Cakes had been baked and routes marked out as our MP Mel Stride and Mayor Frank Letch launched Crediton Legs It, our part of an international day to Move Beyond Fossil Fuels. 

Following speeches of passion, praise and humour, 50+ people from children to senior citizens rode cycles or scooters, ran, walked or did yoga in the park. Crediton's event was one of over two thousand across 175 countries. See Moving Planet for reports 

The weather was fine and the atmosphere relaxed as each group returned to free refreshments, networking and play. "Does this happen every Saturday?" asked one parent, "She'd love a cycling club for children." 

Here are some of the promises, made by those there:-

• Walk more
• Learn to ride my bike
• Use scooters more
• Continue cycling to work each day 

And some of the recommendations:-

• 20 mph speed limit in Peoples Park Road
• 20mph in Crediton High Street
• 20mph in Dean Street
• 20 mph speed limit throughout Crediton

Bill McKibben of 350.org who organised the day worldwide says:

"The day was an enormous success, far more than we could have imagined. Countless new people were brought into this movement, we broke through in media all over the world, and we are stronger than we've ever been before. You all were the reason, and for that, we're extremely grateful. 

There are times when we all think the world will never change -- but then there are weekends like this one, when we realize that because of people like you it really will! 

Many thanks to everyone who took part and also to all those who helped make the day such a success."