Murray may have had a bad day

but 21 riders who turned out today for the Exmoor run certainly did not!. We all gathered at the Blackberries in Bampton for a 11.00

start. This was Chris' run so he led

us out on the road towards Dulverton.

From there we headed along the

river and over the moor to

Withypool, this was a diversion as

the heavy rains of yesterday made

the ford dodgey. Next was Exford where a short stop was had, here

Barrys Norton had to be coaxed into life for the second time. more travel on the moor saw us arrive for coffee at Malmesmeade, this all

in good weather so coffee was taken outside in the sunshine.

After coffee we all set off towards Simonsbath along a lovely road,

finally the remainder of the run was taken past the Poltimore arms

and through Gunn and Goodleigh to arrive at Brendas where a

lovely spread of food awaited. It was great to see cousin Merv here

having travelled up from Cornwall

the furthest he has travelled for

some 3 months. After a good

chinwag, everyone went home.

Thanks go again to Brenda and her

helpers, to Chris for the route, to

Matt who sent me some photo's,

Mike and I brought up the rear.