Ride Reports
Pixie's Cave
Sun, 12 Apr 1987
When pannier straps had been tied up (thanks Vic!) and Martin's punctures had been repaired we set off towards Cold East Cross from the Bickington pick-up, hoping that the stiff cl...
Broadhempston
Tue, 14 Apr 1987
Having taken the standard route via Staverton to Broadhempston the lads thought it was time for some fun. And so it was that we took the 'muddy track' from Beaston to Forder Green...
Tour
18 Apr–23 Apr 1987
Cornish Coast 6
As far as we are aware, no report was ever written or published for this tour, and we are unable to find any detailed notes about what happened. We have filled in obvious details for each day, but if you were on the tour and would like to add your own comments - or if you actually have a full tour ...
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Easter Special
Sun, 19 Apr 1987
Those members not visiting foreign lands enjoyed a leisurely amble taking in Hembury Woods, Buckland-in-the-Moor and Ashburton. The afternoon's main attraction involved eating Cad...
Spitchwick
Fri, 24 Apr 1987
This does tend to be a popular destination, doesn't it? Andrew and Luke were the only ones stupid enough to go in for a dip in the icy Dart, the rest of us preferring to throw a t...
Redlake
Sun, 26 Apr 1987
Colin, Vic and Iris (Torbay and Plymouth sections) all deserted us at Avonwick, preferring to select their own terrestrial routes rather than accompany us over open moorland.
We...
Lambsdown
Tue, 28 Apr 1987
This moorland route was probably a little over-ambitious in view of the fact that young Wayne had joined us. Struggling over the bumpy heath was no joke in the semi-darkness, but ...
North Huish
Sun, 03 May 1987
The steep hill to Rattery did little to dampen the enthusiasm of young Julian Juste from Scoriton, who had joined us for his first club ride. We decided to take the little country...
Haytor
Fri, 08 May 1987
The lanes from Ashburton to Ilsington are always a pleasure during the summer months, and today was no exception. Some sleek young horses grazing beside the stream near Boro Wood ...
Devon DA Rough Stuff Event
Sun, 10 May 1987
Our Section certainly seemed to enjoy this year's event, kindly organised by Arthur Browne of Exeter. The track through Bridford Wood, near Dunsford, was certainly a pleasure but ...
Staverton Bridge
Tue, 12 May 1987
Some unfamiliar lanes near Abham entertained us admirably on this sunny evening.
Invitation Ride
Sun, 17 May 1987
Along Colston road to Hood Manor, we carried on to Staverton and Broadhempston, our official goal. Some took the track from Beeston to Forder, while others avoided the promised (b...