Ride Reports
Kenn
Sun, 21 Jan 1979
On 21st January we had an enjoyable run to Kenn where we met up with Don Hassal. We had a fairly dry, although cold, run into Starcross, where we stopped for tea at the Old Georgi...
Millcombe
Sun, 28 Jan 1979
The following week our run to Millcombe was a wash-out, although the turnout included Sue Shepley and three of “the lads” as our youthful followers are known. Our route to Ashprin...
Unknown
Sun, 04 Feb 1979
(No report available)
[The attendance list for this ride is incomplete, and sadly no attendance records were kept for this period]
North Bovey
Sun, 11 Feb 1979
It was back into the snow for our run to North Bovey. Although none actually fell, the surface snow increased as we headed towards Moretonhampstead and then continued on to North ...
Gara Bridge
Sun, 18 Feb 1979
Report to follow.
[The attendance list for this ride is incomplete, and sadly no attendance records were kept for this period]
Hembury Woods
Sun, 25 Feb 1979
Report to follow.
[The attendance list for this ride is incomplete, and sadly no attendance records were kept for this period]
Denbury
Sun, 04 Mar 1979
In addition to last month’s new member, another keen youngster, Gary French of Torquay, has joined us and proved to be very enthusiastic.
The March afternoon run was a great suc...
Blackpool Sands
Sun, 11 Mar 1979
Our ride to Blackpool Sands we thought we’d end up sheltering in the bus shelter at Tuckenhay again but, fortunately, we dodged the showers and found a damp but sheltered hedgerow ...
Weekend ride
17 Mar–18 Mar 1979
Inter-DA Photographic Competition 2
Both Gary and Raymond rode a good section of the route from Torbay to Crowcombe and back, and Raymond seemed the least “puffed out” of the lot when we returned. Basil (who’s just turned 76 years young – congratulations Baz) also rode extremely well and must be one of the Section’s hardiest members,...
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Postbridge
Sun, 25 Mar 1979
Our run to Postbridge was a wash-out with heavy rain at the start of the day, putting off all except Basil who ventured for a few miles before returning home.
(Graham Brodie)
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No Man's Land, Daccombe
Sun, 01 Apr 1979
A large crowd went out on the April afternoon run, and we had an enjoyable ride to No Man's Land, which is situated near Daccombe, not far from Combe-in-Teignhead.
(Graham Brodi...
Rough Stuff Event
Sun, 08 Apr 1979
On 8th April, Section members swept the board in the Rough Stuff Competition with Colin Brierly, Raymond Snelling and Graham Brodie all tying on points and Graham Brodie winning th...