On another disappointing summer’s day three Wheelers met at Pretty Corner. Judging by the conversation, two of them had managed to extract the most optimistic forecast from a bad bunch. Fortunately they did coincide with the best of the conditions (relative), with most of the heavier stuff falling early and late and the wind not getting up until late afternoon. Mark, Chris and Harvey set out from PC, although the latter was out only for a couple of hours leg-loosener. The remaining duo rode briskly to the windmill cafe, following the conventional direct route out to Binham and Wighton, then over the higher ground to North Creake, the long climb up to Stanhoe and the back lanes through the Barwicks to the Great Bircham road. Unsurprisingly, the poor weather during the school holidays meant that the venue was busy with families. After refuelling, M and C took a more southerly route back via Bagthorpe, Syderstone, South Creake, the stiff hills over to Egmere, the fast descent to the Stiffkey valley through the Walsinghams, then Hindringham, Bale, Stody, Hunworth, some more serious ascending up Starling’s Hill to Cross Green, Baconsthorpe, the drag onto Bodham Hill and of course the final kick up to PC before descending into Sheringham. Both riders felt pretty done in at the end of a hilly day in cold summer conditions.
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The more ‘senior’ steady riding contingent had decided to ride on Friday and enjoyed a good run out on a bright and windy day. Graham would have been out, but is still awaiting his hospital treatment. Jim had a 10K race at Aylsham on Friday evening (52 minutes in the M75 category). So, Neil, Brian and Harvey set out en route for Bircham, but decided to cut things short by doubling back to the Norton Centre at Little Walsingham, where they took a leisurely break before a longish impromptu run back through the lanes before splitting at Barningham Winter.
Distances (both days): 62 miles to 70 miles.
North Norfolk Wheelers 