Ride Reports

Avon Dam
Fri, 28 Jun 1991

We took our usual route up to Shipley Bridge and back to Cross Furzes, the only memorable incident occurring when Neil hit a stone on a descent and buckled his front wheel.

Ten Tors Special
Sun, 30 Jun 1991
Despite mist and drizzle initially obscuring the views on the Ten Tors event, the weather cleared to reveal stunning vistas later in the day. A minor controversy arose as some teenagers flouted the club's moorland cycling policy, while confusion over routes added to the day's challenges.
Destination Unknown
Wed, 03 Jul 1991

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Spitchwick
Fri, 05 Jul 1991

Michael informed those present that, according to the weather forecast, a thunderstorm was moving towards South Devon from Cornwall, and he advised a cautious route through Landsco...

Cancelled
Sun, 07 Jul 1991

Only Ken turned up - in the bus in view of the appalling weather conditions - so the ride was abandoned.

Ramshorn Down
Sun, 07 Jul 1991

Discretion again seemed the better part of valour as we retreated to Crofters to watch the men's singles tennis final over hot drinks.

80km Reliability Ride
Sun, 07 Jul 1991

Wimbledon men's singles final, the early start and the weather combined to dampen just about everyone's enthusiasm for the first of the year's reliability rides. When Toby and Ric...

Destination Unknown
Wed, 10 Jul 1991

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Woolston Green
Fri, 12 Jul 1991

Those who braved the early drizzle were rewarded with a delightful sunny evening ride through Pridhamsleigh, Landscove and Staverton, which included a sprinkling of tracks just for...

Treasure Hunt
Sun, 14 Jul 1991

Richard had just two loops in the course this year, one before lunch and one after lunch. This proved a very satisfactory arrangement, and the clever clues provided plenty of ente...

Destination Unknown
Wed, 17 Jul 1991

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Dartington
Fri, 19 Jul 1991

This evening's route took in some newish lanes in the Rattery and Dartington areas, returning via the Staverton track, Abham and Green Lane.