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Saturday 20 September 1986
Weekend ride: Beer Youth Hostel
Day 1
Sunny
9 Participants: David Bitner, Richard Burge, Marc Dolley, Tim Dolley, Michael Jones, Warren Masters, Mark Morris, Mark Moxham, Andrew Simmons
A rather expensive but enjoyable ferry crossing from Starcross brought us to our chosen lunch spot on Exmouth Beach. From here the route was to be along the back lanes to Budleigh Salterton, but we hadn’t got much further than the top of the first hill when Andrew discovered that he had a broken rear spindle.

When repairs had been effected in the town we set off once more for the scenic delights of the Otter valley. The promise of an abundance of tea-rooms at Sidmouth, used to entice younger riders over the unfriendly hill between Otterton and the town, proved a little inaccurate inasmuch as every café seemed to be overflowing with tourists. We found one in the end, and some reasonably priced chocolate cakes prepared everyone for the gruelling climb to Salcombe Regis.

Arrival at the hostel was delayed by a final excursion through picturesque Branscombe which looked its best on this beautiful evening. Supper was followed by a walk along the spooky coastal path between Beer and Seaton.
Sunday 21 September 1986
Weekend ride: Beer Youth Hostel
Day 2
Sunny
9 Participants: David Bitner, Richard Burge, Marc Dolley, Tim Dolley, Michael Jones, Warren Masters, Mark Morris, Mark Moxham, Andrew Simmons
A brisk ride along the main road next morning brought us to The Buttered Scone (a café) at Newton Poppleford which boasted some of the most delicious and generously-portioned cakes and puddings we have ever tasted – and all at a reasonable price too. Needless to say, we had to sample them all.

Lunch at Woodbury Castle was followed by an enjoyable descent to Topsham, an interesting ride along the canal path to Alphington and a not so enjoyable climb over Haldon. Still, everyone made it, including the relatively new youngsters who had expected to need parental assistance from Exeter.
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