Michael was recovering from a virus this morning so he led the ride by car on a superb sunny morning. We rode to Ashburton, then down the railway track to the centre of town, although George apparently came off while attempting a jump which caused a small delay.

After taking the back lanes to Belford Mill we rode the track down through the woods. Last time the first section of the path was in a total mess as a result of extensive tree felling, but now we were pleased to find that the path had been properly tidied up – it was still a bit muddy, but everyone enjoyed it.

We returned home via South Dartmoor School and the old Ashburton road, getting back for around 12.45. There was a Minecraft social after the ride until 3.30.