Ride Reports
Staverton
Fri, 20 Aug 1993
After riding up Green Lane we decided to take the track to Staverton, and found the scenery spoilt by some 'travellers' who had settled in the lane with their ramshackle vans. We ...
Fernworthy Reservoir
Sun, 22 Aug 1993
This was an excellent ride, taking in the best of the moorland scenery. It was a little cold when we sat down by the reservoir for lunch, so we didn't stay long.
At Green Combe...
Hembury Woods
Fri, 27 Aug 1993
Hembury Woods was selected again - for some reason the younger riders seem to like the track descent from the fort which they have named 'The Slalom'. John Stuart wasn't sure abou...
Slapton Sands
Sun, 29 Aug 1993
40 mi
This was a straightforward ride, but tiring nevertheless. The hard work seemed well worthwhile as we lay on the quiet beach in the sunshine. When most people had either been buri...
Avon Dam
Fri, 03 Sep 1993
Our famous Moorland Special took us once more past Shipley Bridge to the Avon Dam, which was full to overflowing. It was getting dark as we began the trek across the moor to Water...
Chalk Ford
Sun, 05 Sep 1993
At Cross Furzes we discovered two groups of adults in two cars, conversing and looking lost. It seemed they were trying to get to Cross Furzes where they hoped to be able to gain ...
Chuley Cross
Fri, 10 Sep 1993
A short ride took us to Landscove via green Lane and then homewards by way of Chuley Cross and Pridhamsleigh.
Exeter Ship Canal
Sun, 12 Sep 1993
Today's ride was cancelled as a result of the extremely bad weather.
Holne
Fri, 17 Sep 1993
Yet another request for Hembury Woods brought us back to Hembury Fort in the near darkness. It was a little difficult to negotiate the twisty track under these conditions, but Nei...
Steps Bridge Youth Hostel
Sat, 18 Sep 1993
This hostel weekend was cancelled as no bookings had been received by the latest booking date.
West Buckfastleigh
Fri, 24 Sep 1993
Michael had great plans for the last evening ride of the season - and so, it seems, did the other riders, although their plans had more to do with an early return to Crofters than ...
Tinners' Hut
Sun, 26 Sep 1993
We last attempted this ride several years ago, so we were looking forward to the action with enthusiasm. The ride to Cornwood was scenic but uneventful. When we reached Torr, Cha...