We rode to Broadhempston via Green Lane for our Easter Special and today got a surprisingly warm welcome at the community café. On previous occasions we have arrived close to the 12.00 closing time, but today we were a good deal earlier which probably explains the different reception. It’s a shame that Michael was the only member of the group ordering a hot drink: he had a very nice latte while the others bought cold drinks and kinder eggs. Facilities were basic but it was warm and we enjoyed our stay.

Moving across to the park Michael hid some Easter Eggs around the back of the fort area one at a time for the youngsters to find which provided some rewarding fun. After we had played a few games of ball he with the tennis ball we left around 12.30 and returned home via Staverton. Nobody seemed to agree with Will that his school is all bad, which made him a little grumpy by the time we got back, but the youngsters persuaded him to come up for the after-ride social in the end and they spent an enjoyable few hours playing on computer games and the trampoline until 4.20.

Today's ride involved a total climn of 261m.