Ride report by Doug H
On another ‘not sure what to wear’ day, two Wheelers, Mark and Doug, set off from PC. Within moments it was decided it was colder than expected and that may be one of us should be more open to carrying extra clothes, rather than worrying about watts! We headed towards East Beckham picking up Ian who at the time thought he had overdressed, who later became the better dressed individual of the ride. So the three Wheelers, one too hot, one too cold and one just right took advantage of a slight tail wind and went through Gresham, Baconsthorpe, Hunworth, Briston, and Gunthorpe.
There was a slight pause near Thursford, as it was the first Saturday of the month we considered the church coffee and cake stop, but then decided with quite a long ride ahead, it would be too early. So we went on through Great Snoring, East Barsham, Cranmer, then down through Shereford, Helhoughton and then finally stopping at Great Massingham at the Cartshed Tearoom. Which surprisingly was very busy with a collection of motorbikes, cyclists and walkers giving the place a very lively atmosphere, including the sound of drilling!
At this point we ordered food and began the deconstruction of Ian’s bike fit. Which all-in-all was considered helpful indeed. A slight change in reach, a little more upward seating positioning and the lend of a very nice and very comfortable saddle, and with all said and done the bike fit was a success.
Once the lunch was completed we started again back towards PC, now into a headwind and into a much colder environment. So off to Weasenham, through Tittleshall, Stanfield, Brisley, Broom Green and on to Bintree. At this point we considered a second stop which we all agreed to very quickly. It also gave us a chance to check out the new Algy’s Farm Shop. Which we discovered would have an operational Cafe in about two months, and we all agreed it should be added to our itinerary. With completion of the takeouts we headed off to Foulsham, through Bates Moor, Guestwick, Corpusty, Saxthorpe, and Plumsted. Shortly after we said goodbye to Ian, and carried on to Red Barn Lane where Mark carried on to PC and Doug made his way back to Cromer, covering 128.77 km or exactly 80 miles, I think miles would be the best expression of distance in this case. So all in all a great ride and a lovely day.
PC to PC was 69.7 miles at an average speed of 15.3 mph, with Doug completing 80 miles.
Riders: Ian A, Mark M, Doug H
Upcoming Rides –
Wednesday 7th May – Garden Kitchen Café, Hoveton Hall
Saturday 10th May – Fairhaven Gardens, South Walsham
Routes for rides on the website under Dates and Destinations: https://nnwheelers.co.uk/club-runs/
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