Four riders met at Pretty Corner on a clear day with the promise of sunshine later, for a ride to Purdy’s at The Old Reading Rooms. The planned route took us through Matlaske, Plumpstead, Edgefield, Briston, Stody, Brinton, Gunthorpe, Bale, Field Dalling, Langham and Wiveton. A good pace set by Mark, especially on the downhill leg to Langham through Bale. On arrival at the Old Reading Room, which was full as it was half-term, we managed to find a table and all enjoyed a good lunch with free coffee and tea refills. To our surprise Ian was also there with his wife and nieces which was nice. After lunch we made our way up the hill back to PC via High Kelling in bright sunshine. Duncan left us shortly after to make is way back home. The remaining riders continued onto via. Baconsthorpe, Bessingham, Sustead and Gresham. Unfortunately, Andrew had yet another puncture on this leg, but this was soon sorted with Mark’s help and his new frame pump. A good days cycling in great weather for February with a temperature of 14degC recorded!
PC to PC 40 miles
Average speed 14.1 mph
Total Elevation 2060ft
Andrew B, Mark, Chris and Duncan
North Norfolk Wheelers 