Ride report by Chris S
With the first month of autumn nearly over, four wheelers, Mark, Duncan, Andy and Chris turned up at PC for the start of a 52 mile ride. The weather although feeling autumnal was bright and dry with sunny intervals forecast and a maximum temperature of 15 degrees C plus a moderately strong north easterly to easterly wind.
The intrepid four set off with a predominately tail wind passing through Bessingham and Aldborough. At Edgefield Andy decided to call it a day and head home still suffering from the after effects of his recent challenging coast to coast walk.
Apart from a few very fast tractors coming from the opposite direction and occupying the entire road the ride continued uneventfully via Briston, Hindolveston and Guestwick. About a mile or so before Heydon the trio encountered a road closure. Mark already being aware of this led the group down an alternative very narrow road which turned out to be somewhat challenging due to overhanging branches at bike height, large pot holes and some very slippery mud not to mention two cars and a lorry coming the other way. Having reached the end of the road workmen were found to be removing the road closure signs – the road was open after all!
The lunch destination was the Earle Arms. However, on arrival it was found to be closed. Luckily the busy Heydon Village Tea Rooms managed to accommodate the three riders at an outside table at the rear of the café.
Refreshed after a light lunch of sandwiches and soup the three set off into the moderately strong north easterly wind on the return journey to PC passing by Saxthorpe, Oulton, Blickling, Ingworth, Plumstead and Baconsthorpe where Duncan diverted off to Holt. This left Mark and Chris to return to PC with the obligatory race to the top of New Road (which Chris won, but only just).
Total Distance: 52 miles
Average Speed: 15.2mph
Riders: Mark M, Duncan S, Andy S, Chris S
P.S. Heading back into Sheringham, on Woodland Rise, Mark M met Geoff P, out walking the dog in the afternoon sun. We had a good chat and Geoff is looking well, he sends his regards to fellow Wheelers.
Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 27th September – Cafe Verde, Mattishall
Wednesday 1st October – North Creake Abbey
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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