Ride report by Mark M
Mark, Andrew and Neil Mc were the only Wheelers at PC today, with ailments and family commitments reducing the numbers. The day started with sunshine and it continued all day, though the SW wind kept the temperature down.
As Neil had to be home early, and he wanted to get the miles in, he had cycled from Corpusty to PC even though he would be shortly retracing his route.
So from Corpusty we headed via Guestwick to Foulsham then Bintree Mill and the obligatory photo stop.
Then Broom Green, Brisley, East Bilney and through Gressenhall village to the museum and café.
The café courtyard was sheltered from the wind and was bathed in sun, so we sat outside and all enjoyed the excellent quiche, chips and beans, plus cake of course. Despite the headwind we had made good progress to the café, so we were able to have a leisurely lunch and enjoy the weather.
Our return leg was with the wind but after a good lunch the pace was slower, we went through Hoe and then around the Robertson Barracks at Swanton Morley, which is due to close permanently in 2029. Then we took the lumpy Bylaugh Road up to Sparham.
Neil then dragged us north up Nowhere Lane, through Kerdiston to Wood Dalling, where he turned for home. This meant that Andrew and I could continue at a more sedate pace to Briston and the regular route home through Edgefield, Baconsthorpe, Bodham Hill and PC, with Andrew turning off for Hempstead and home.
PC to PC was 55.2 miles at an average of 15.3 mph
Riders; Andrew B, Neil Mc, Mark M
Robertson Barracks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robertson_Barracks,_Swanton_Morley
Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 18th September – Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling
Saturday 21st September – Walled Garden, Little Plumstead
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
Visit the Clubs Runs Gallery for larger and more photos: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/club-runs-photo-gallery/
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