The sky was blue and the sun was shining when eight tandems and 4 solo bikes lined up for the decorated cycle helmet competition. We rode through Tiverton and then onto quiet country roads to take us to the Globe at Sampford Peverell where we stopped for a coffee. 
It was then back on the bikes to ride a slightly different return  route through Chieflowman and Chevithorne.  We cycled up past the walled garden at the National Trust property Knightshayes, down the main drive and back to our starting point.
There we met up with another 14 club members for our annual Christmas lunch and prize giving. Joan won the decorated cycle helmet competition for her fabulous ‘Santa down the chimney’ roof scene, and she and Rick then picked up the award for the most rides attended with an amazing 100% attendance.  Nick and Rachel won the Christmas quiz competition, which had most members scratching their heads. 
Ian and Lisa then told us of the packed diary of club rides and events planned for 2026. So we all have a lot to look forward to in the New Year.
Vicky and Jeff Conibear