Three of us set off from the Ridgeway they included, myself, Brenda and Rob, meeting Trevor at the Hunting Lodge. Today's ride would take us to Holne, via South Brent, Harbourneford and Buckfast. On arriving at Buckfastleigh it was decided we should have coffee at the Steam Railway cafe, fortunately it was open, although no lights were apparent from the outside. As we were about to finish our coffee it started to rain, but thankfully it soon passed. so it was upwards and onwards once more.
Having passed the Abbey we took a right turn leading through quiet leafy lanes and minimal traffic to our destination of Holne. Trevor navigating us the less arduous hilly route. On arriving at Holne, the Community shop was open but not the cafe. Fortunately we were able to refresh ourselves with coffee from the machine at the shop, whilst partaking in lunch at the same, sat outside on bench tables and glorious sunshine. So not all was lost.
The return journey seemed quicker with more downhill stretches and before long we were in Buckfastleigh once more, cutting this time through the town centre and exiting near Dean. Reaching Ivybridge, it was farewell to Trevor as the three of us made tracks to Plympton. A tough ride with good company and 47 miles on the clock.
Andy
Having passed the Abbey we took a right turn leading through quiet leafy lanes and minimal traffic to our destination of Holne. Trevor navigating us the less arduous hilly route. On arriving at Holne, the Community shop was open but not the cafe. Fortunately we were able to refresh ourselves with coffee from the machine at the shop, whilst partaking in lunch at the same, sat outside on bench tables and glorious sunshine. So not all was lost.
The return journey seemed quicker with more downhill stretches and before long we were in Buckfastleigh once more, cutting this time through the town centre and exiting near Dean. Reaching Ivybridge, it was farewell to Trevor as the three of us made tracks to Plympton. A tough ride with good company and 47 miles on the clock.
Andy
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