We eventually got under way at 10.30 - ten bikes and 14 people. We won't name the person who kept us waiting but he's a good friend of Colins and rides an Intruder....! Nice to have some new members along - good to ride with you Martin and Sandra! Also to have friends of Wayne and Jo's along - didn't get all the names - sorry.
It was a glorious day, sunny and warm, and Lenny agreed to lead us down as he rides Cornwall a lot and was sure of the route. He showed huge contraint and was very considerate, keeping us all together - thanks pal!
We found the correct place to park after one wrong turn and then the lockers for our gear. Getting in was made very easy and Jo handed out the sticky labels to show we'd paid - said she was "badge monitor"!
The biomes were fantastic and we all enjoyed wandering around, but Lenny found the Rainforest too hot and Debs and I got headaches from the heat in there. After ice cream and lollies a number of us decided to go on to Fowey and it was on the tiny little lanes there that we very nearly got some extra passengers on the bikes. Some people on foot were not ready to make way for the bikes - another version of "sorry mate I didn't see you" Wayne managed to scare one of the shopkeepers with a wonderful backfire, so he got through the crowds without too much trouble!
All in all a very good day, with no upsets and some smashing roads. thanks everyone for making it another success.
Tilla