Ride report by Chris S
On an overcast and cool Wednesday morning only three wheelers, Chris, Mark and Andy turned up at PC. Illness and golfing commitments accounted for the reduced numbers. With no rain forecast and a favourable tail wind the three set off.
The tail wind enabled a reasonably fast pace (average 15.8 mph) without too much effort. The outward route passed through Baconsthorpe, Edgefield, Briston, Hindolveston, Fulmodeston and Great Ryburgh. Just after East Raynham the route took the riders past the attractive estate grounds of Raynham Hall and onto West Raynham. The ride then passed the former RAF Raynham airfield which has now been converted to a massive solar energy farm although the control tower still stands and was visible from the road.
Arriving at Biagio’s just after 12 noon the trio sat down for a lunch of jacket potatoes with very generous fillings of tuna mayonnaise/chicken coronation and in Mark’s case coronation chicken sandwiches all washed down with tea. Only Mark had cake!
After the lunch the riders set out into a moderate head wind for the whole of the return leg via West and South Raynham. Whissonsett, Broom Green, Guist, Wood Norton and Guestwick. At Corpusty Andy dropped off heading for home leaving only Mark and Chris to complete the route back to PC.
Average Speed 15.2 mph
Total Distance: 62 miles
Riders: Chris S, Mark M, Andy S
Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 26th April, Mardlers’ Rest, Gressenhall
Wednesday 30th April, Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling
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/
North Norfolk Wheelers 