Ride report by Mark M
On an ideal day for cycling, five Wheelers met at PC and went via Baconsthorpe to Edgefield to pick up Neil Mc, before continuing to Briston, Stody and across a busy A148 to Bale. Chris who was complaining about a lack of fitness as he had not been on his bike for a few weeks, kept leaving us all behind, so when we reached Hindringham he went on ahead to get us a shady table at Holkham.
The rest continued to Gt Snoring, down to East Barsham up the steep hill to the church and on to West and North Barsham, Waterden, Quarles and to the Triumphal Arch. With such a clear day, the Triumphal Arch framed a great view to the Obelisk, the sea and distant wind turbines. Holkham Park was busy though the café was fairly quiet and we found Chris finishing his lunch in the shade. We all had a good lunch though remarked that prices had gone up since our last visit.
We left Holkham through the east gate and went through a very busy Wells, heading for Warham, turning at the pub for Copys Green and the Walsinghams. Chris still had energy to burn so he set off to complete the route alone. The rest continued to Gt Snoring, Little Snoring and around the airfield to Thursford Green, Gunthorpe to Sharrington.
From Sharrington the route went to Letheringsett, up the hill to Bayfield Brecks and Glandford, Cley Newgate, up to High Kelling, Bodham Hill and PC.
As I wasn’t feeling very good, I opted to go the slightly easier and shorter route of Thornage, Hunworth Hill, Edgefield, Baconsthorpe, Bodham Hill, PC.
Doug chose to follow the full route, Graham went with him to Letheringsett, then took the main road to Holt. Myself and the two Neils made our way up to Edgefield where Neil Mc turned for home, leaving two to continue to PC.
Both Chris and Doug said the Wiveton loop was tough, especially at the end of an already hill ride. Well done for completing the full route.
PC to PC Full Route 64 miles with 827m climbing
PC to PC shorter route 60 miles with 755m climbing at an average 14.4 mph.
Riders: Graham A, Neil S, Doug H, Chris S, Neil Mc, Mark M
Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 31st July – Hoveton Hall
Saturday 3rd August – Café Verde, Mattishall
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
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