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South Dartmoor CTC

Activities for 2006

Evening ride	Friday 7 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Avon Dam	Sunday 9 July 13 miles
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate
This exciting afternoon ride will take you along the picturesque track up to the Avon Dam and then off-road across the open moor. The downhill track back to Cross Furzes is tremendous fun.

Evening ride	Friday 14 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Blackpool Sands	Sunday 16 July 35 miles
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.00am Start 2: Totnes 10.45am Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments
Make the most of the summer weather with a full-day ride to this popular South Hams beach. You’ll have at least an hour for lunch and fun on the beach, so bring your swimgear!

Evening ride	Friday 21 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Gatcombe Tracks	Sunday 23 July 15 miles
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments
Explore this network of tracks and lanes at Gatcombe, near Littlehempston. You’ll ride through quiet lanes and villages to reach the destination on this morning ride, and there may be time for a café stop at Totnes.

Evening ride	Friday 28 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Plym Valley Cycleway	Sunday 30 July 55 miles
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.00am Start 2: South Brent 10.30am Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £2.50 for refreshments
One of our most adventurous all-day rides will take you to Plympton and then up the Plym Valley cycle track all the way to Burrator reservoir. There’ll be a café stop at Princetown before returning to Buckfastleigh via Hexworthy.

Evening ride	Friday 4 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Venford Reservoir	Sunday 6 August 13 miles
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate
The superb track that circles Venford reservoir makes the climb through Holne well worth the effort. To finish you'll enjoy another track that crosses the open moor and descends steeply into Michelcombe.

Switzerland Tour 2006	Monday 7 August 480 miles
Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Advance booking required: Yes
This promises to be the ultimate cycling holiday, two weeks in a beautiful country that boasts a fabulous network of cycle paths and some of the best scenery in Europe. Find out more by checking out our Switzerland 2006 home page. We're sorry but there will be no Sunday and Friday rides this year while the tour is running.

Combe Fishacre	Sunday 20 August 15 miles
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston. We'll be calling into Fermoys cafe at Ipplepen if time allows, so be sure to bring money for some of those delicious cakes!

Evening ride	Friday 25 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Ten Tors 2006	Sunday 27 August 21 miles
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.00am Start 2: Ashburton 10.20am Start 3: Bickington 10.45am Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments
This is Ten Tors South Dartmoor style! Cycle to ten Dartmoor tours, climb to the top of each, find a Dartmoor letterbox whenever you can and get a certificate to prove you did it all! The route isn't long, but the moorland air and all that excitement will leave you feeling tired when you get home. Route takes you through Bickington to Haytor and Bonehill. There'll be a cafe stop at Widecombe before the last tor near the spectacular Doctor Blackall's drive. Don't miss this action-packed event!

Evening ride	Friday 1 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Broadhempston	Sunday 3 September Afternoon ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: £1.50+ for the cafe Estimated distance: 10 miles
Enjoy the quiet country lanes near Staverton on this easy ride to Broadhempston. When you've played in the well-equipped playpark we'll call in to the garden centre cafe at Landscove for some well earned refreshments.

Evening ride	Friday 8 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Evening ride	Friday 15 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Combe Fishacre	Sunday 17 September Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Estimated distance: 15 miles
Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston. We'll be calling into Fermoys cafe at Ipplepen if time allows, so be sure to bring money for some of those delicious cakes!

Evening ride	Friday 22 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Golant Youth Hostel 2006	Saturday 23 September Weekend (2 days)
Advance booking required: Yes Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Estimated distance: 30m per day Cost: Overnight £10.95 for under 18s, £15.50 for adults; £3 travel costs to Plymouth; also bring money or food for breakfast, lunches and spending money. More information: Ask for our special YH weekends brochure, or see our web site. How to book: Give overnight fee to Michael as soon as possible.
Weekend trips make an ideal short holiday to give you a really good break from your usual routine. Golant hostel is a large country house overlooking the Fowey estuary around 30 miles from Plymouth. We’ll be taking train or car to Saltash and then riding along the south coast through the picturesque village of Looe on the Saturday, crossing on at least one ferry. On Sunday we’ll return via an inland route.

Evening ride	Friday 29 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles
Join us for the last evening ride of the season.

Spitchwick	Sunday 1 October Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Grid reference: SX 714714 Estimated distance: 12 miles
For those who don't know, Spitchwick is a popular grassy area by the banks of the river Dart on Dartmoor. You will have the option of a frisbee contest on the grass and some good downhill tracks through Hembury Woods.

Games & Annual General Meeting	Friday 6 October Social
Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Anyone who has ever cycled with South Dartmoor CTC What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
The AGM is our most important meeting of the year, where we review progress over the past twelve months and make plans for the coming year. If you'd like to offer your help in running the club in any way, or if you would just like to make sure your views are heard, come along to the AGM. Refreshments and computer games will be available before and after the meeting.

Haytor Tramway	Sunday 8 October Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton 10.40am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 760778 Estimated distance: 20 miles
This moderately easy full day ride will take you via Bickington to Haytor, along the path of the old granite tramway, into the shelter of Haytor quarry for lunch and then offroad on a wild adventure into the valley beyond. You'll pass the ruins of Graetor village, and if the weather is good we'll return home via Widecombe for refreshments.

Games Evening	Friday 13 October Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Fermoys	Sunday 15 October Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 844674 Estimated distance: 17 miles
Fermoys garden centre is probably the best value cafe in the area, offering a wide range of well priced cakes and drinks in spacious surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston and then fill up with well-earned refreshments!

Games Evening	Friday 20 October Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Lukesland	Sunday 22 October Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent 10.55am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 642579 Estimated distance: 22 miles
Get to know the real Dartmoor on this exciting excursion to the South moor. You'll ride along quiet back roads to Ivybridge, then take the back lane to Lukesland where you'll enjoy your packed lunch in the shelter of the local church. You'll then head up onto the open moor for a short climb and exciting descent of the stony track to Owley, returning home via South Brent.

Cinema Trip - 'Click'	Friday 27 October Social
Advance booking required: Yes, to be sure of your space in the car Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £5.00 if you're under 15, £7.00 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Also bring money for refreshments as required
Book now to join us for the action-packed comedy that has been a real hit at the UK box office. Busy architect and dedicated family man Michael Newman finds himself torn between his professional career and his personal life. When he loses his TV remote control, Michael decides he has too many of the contraptions and needs a universal remote. While shopping, he meets mad scientist Morty who provides him with a one-off remote control that can do just what he needs: by the click of a button, he can pause, fast-forward, rewind and mute any part of his life. We're seeing the 8.40pm showing at Plymouth. Remember, you MUST book in advance, by ringing or emailing Michael.

