Report by Ride Leader Andrew B
Four riders met at Pretty Corner on a mild and dry morning to ride out to the Dial House Reepham. Unusually this was planned as a two pit stop strategy, with a mid-morning coffee break at Erpingham Village Hall. The route took us through Gresham, Metton (where we picked up Graham as pre-arranged), Hanworth, Thurgarton, Alby and onto Erpingham. The coffee stop opportunity had been spotted on a previous ride as a suitable location as they are holding charity coffee and cake mornings every Wednesday in the winter. This proved an excellent choice as we all enjoyed hot drinks and home-made cakes for less than £10 all in. Even better, Ian paid for it all as it was his birthday the next day! He certainly knows how to treat us
After coffee Chris had to leave us to complete the rest of the route alone as he had an urgent matter to sort out at home. The remaining four then followed the route through Ingworth, Blickling, Oulton Street and Cawston where we spotted another Wheelers group in All Things Nice. Following a quick chat, we then proceeded via. Eastgate, and Booton to Reepham (cutting about five miles of the planned route as we were running late by then). We all enjoyed some excellent food and drinks at the Dial House, which offered an excellent choice of cakes and snacks. As a bonus the sun had come out by then and we were able to sit outside. See photos below.
Following lunch we made our way back to PC via. Guestwick, Briston, Stody, Hunworth, Edgefield, Hempstead and onto Sellbrigg Pond where Andrew and Ian split off to go home, leaving Mark and Graham to complete the route. It was good to see Graham back to form.
Presumably Chris was the only rider to complete the planned route! Overall, a good ride despite some residual flooding, with no rain and even some sun.
PC to PC 48 miles
Average speed 14.1 mph
Total Elevation 1600 ft
Mark, Ian, Chris, Graham A and Andrew leading.
North Norfolk Wheelers 