The sun shone brightly for our most enjoyable beach ride of the year. As we rolled beyond East Prawle the deep blue sea opened out in front of us, just beckoning us along the dusty little track that would lead us eventually to our secluded destination. A few moments later Nick and Ian were in, watched from high above by those who preferred to eat first.

The waves came crashing down on the beach with such force that Martin, Paul and John spent more than an hour revelling amongst them. Others explored nearby rocky coves, but everyone had a fabulous afternoon. When the time came to say goodbye to the clear, fresh waters, no-one wanted to leave. But maybe the sun will shine for us again in 1990.