Bellever Youth Hostel 2006	Saturday 28 October Weekend (2 days)
Advance booking required: Yes Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Estimated distance: 15m per day if weather is good Cost: Overnight £8.95 for under 18s, £12.95 for adults; also bring money or food for breakfast, lunches and spending money. More information: Ask for our special YH weekends brochure, or see our web site. How to book: Give overnight fee to Michael as soon as possible.
Weekend trips make an ideal short holiday to give you a really good break from your usual routine. Bellever youth hostel is situated in a remote hamlet on Dartmoor, near Postbridge, and is the closest youth hostel to us. There's an open fire and a games room, and plenty of fun to be had exploring the nearby river and forest. If the weather is good we'll ride up from Buckfastleigh, leaving at around 2.15, and ride back via Widecombe on the Sunday, but if it's wet we'll use the car for part or all of the journey and ride on Sunday if it's dryer then. Be sure to book your place as early as possible, as this is the last weekend trip we will be doing this year.

Games Evening	Friday 3 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Avon Dam	Sunday 5 November Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 679658 Estimated distance: 12 miles
This exciting afternoon ride will take you along the picturesque track up to the Avon Dam and then off-road across the open moor. The downhill track back to Cross Furzes is tremendous fun.

Film Night	Friday 10 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 32" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, and interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected from our huge library by those who come along.

Tuckenhay	Sunday 12 November Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Totnes 11.00am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 23 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 861551 Estimated distance: 23 miles
This moderately easy full day ride will take you through Totnes, up the long climb called Totnes Downhill, and the down a steep lane to the stepping stones over the river Dart at Tuckenhay. When you've enjoyed lunch by the river we'll cross the stones and head back via Rattery.

Games Evening	Friday 17 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Doctor Blackall's Drive	Sunday 19 November Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 694724 Estimated distance: 12 miles
One of the most exciting downhill tracks on Dartmoor is our destination for today's morning ride. You'll ride through Hembury Woods to Spitchwick, then after a challenging climb through Leusdon you'll be able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the unspoilt Dart valley as you descend Doctor Blackall's drive, originally built by the owner of the estate to show off his magnificent valley.

Ten-pin bowling	Friday 24 November Social
Booking required: Yes. You must book as soon as possible to be sure of your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Plympton or Torquay Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £8 to cover bowling and petrol costs; money for refreshments as required
Choose a bowling ball and try your luck at knocking down all the skittles at the end of the alley. You're guaranteed an enjoyable evening even if you haven't done much bowling before. Don't forget to book in advance.

Exeter Ship Canal	Sunday 26 November Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton and Chudleigh by arrangement Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 963865 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Don't miss this action-packed ride that will take you along the many miles of flat tracks that run alongside the Exeter Ship Canal. We'll be taking the cars to Starcross and then riding past the deer of Powderham Castle, across the main railway line, along the coastal path to the canal and then along the canal path into Exeter. We'll have time to explore the many interesting tracks and shops around the centre of Exeter and call in to a cafe for refreshments before heading back along the canal path to Starcross. Be sure to book your place in the cars.

Games Evening	Friday 1 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

North Huish	Sunday 3 December Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 712565 Estimated distance: 14 miles
For our December afternoon ride, enjoy the quiet lanes through Avonwick and on to North Huish, then drop down a steep hill to the picturesque bridge over the river Avon. You'll return via Diptford and Rattery.

Badminton	Friday 8 December Social
Booking required: Yes, preferably by the previous day as we have to book a court Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £3.00 to cover the badminton court and petrol; money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Dartmeet	Sunday 10 December Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 673733 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Today's ride will involve climbing up through Holne to Venford reservoir, then setting out on a lengthy track adventure from Combestone Tor, down over the moor, across a stream, along an open path and then, if the weather hasn't been too wet recently, down across open fields to the stepping stones across the river Dart. There's an excellent cafe at Badger's Holt that will prepare you for the big climb of Dartmeet Hill and the descent of the exciting Doctor Blackall's drive for the return journey.

Games Evening	Friday 15 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Christmas Lunch ride	Sunday 17 December Day ride
Advance booking required: Yes; contact Michael as soon as you can, and preferably at least a week or two before the event, to choose your menu and make your payment, £12.55 for under 12s and £14.85 for everyone else. Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton 10.40am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members What to bring: Around £3 for use of pool and sauna before the meal if required; money for soft drinks as required Grid reference: SX 780761 Estimated distance: 24 miles
This is our annual excursion to the luxurious Ilsington Country Hotel, a huge country house set in its own magnificent grounds. We plan to ride up to the hotel via Bickington, but if the weather is bad we will be using car assistance. You'll have opportunity to use the hotel's private indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room before the meal. We'll be giving out certificates and prizes after the meal, and when you've enjooyed coffee by the log fire we'll be heading homewards, a journey that is mainly downhill. It's important to book your place early for this event, so please contact Michael as soon as you can. Menu is soup or melon for starters, roast turkey or nut roast for main course and christmas pudding or fresh fruit salad for dessert.

Music Quiz	Friday 22 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Test your knowledge of tv music, film themes and pop music with our very own computer-assisted Music Quiz. You'll work in teams and be presented with familiar music in a variety of different formats, all designed to make it that little bit harder to recognise where you've heard it before!

Christmas Eve Special	Sunday 24 December Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Estimated distance: 10 miles
A special Christmas excursion to the Hembury Woods maize!

Christmas Social	Friday 29 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 6.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Our 2006 extended Christmas Social will offer a wide range of festive entertainments and refreshments. There'll be prizes for game winners, video previews of our 2007 tours and free mince pies and ice cream for everyone. Don't miss this very special evening - and don't forget the earlier start time!

Totnes Longmarsh	Sunday 31 December Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 808597 Estimated distance: 14 miles
Celebrate the last ride of 2006 with an action-packed excursion to Totnes. The ride will include some of our favourite locations, including Colston Road, Totnes cycle path, one of the excellent cafes in Totnes, the riverside path to Longmarsh and the Totnes Steam railway. And because it's Christmas there'll be some free Christmas chocolate for everyone on the ride!

