Ride Report by Andrew B
Although three riders took part in a ride to the Heydon Tea Rooms, only one (Mark) started on time from PC, as Andrew (the author of this report) was late starting, and Ian took a more direct route due to an injury. Although it was a warm day the start of the ride was marred by a sea fret. However, this lifted as the route headed in land to reveal the fine weather forecast. The route took us through Gresham, Aldborough, Barningham Green, Briston, Hindolveston, Wood Norton, Guestwick, Themelthorpe and Wood Dalling.
On arrival at the Tea Rooms there was no sign of any bikes, however a quick phone call established that the other two were already ensconced in the garden at the back. We all enjoyed a good lunch of sandwiches/salads in the sun-drenched garden with large quantities of tea/coffee and water to quench our thirsts. Much to my disappointment cakes were ruled out but a promise was made for a further stop on the route home.
Ian made his way home separately leaving Mark and Andrew to continue the planned route through Salle, Southgate and Oulton Street. It was then decided to shorten the route in deference to my lack of cycling fitness through Silvergate, Blickling, Ingworth and on to Itteringham were we made the promised stop. Ice-creams were the order of the day with us having to seek shade to stop them melting too fast! We then returned to PC via Plumstead. A great day’s cycling in beautiful sunny weather for a change.
PC to PC 54 miles
Average speed 14.6 mph
Total Elevation 1750 ft
Riders: Mark, Ian and Andrew.
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Saturday 29th June – Fairhaven, South Walsham
Wednesday3rd July – Warham Horseshoes
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