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CTC Devon Treasure Hunt 24 May 2015

24/5/2015

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Since this is the first time that CTC Plymouth has organised this event for some years I was pleased by the support we received from other Sections. Nine entrants were at the start: Sue Etheridge, Patrick Hyett, Anna Bryant, Roy Russell, Glenes Pewzey, Robert Swayne, Lynda Swayne, Ruth Prudden and Dave Prudden.

The weather in the morning was disappointing - not all all what you would expect in late May. There was fine drizzle late morning and it was fairly cold for the time of year. I was pleasantly surprised by the Torbay contingent who dropped in about one o'clock for a warming cup of tea and a chat before continuing with the route.

The route itself took the riders out to Plym Bridge via Saltram House and then to Coypool and back along the lower coastal path in Saltram Park. From there they headed to the Hoe and William's Yard and back to the start - a distance just short of 20 miles with some very challenging clues along the way. Both the route and the clues had been ably compiled by Heather Boote, whom I would like to thank here.

We were fortunate to be able to use the Tresillian Centre in Cattedown, which was very spacious and well equipped. Owing to the CTC's charitable status the facilities were free of charge.

Many thanks also to Anna Bryant, who provided the flap-jacks, and to Caroline Sage, who had made some rock buns and who helped at the start, and to the East End Community Centre, who allowed us to use their excellent facilities for the day.
3 Comments
Rob Swayne
24/5/2015 09:16:59 pm

Hi Graham, thanks for putting on the Treasure Hunt, (we are quite happy with the title), it's one of the few times I can persuade Lynda out on her bike so the distance etc suited us fine, and the clues about right, some more challenging than others! We definitely enjoyed the day, we managed to avoid the worst of the showers, and only Lynda got a bit too warm!
I have to disagree with you on one point though, I think Plymouth have put on a Treasure Hunt before, Lynda and I did one starting at the school in Woodford, Plympton, we were riding our old Motobecane tandem, so it must have been about 12 years ago, the route took us across to Jenny Cliff and Hooe, if my memory serves me right, it fails to recall the name of the lady who arranged it though, she was a keen cyclist with Plymouth CTC Cheers, Rob

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Graham John link
25/5/2015 04:07:21 am

Yes, you're quite right. Iris Buckler organised a few Treasure Hunts in past years - a point which Anna Bryant also made. I have amended my report accordingly. Thank you for your kind comments and I'm looking forward to running the event again next year.

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Dave Prudden
25/5/2015 05:43:31 pm

Hi Graham - Thanks for organising the event - It was great fun to do - We didn't manage all the clues but didn't expect to - Found some views around Plymouth that had never seen before - Hope you put one on again - Cheers Dave

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