Activities for 2007

Swimming	Friday 5 January Social
Booking required: Yes, as you will need a place in the car! Venue: Meeting at Crofters, then travelling to English Riviera Centre, Torquay Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing & new members What to bring: £2.50 to cover swimming and transport, plus money for refreshments as required
Members have been asking for a swimming social, so this is your one and only chance this season. Book early to be sure of your place.

Broadhempston	Sunday 7 January Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 802663 Estimated distance: 10 miles
For our first ride of 2007 enjoy a gentle ride through the lanes to Staverton and Broadhampston. There'll be time for a short frisbee contest in the play park as well as some bumpy rides on the famous Broadhempston Rocket!

Games Evening	Friday 12 January Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, latest entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Stover Country Park	Sunday 14 January Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 835755 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Stover Park is packed full of interesting paths and tracks that together make it a fun place to explore. The ride will probably include a visit to Fermoy's cafe, so be sure to bring some money for refreshments.

2007 Tours Preview	Friday 19 January Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, latest entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Come along for this special preview of our 2007 tours. You'll see video clips and photos of previous tours to the same areas, and we're sure that by the end of the evening you'll definitely want to sign up for the first tour which takes place at Easter!

Spitchwick	Sunday 21 January Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 714714 Estimated distance: 13 miles
Tracks through Hembury Woods will lead you over the hill to New Bridge and the wide open spaces of Spitchwick, where the surrounding woodland and the fast flowing river Dart make the perfect winter playground.

Games Evening	Friday 26 January Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, latest entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Haytor Tramway	Sunday 28 January Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton 10.40am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 760778 Estimated distance: 20 miles
This moderately easy full day ride will take you via Bickington to Haytor, along the path of the old granite tramway, into the shelter of Haytor quarry for lunch and then offroad on a wild adventure into the valley beyond. You'll pass the ruins of Graetor village, and if the weather is good we'll return home via Widecombe for refreshments.

Film Night	Friday 2 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, latest entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 32" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, and interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected from our huge library by those who come along.

Hembury Tracks	Sunday 4 February Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 732691 Estimated distance: 9 miles
Hembury Woods is packed full with miles of fun tracks, arranged in such a way that you're bound to get lost the first few times you try them. And the tracks are all really close to Buckfastleigh, so you can enjoy them as part of this leisurely afternoon ride!

Games Evening	Friday 9 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Lukesland	Sunday 11 February Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent 10.55am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 642579 Estimated distance: 22 miles
Get to know the real Dartmoor on this exciting excursion to the South moor. You'll ride along quiet back roads to Ivybridge, then take the back lane to Lukesland where you'll enjoy your packed lunch in the shelter of the local church. You'll then head up onto the open moor for a short climb and exciting descent of the stony track to Owley, returning home via South Brent.

Squash	Friday 16 February Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover squash court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Torbay leisure centre Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you haven't tried Squash before, here's your big chance to see just how much fun it can be! Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Totnes Longmarsh	Sunday 18 February Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 808597 Estimated distance: 14 miles
Don't miss this action-packed excursion to Totnes. The ride will include some of our favourite locations, including Colston Road, Totnes cycle path, one of the excellent cafes in Totnes, the riverside path to Longmarsh and the Totnes Steam railway.

Games Evening	Friday 23 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Golant Youth Hostel	Saturday 24 February Weekend (2 days)
Advance booking required: Yes Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Overnight £10.95 for under 18s, £15.50 for adults; £3 travel costs to Plymouth; also bring money or food for breakfast, lunches and spending money. More information: Ask for our special YH weekends brochure, or see our web site. How to book: Give overnight fee to Michael as soon as possible.
Weekend trips make an ideal short holiday to give you a really good break from your usual routine. Golant hostel is a large country house overlooking the Fowey estuary around 30 miles from Plymouth. We’ll be taking train or car to Seaton and then riding along the south coast through the picturesque village of Looe on the Saturday, crossing on at least one ferry. On Sunday we’ll return via an inland route.

Cinema Trip	Friday 2 March Social
Advance booking required: Yes, £5.50 if you're under 15, £7.50 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a fun night out at the best cinema in the area - Vue multiscreen at Plymouth. We'll announce the film nearer the time.

Chalk Ford	Sunday 4 March Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 685681 Estimated distance: 10 miles
The long climb from Buckfast to the open moor at Lud Gate seems well worth the effort when you are speeding down across moorland tracks to the ford at Chalk Ford. If you're lucky you'll see some of the residents of the nearby Deer Park before you set off for another downhill track to Scoriton.

Games Evening	Friday 9 March Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, last entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Fingle Bridge Tracks	Sunday 11 March Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 743899 Estimated distance: 18 miles
After the huge success of our car-assisted ride to Exeter Ship Canal in November we've organised another full-day adventure to the many woodland tracks near Fingle Bridge. We'll be taking the cars to Steps Bridge and then spending virtually the entire day on tracks that follow the river Teign, first through the Cod Wood nature reserve, then on to Clifford Bridge and Hitchcombe Wood, and finally along the Hunters Path from Fingle Bridge with its spectacular views across the valley. Don't forget to book for this very special ride!

Badminton	Friday 16 March Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Avon Dam	Sunday 18 March Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 679658 Estimated distance: 12 miles
This exciting morning ride will take you along the picturesque track up to the Avon Dam and then off-road across the open moor. The downhill track back to Cross Furzes is tremendous fun.

Games Evening	Friday 23 March Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy our huge range of multiplayer PC and console games.

Dartmeet	Sunday 25 March Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 673733 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Today's ride will involve climbing up through Holne to Venford reservoir, then setting out on a lengthy track adventure from Combestone Tor, down over the moor, across a stream, along an open path and then, if the weather hasn't been too wet recently, down across open fields to the stepping stones across the river Dart. There's an excellent cafe at Badger's Holt that will prepare you for the big climb of Dartmeet Hill and the descent of the exciting Doctor Blackall's drive for the return journey.

Film Night	Friday 30 March Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm, latest entry 7.15 Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening - the last social of the season - to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 32" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, and interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected from our huge library by those who come along.

Broadhempston	Sunday 1 April Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00 - 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 802663 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Enjoy a gentle ride through the lanes to Staverton and Broadhampston. There'll be time for a short frisbee contest in the play park as well as some bumpy rides on the famous Broadhempston Rocket!

