Christopher Platt was stuck in the mud on the Hembury Woods track within twenty minutes of his long awaited return to cycling. He didn't seem to mind, however, and was soon rushing on to join his friend Toby who had found a vast supply of mud inside a farm gate at the top of the Shuttaford lane.

Most of the group carried out the detour to Spitchwick, including new lad Andrew whose pedal crank fell off. Repairs posed few problems, and the groups were soon reunited for the return from Peartree.