A cloudy start had given way to warm sunshine by the time we finally got away at 10.45. We rode up Caddaford Hill and through Staverton with the intention of going to Fermoys, but then Will changed his mind and decided that Landscove café would be better today.

When we arrived we were disappointed to find a noticeboard that informed us that the café was unexpectedly closed today. While we stared at the sign to see if there had been some mistake a driver turned up with several passengers, saw the sign and promptly left in disgust.

We did the same, riding up the hill to Penn Farm and then down to Pridhamsleigh. Arriving at Dart Bridge we decided to try out the new café there that was combining antiques with refreshments - it was good food, but the prices were a little steep.

We returned home the short way and enjoyed a games social after the ride until 5pm.