Quantocks & Somerset Levels 2007	Friday 6 April Tour (4 days)
Advance booking required: Yes, preferably in January or February as places are limited Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; parents of junior participants; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Around £36 plus train costs, food and spending money More information: Ask now for our special Easter Tour brochure and booking form How to book: Return completed form to Michael with deposit as soon as possible.
Our first tour of 2007 takes place over the Easter bank holiday weekend. The tour starts with two days of the flattest easiest riding you’ll ever do, on the Somerset Levels, and finishes with some spectacular tracks over the Quantock hills. There will be a chance to look around Wooky Hole caves or Cheddar caves, stay in some very interesting youth hostels, learn how willow is used to make chairs, enjoy two train journeys and climb Glastonbury tor! It’s essential to take part in this tour if you may be interested in our longer tour in the summer holidays, so ask now for the tour brochure and booking form and get your booking in early. Remember, places are limited and will be allocated to early bookers first! Click here for full details of the tour and to request a booking form.

Evening ride	Friday 13 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Bickham Bridge	Sunday 15 April Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 726554 Estimated distance: 13 miles
Bickham Bridge is set in an idyllic rural location over the river Avon near Diptford, offering plenty of opportunity for water fun! The ride will take you through Avonwick and along the Avon valley, returning via Rattery.

Evening ride	Friday 20 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Dartmeet	Sunday 22 April Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 673733 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Today's ride (postponed from March) will involve climbing up through Holne to Venford reservoir, then setting out on a lengthy track adventure from Combestone Tor, down over the moor, across a stream, along an open path and then, if the weather hasn't been too wet recently, down across open fields to the stepping stones across the river Dart. There's an excellent cafe at Badger's Holt that will prepare you for the big climb of Dartmeet Hill and the descent of the exciting Doctor Blackall's drive for the return journey.

Evening ride	Friday 27 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Bow Creek	Sunday 29 April Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Totnes 11.00am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 23 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 814565 Estimated distance: 23 miles
Today's easy ride includes the Ashprington cycle path, previously known as Sharpham Drive. It offers amazing views of the river Dart as it meanders towards the peaceful village of Ashprington. You'll enjoy lunch by the stepping stones on Bow Creek before heading homewards via Harbertonford.

Evening ride	Friday 4 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Holne	Sunday 6 May Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00-5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 705694 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Enjoy a leisurely afternoon jaunt to the Dartmoor village of Holne. Weather permitting there will be a frisbee contest in the local park, a visit to the village cafe and the excellent downhill track to River Dart Adventures.

Evening ride	Friday 11 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Dartmoor Letterbox Special	Sunday 13 May Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 751763 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Come along to our first ever Letterbox Special and help search for the many letterboxes hidden under the rocks of Dartmoor's tors. We'll be starting at Saddle tor, where we may hopefully find at least 10 boxes. You can collect the stamps from each box we find by bringing your own small book of blank pages (measuring at least 8cm x 8cm), and you can leave your own stamps at each box by ordering your own rubber stamp online, perhaps from www.stamps.co.uk. We will provide an ink pad, but you can bring your own if you prefer. Don't miss this fun ride!

Junior Evening ride #1 of 5	Wednesday 16 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 6.00pm Expected return time: 8.15pm Open to: Children (and parents) taking part in cycle training scheme at Buckfastleigh primary school; other youngsters aged 9-13 by arrangement What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 7-12 miles

Evening ride	Friday 18 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Avon Dam	Sunday 20 May Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30-2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 679658 Estimated distance: 12 miles
This exciting morning ride will take you along the picturesque track up to the Avon Dam and then off-road across the open moor. The downhill track back to Cross Furzes is tremendous fun.

Junior Evening ride #2 of 5	Wednesday 23 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 6.00pm Expected return time: 8.15pm Open to: Children (and parents) taking part in cycle training scheme at Buckfastleigh primary school; other youngsters aged 9-13 by arrangement What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 7-12 miles

Evening ride	Friday 25 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Padstow & the Camel Trail	Sunday 27 May Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Crofters, Buckfastleigh 9.30am Expected return time: 6.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch, £2 for petrol & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SW 918751 Estimated distance: 20 miles
Enjoy the flattest and most exciting cycle trail in Cornwall - the Camel Trail, following the course of the old railway line through Wadebridge. We'll be taking the bikes to Bodmin, then riding the trail through busy Wadebridge, past the many cycle hire shops to the picturesque fishing village of Padstow. Don't forget to book early!

Junior Evening ride #3 of 5	Wednesday 30 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 6.00pm Expected return time: 8.15pm Open to: Children (and parents) taking part in cycle training scheme at Buckfastleigh primary school; other youngsters aged 9-13 by arrangement What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 7-12 miles

Evening ride	Friday 1 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Chalk Ford	Sunday 3 June Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00 - 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 685681 Estimated distance: 10 miles
The long climb from Buckfast to the open moor at Lud Gate seems well worth the effort when you are speeding down across moorland tracks to the ford at Chalk Ford. If you're lucky you'll see some of the residents of the nearby Deer Park before you set off for another downhill track to Scoriton.

Junior Evening ride #4 of 5	Wednesday 6 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 6.00pm Expected return time: 8.15pm Open to: Children (and parents) taking part in cycle training scheme at Buckfastleigh primary school; other youngsters aged 9-13 by arrangement What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 7-12 miles

Evening ride	Friday 8 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Ten Tors Event	Sunday 10 June Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton 10.35am Start 3: Bickington 11.00am Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 725775 Estimated distance: 18 miles
This is Ten Tors South Dartmoor style! Cycle to ten Dartmoor tours, climb to the top of each, find a Dartmoor letterbox whenever you can and get a certificate to prove you did it all! The route isn't long, but the moorland air and all that excitement will leave you feeling tired when you get home. Route takes you through Bickington to Haytor and Bonehill. There'll be a cafe stop at Widecombe before the last tor near the spectacular Doctor Blackall's drive. Don't miss this action-packed event!

Junior Evening ride #5 of 5	Wednesday 13 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 6.00pm Expected return time: 8.15pm Open to: Children (and parents) taking part in cycle training scheme at Buckfastleigh primary school; other youngsters aged 9-13 by arrangement What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 7-12 miles

Evening ride	Friday 15 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Fermoys	Sunday 17 June Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 844674 Estimated distance: 17 miles
Fermoys garden centre is probably the best value cafe in the area, offering a wide range of well priced cakes and drinks in spacious surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston and then fill up with well-earned refreshments!

