Dartmoor discovery run 15/09/24

 

Due to holidays, bereavement and other reasons just 7 riders and 1 pillion arrived at Whiddon Down services for Ian’s Dartmoor discovery run. Ian had arranged good weather and gave a pre run talk to make us aware that due to the fact that Dartmoor has few roads, some of the run would be on lanes, also as we were few in number, he suggested that we did not operate the usual drop off system and simply look in our mirrors, stopping if we lost sight of the next rider.

During our run today we crossed onto and off the moor on many lanes as warned and in several locations, seeing towns, a reservoir and visitor centres on route also swerving to avoid sheep, cattle and ponies, we even almost came to a stop whilst a squirrel ran down the road ahead of us. Lunch was taken in Princetown at the Fox Tor restaurant and a stop was made in Moretonhampstead.

Thanks to Ian for the route and congratulations to the riders for passing the ‘lanes’ test.

Next meet will be on the 26th at the Lymington Arms in Wembworthy from 1830.

Next run will be on the 20th October from Jonesey’s cafe at Winkleigh.

Cancellation

 Due to the heavy rain over the past few days and the promise of the same for tomorrow, the unanimous decision has been taken to cancel the three tors run scheduled for tomorrow the 8th of September.

There is the Bideford bike show taking place tomorrow for anyone ‘up North’ who would like an alternative.

Change of dates note

 Please be aware of a change to the Ruby run now to be held on October 20th , same venue and time.

Our AGM will be on Thursday 17th October, and planning meeting on Thursday 21st November, both to be held at the Coaching house South Molton.

An invitation is extended to all section members to attend the AGM, a poor attendance is usually seen but it is your club and it would be great if more members made the effort.

If you are willing to lead a run next year, please advise one of our secretaries or any committee member, you know what is involved, it’s not difficult and we would love to see new leaders and routes, come on don’t be shy!.

Next run is Ian’s Dartmoor discovery 15th September at Whiddon down services.