Ride report by Mark M – Chris S reports below.
With numbers down due to holidays and other activities, Doug and Mark met at PC on a dry, overcast and cool morning for the ride down to Reepham Station Café.
So at a good pace we set off for Baconsthorpe, Edgefield to Briston, where one of Doug’s mudguard bolts went AWOL and we had to make a cable tie repair. Then it was Craymeer Beck, Guestwick, Themelthorpe, Foxley across the A1067 to Billingford, where we turned up the hill to the high point above Billingford Lakes. Here we stopped to take in the view, before dropping down the hill to the Bylaugh Road, taking us all the way to Sparham and then the back way via Mill Road to Reepham.
By now the sun had finally come out and we found Graham already sat at an outside table, Ian had arrived moments before us, so soon there were four enjoying their lunches in the sun.
The good weather had brought out many people and the café was busy.
When it was time to leave, Ian made his own way home and the remaining trio cut out a 10 mile southern loop and instead went via Booton Church to Cawston, picking up the return route there. Then we skirted around the top of Aylsham through Drabblegate to Ingham, Erpingham, Aldborough and up to Thurgarton Church. Here Graham and Doug headed for Cromer and Mark turned for Bessingham, Gresham and PC.
PC to PC was 48.6 miles at an average 15.1mph.
Riders: Doug H, Mark M, Ian A, Graham A.
Ian’s knee and back are getting better, he managed a full round of golf during the week and then 34 miles at 14.9mph average today.
Chris S our Spanish Correspondent reports:
Ride Report – San Javier to Javea, North Costa Blanca – Saturday 5 October 2024
Not surprisingly only one wheeler showed up for today’s ride. The weather was a dry 26 degrees centigrade with blue skies, full sun due to no cloud and a light breeze.
The route which included 8 major climbs started in San Javier, continued along the coast to Moraira and then headed in land to Benitatxell. From there the route passed though Javea – see photos below and then up to Denia passing through the residential suburbs which were a mixture of very rough and steep roads. The roads were so steep at one stage that the rider had no option but to get off and walk!
Once out of Denia the road levelled out and was flat (the only flat part of the ride) to La Xara and Ondara. From here the dreaded climbing began again with the route continuing through Orba, Alcalali, Xalo, Lliber. Seniji and Benissa leaving the last two climbs to be tackled. The final climb around San Jamie Golf course was a muscle breaking 58 metre climb of 8 percent to finally reach the finishing point. Although only 50 miles the ride felt like a 100 mile plus ride in North Norfolk!
Rider: Chris S
Distance: 50 miles
Average speed: 12.88mph
Total Ascent: 1176m
Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 9th October – Old Dairy, Stanfield
Saturday 12th October – Chequers, Hainford
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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