Ride Reports
Spitchwick
Fri, 28 Apr 1989
Christopher Platt was stuck in the mud on the Hembury Woods track within twenty minutes of his long awaited return to cycling. He didn't seem to mind, however, and was soon rushin...
Buckland Tout Saints
Sun, 30 Apr 1989
Another damp Sunday, but this time we attracted a sizeable turnout at the Totnes pick-up. We were all pleased to see Jenny back on her bike again after her back injury, a little w...
Beaston
Wed, 03 May 1989
This was a fine end to the day, with a hazy sunset and even a cricket game in progress. The four of us had a brisk ride out along the lanes, with Ken finally getting his feet wet ...
Avon Dam
Fri, 05 May 1989
Some of our younger members learned the hard way not to follow just anybody down a hill. Andrew, Simon and Luke had decided to take the steep dip through Harbourneford, and a numb...
Brixham
Sun, 07 May 1989
This hardish ride took members through Berry Pomeroy, Waddeton and Galmpton towards Kingswear's Lower Ferry, where superb views of the Dart presented themselves. The group managed...
Avon Dam
Sun, 07 May 1989
This unfortunate duplication came about through some bad planning on Friday, but most of the riders were different. Ian Luke ruined the first part of the ride by taking everyone u...
Fleet Mill
Wed, 10 May 1989
This was the Marldon Track Event, with members exploring every lane and track they could find on a circular route through Totnes. It was certainly good practice for the Rough Stuf...
Landscove
Fri, 12 May 1989
There was nothing especially different about this evening's route - Colston Road, Staverton Bridge and the riverside path were all delightful as usual. The difference came when Pa...
Weekend ride
13 May–14 May 1989
Steps Bridge Youth Hostel 2
Two punctures in the Buckfastleigh group delayed the Chudleigh Bridge meeting by half an hour. As there was still plenty of time before supper we wandered slowly up the Teign Valley road, pausing for fresh fruit and carrots at the nursery near Crocombe Bridge.
Paul's new new-derailleur held up w...
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Combe Fishacre
Wed, 17 May 1989
Another perfect evening brought another energetic ride from Marldon, this time outward through Combe Fishacre and back towards the Newhouse Barton lane along two new tracks. All...
Haytor
Fri, 19 May 1989
Not to be outdone by Marldon starters, Buckfastleigh embarked on one of its longest evening rides today, riding all the way past Haytor. Views to the coast were distinctly hazy ...
Rough Stuff Event
Sun, 21 May 1989
It was clear that the day was going to be hot and sunny. When everyone had arrived at the Bovey Tracey pick-up, we learnt what was in store for us: a trip to Lustleigh for eleven...