Ride Reports
Maypool Youth Hostel 2
The Maypool evening was, as usual, very enjoyable, with North Devon and Torbay Sections also in attendance. The wardens had laid on an excellent firework display followed by hot refreshments served outside on the lawns overlooking the river Dart. The spooky pumpkins really couldn’t hold a candle t...
Slide Show
Michael’s slide presentation took the membership on a whistle-stop tour of Scotland and then back to the dawn of time for some shots of a very young-looking Kevin Presland and an e...
Devon AGM Hittisleigh
The dawn chorus sang of torrential rain, so once more the legendary Volvo 345DL was utilised, ably supported by Morris Marina TC. Using four wheels instead of two meant that we ha...
Hole Copse
There can be few more enjoyable experiences than cycling through the villages on the western bank of the river Dart on a beautiful sunny morning in late autumn. The views along th...
Cycle Workshop
A discussion about brakes and cables highlighted just how little some of the younger members know about this important topic.
Bowerman's Nose
The track through Greator once again provided entertainment for the youngsters: today they made a fence out of old pieces of driftwood, the idea being to make life difficult for Vi...
Harberton
Heavy precipitation precipitated an almost unanimous decision to adjourn to the relative comfort of Crofters where the usual range of homely entertainments were made available.
Summerlands Social
Andrew’s well planned music quiz provided plenty of interest. Luke’s team were the eventual victors.
Newton Ferrers
Today was the day when Graham Moates learned the importance of never cycling alone without a pump. He chose to ride direct from Paignton to the Avonwick pick-up and collected the ...
Christmas Lunch
The Ship Inn at Cockwood went out of their way as usual to ensure that our Christmas celebrations got off to a flying start. An excellent range of meals, all served in the cosy Lo...
Christmas Social Spectacular
The participants in this year’s ‘Spectacular’ seemed less able to generate their own entertainment than previous groups. Perhaps the lack of adult and near-adult contribution was ...
Christmas Extravaganza
Many thanks to Kevin and his family for laying on this daytime ‘social with a difference’ at Ilsington. Several awards were presented as follows: Graham Brodie, for the most festi...