Nine cyclists appeared at Avonwick the following week, including Paul Tiddy on his first full-day run. Due to a typing error the run had not been published in the Highwayman, which might explain the relatively poor turn-out. Paul had been finding the ride a bit tough, so Colin and Jean took him on a shorter run to Shipley Bridge, leaving six of us to battle through the wind to Wonwell Beach. We stopped there for an hour and made our way home via California Cross and Avonwick to Marley Head for 3.00 – a bit early, but a nice change.

(Kevin Presland)