain
6 Participants: Ryan Edmondson, Luke Fursdon, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley, Gavin Pearson
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Heavy rain. Gavin caused delays at the start - brakes not properly adjusted. Made it to cross roads behind Buckfast, then decided to go home.]
Sunday 27 September 1998
Day ride: Shallowford
Mainly dry with some heavy showers
5 Participants: Richard Burge, Ryan Edmondson, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Edward Smith
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Mainly dry but a couple of prolonged heavy showers. Lunch under trees near road. Manatone to Houndtor road. Tea at Green Restaurant, Widecombe. Southcombe Hill. Home via New Bridge. Good ride.]
Friday 2 October 1998
19:00 - 22:15
Social: Annual General Meeting

8 Participants: Richard Burge, Julian Duquemin, Ryan Edmondson, Michael Jones, Lee Jordan, Oliver Lindley, Phillip Oakley, Edward Smith
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Michael was elected Section Secretary, Oliver as Section Delegate, Julian as Treasurer. Edward was elected Publicity Officer, assisted by Ryan and Lee.

Agreed to have one Grade 3 (harder) ride each month from May to August .. Proposed by Oliver. Agreed to have a camping trip before Christmas, proposed by Lee. Agreed to introduce new social ideas including chocolate tasting, and pizzas with video. Michael reminded everyone of the importance of CTC membership, for insurance and legal purposes.]
Sunday 4 October 1998
14:15 - 17:30
Afternoon ride: Cancelled
Sunny
0 Participants: No participants recorded for this event
Report to be written from the following notes made at the time - please write a full report if you remember the details.

[Nobody at the start except Michael and Ryan, so the ride was cancelled. Disappointing start for the new season, especially as very good October weather. Raft Race was on today.]
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