Ride report by Andrew B
Four riders met at PC on a damp late autumn day for a ride to a new venue, the Coast Cafe, Trimingham.
The planned route took us through East Beckham, Gresham, Barningham, Matlaske, Wickmere, Erpingham, Banningham, Bradfield, Trunch and Mundesley golf course and Mundesley. However, there was a lengthy stop at Gresham as we spotted Brian P and Phil S sitting on a bench pouring over a map and stopped for a chat. Good to report that they both looked well and were planning an off-road ride. The rest of the ride passed with no major incidents although we had to make a number of stops for farm traffic and horses. The farmers were very busy bringing in the sugar beet and potatoes, we also saw a small mountain of apples.
On arrival at the cafe which is on a caravan site, we found Ian and Graham who had made their own way there.
Were all enjoyed a good lunch with choices ranging from Paninis to a full English for Mark. There was a potential issue for paying as there was minimum £10 card spend and the prices were very reasonable. However, this was easily solved by ordering more drink and Magnum ice creams (in the absence of cakes).
Graham and Ian decided to make their own way home (although we kept catching/being overtaken by Ian!). The remainder took the planned route back through Gimingham, Lower Street, Antingham, Suffield, Alby with Thwaite, Alby, Erpingham, Calthorpe, Wolterton, Little Barningham, Edgefield and Hempstead. Andy S left us at Edgefield for home.
Unfortunately, the rain came a bit earlier than forecast and we had fairly heavy showers for 45 minutes, although this was punctuated by periods of bright sunshine!
Overall, a good ride despite the late showers and a very interesting route with plenty of open views.
PC to PC 54 miles
Average speed 14.9 mph
Total Elevation 2170 ft
Riders: Mark M, Ian A, Graham A, Andy S, Chris S, and Andrew B.
Upcoming Rides –
Saturday 18th October – Pleasure Boat Inn, Hickling
Wednesday 22nd October – Reepham Station
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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