Evening ride	Friday 22 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Tintagel Youth Hostel	Saturday 23 June Car-assisted weekend (2 days)
Advance booking required: Yes - only 10 spaces available, so book early! Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Overnight £12.50 for under 18s, £16.00 for adults (includes transport); also bring money for breakfast, lunches and spending money of at least £7 More information: Ask for our special YH weekends brochure, or see our web site. How to book: Give overnight fee to Michael as soon as possible.
Our main summer youth hostel weekend is to the north Cornwall coast. The hostel at Tintagel is dug into the cliff in a secluded location with stunning views to the sea. The nearby medieval castle offers evening fun, there is plenty of good riding to be had on the Saturday and the Sunday. There are only 10 spaces in all for this weekend, so it's really important to book early if you want to be sure of your place.

Evening ride	Friday 29 June Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Mother Hubbard's Cafe	Sunday 1 July Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00 - 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 774664 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Enjoy this easy afternoon ride to the Hillside Nursery tearooms, otherwise known as Mother Hubbard's cafe! The extensive lawns and gardens make a delightful setting for refreshments.

Evening ride	Friday 6 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Padstow & the Camel Trail	Sunday 8 July Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Crofters, Buckfastleigh 9.30am Expected return time: 6.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch, £2 for petrol & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SW 918751 Estimated distance: 20 miles
Enjoy the flattest and most exciting cycle trail in Cornwall - the Camel Trail, following the course of the old railway line through Wadebridge. We'll be taking the bikes to Bodmin, then riding the trail through busy Wadebridge, past the many cycle hire shops to the picturesque fishing village of Padstow. Don't forget to book early!

Evening ride	Friday 13 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Totnes Cyclepath	Sunday 15 July Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 802612 Estimated distance: 12 miles
Enjoy a fun morning ride along the Totnes cycle path to the weir and on to one of the many cafes in Totnes, now guaranteed to be smoke-free!

Evening ride	Friday 20 July Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Lake District 2007	Monday 23 July Tour (7 days)
Advance booking required: Yes, very soon, as places are limited Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; parents of junior participants; previous club members Estimated distance: 25m per day if weather is good Cost: Around £60 plus train costs, food and spending money More information: Ask now for our Lake DistrictTour brochure and booking form How to book: Return completed form to Michael with deposit as soon as possible.
Our major summer tour for 2007 is to the Lake District, one of the UK's most popular National Parks. You'll be taking the train to Oxenholme and then cycling to six different youth hostels in this incredibly scenic area. The tour includes excellent tracks, fabulous downhills, fascinating youth hostels, attractive villages and some of the most amazing views you will ever see in the UK. This is a peak season tour and the beds we have reserved cannot be held long, so make sure of your place by booking as soon as possible . Click here for full details and booking form.

Evening ride	Friday 3 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Afternoon Ride	Sunday 5 August Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00 - 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Destination to be decided

Evening ride	Friday 10 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Morning Ride Special	Sunday 12 August Morning Ride
Start: Crofters 10.15am Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Destination to be decided, but probably Staverton. Meet at Crofters.

Evening ride	Friday 17 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Morning Ride	Sunday 19 August Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
As this is holiday season and many members are away, the destination will be decided on the morning.

Evening ride	Friday 24 August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Morning Ride	Sunday 26 August Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
As this is holiday season and many members are away, the destination will be decided on the morning.

Evening ride	Friday 31August Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Spitchwick	Sunday 2 September Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Grid reference: SX 714714 Estimated distance: 12 miles
For those who don't know, Spitchwick is a popular grassy area by the banks of the river Dart on Dartmoor. You will have the option of a frisbee contest on the grass and some good downhill tracks through Hembury Woods.

Evening ride	Friday 7 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Avon Railway	Sunday 9 September Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00 - 5.30pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 731495 Estimated distance: 28 miles
The course of the old railway line from South Brent to Kingsbridge now makes an excellent cycling route. Join us on this adventurous ride to trace the route from Loddiswell to Topsham Bridge.

Evening ride	Friday 14 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Dartington Hall & Village	Sunday 16 September Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 783620 Estimated distance: 13 miles
Explore the hidden depths of Dartington that most people never see, experience the world famous Dartington Hall and gardens, and enjoy a cafe stop at Cranks vegetarian restaurant.

Evening ride	Friday 21 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Salcombe Youth Hostel	Saturday 22 September Weekend (2 days)
Advance booking required: Yes Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Overnight £10.00 for under 18s, £14.00 for adults; also bring money for ferry, breakfast, lunches and spending money of at least £7, or £14 if you want the boat trip. More information: Ask for our special YH weekends brochure, or see our web site. How to book: Give overnight fee to Michael as soon as possible.
If you love the sea, Salcombe is the place for you. This enormous national trust property is surrounded by semi-tropical gardens and enjoys magnificent coastal views right from your dormitory. There'll be a smugglers walk in the evening and the option of a speedboat trip on Sunday morning - if everyone has enough money!Beds are strictly limited for this peak season coastal adventure, so be sure to book early!

Evening ride	Friday 28 September Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Exeter Ship Canal	Sunday 30 September Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton and Chudleigh by arrangement Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 963865 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Don't miss this action-packed ride that will take you along the many miles of flat tracks that run alongside the Exeter Ship Canal. We'll be taking the cars to Starcross and then riding past the deer of Powderham Castle, across the main railway line, along the coastal path to the canal and then along the canal path into Exeter. We'll have time to explore the many interesting tracks and shops around the centre of Exeter and call in to a cafe for refreshments before heading back along the canal path to Starcross. Be sure to book your place in the cars.

Games & Annual General Meeting	Friday 5 October Social
Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Anyone who has ever cycled with South Dartmoor CTC What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
The AGM is our most important meeting of the year, where we review progress over the past twelve months and make plans for the coming year. If you'd like to offer your help in running the club in any way, or if you would just like to make sure your views are heard, come along to the AGM. Refreshments and computer games will be available before and after the meeting.

Parkfield Track	Sunday 7 October Afternoon Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Grid reference: SX 772680 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Explore the track from Parkfield, near Ashburton, that leads towards Broadhempston on this easy afternoon ride.

