Ruby run 121025

 

I have never been paid 50p to join the run but Cliff explained we had to pay to park at the lunch stop so the £2 sign on fee waived and the 50p given paid for the parking fee. 8 riders plus 2 well wishers saw chairman Cliff’s Ruby, ( yes it’s Devons cows ), set off today with Cliff in the lead and John and I bringing up the rear, course being chairman meant he had all the right contacts to give us great weather. We were lead back through Winkleigh towards Monkokehampton and then on towards our lunch stop at the upper Tamar lakes via strictly’s slow, slow quick quick slow route!. We could have called the run ‘ the worthy run ‘ since we seemed to pass through or close to villages ending in ‘ worthy ‘. The afternoon saw us head towards Bideford before changing course to the end at Torrington common.

Now our AGM is Oct 23rd so come along and help us keep the club on track. Next run is November 2nd from the Riverside caravan park, this is Ian’s coddiwomple run.

Great run today Cliff, good route thanks.

Dartmoor run extra

 

Thanks to John for these extra photos from Ian’s Dartmoor run yesterday 

Rescheduled Dartmoor discovery 210925

 

6 riders arrived at Whiddon down for this years Dartmoor discovery led by Ian who knows it so well. Cliff had to bring his modern BMW as his trusty Honda had a flat battery due to the sat nav trying to find its way in the garage for the past 6 weeks!. The weather was virtually dry but a little chilly and we set off pretty well on time at 1100. Ian led us to Mortonhampstead and then on to the moor where we flashed by Haytor as the first of many we came close too. We arrived at Princetown without mishap for a spot of lunch.

After lunch, Ian decided we had had it too cushy in the morning so a few miles of narrow lanes were on the menu. We were all a bit surprised as to how many people were on the moor in fact, most car parks were full and many people parked on the roadside making negotiating a bit difficult at times.

The run ended at Morton without any problems, next run is October 12th where Cliff will lead us on the Ruby run. Thanks to Ian for the day he really does know his way about. Now there is a meet this Thursday 25th at the Rising sun Umberleigh folks.

Evening pub meet August 2025

 A lazy summer evening was spent shooting the breeze at The Cyder Presse, Weare Gifford.  Ian’s Harley, wearing its new outfit, looked resplendent in the evening sun and Pete surprised us with his new-found skill in avant-garde photography.

North Cornwall Run, August 2025

 The heat wave Pete ordered for his North Cornwall Run arrived right on cue.  Setting off from Torrington Common we had a brisk run down to Bude where Ian, our very own traffic manager, stopped the traffic for our line to pass safely through a busy junction.  Then it was off to Widemouth Bay for coffee and a spot of paddling (or at least the thought of it!).  Our Cornish incursion continued through Crackington Haven, Boscastle and Tintagel before lunching at the Highway 39 Café.  Then it was a swift run north back to home territory but not before some rehydration (courtesy of Pete and his mate Ernie) at the London Inn, Kilkhampton.  Thanks to Pete for making a fine day out.

West Devon Borders Run, July 2025

A small but perfectly formed group of Devon’s finest ambassadors went on an important diplomatic mission to meet with the Cornwall Massif (aka Section) for Dave Beacham’s West Devon Borders Run, starting from Strawberry Fields, Lifton.  Ian’s nicely rebuilt BSA A10 was allegedly running-in but despite that and a bit of smoke from the right pot, he led us out at a cracking pace on the run down.  As usual we were heavily outnumbered by the Cornish delegation but we enjoyed their company on a great blend of roads, lovely Devon border landscapes and a relaxing lunch at Lydford.  Thanks go to Dave B for leading the big wing so efficiently and for making a fine day out.

Evening meet 170725

 

8 riders arrived on a decent night at the Bell in Chittlehampton for our July ride and meet. Two treats were in store, firstly, the sight of the two Sunbeams we have heard so much about over the last months looking just wonderful and making a great fore scene for our second treat being the sight of Morris men dancing on the road just outside the inn. Great night as usual, next run is July 27th at Strawberry fields farm shop Liftonfarmshop for a 1030 start.