Ride Reports
Tour
09 Apr–12 Apr 1982
Cornwall 4
The Easter Tour was a great success this year, with twelve of the fitter Torbay riders taking part.
As Torbay’s new Section Delegate, Michael Ward has written the account of this year’s tour. Unfortunately he didn’t ride down with us on the first day, but since the B-Section also made their own ...
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Millcombe
Sun, 11 Apr 1982
Whilst we were enjoying ourselves in Cornwall, Don Hassall was giving up his Easter morning to lead the alternative ride. Unfortunately, however, all the youngsters were otherwise...
Scoriton Down
Sun, 18 Apr 1982
On April 18th, three of our mob were involved with the Torbay Cycle for Peace (TCP for short – the sponsored gargle), which was held in Paignton. They raised nearly £20 between th...
Lannacombe Beach
Sun, 25 Apr 1982
And that brings us to the last Sunday in April. The destination was Lannacombe Beach, and just for a change the weather gods had forgotten to read the runs list – the sun was shin...
Stoke Gabriel
Wed, 28 Apr 1982
No report currently available.
[The attendance list for this event is currently incomplete]
May Fair, Maypool Youth Hostel
Sat, 01 May 1982
The month got off to a good start with Maypool’s May Fair, held at the hostel on May Day. Surprisingly perhaps, the weather was superb – sunny and yet not too hot – and the few wh...
Hill Bridge (SX 532803)
Sun, 02 May 1982
Next day we embarked on a new venture which had been planned for several months – our first split in an attempt to cater more successfully for the harder riders in the group. The ...
Woodland
Sun, 02 May 1982
The Afternoon Run went quite well, with two new youngsters joining us for the first time - Paul Betts from Paignton and Neil Pena from Dartington. It was also good to see Matthew ...
Decided on the Day
Wed, 05 May 1982
Report unavailable.
Blackpool Sands
Sun, 09 May 1982
Fourteen members met at Totnes for our trip to Blackpool Sands on 9th May. Kevin and Michael led us down through the lanes to Moreleigh and Blackawton, finally emerging at Blackpo...
Devon BCTC Heat, Bovey Tracey
Sun, 16 May 1982
May 16th was the date of the BCTC Heat at Bovey Tracey. All those who managed to get up early enough made their own way to the start for 9.15, ready for the day’s activities. Eig...
Mark's Bridge (SX 602572)
Sun, 23 May 1982
Mark’s Bridge was the destination the following week, and the person from whom the bridge’s name is derived could not attend because of exams! Never mind, there were still twelve ...