Ride Reports
Open Evening
Tue, 29 Oct 1985
Most of the evening was spent contentedly roasting chestnuts on a log fire thanks to the efforts of Andrew, Luke and Michael that morning in collecting them. A spooky-looking pump...
Scoriton Down
Sun, 03 Nov 1985
Mark Stott and Kevin cycled from Torbay and Plymouth respectively to join our ride across the moor. After climbing Wallaford hill (which was pretty aweful) we cycled along the sto...
Weekend ride
09 Nov–10 Nov 1985
Maypool Youth Hostel 2
Maypool hostel was warm and welcoming for the DA bonfire night. There was strong representation from Torbay, North Devon, Dart Valley, Dawlish and Plymouth groups making the evening one of the best DA meet-ups we have had for some time. The youngsters certainly seemed to enjoy themselves running a...
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Highway Code Quiz
Tue, 12 Nov 1985
The first Summerlands social (the Simmons house) was a great success, with everyone learning (or re-learning) some aspect of the Highway Code. There was also a chance to watch the...
Hittisleigh for Devon DA AGM
Sun, 17 Nov 1985
The day was ideal for cycling – clear blue skies and a warming sun. However the Dart Valley group decided against taking advantage of the favourable conditions, travelling instead...
Noss Mayo
Sun, 24 Nov 1985
The route to Noss Mayo put up surprisingly little resistance as we speeded towards the destination for a 12.30 lunch. The bus shelter, not being the warmest of places to enjoy an ...
Wheels
Tue, 26 Nov 1985
The November schedule was concluded with a discussion about various aspects of cycle wheels and their maintenance. Any complaints from parents about children riding around on squa...
Bradley Woods
Sun, 01 Dec 1985
Progress towards the East Ogwell pick-up was aided by a short break in the showers and a favourable tailwind along the A38. A brief glance at the map revealed an interesting short...
Hallsands
Sun, 08 Dec 1985
Some members felt that Hallsands was a little too far away for comfort, so the group divided near East Allington with three Torbay members proceeding to the destination and the Sou...
Games Evening
Tue, 10 Dec 1985
This was a fun evening, the fun being provided by computer games, table football, backgammon, table skittles and records. The social was rounded off with some delicious sausage ro...
Lawrence Castle
Sun, 15 Dec 1985
There was time for sustenance at the newsagents in Chudleigh whilst waiting for the six senior Dawlish Diddlers riders who had arranged to meet us there. When they arrived we were...
Cockwood for Christmas Lunch
Sun, 22 Dec 1985
At last! Successful rendezvous at Gappah! Yes, believe it or not gentle reader, the Torbay and South Dartmoor Sections finally achieved the impossible – meeting up in the right p...