Ride Reports
Beer Youth Hostel
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 re...
Holne
The ‘easy route’ via Michelcombe brought us to the Church House Inn by 7.45pm where the children’s room had been specially reserved for our use on this last evening ride of the sea...
Bantham
Sandwiches with real sand did not make a particularly appetizing lunch but everyone seemed to enjoy themselves in other ways on the beach. Eleven-year-old Mark Morris, who needed ...
AGM: elections and tour plans
A lively AGM at Crofters marked a year of growth and formal recognition as the CTC’s South Dartmoor Section, with elections and a new publicity network to boost reach. Members set a clear programme of rides and tours and renewed the push on group riding standards, alongside plans for a loan panniers-and-toolkit scheme.
Water Oak Corner
The long climb onto the moor via Gidleigh Bridge, whilst offering great rewards at the top in the form of quiet isolation and rugged scenery, did not find young Mark Morris in his ...
Hunters' Path
The election of Matthew as leader provided the group with a suitable target for abuse as the somewhat hilly route from Bovey to Fingle unfolded itself. Spectacular views from the ...
Games Evening
Roger’s new compact disc player sprang to life – with a little help from Michael’s compact disc. Mark Morris and Tim Dolley tied for first place in the indoor bowls championship.
Slapton
This highly successful ride, which followed the usual route through Totnes, Moreleigh, Slapton, Strete and Tuckenhay, was complicated only by the Met Office’s prediction of rain by...
Brentor
The grade of this ride changed from hard to easy at Hexworthy when, after a unanimous decision, the destination was changed to Laughter Hole. When the three morning-only riders (R...
Charades
A last-minute change of venue and content did not affect the enjoyment of this social thanks to the efforts of Di and family.
Chercombe Bridge
A pleasant meander through the lanes near Broadhempston brought us eventually to Denbury prison and Chercombe Bridge. The eventful part of the journey was yet to come, however, as...
Maypool Youth Hostel
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...