Ride Reports
Camping Trip 2
Following a leisurely lunchtime start and a pleasant ride through the lanes, the brave campers set about preparing their meals in the private field at Knowle Farm, Aveton Gifford. Most of the group, who were busily opening cans of baked beans, stared in amazement at Kevin as he removed several raw ...
Spitchwick
Our three new Ashburton lads had an eventful introduction to club activities after a swim in the Dart when Jason punctured his tyre with a nail. Falling darkness and Jasonβs lack o...
Wistman's Wood
The morning was dry, giving Luke the opportunity to find a new letter box at Combestone Tor. Heavy drizzle had set in on arrival at Two Bridges however, so we headed for the shelt...

Scottish Highlands and Islands 12
Holne
It is impossible to reach Holne without a climb, but the route via Michelcombe must be the easiest, rising as it does in a series of gentle slopes rather than the one long steep hi...
Lawrence Castle
Having bade farewell to the Torbay Section at Bovey Tracey we cut across country to emerge at Trusham Quarry. We soon passed through the village of Trusham itself and then began t...
Ashburton
This ride was almost a non-event as the Scotland tour was returning and required parental support in terms of transport from Newton Abbot station.

Mansands
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 ...
Staverton
Once again we were able to sniff out a new route, this time via Bumpston Cross and the track near Fursdon.
Rolster Bridge
This turned out to be one of the most inspiring rides of the summer as we discovered βnewβ lanes between Diptford and Harbertonford. Mark Morris found a βnewβ pothole and buckled ...
Broadhempston
The appearance of Jason Morris on the ride brought the usual spate of punctures to the participants, one at Staverton and the other near Landscove β in the dark!
Graetor Rocks
The open moor is always welcoming. The heather, streams and woodland glades seemed particularly inviting in todayβs sunshine, however, and it was with reluctance that we rejoined ...