Ride Reports
Elender Cove
Sun, 27 Jun 1993
The ride to Elender Cove is always tough, but today's excessive heat made it especially arduous. It was early afternoon when we finally arrived at East Prawle and descended the hi...
Hembury Woods
Fri, 02 Jul 1993
There must be several Michael Jones' in Devon, but it is unusual for two to attend one of our club rides! The new Michael originates from Bittaford.
Our ride took us first to t...
Sigford
Sun, 04 Jul 1993
In view of the surprisingly low turnout we shortened the ride a little and contented ourselves with Whiddon Farm tracks and a return through Ashburton.
Landscove Tracks
Fri, 09 Jul 1993
The footpath from Baddaford to Landscove passes through two green fields. Today they were occupied by a herd of inquisitive cows, but Neil, Philip and Paul were convinced they had...
Blackingstone Rock
Sun, 11 Jul 1993
41 mi
From the Chudleigh pick-up we rode to Blackingstone Rock via Canonteign Falls and the steep climb to the reservoirs. After enjoying lunch with some excellent views we visited the ...
Galant Le Bower
Fri, 16 Jul 1993
There was some indecision when we reached Galant le Bower: Peter and Neil wanted to take the track to Holne Bridge but Michael and Nick thought it would be too muddy, preferring a ...
Weekend ride
17 Jul–18 Jul 1993
Salcombe Youth Hostel 2
The weather was perfect for our ride to Salcombe. We arrived in plenty of time for supper, and this year we were given a dormitory overlooking the sea. The usual walk along the coastal path to Starehole Bay provided much entertainment.
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Staverton
Fri, 23 Jul 1993
Michael was recovering from a summer cold this evening, and with a major tour looming in 13 days he decided not to take part in the ride. Ken Oakley led the small band via Colston...
Thurlestone Beach
Sun, 25 Jul 1993
Michael chickened out again today in view of the weather and his cold. The rest of the group decided to shorten the ride, and rode to the Copper Kettle cafe at South Brent instead...
Lambsdown
Fri, 30 Jul 1993
Peter took his time on the climb but eventually we were on the open moor and heading for Cross Furzes. The usual people played with the water at the ford, and the usual people got...
Mount Barton
Sun, 01 Aug 1993
Confusion reigned again as Michael's Buckfastleigh and Totnes group waited at Mount Barton farm and Charlie's Paignton contingent waited at the cross roads around the corner. It w...
Tour
05 Aug–17 Aug 1993
Scottish Highlands and Islands 13
This year's summer junior tour attracted eighteen participants from around the country. Only Robert Walker joined Michael and Neil from our Section.
The tour started with a train journey to Glasgow. Actually five separate trains were booked to bring all the participants to Glasgow without excee...
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411 miles
5445 m
5455 m