Badminton	Friday 12 October Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Ten Commandments Letterbox	Sunday 14 October Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 18 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 735731 Estimated distance: 18 miles
Come along to our Letterbox Special and help search for the many letterboxes hidden under the rocks of Dartmoor's tors. We'll be starting at Buckland Beacon, site of the Ten Commandments Stone, where we may hopefully find at least 5 boxes. You can collect the stamps from each box we find by bringing your own small book of blank pages (measuring at least 8cm x 8cm), and you can leave your own stamps at each box by ordering your own rubber stamp online, perhaps from www.stamps.co.uk. We will provide an ink pad, but you can bring your own if you prefer. Don't miss this fun ride!

Film Night	Friday 19 October Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members who have attended a cycle ride within the last three weeks, and anyone interested in joining the club What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 37" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, an interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected on the night, so don't miss it!

Fermoys	Sunday 21 October Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 844674 Estimated distance: 17 miles
Fermoys garden centre is probably the best value cafe in the area, offering a wide range of well priced cakes and drinks in spacious surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston and then fill up with well-earned refreshments!

Cinema Trip	Friday 26 October Social
Advance booking required: Yes, £5.50 if you're under 15, £7.50 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a fun night out at the best cinema in the area - Vue multiscreen at Plymouth. The film may be The Dark is Rising or Ratatouille.

Stoke Gabriel weir	Sunday 28 October Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Totnes 11.00am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 25 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 848568 Estimated distance: 25 miles
There's an amazing weir in the pretty village of Stoke Gabriel where a large lake empties into the river Dart. After lunch you'll get chance to enjoy Paignton beach front before heading back through the lanes towards Staverton.

Games Evening	Friday 2 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

River Dart Adventures	Sunday 4 November Afternoon Invitation Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members. Please bring a new friend if you can! What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Grid reference: SX 732705 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Please try to bring a new friend along to the ride today, which includes lanes to Holne and the superb downhill track to River Dart Adventures near Ashburton.

Badminton	Friday 9 November Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Haldon Forest Trails	Sunday 11 November Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton and Chudleigh by arrangement Expected return time: 6.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 884848 Estimated distance: 16 miles
Haldon Forest Park was created a few years ago with several cycling trails offering various degrees of challenge to cyclists. This very special car-assisted ride will give you a day's cycling that will take in all the main trails and also a visit to Mamhead Obelisk, an unusual building overlooking the Exe estuary.

Music Quiz	Friday 16 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Test your knowledge of tv music, film themes and pop music with our very own computer-assisted Music Quiz. You'll work in teams and be presented with familiar music in a variety of different formats, all designed to make it that little bit harder to recognise where you've heard it before!

Avon Dam	Sunday 18 November Morning Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 679658 Estimated distance: 12 miles
This exciting morning ride will take you along the picturesque track up to the Avon Dam and then off-road across the open moor. The downhill track back to Cross Furzes is tremendous fun.

Ten-pin bowling	Friday 23 November Social
Booking required: Yes. You must book as soon as possible to be sure of your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Plympton or Torquay Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £8 to cover bowling and petrol costs; money for refreshments as required
Choose a bowling ball and try your luck at knocking down all the skittles at the end of the alley. You're guaranteed an enjoyable evening even if you haven't done much bowling before. Don't forget to book in advance.

Grimspound & Hamel Down	Sunday 25 November Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 21 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 700809 Estimated distance: 21 miles
Grimspound is one of the best preserved bronze-age settlements on Dartmoor, where at least 24 stone hut circles can be seen inside a stone wall dating back more than 2700 years. A short climb then brings you to Hamel Down where a rough track leads for two miles across the Hamel Down ridge and down to Widecombe, where the cafes should prove very inviting.

Games Evening	Friday 30 November Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Broadhempston	Sunday 2 December Afternoon Invitation Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members; please bring a new friend if you can What to bring: Working lights; money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 802663 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Invite someone new along to enjoy a gentle ride through the lanes to Staverton and Broadhampston. There'll be time for a short frisbee contest in the play park as well as some bumpy rides on the famous Broadhempston Rocket! The club Chocolate Shop will be opened in the park.

Badminton	Friday 7 December Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Endsleigh Garden Centre	Sunday 9 December Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent 11.00am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 20 miles; previous club members What to bring: At least £5.00 for lunch & refreshments Grid reference: SX 623558 Estimated distance: 20 miles
Endsleigh has an excellent cafe - just the ticket on a mid-winter day ride! If weather permits we'll return via Harford and the moorland track to Aish and South Brent.

Film Night	Friday 14 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members who have attended a cycle ride within the last three weeks, and anyone interested in joining the club What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 37" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, an interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected on the night, so don't miss it!

Christmas Lunch ride	Sunday 16 December Day ride
Advance booking required: Yes; contact Michael as soon as you can, and preferably at least a week or two before the event, to choose your menu and make your payment, £12.95 for under 12s and £15.30 for everyone else. Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton 10.40am Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; previous club members What to bring: Around £3 for use of pool and sauna before the meal if required; money for soft drinks as required Grid reference: SX 780761 Estimated distance: 16 miles
This is our annual excursion to the luxurious Ilsington Country Hotel, a huge country house set in its own magnificent grounds. We plan to ride up to the hotel via Bickington, but if the weather is bad we will be using car assistance. You'll have opportunity to use the hotel's private indoor swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and steam room before the meal. We'll be giving out certificates and prizes after the meal, and when you've enjooyed coffee by the log fire we'll be heading homewards, a journey that is mainly downhill. It's important to book your place early for this event, so please contact Michael as soon as you can. Menu is soup or melon for starters, roast turkey or nut roast for main course and christmas pudding or fresh fruit salad for dessert.

Cinema Trip - The Golden Compass	Friday 21 December Social
Advance booking required: Yes, £5.50 if you're under 15, £7.50 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a fun night out at the best cinema in the area - Vue multiscreen at Plymouth. The film will be the popular Golden Compass.

Totnes Cyclepath Christmas Special	Sunday 23 December Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 799613 Estimated distance: 15 miles
Don't miss this action-packed excursion to Totnes. The ride will include some of our favourite locations, including Colston Road, Totnes cycle path, one of the excellent cafes in Totnes and the Totnes Steam railway. There's be Christmas chocolate surprises for everyone who comes along.

Christmas Social	Friday 28 December Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 6.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Our 2007 extended Christmas Social will offer a wide range of festive entertainments and refreshments. There'll be prizes for game winners, video previews of our 2008 tours and free mince pies and ice cream for everyone. Don't miss this very special evening - and don't forget the earlier start time!

