Sunday, 17th August 2014
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Probably the muddiest ride we have ever done – two miles into the ride the heavens opened so we got wet from the top as well as the muddy path, the entire 14 mile trip to Devizes saw us splashing through puddles along the narrow towpath.
The route is spectacular though, more appreciated on a better day, the various canal wharves at Bradford-on-Avon, Hilperton and the very impressive set of 29 locks at Caen Hill made the trip worthwhile. Following a coffee at a canal side pub in Devizes, the sun came out and the return journey was made via the road until we reached Hilperton, where we returned to the canal for the last 4 miles back to Avoncliff.
Riders:
- Leon Jones
- Tony Griffiths
- Nick Powell
- Sue Earnshaw
- Grahame Morton