Ride report by Andrew B
Three riders met at PC on a cold morning with a threat of heavy rain for a run to Back to the Garden, Letheringsett. Two of the regulars had cried off due to illness and the poor forecast. The planned roue took us through East Beckham, Lower Gresham, Sustead, Hanworth, Alby Hill, Alby, Erpingham, Ingworth, Corpusty, Briston, Stody and Thornage.
The rain held off for the first nine miles but then gradually increased to become very heavy. We arrived at Back to the Garden, soaked but managed to find storage for the bikes at the rear. Once inside we found a good table in the warm and dry and all enjoyed soup, cake and coffee. Midway through Clive arrived and joined us for coffee having not had time to ride due to other commitments (lucky him!).
After lunch we ventured out to find that it was still pouring with rain. We therefore agreed to shorten the route back to PC via. Thornage, Hunworth, The Green, Plumstead and Matlaske. Andy S peeled off on route to make his own way home, leaving Andrew B and Chris to return back to PC. To be honest not a great day’s cycling and I don’t think I have ever been so wet, however it was good for the soul!
The attached picture is from last week’s ride in the sun which looked somewhat different when we passed the same spot on the ride in the pouring rain!
PC to PC 40.42 miles
Average speed 13.7 mph
Total Elevation 1700 ft
Riders: Andrew B, Andy S and Chris S.
Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 1st March – Natural Surroundings, Glandford
Wednesday 5th March – Old Dairy, Stanfield
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
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