Plym Valley Cycleway	Sunday 30 December Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent by arrangement Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch, £1 for petrol & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 518578 Estimated distance: 20 miles
The Plym Valley Cycleway follows the course of the old railway line from Plympton all the way up the valley to Clearbrook. There are some impressive viaducts along the way, and if we have time we'll climb the hill at the end of the line to the scenic Burrator reservoir. This is our last ride for 2007 so we'll do our best to make it extra special - but remember to book early!

Badminton	Friday 4 January Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

River Dart Adventures	Sunday 6 January Afternoon Invitation Ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 2.15pm Expected return time: 5.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members. Please bring a new friend if you can! What to bring: 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Grid reference: SX 732705 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Please try to bring a new friend along to the ride today, which includes lanes to Holne and the superb downhill track to River Dart Adventures near Ashburton.

Games Evening	Friday 11 January Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Grimspound & Hamel Down	Sunday 13 January Day ride
Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 5.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 21 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 700809 Estimated distance: 21 miles
Grimspound is one of the best preserved bronze-age settlements on Dartmoor, where at least 24 stone hut circles can be seen inside a stone wall dating back more than 2700 years. A short climb then brings you to Hamel Down where a rough track leads for two miles across the Hamel Down ridge and down to Widecombe, where the cafes should prove very inviting.

Film Night	Friday 18 January Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members who have attended a cycle ride within the last three weeks, and anyone interested in joining the club What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 37" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, an interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected on the night, so don't miss it!

Totnes Cyclepath & cafe	Sunday 20 January Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: SX 799613 Estimated distance: 15 miles
Don't miss this action-packed excursion to Totnes. The ride will include some of our favourite locations, including Colston Road, Totnes cycle path, one of the excellent cafes in Totnes and the Totnes Steam railway.

Ten-pin bowling	Friday 25 January Social
Booking required: Yes. You must book as soon as possible to be sure of your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Plympton or Torquay Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £8 to cover bowling and petrol costs; money for refreshments as required
Choose a bowling ball and try your luck at knocking down all the skittles at the end of the alley. You're guaranteed an enjoyable evening even if you haven't done much bowling before. Don't forget to book in advance.

Bickham Bridge	Sunday 27 January Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Money for refreshments as required Grid reference: Estimated distance: 15 miles
A gentle morning excursion deep into the South Hams countryside, to Bickham Bridge near North Huish. We'll pass through South Brent, Avonwich, North Huish, Diptford and Rattery along the way.

Badminton	Friday 1 February Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Fermoys	Sunday 3 February Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 844674 Estimated distance: 17 miles
Fermoys garden centre is probably the best value cafe in the area, offering a wide range of well priced cakes and drinks in spacious surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston and then fill up with well-earned refreshments!

Music Quiz	Friday 8 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Test your knowledge of tv music, film themes and pop music with our very own computer-assisted Music Quiz. You'll work in teams and be presented with familiar music in a variety of different formats, all designed to make it that little bit harder to recognise where you've heard it before!

Fermoys	Sunday 10 February Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 844674 Estimated distance: 17 miles
Fermoys garden centre is probably the best value cafe in the area, offering a wide range of well priced cakes and drinks in spacious surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely ride through the quiet country lanes near Staverton and Broadhempston and then fill up with well-earned refreshments!

Film Night	Friday 15 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members who have attended a cycle ride within the last three weeks, and anyone interested in joining the club What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you want to enjoy the very best of home cinema, come along to our social this evening to enjoy a top quality DVD presentation complete with widescreen 37" television, Dolby surround sound and, of course, an interval when you can buy your favourite drinks and refreshments from our huge selection. The DVD will be selected on the night, so don't miss it!

Venford Reservoir	Sunday 17 February Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Details to follow

Games Evening	Friday 22 February Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Morning Ride	Sunday 24 February Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Details to follow

Pool / Ten-pin bowling	Friday 29 February Social
Booking required: Yes. You must book as soon as possible to be sure of your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Plympton Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: £8 to cover bowling, pool and petrol costs; money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a mix of Pool and bowling at Plympton this evening. Choose a bowling ball and try your luck at knocking down all the skittles at the end of the alley. You're guaranteed an enjoyable evening even if you haven't done much bowling before. Don't forget to book in advance.

Morning Ride	Sunday 2 March Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Badminton	Friday 7 March Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover badminton court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to nearest leisure centre that has a free court Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Badminton is a fun and energetic racquet sport that is the perfect complement to cycling. Even if you've never played before, come along and see how you get on. Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Morning Ride	Sunday 9 March Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Squash	Friday 14 March Social
Booking required: Yes, £3 to cover squash court and petrol costs Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Torbay leisure centre Time: 7.00pm - 10.15pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
If you haven't tried Squash before, here's your big chance to see just how much fun it can be! Racquets are available from the leisure centre. Don't forget to book your place!

Morning Ride	Sunday 16 March Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Give us a Clue	Friday 21 March Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Put your miming skills to the test and get your team to guess the film, tv series, book or musical that you are acting. Always a fun evening, so don't miss it!

Easter Special Morning Ride	Sunday 23 March Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to a local destination and find the easter eggs hidden in the undergrowth. This ride could become a car-assisted day ride if the weather proves worthy.

Cinema Trip - Spiderwick Chronicles	Friday 28 March Social
Advance booking required: Yes, £5.50 if you're under 15, £7.50 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a fun night out at the best cinema in the area - Vue multiscreen at Plymouth. The film will be the Spiderwick Chronicles. A mother, her two sons and daughter move into the isolated Spiderwick estate which was previously owned by the intensely private Arthur Spiderwick, author of the titular field manual which offers vast information of all the monsters, sprites and faeries living in the nearby forest. Jared (Highmore) chances upon the book when rummaging around in the attic and, unwittingly, awakens a hoard of goblins who work for the evil ogre Mulgarath. He is desperate to retrieve the secrets of the book so they may take over the creatures of this fantastical kingdom, and then eventually the world

Morning Ride	Sunday 30 March Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Evening ride	Friday 4 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Morning Ride	Sunday 6 April Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Cornish Coast 2008	Friday 11 April Tour (4 days)
Advance booking required: Yes, preferably in January or February as places are limited Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; parents of junior participants; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Around £40 plus train costs, food and spending money More information: Ask now for our special Easter Tour brochure and booking form How to book: Return completed form to Michael with deposit as soon as possible.
Our first tour of 2008 takes place over the middle weekend of the Easter school holidays. Hostels visited will hopefully include Boswinger, Coverack and Perranporth. Watch this space for full booking details, but please register your interest in the tour with Michael as soon as you can to be sure of your place.

