This leisurely ride started with a new pick-up (at Berry Pomeroy) and continued in a new direction towards Brixham through the quiet lanes near Stoke Gabriel. Mansands turned out to be on the other side of a huge hill and down an overgrown footpath, providing more practice for the mythical Venezuelan tour referred to in one of last month’s reports, but the beautiful sunny beach made it all worthwhile.

Return was via the café at Cockington, which suited Brett and Ruth who both live in Torquay.