Ride Reports
Avon Dam
Sun, 05 May 1991
A short ride through Dean to Shipley Bridge brought us to the reservoir, which wasn't overflowing today - an ominous sign for those who haven't forgotten last year's drought. We r...
Coffinswell
Wed, 08 May 1991
The threatening weather had discouraged all but the most hardy (or insane!) who set off under Ken's indecisive leadership to Edginswell. The idea was to meet a new member, Dominic...
Weekend ride
10 May–12 May 1991
Dartington / Salcombe YH 3
Report unavailable
👥 13
32 miles
730 m
740 m
Buckland
Fri, 17 May 1991
Ashburton, Buckland in the moor, Spitchwick and Hembury made an interesting route. We spent a little too long at Spitchwick, waiting for some members to finish wading in the cool ...
Burgh Island
Sun, 19 May 1991
Martin and Richard didn't fancy the allotted destination of Burgh Island before the Rough Stuff event, so they found some roads that were new to them to take them first to tea at T...
Rough Stuff Event
Sun, 19 May 1991
Meeting with other members of the Devon DA at one end of the Beaston track was a recipe for a fabulous day. Buckfastleigh starters were still late, because they had to go via Totn...
Broadhempston
Wed, 22 May 1991
Lorraine didn't feel well. She hadn't felt well the day before or the day before that. Cause of the illness? Kenotandophobia (ie she was trying to get out of going for a ride on...
Lambsdown
Fri, 24 May 1991
After climbing Dean hill we took the right turn short-cut from Eden Farm to Gidley Bridge. The sheltered field near the stream at the top of the valley, secluded amongst the surro...
Stepping Stones
Sun, 26 May 1991
An easy late start for the Buckfastleigh riders but a hard slog for Ken (with Karina) and Ben, the only Paignton/Totnes starters (there would have been more from Totnes if Luke Hat...
Staverton
Fri, 31 May 1991
Having ridden past Caddaford farm and Abham, along the Fursdon track and past Staverton station, we decided to call in at the public meeting in Staverton courthouse. The discussio...
Sheepstor
Sun, 02 Jun 1991
51 mi
Fox Tor Café was the first stop. In addition to the items on the menu we could also have bought the café, which is up for sale. We had lunch at Sheepstor, but did this mean the v...
Broadhempston
Sun, 02 Jun 1991
Our invitation rides usually attract a good attendance, and today was certainly no exception. After a short play in the park at Broadhempston and a meander through the local lanes...