Back to very cold but sunny weather for the last day in November and, when the “clans gathered” at Totnes we were fourteen. Progress was rather slow with care needed to watch out for patches of ice.

After using a lane route through Harbertonford and Moreleigh we found a patch of ice right on a bend near Coles Cross. Two riders had slight arguments with the road, but damage was minimal and before long we were sitting in a sheltered place in the sun enjoying our lunch.

Once again we decided that we weren’t going to reach our destination but we did see Start Point quite well from Slapton when we turned our faces from the very strong headwind. A couple of members were suffering badly from the cold as the sun set with a fiery glow, and clothes were pulled out of various saddlebags to get them back in working condition for the last miles from Tuckenhay to Totnes and then home.

(Colin Brierly)

We had a T-shirt meeting at Mike's after the ride.

(Kevin Presland)

Michael used a trial roll of Kodachrome slide film in his camera from today, with stunning results.