With Michael et al hostelling there was a reduced turnout. However this did not stop the group enjoying perfect cycling weather. Bigadon hill warmed everyone up in time for the descent to Huxham's Cross and then Staverton Bridge. Catherine was outvoted on whether to take the riverside path to Staverton (she didn't want to). On the way back a couple of the youngsters played 'chicken' with Simon (failing of course) but this didn't slow the group down too much to stop them reaching Buckfastleigh before dark.