Evening ride	Friday 18 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Morning Ride	Sunday 20 April Morning ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Ride to be decided on the day.

Evening ride	Friday 25 April Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Grimspound & Hamel Down	Sunday 27 April Car-assisted morning ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Expected return time: 3.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 10 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 700809 Estimated distance: 10 miles
Grimspound is one of the best preserved bronze-age settlements on Dartmoor, where at least 24 stone hut circles can be seen inside a stone wall dating back more than 2700 years. A short climb then brings you to Hamel Down where a rough track leads for two miles across the Hamel Down ridge and down to Widecombe, where the cafes should prove very inviting.

Evening ride	Friday 2 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Plym Valley Cycleway	Sunday 4 May Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent by arrangement Expected return time: 3.30pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch, £1 for petrol & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 518578 Estimated distance: 20 miles
The Plym Valley Cycleway follows the course of the old railway line from Plympton all the way up the valley to Clearbrook. There are some impressive viaducts along the way, and if we have time we'll climb the hill at the end of the line to the scenic Burrator reservoir. This is our last ride for 2007 so we'll do our best to make it extra special - but remember to book early!

Evening ride	Friday 9 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Haldon Forest Trails	Sunday 11 May Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton and Chudleigh by arrangement Expected return time: 3.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 884848 Estimated distance: 16 miles
Haldon Forest Park was created a few years ago with several cycling trails offering various degrees of challenge to cyclists. This very special car-assisted ride will give you a day's cycling that will take in all the main trails and also a visit to Mamhead Obelisk, an unusual building overlooking the Exe estuary.

Evening ride	Friday 16 May Evening ride
Start: Buckfastleigh 7.00pm Expected return time: 9.45pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: Working lights; 50p in case you need to buy some chocolate Estimated distance: 8-15 miles

Haldon Forest Trails 2	Sunday 18 May Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: Ashburton and Chudleigh by arrangement Expected return time: 3.00pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 884848 Estimated distance: 16 miles
Haldon Forest Park was created a few years ago with several cycling trails offering various degrees of challenge to cyclists. This very special car-assisted ride will give you a day's cycling that will take in all the main trails and also a visit to Mamhead Obelisk, an unusual building overlooking the Exe estuary.

Cinema Trip - Iron Man	Friday 23 May Social
Advance booking required: Yes, £6.00 if you're under 15, £7.50 if older - covers cost of petrol to Plymouth. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh, travelling to Vue cinemas, Plymouth Time: 7.00pm - 10.30pm approx Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Enjoy a fun night out at the best cinema in the area - Vue multiscreen at Plymouth. The film will be the Iron Man ‘Iron Man’ is the latest big screen adaptation from Marvel Comics, the action-packed story of enigmatic industrialist Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who invents a robotic suit of armour in order to battle against the forces of evil and in doing so, discovers a conspiracy that could destabilize the entire globe. Gwyneth Paltrow co-stars as his secretary, Virginia ‘Pepper’ Potts, while Terrence Howard fills the role of Jim Rhodes, one of Stark's colleagues, whose military background leads him to help in the formation of the suit. It’s directed by Jon Favreau who gave us the monster family hits ‘Elf’ and ‘Zathura’.

Note: There will be no ride on Sunday 25 May, but please book now for next weekend's Street YH weekend.

Games Evening	Friday 30 May Social
Booking required: No - but be sure to be at the social by 7.15 if you haven't booked your place. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Take your pick from our huge range of PC and console games.

Plym Valley Cycleway	Sunday 1 June Car-assisted day ride
Advance booking required: Yes, so we can ensure there are enough car spaces Start 1: Buckfastleigh 10.15am Start 2: South Brent by arrangement Expected return time: 3.30pm Open to: Any riders aged 10-17 who can manage 16 miles; previous club members What to bring: Packed lunch, £1 for petrol & at least £1.50 for refreshments Grid reference: SX 518578 Estimated distance: 20 miles
The Plym Valley Cycleway follows the course of the old railway line from Plympton all the way up the valley to Clearbrook. There are some impressive viaducts along the way, and if we have time we'll climb the hill at the end of the line to the scenic Burrator reservoir. This is our last ride for 2007 so we'll do our best to make it extra special - but remember to book early!

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 6 June Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 8 June Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 13 June Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 15 June Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 20 June Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 22 June Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 27 June Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 29 June Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 4 July Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 6 July Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 11 July Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 13 July Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 18 July Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 20 July Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 25 July Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 27 July Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 1 August Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

North Cornish Coast 2008	Sunday 3 August Tour (3 days)
Advance booking required: Yes, only one place left Open to: Experienced riders aged 10-17; parents of junior participants; previous club members Estimated distance: 20m per day if weather is good Cost: Around £50 plus travel costs, food and spending money More information: Ask now for our special Easter Tour brochure and booking form How to book: Return completed form to Michael with deposit as soon as possible.
Our second tour of 2008 takes place during the summer holidays. We'll be staying at Treyarnon Bay hostel and a bed and breakfast at Perranorth (since the hostel there is fully booked). Please register your interest in the tour with Michael as soon as you can to be sure of your place.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 8 August Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 10 August Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 15 August Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 22 August Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 24 August Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

Social / Evening Ride	Friday 29 August Social
Booking required: Yes - ring by 6.30 to leave a message if you plan to come along. Venue: Crofters, Buckfastleigh Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm Open to: Existing members and anyone interested in joining What to bring: Money for refreshments as required
Ring in advance, by 6.30, if you wish to come along to this evening's activity, and let us know whether you'd prefer an evening cycle ride or one of our wide variety of social activities. You may need to leave a message on the answering machine. Then meet at Crofters for 7pm and we'll decide whether it will be a ride or social at that time.

Flexible Morning Ride	Sunday 31 August Morning ride
Advanced booking required: Yes - ring by 9.30 on the morning if you plan to come along Start: Buckfastleigh 10.15pm Expected return time: 1.30 - 2.30pm Open to: Beginners and experienced riders aged 10-17; families; previous club members What to bring: At least £1.50 for refreshments; £1.50 towards petrol costs in case of car assistance Grid reference: Estimated distance: 10 miles
Take part in one of our flexible morning ride events. Ring by 9.30 to book your place, then meet at the agreed place for a morning cycle ride to nearby lanes and villages. Whenever possible the ride will be car-assisted, so please bring enough money to cover fuel costs and refreshments.

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