New member Sam was surprisingly fast as we rode up to Shipley Bridge on a very sunny morning. Will had to go back to look for one of his gloves soon after we left, but we finally reached the dam by 12.10 and enjoyed a short break on the banks of the reservoir.

With cloud increasing we continued into the open moor in search of the Abbots Way bridleway, rode to the top of the hill and then headed down across the moors towards Cross Furzes. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent views across South Devon and the exciting descent. Unfortunately Will decided to try riding through the ford near Cross Furzes and ended up getting both feet wet, which left him so annoyed that we had to leave him with John to join us later at Crofters.

There was the usual social after the ride until 2.30.