Colston Road upheld its reputation for being somewhat rough and ready when Simon hit a pothole near Velwell. His injuries turned out to be relatively minor, but the owner of the nearby farm was understandably furious that the holes hadn't been repaired by the council despite her many months of complaints!

Simon didn't feel much like completing the ride, but the rest of the group enjoyed a pleasant excursion through the Newhouse Barton lanes, returning through Ipplepen and Broadhempston.