Date: Tuesday 29th June 2010
Route: HQ2, Goodameavy, Shaugh bridge, Cadover, Trowlesworthy Tor, Plym dam, Edward's Path, Earthquake, Meavy, HQ.
Riders: Keith, Alan, Paul, Paddy, James, Martyn, Fraser, Colin, & Richard (Colin's visiting colleague).
Depart: 19:40
Arrive HQ: 22:00
Distance: 16 miles
Weather: Warm & dry.

With Debbie having to work on her day off, I wasn't sure that I'd make it out tonight, so when she came through the door at 7.25pm it was a quick change then wait outside the front of HQ2. And what an impressive, most welcome sight eight gents are, heading over the hill that is Golf Links Road! It was good to see Fraser back tonight after his enforced injury lay-off.

Paddy and Colin had planned a route, so back behind the 1st tee we went, across the A386 and down to Clearbrook and the old railway. Under the track and over the Plym to take us into the woods to Shaugh Bridge. Up the hill and through more woods to Cadover (can't be more specific than that)! Upwards again to the top side of the clay pits where we stopped long enough for Al to have a rant!

Instead of going right as usual, we went left towards Trowlesworthy Tor. Here I had a BOGOFF (I didn't get anything free, I had an off in a bog)!! Across some remote moorland stretch to the dam over the Plym below Ditsworthy Warren House. Back along Edward's Path then a puncture for Paul which cut into our drinking time! Finally, the very enjoyable Earthquake descent before arriving at HQ.

Personally, I need to be more disciplined when it comes to the alcohol intake, I think I may have over stepped the line of decency when the conversation turned to wives and bushes!!! I do apologise if I offended anyone and please don't let me drink any more than my two pint pink chit limit!!

Reporter: Keith