A large gathering of Axe Valley Pedallers met to celebrate yet another of our regular riders, Trevor Hamblen, joining the very exclusive over 80's section.  

AVP now have four gents and two ladies in this group, who regularly make an appearance, mostly now on e-bikes but one stalwart on own power. It doesn't matter which, all still enjoy the freedom of being out in good company, getting plenty of exercise and, as ever, the social side of the essential coffee stops!   

Last week saw the commencement of the cyclo-cross season, and much to Clive Heard's surprise, the first event at the Cricket St. Thomas course was so dry that amazingly no after-event bike wash was necessary.  

Clive has also followed this up with a reconnaissance of Pepperdown Hill on Dartmoor in preparation for riding the "Dartmoor Devil" 110 km Audax ride on October 30 - we wish him well.