Ride Reports
Tour
29 Mar–03 Apr 1989
Quantock Hills 6
The detailed report on this tour was published in our 1989 Tours Special newsletter. So far we have been unable to find a copy. If you think you may have a copy, please take the time to look for it and let us know if you find it.
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Bow Cross
Sun, 02 Apr 1989
Numbers were depleted by the Easter tour, but the five of us who set out from Buckfastleigh enjoyed a pleasant, almost summery ride to the meeting point near Broadhempston. Arri...
Haccombe
Wed, 05 Apr 1989
The first ever Marldon evening ride under the direction of South Dartmoor Section took members through North Wilborough and Coffinswell to the Haccombe track - a really "lush" spot...
Staverton
Fri, 07 Apr 1989
Luke had to earn the use of Michael's Romany for once this evening when Michael slyly transferred his pannier between the two bikes at the top of Luscombe hill. The ride continued...
Holcombe Burnell
Sun, 09 Apr 1989
The cafe at Canonteign Falls was the first official stop after departure from the Chudleigh Bridge pick-up. The rest was longer than anticipated, however, as Nicholas had to deal ...
Afton
Wed, 12 Apr 1989
This smashing ride took us through Combe Fishacre and behind Ipplepen to the pretty lanes of Torbryan. Returning towards Compton and Blagdon we were blessed with a delightful suns...
Holne
Fri, 14 Apr 1989
Some members took the extremely muddy track through Burchetts Wood, arriving at the Holne rendezvous with legs caked in mud from the knees down. Meanwhile the saner riders had rid...
Dartmoor Wildlife Park
Sun, 16 Apr 1989
Steady drizzle and a poor forecast guaranteed a low turnout today. Those who made the effort were rewarded with an interesting ride via Lutton to Sparkwell, where the entrance to ...
Stoke Gabriel
Wed, 19 Apr 1989
Michael spent an enjoyable evening finding all the tracks and paths that he used to know in the Westerland valley and near Stoke Gabriel. The lane to Duncannon was particularly pl...
Landscove
Fri, 21 Apr 1989
This well-attended ride took us through Pridhamsleigh and Five Lanes to Baddaford, where John managed a puncture. The track across the fields to Landscove brought mixed reactions ...
Blackingstone Rock
Sun, 23 Apr 1989
Although Bovey Tracey was the designated final pick-up for this ride, Drum Bridges served as the unofficial rendezvous with just a brief stop in Bovey itself. The outward route in...
Cancelled
Wed, 26 Apr 1989
The rain showed no sign of abating after a considerable wait in the bus shelter, so those present decided to abandon the ride for this week.