On July 10th Totnes saw us turn up in an optimistic mood for the Lannacombe Beach run – what a day for swimming we thought. After sorting out the Highwayman (magazines, not Totnesians) we plodded up the High Street, through Harbertonford, Moreleigh and other such places, eventually arriving at Sherford, although we were never meant to go there.

Nearing the top of the hill there was a cry of, dare I say it, “Puncture!!!”, and who could that have come from apart from myself. Now Phil decided to time me, and this proved somewhat regrettable as I rushed the job and tied my chain into the most amazing knots. Luckily, I was the only one with a camera, and I was too busy with the chain rivet extractor!

We then proceeded with all speed to Lannacombe, only to find that a fog had descended. So only Mark and I faced the sea, and Mark got considerably wetter.

After lunch we turned tail and rushed – well, plodded – for Torcross and the café. We returned home via Strete and Harbertonford to end an over-energetic day’s cycling.

(Kevin Presland)

[The attendance list for this event is currently incomplete]

[2 photos to follow from Kevin Presland]